Every year when March Madness begins, we are treated to stunning buzzer beaters and surprise results that no-one saw coming. If you play a bracket every year, you know that there are always one or two teams who create an upset that sends said bracket down the toilet in a hurry. We all know that there are going to be Cinderella teams, sleepers, and bracket-busters in the tournament, but figuring out who they are going to be is where things get tricky. Selection Sunday is almost upon us, at which time we may have a better idea of where those surprise teams may be hiding. For now, though, let’s look at a few teams that might just spring an upset or two in the March Madness betting odds.
2018 March Madness Betting Cinderella’s, Sleepers & Bracket-Busters
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Loyola-Chicago Ramblers
The Ramblers won the regular season MVC title in rather comfortable fashion, finishing 4 games ahead of the nearest challenger. Bracket prediction have the Ramblers in as a potential #10, with a first round game against Gonzaga. This is a team that is certainly going to be tough to break down, as they are in the top 5 in the nation in point allowed per game at 62.2. This is their first tournament appearance in 33 years, so you get the feeling that this team may just go out and enjoy the moment without feeling too much in the way of pressure. That, for me, is a dangerous combination.Vermont Catamounts
Vermont finished the regular season with just a single loss in the American East Conference, winning the regular season title in a cakewalk. The Catamounts have a bit of a history as a bracket-buster, as the ousted Syracuse when in as the #13 seed back in 2015. They actually seem to be better equipped to spring an upset or two this year, especially with sophomore Andrew Lamb returning from injury just in time for the tournament. Lamb averaged over 16 PPG this season, and if he can quickly recover that form, this team could be a legitimate threat to spring a first round shocker.