Cost of Attending March Madness: Average Ticket Prices For Each Round

The NCAA Tournament is considered by many to be the greatest sporting event of the year. While some would argue the Super Bowl is at the top of the list, it’s just one game. And, the ticket prices reflect that scarcity. March Madness spans 67 games over three weeks. If you haven’t had a chance… Read More »

March Madness Trends & Historical NCAA Tournament Bracket Statistics

Do you want tournament bracket trends that will give you an edge when filling out your bracket this year?  Lucky for you I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. I’m sure you know to have a No. 12 picked to beat a No. 5 in your bracket.  I’m sure my upset predictions will have one or… Read More »

Perfect March Madness Bracket: Chances of Getting Every Game Right

Whether you are a college hoops fanatic or not, chances are you will take a stab at filling out a bracket. Once the field of 68 is announced for the upcoming Tournament, it’s time to go to work with the most people way people bet on college basketball. You only have three days after Selection Sunday… Read More »

How to Win NCAA Tournament Bracket Pools & Contests

There are many different strategies for winning an NCAA Tournament bracket pool. But, no one strategy covers everyone in every situation. The strategy you’ll see leading up to the tourney is on situational and historical statistics. This can help you whether you are betting on NCAA basketball with pools, futures, or individual games. Strategy to… Read More »

Top 2025 March Madness Bracket Contests to Fill Out, Prizes & Payouts

List of 2025 March Madness Bracket Challenges to Fill Out & Prizes The NCAA Tournament field is set! Millions will take part in college basketball betting with office pools this season. We have tracked down the top online March Madness contests with the best prizes. Most are free to join! Top Free to Enter Contests… Read More »

March Madness Bracket Tips: Basic Strategies & Picking Upsets

Looking to win your office pool or one of those big contests online? This article is all about helping you pick a perfect bracket this year. I’ve put together several March Madness tips that I’m confident will help you finish near the top. I cover the basic strategies to follow from the start, as well… Read More »

Roughly 70 Million March Madness Bracket Contests Entered Last Year

Once the field of 68 is announced on Selection Sunday, it’s time to dive into this year’s bracket and start betting on the NCAA tournament games. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve participated in March Madness bracket challenges. For many, it’s an annual tradition dating back to childhood. As always, I’ve posted my expert… Read More »

Breaking Down the Seeds: How Far Each Has Advanced in March Madness

Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of how far each seed has advanced in the NCAA Tournament.  We are focusing on the modern era, meaning when the tourney expanded to 64 teams from 1985 on and seeing if there is anything that we can use to find value in the current odds to win March… Read More »

Picking NCAA Tournament by Seed: Records, Results & Chances of Winning

The NCAA Tournament is one of the most exciting times of the year.  More than 50 million Americans fill out over 80 million brackets. That is a lot of competition. Our goal here is to help you be better than average.  We want to help you fill out more winners and increase your chances of… Read More »

Total Amount of Money Bet on March Madness in Las Vegas & Overall

It is nearly impossible to determine the total amount actually wagered on the NCAA Tournament. Not only do you have to track the legal wagering in Nevada and other states where sports betting is now legal, but you can’t forget the illegal wagering online, through bookies, and with friends. On top of that, there are… Read More »

Betting First Half Under in March Madness Basketball

Taking a look ahead to next week, the 2025 NCAA Tournament will be upon us. March Madness draws in almost everyone, including 40 million Americans.  There are not too many people who are not involved in at least one bracket pool or trying to find the diamond in the NCAA tournament odds somewhere. The tourney… Read More »

What is An Edge in Sports Betting & Why It Matters

If you want to win at sports betting you need to have an “edge,” but what is it?  An edge is simply an advantage you have over the sportsbook. If you expect to make a long-term profit from betting, it means you’ve found an angle or a strategy that beats the market. Without an edge,… Read More »

How to Use an Odds Screen For Your Sports Betting

To win in today’s sports betting landscape, information is everything—and nowhere is that more evident than when you’re tracking the market in real-time. An odds screen is arguably the sharp bettor’s most valuable resource, giving you a panoramic view of the action in one convenient place. Below are ten compelling reasons why having an odds… Read More »

Handicapping Totals: It All Starts with Pace

When it comes to betting on totals—whether you’re talking football or basketball—everything begins with pace. The tempo at which teams run their offense lays the foundation for how many points you’re likely to see on the scoreboard. Here’s why: Handicapping Basketball Totals: Estimating Possessions In basketball, the key metric is the number of possessions. Each… Read More »

How to Tell if a Line Move Is Due to Sharp Action

When the oddsmakers post their opening lines, it’s officially open season for bettors to drive the action. Spreads and totals will shift as the sportsbooks start taking on bets, and these moves can be triggered by a variety of reasons: sharp action, new information (like injuries), or simply an influx of public money that forces… Read More »

Super Bowl 59 Prop Bet Results

Super Bowl 59 is in the books. The Eagles dominated the Chiefs in one of the biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history. Each year we put together our own Super Bowl prop betting sheet for you to use. Here’s a look at the results you can use to grade any pools you might have ran.… Read More »

Best Online Sports Betting Sites: Where to Place Bets on the Internet

You only want to bet at trusted sports betting sites that will take your action that won’t leave you worried about getting paid…and so do we.  That is why we put together a list of the top online sports books and reviewed each one.  We have also ranked the best sports book sign up bonuses… Read More »

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