On the eve of the 2024 NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament, it’s time to get down to what we must do to make sure we profit during the madness that is March. There are 7 things top March Madness handicappers do to ensure profit. Check out the 7 tips that will make your March Madness successful.
7 Must-Have Tips To Master Your 2024 March Madness | College Basketball Betting Analysis for the NCAA Tournament
2024 March Madness | 85th edition of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament
Tuesday, March 19th – Monday, April 8th, 2024
Tip #1: Bet underdogs on the moneyline in the first and second rounds only
Moneyline underdogs are all the rage. But often in the NCAA Touranment, the cream rises to the top. So if you want to bet an underdog on the moneyline, do so in the first and second rounds. McNeese State over Gonzaga and Samford over a struggling Kansas squad are solid ML underdog plays. By the time we get to the Sweet 16, the best teams begin to win.
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Tip #2: When in doubt, take the points
Taking the points is never a terrible thing. This is especially true in the NCAA Tournament where favored teams don’t know much about their mid-major rivals.Also, coaches understand that rest is a priority if they wish to win 6 games in the span of three weeks at various locations. Travels takes a lot out of teams. So top coaches rest their starters when the build big leads.
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Tip #3: When in doubt, go under the total
Defense usually rules in the NCAA Touranament. Teams like to chew up clock. This is especially true for many mid majors, which often don’t have the talent that Power 5 Conference teams have. Don’t expect up and down games in the tournament. Sure, if you love the over, go over. But if you have doubts, grab the under.
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Tip #4: Handicap coaches in later rounds as well as the team
It comes down to coaching in later rounds. Here’s an example, what happens if North Carolina faces Arizona in the Elite 8? The teams are ultra similar. So which coach makes the right decisions? Hubert Davis for UNC or Tommy Lloyd for Zona? Make sure to handicap coaches once we get to the Sweet 16.
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Tip #5: Choose a 1, 2, or 3 seed to cut down the nets
It’s fun to pick Samford or McNeese State to win it all. However, lower level seeds almost never win the National Championship. 3 seeds almost never win the title. Most of the time, a 1 or 2 seed cuts down the nets. Don’t waste energy looking for the on 12 seed that takes it all the way to the trophy. Instead, choose a 1 or 2 seed and bet on that team to win the title. Also pick a 1 or 2 to win it on your brackets.
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Tip #6: Teams with a great backcourt usually excel in the tournament
Guards rule in the NCAA Tournament. For as along as the NCAA Tournament has been around, this has been the case. 2024 will be no different. Teams like Purdue could be in for a rude awakening versus terrific guard led squads like Utah State. Kansas is struggling at the guard position, which is why the Jayhawks limp into the tournament.
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Tip #7: Keep parlays to a max 4 teams
Putting too many teams into parlays is a recipe for disaster. The betting lines aren’t solid because no oddsmakers in the world has enough energy to visually watch every team in the NCAA Tournament. Also, coaches and players don’t know their opponents well. Keep parlays to a max four teams and even a four team parlay is tough to hit in the Big Dance.
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2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament | 2024 March Madness Calendar
| Round | City | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Four | Glendale, Arizona | State Farm Stadium | April 6 |
| NCAA Championship Game | Glendale, Arizona | State Farm Stadium | April 8 |
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| Teams | Odds |
|---|---|
| UConn Huskies | +980 |
| Duke Blue Devils | +1075 |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | +1225 |
| Kansas Jayhawks | +1225 |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | +1275 |
| Houston Cougars | +1475 |
| Auburn Tigers | +1550 |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | +2300 |
| Iowa State Cyclones | +2300 |
| Arizona Wildcats | +2600 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | +2700 |
| Baylor Bears | +2900 |
| Arkansas Razorbacks | +3500 |
| Purdue Boilermakers | +4300 |
| Creighton Bluejays | +4400 |
| Tennessee Volunteers | +4600 |
| St. John's Red Storm | +4700 |
| Michigan State Spartans | +5400 |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | +6000 |
| Indiana Hoosiers | +6200 |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | +6400 |
| Florida Gators | +6400 |
| Michigan Wolverines | +6400 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | +6400 |
| Texas Longhorns | +6600 |
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2018 Tips To Master Your March Madness
If spring is in the air, then that must mean that the start of March Madness isn’t far behind! With the 2018 college basketball championship tournament set to get underway in approximately one week, college hoops bettors need as much expert betting information as possible. Thankfully, that’s where I come in! Thanks to the seven must-have tips to mastering March Madness betting, you’re going to be able to maximize your chances of cashing in early and often over the course of this year’s national championship tournament. Okay, let’s get busy before someone tries to throw up a jump-ball or something!
7 Must-Have Tips To Master Your 2018 March Madness Betting
1. One and….Literally Done!
Did you know hat no team has ever won the NCAA title after losing its opening-round conference tournament game. That’s a serious one-and-done and not in a a good way!
2. Four Score!
No, this isn’t about Abe Lincoln’s famous four score and seven years ago speech. it’s about finding a value-packed First Four underdog! A First Four team has reached the round of 32 in all six years of the format and at least one First Four team has been to the Sweet 16 in three of the past six years.
3. We’re No. 1!
A No. 1 seed has won seven of the last 10 national championships and 12 of the last 18. Sure, they may not be offering a ton of value as a favorite in almost every game, but you should know that at least one No. 1 has made the Final Four every year except 1980, 2006 and 2011.
4. We’d All Like to Be Like Wooden!
While every basketball coach aspires to be like the legendary John Wooden, we know that’s not going to happen. Still, you should know that head coaches that have been to the Final Four before have won an amazing 15 of the last 17 championships and 24 of the last 29 overall.
5. How Low can You Go?
Don’t be afraid to back a lower seeded team to rise up and smack the hell out of a bunch of unsuspecting higher seeds on the way to a Final Four appearance – it happens more than you think. Seven teams seeded 7 or lower have made the Final Four since 2011. Plus, those lower seeds are often offering a huge financial return as underdogs. 67 percent of all March Madness upsets are pulled off by 10, 11 or 12 seeds. At least two double-digit seeds have reached the Sweet 16 in 16 of the past 20 years.
6. The Dogs Are Off the Leash!
Go ahead and pick a smaller conference team to win it all if you like. Just know that teams from the ‘Big Dog’ conferences are most likely to cut down the championship nets when it’s all said and done! The ACC has produced more Sweet 16 teams in the past four seasons than any other conference (14). Since 2013: the Big Ten has produced a dozen Sweet 16 teams, the Pac-12 (9), Big 12 (8) and SEC (6). Believe it or not, the Big Ten hasn’t won the national title since 2000. The Pac-12 hasn’t won a title since 1997.
7. Always Say Never!
No. 16 seeds are 0-128 all-time against No. 1s. If you’re thinking ‘this could be the year’ it happens for a No. 16 seed – just stop – please!
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