The NCAA Tournament is one of the most exciting sporting events. Think of it as the Super Bowl but instead of one game of excitement, you get 63 games throughout March.
The NCAA Tournament, also known as March Madness, is a single-elimination tournament of 68 teams competing in seven rounds.
March Madness officially begins on Sunday, March 13. This is known as Selection Sunday when all 68 teams are formally invited or announced to the tournament. Once the teams are announced, then the fun begins. These 68 teams will play in an elimination tournament until one team is left standing and crowned National Champion.
Tournament Schedule:
From the First Four to the Elite Eight, Sweet 16, and Championship game, March Madness will provide the most fun you will have betting on sports, and we will walk you through it all.
March Madness betting works like most basketball games; once the teams have been announced, the lines and game totals are released. With the high intensity of the tournament paired with the best teams in the country, it may be challenging to gain an edge on the books.
Below we provide tips and advice on betting all the Tournament. That way, you have everything you need so you can learn how to bet on March Madness like a pro from the first-round games to the National Championship.
Betting The Spread
The point is the estimated gap between the two teams on the scoreboard, set by oddsmakers to balance the level of competition before each NCAA tournament game.
Example:
UCLA +3
Duke -3
In the example about if you wanted to the favorite, Duke -3, to win your bet, Duke would have to win by four or more points. If you wanted to be the underdog, UCLA +3, to win your bet, UCLA would either have to lose by less than three points or win outright.
Betting The Total
The total or Over/Under is the projected total number of points scored by both teams in their tournament game. Bettors can wager on whether the final score will go Over or Under this total.
Betting The Moneyline
The moneyline is the most straightforward method for betting on March Madness: simply pick which team will win. Each team is assigned a moneyline value based on its implied probability of winning the game outright.
Example:
UCLA +130
Duke -170
If you bet $100 on UCLA +3, and they can upset Duke and win outright, you would collect a total of $230, the $100 you initially wagered, plus the $130 in winnings. Now, to profit $100 when taking a heavy favorite like Duke -170, you would have to wager $170. If Duke wins outright, then you collect $270.
Future Bets
Future bets are any wagers placed on an event that will take place in the future. Championships like the Super Bowl or NBA Finals, or NCAA National Championship, are amongst the most popular future bets.
March Madness Betting can be overwhelming if you are new to sports gambling. There are many games in a very short time.
Here are some tips and strategies during the March Madness Tournament.
The unpredictability of the NCAA Tournament is what makes March Madness so fun. The odds of filling out a perfect bracket are 1 in 9.2 quintillions. Using our tips and strategies, there are ways to make money betting throughout this tournament.
Research a team’s road and neutral-site records. A team can post an excellent record during the regular season, but if they racked up most of their wins at home, they might be overrated in the NCAA Tournament.
Momentum is an important factor heading into March Madness. Teams can get hot as they cruise through their conference tournament and continue that success into the big dance. It looks for teams that ended their season hot and going deep into their conference tournaments; these usually become the cinderella teams we see every year.
Don’t assume that all the higher seeds will win. Lower seeds at No. 10, No. 11, No. 12, and even at No. 13 can be solid wagers as underdogs, especially if they’re champions from mid-major conference tournaments. These schools are champs for a reason, and the gap between conferences is smaller than we think.
Of the 32 first-round games last year, 1/3 of the games’ lower seeds won outright.
March Madness is one of the most exciting and fun times. When looking at games to bet or filling out your brackets, remember this is fun, and don’t overcomplicate things. Choose a small school to make a cinderella run but don’t go overboard with underdogs because the National Champion usually is a 1, 2, or 3 seed at the end of the day.
Kurt Blakeway – Sporting Betting Analyst
Kurt is a Sports Betting Analyst for Safest Betting Sites. He enjoys all things MLB, NFL, CFB, and CBB. While he is a fan first, he is always trying to gain an edge on the books to make money.
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