Let the Madness begin. March is now truly a lion with the brackets set for the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Sportsbook betting tips will abound. Both sharps and part timers will be weighing in with picks. Assessing value for the tournament can be tricky. The public that only bets college hoops at this time will flock to name brands. Savvy handicappers will be looking for surprises. And everyone will be wondering if Cinderella arrives as usual. Virginia is the top seed and rightfully so. But the Cavaliers are just one of many capable teams listed on the brackets.
2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Dates: March 15 through April 2, 2018
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First Four tournament action opens things up on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday begins the regular full tourney with games taking place every day through Sunday. Sweet Sixteen play opens on Thursday, March 22 concluding on Sunday the 25th. The Final Four from San Antonio is March 31. Monday, April 2 is the title game. More than a few teams bring excellent wagering value. Many of them will be surprises. In fact, several profitable but anonymous teams would likely not get mentions as sportsbook betting tips.
Not only is Virginia the top seed but they were also one of the most profitable teams on the board. In 30 lined games the Cavaliers lost just nine games vs. the spread. They are top seed in the South Regional. Loyola Chicago is the 11 seed in the South. Most impressive is that the Ramblers lost just nine out of 29 games on the board this season. San Diego State paid in 20 out of 30 games vs. the odds in 2017-18. Pitted in the West Regional the Aztecs are the 12 seed.
Michigan is the three seed in the West. Maize and Blue backers lost only 11 of 34 lined games. North Carolina Greensboro is the 13 seed in the West. Yet they powered sportsbook bonuses with only nine losses vs. the odds in 27 tries. Villanova epitomizes name brand cache. Only two years removed from a national title they are at their peak as a program. Head Coach Jay Wright’s Wildcats were in the black with 22 payouts in 34 games this year. Duke’s an even bigger marquee brand. But that didn’t prevent 20 covers in 31 tries this campaign.
Buyer beware teams are led by the Oklahoma Sooners. OU is a controversial pick to make the tournament. Down the stretch they suffered an epic collapse. Gamblers drowned in red ink with OU. Boomer Sooner paid in just ten out of 30 games. Wichita State is the four seed in the East. However, the Shockers were 12-18 vs. the line this season. Miami quietly made the tourney as a six seed. Yet the U was only 11-15 vs. the odds.
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Villanova is a team that will be touted for sportsbook betting tips. And there is plenty of good reason. They boast one of the best offenses in the nation. Jalen Brunson is one of the country’s top players. Jay Wright may be the greatest coach of all. Most importantly gamblers could count on Nova for being a consistent money maker.
2018 NCAA Basketball Tournament Picks
In conclusion Villanova looks to have everything needed for a championship.
2018 NCAA Basketball Tournament Pick: Villanova Wildcats
