College Basketball Archive

March Madness is the most exciting time in college basketball. The NCAA Tournament features 68 teams competing for the national championship. NCAA Tournament Odds # Team Conf Odds Prob 1 Duke ACC +650 13.3% 2 Florida SEC +700 12.5% 3 Michigan Big Ten +750 11.8% 4 UConn Big East +1100 8.3% 5 Illinois Big Ten… Read More »

The field has been set and there’s just a few days to get your picks in before the games start. If you are a picker who is struggling with filling out your bracket, I’m here to help. Not only am I one of the best predictors around, but each year I give out my expert recommendations on the… Read More »

EVERYONE fills out brackets, but there are also other pools and contests you can get into to participate in March Madness betting. Personally, I’ve been doing an individual player fantasy draft for the tourney.  It’s a live draft in which we go through and pick individual players.  The scoring is based on the total points scored… Read More »

The field of 68 for the 2026 men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament has been set. If you are looking for a blank bracket to print out to keep track of your picks, just click on the button below.  The file is in PDF format.  Head to Adobe for a free PDF reader if you don’t have… Read More »

We pay so much attention to the regular-season records and the star players that make up the best teams. We often overlook the brains behind the success, but if you want to win at college basketball betting, you better not. Head coaches are just as big of a factor as an elite player or experienced… Read More »

Nearly the entire country will be focusing on picking a perfect bracket this week. It’s reported that roughly 45 million Americans participate in March Madness by entering some kind of tournament bracket contest. However, many fans prefer college basketball betting on individual games or tracking the NCAA basketball championship odds. The tournament is a massive… Read More »

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 »

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… Read More »

Whether you are a college hoops fanatic or not, chances are you will take a stab at filling out a bracket this year. Once the field of 68 is announced on Selection Sunday (March 15, 2026), it’s time to go to work on the most popular way people bet on college basketball. You only have… Read More »

There are many different strategies for winning an NCAA Tournament bracket pool. But, no one strategy covers everyone in every situation. Most people focus solely on historical statistics and seeding, which is great for betting on individual games, but winning a contest requires a different mindset: Game Theory. Strategy to Help You Win NCAA Tournament… Read More »

Looking to win your office pool or one of those big contests online? This article is all about helping you pick a perfect bracket in 2026. I’ve put together several March Madness tips that I’m confident will help you finish near the top of the leaderboard. I’ll cover the basic strategies to follow from the… Read More »

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 before. For many, it’s an annual tradition dating back to childhood. As always, I’ve posted my… Read More »

List of 2026 March Madness Bracket Challenges to Fill Out & Prizes 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 Note that most contests require a… Read More »

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—specifically since the tourney expanded to 64 teams in 1985—to see if we can find value in the current odds to win March Madness. Look at the Farthest Each of the Top… Read More »

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 »

February in college basketball is all about seeding for the NCAA Tournament.  Each team’s performance in the last 10 games of the season plays an important role in how they fare come Selection Sunday.  So, what a team does during this time is all about building their tournament resume. What also occurs in this month… Read More »

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 »

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 »

A lot of people love betting on NCAA basketball.  If you consider yourself an expert on the sport then you might want to try to make some money off of your knowledge while adding a fun and exciting way to watch the college basketball games with a little action on it. If you are just… Read More »

College basketball is one of the most popular sports in the United States.  There is nothing quite like the NCAA Tournament to take over the country’s attention during March Madness. There is a rich history to the sport with plenty of iconic moments to fall back on, but which programs have remained at the top… Read More »

Head college basketball coaches have high salaries in NCAA’s D1 programs. In addition to their base salaries, coaches often receive additional compensation for bonuses, endorsements, and other incentives. Many coaches also receive additional income from television and radio shows, as well as speaking engagements. At the lower end of the pay scale, many D1 head… Read More »

There’s no better time of year than March for betting college basketball. Are going to be betting on conference tournaments or any of the postseason tournaments? Do yourself a favor and read this article before it’s too late. There are ton of factors that go into handicapping college basketball during this time of year. How to… Read More »

I’ve taken some time to put together a history of the points spreads for every Final Four matchup and NCAA Championship Game.  This data goes back to when the field expanded to 64 teams back in 1985. I’ve included the seeds of each team, the spread, and the ATS winner for all games where a… Read More »

One of the things that makes the NCAA Basketball Tournament so special, is the unpredictability of it. You just never know when a Cinderella story will unfold. It’s why so many can’t wait to fill out their tournament bracket each year and ramp up their NCAA basketball betting. Most of the big upsets come in… Read More »

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is one of the most exciting events in sports.  That is why there are more than 70 million brackets that get filled out. That pales in comparison to the estimated $2.5 billion bet on the games.  It is one of the busiest times for college basketball betting and fans alike. You… Read More »

Jump to: First Round Second Round Sweet 16 Elite Eight Final Four Championship Last year’s NCAA Tournament field featured two mid-major team that received a high seed (1-4). That was Gonzaga out of the West Coast Conference (WCC) and Wichita State out of the American Athletic both were seeded as a No. 4. It was… Read More »

We are closing in on the end of the 2018-19 college basketball regular season. I wanted to share with you three profitable systems for handicapping conference tournament games that might help you win more with your NCAA basketball betting. March Madness is a great time of year for NCAA basketball fans.  If you are a situational handicapper it… Read More »

Stay up to date with all the conference tournament action over the next two weeks. We have a complete rundown of each conference with the schedule, past champions and odds to win it this year.  If an underdog in a major conference wins, it can have significant effects on our bracketology. Be sure to check… Read More »

I know not everyone is familiar with moneyline betting.  Taking a team on the moneyline means you are wagering on a team to win the game outright.  The money lines are adjusted based on who is more likely to win the game (based on the point spread). Let’s use an example. A 4-point favorite in NCAA basketball might be listed… Read More »

Cinderella stories are what the big dance is all about, and it wouldn’t surprise me if we have more than one in 2019. There are upsets every year, and finding those upsets can help you win your bracket. In this article, I’ll give my top 3 sleepers (schools outside the top 3 seeds) in each… Read More »

Most people have bet on, or at least heard of, teasers for football. Yet, in basketball, these are one of the most overlooked types of wagers available. And if you are going to win betting the NBA or CBB then you need to leave no stone unturned. Informed and disciplined bettors can make a lot of… Read More »

Most people familiar with betting college basketball don’t think much about teasers. These bets are pretty popular in football, but simply don’t get as much action in basketball. What is a Teaser Bet in Basketball?  Understanding How They Work For those that don’t know what a teaser is and how it works, here’s a quick explanation. The… Read More »

The field for the 2017 NCAA Tournament has just been announced. It’s time to start breaking down the matchups and figuring out which teams are on upset alert. Top 3 Upset Predictions for Each Region of the 2017 NCAA Tournament This is an essential part of any good bracket. I’ve compiled a list of my… Read More »

What is the advantage of home court in college basketball?  Ask that question to five different people and you will get five different answers.  Almost all of them are likely to give you a number between 3 and 6 points. The truth of the matter is that there is no simple answer to your question.  The… Read More »

It’s no secret that March Madness is one of the biggest sporting events in the world today. For three weeks fans are glued to their TVs and mobile devices to catch the action and find out who will win the NCAA Tournament. This creates a huge platform for companies to advertise their products to consumers.… Read More »

Below you will find Final Four and National Championship bracket picks from several of the top experts from around the web.  The top table shows the consensus picks for each region and the championship and you can find links to the full brackets from each expert in the second table. Maybe using a group of… Read More »

College basketball can be tough to handicap.  There is a wide range of player talent on the court each night.  No matter what people think, it’s tough to see based on the eye test.  You might think a team looks extremely athletic, when in reality their opponent is just not. Another reason it’s difficult to beat the… Read More »

Prepare to take your college basketball betting to the next level with the most comprehensive handicapping guide ever assembled. Using our complete list of tips and resources you will be extremely well-equipped to take on the sportsbooks from the regular season to the NCAA Tournament! Handicapping College Basketball: Information is Power You need to gather… Read More »

When handicapping college basketball you have to look at more than the obvious statistics.  Don’t get me wrong.  Statistics play a big role in the handicapping process.  It’s just there there are also a lot of situational advantages that can be found. For instance, a team that goes on the road and loses to the… Read More »

The table below lists team records by closing line for NCAA basketball games since 2006. We’ve included records against the spread, straight up, winning percentages for both, and margins for both. If you know how to bet on college basketball then you’ll be interested in the against the spread margin. This shows how many points… Read More »

What are the key numbers in college basketball? Football gets the most attention with the popularity of three and seven.  But, it’s important to know which margins occur the most often in every sport. This can help you make better teaser bets. You can also take advantage of certain point spreads to increase your winnings when… Read More »