The calm after the storm. After a very entertaining first round we were served two giant portions of chalk on Saturday and Sunday. 15 of 16 favorites won outright with Clemson pulling the lone upset in the round of 32. Fun!
The lone bright spot to all the best teams winning is that it sets a beautiful stage for the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight.
We’ll keep this cut and dry since tip-off is fast approaching and this was put on the back burner for the MLB newsletter that went out this morning.
What a day for gambling - Enjoy!
East Region
Best Bets:
SDSU +11.5 (Degen) - Revenge! But seriously, the Aztecs have a great defense and their offense has been playing great. I say it’s closer than people think.
SDSU TT Under 62.5 (Dino) - They shot lights out against Yale, my bet is on regression.
Illinois/Iowa State Under 146 (Steak) - Two very different teams, and we think Iowa State is able to slow it down
Illinois TT Under 73.5 (Dino) - Betting on this defense to throw Illinois off their rhythm.
Midwest Region
Purdue -5.5 (Steak) - Steak’s got the Boilermakers to win it all, Gonzaga ain’t stopping them.
Gonzaga +5.5 (Dino) - I’m not a huge Mark Few guy, but I’m betting on him to stop the Edey Train.
Tennessee/Creighton Over 144.5 (Degen) - Can’t put my finger on Creighton, but after the Vols shot 3/25 from 3pt range I’m taking them to bounce back.
Tennessee -2.5 (Steak) - This team is still being slept on and Steak’s riding.
South Region
Best Bets:
Duke TT Under 65.5 (Degen) - I’ve said all season this Duke team is Charmin soft. Despite looking great against Vermont and JMU…it’s fucking Vermont and JMU. They haven’t seen a defense like Houston, and I think the cougars will be fired up after almost blowing it against the Aggies
Duke +4.5 (Steak) - This team is going to the Final Four.
Houston -4.5 (Dino) - Being on the other side of Steak is never fun/easy, but I’m fading Duke one last time!
Marquette -6.5 (Steak) - Fade the trendy dog! Cinderella’s run is over.
West Region
Best Bets:
Bama/UNC Over 173.5 (Degen) - Tempo and pace!
Bama +4.5 (Dino + Steak) - One of the more slept on under dogs in this round. Bama’s offense can hang with anyone, let’s see if their defense can put up a decent showing.
Arizona -7.5 (Steak) - All in on the Wildcats!
Current Future Tickets (They are all alive, bc no one good has lost yet)
Purdue +700 (Steak)
Arizona +1200 (SQUAD RIDE)
Marquette +3000 (Dino + Degen)
Iowa State +2500 (Dino)
Creighton +2500 (Dino)
Duke +2500 (Degen)
FAU +3500 (Degen)