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Way too early 2025 March Madness predictions

The Huskies are still close to the top of the oddsboards to pull off a three-peat, but Kansas and Duke are listed with shorter odds. 

Houston All-American injures ankle as Cougars lose March Madness heartbreaker to Duke

Houston basketball star Jamal Shead suffered a severe ankle injury in the team's Sweet 16 game against Duke.

How we are betting on Duke-Houston on Friday

You don’t beat Houston with on-ball screens and post feeds. You just don’t. And that's problematic for No. 4 Duke

ATS bets for Friday's Sweet 16 slate

Howie Kussoy's best bets for Friday's NCAA Tournament action.

Picks for all eight Sweet 16 matchups

Here are a few gambling-related comments on all eight Thursday and Friday matchups, including a “Pass or Play” verdict.

Complete Sweet 16 odds, including an upset moneyline pick

Here are all eight spreads for the Sweet 16, with UConn the biggest favorite against San Diego State.

You've never seen Jim Nantz like this

"I'm seriously worn out. My head is throbbing. My stomach turned somersaults."

Title contender survives major March Madness scare to reach Sweet 16

No. 1 Houston composed itself after a Texas A&M buzzer-beater to end regulation to hold off Texas A&M.

Breaking down best March Madness 2024 games: Sunday's top contests

Here are Sunday's key March Madness 2024 games to watch.

How Mattress Mack can risk millions gambling and never lose

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale might be the smartest sports bettor in the country, while simultaneously being the most prolific.

All four region predictions and picks for March Madness

While we might have a better chance of spinning the wheel at the roulette table than trying to predict this year’s Final Four participants, I can’t deny that it’s always...

Why you should back this SEC team to win the national title

The NCAA champion may come out of the South region, with this long shot offering value.

2024 March Madness South Region analysis: Houston has hands full in star-studded field

There are dynamic guards all over the place, most notably Houston’s Jamal Shead, Marquette’s Tyler Kolek, Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham. Duke’s Jeremy Roach, Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. and A&M’s Wade Taylor...

Printable NCAA bracket: The complete 2024 March Madness field

Get your copy of the entire 68-team NCAA Tournament bracket.

Printable blank NCAA bracket template for March Madness 2024

Print this blank bracket out to fill out the March Madness field in real time.

Why this long shot can win the Big 12 Tournament

Kansas' down year in the Big 12 provides values to bettors for the Big 12 Tournament.

Picks against the spread for Kansas-Houston, James Madison-Marshall

Saturday provides a mix of heavyweight, ranked matchups and exciting mid-major tournament play.

Mattress Mack reveals $1 million bet on this team to win March Madness 2024

Consider Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, the leader of the Houston Cougars fan club again this year, as he announced a $1 million bet on the team to win the men's...

How we're betting Houston-Baylor on Saturday

The Cougars travel to Waco on Saturday, which is always a tough place to play. 

College basketball bettors benefit from no late foul in Iowa State-Houston

The end of the Iowa State-Houston game helped the public steal one.