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Matt’s Musings | NCAA Tournament Data Study, March 16
If you’ve been reading this article series since it’s come out, you’re probably expecting a bit of NFL or PGA data to comb through. Given that March Madness is set to tip off shortly, though, I thought I’d look through some historical tournament data and point out some things that could be of use while […]
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March Madness Bracket Strategy
When it comes to filling out March Madness brackets each year, there are several paths you can take. You spend all of this time crafting that perfect bracket only to have it busted by a hot-shooting 14-seed that knocks out one of your Final Four teams. There has to be a better way, right? I […]
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March Madness Bracket Strategy
When it comes to filling out March Madness brackets each year, there are several paths you can take. You spend all of this time crafting that perfect bracket only to have it busted by a hot-shooting 14-seed that knocks out one of your Final Four teams. There has to be a better way, right? I […]
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Walter Waddell
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Biggest Upsets in March Madness History
Everybody loves upsets. Upsets in the NCAA Tournament are like no other because everything is on the line, and it doesn’t matter who you are. If you lose, you go home.  However, before you begin to fill out your brackets and select this year’s upsets, let’s dive into some of the biggest upsets against the […]
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Why Baylor Will Win March Madness
The Baylor Bears season was filled with peaks and valleys. However, they still managed to be a No. 1 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament. There was a point where this team was the undisputed No. 1 team in the country, as they began the season on a 15-game winning streak. The […]
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2022 March Madness Cinderella Bets
The most exciting part of the NCAA Tournament might be watching Cinderella teams emerge during March Madness. Identifying the right 2022 March Madness long shot bets can be incredibly profitable, particularly when it comes to Final Four odds. The first weekend of the Big Dance features exciting upsets, but there aren’t always true March Madness […]
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College basketball odds and betting picks for the NCAA Tournament first round
The best part of the college basketball season is finally here, as March Madness Opening Weekend is set to begin. The opening round is packed with great matchups that are always full of drama and potential Cinderella stories. Below is my analysis and favorite bets for the first day of March Madness.   (All lines […]
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for Wednesday (3/16)
This week in college basketball is obviously bonkers with multiple tournaments going on, and we are providing myriad content at FTN for March Madness. I will be doing a full game-by-game DFS breakdown for the Thursday Round 1 slate, but I’ll be opting for a core plays style write up for Wednesday’s seven-gamer across the […]
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Walter Waddell
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The Best March Madness Sportsbook Promos for the 2022 NCAA Tournament
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is one of the most watched sporting events on the planet. That also means it is one of the most heavily targeted by advertising partners of the NCAA and major cable networks. The sports books are one of those ad partners. The amount of money they are spending on the […]
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for Tuesday (3/15)
It’s officially NCAA tourney time, and we kick things off with a five-game DFS slate Tuesday featuring the first two play-in games and three matchups from the NIT. The prize pools are beefing up and there will be an influx of casual players that will significantly increase our overall edge. In addition to this breakdown, […]
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Walter Waddell
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2022 March Madness TV Schedule
Every sports fan’s favorite time of year is upon us – March Madness. With March Madness 2022 set to tip off within the next few days, it’s important to stay in tune with where you can watch every part of the action.   Looking to get in on the betting action for March Madness 2022? […]
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Joe Metz
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NCAA First Four Odds and Best Bets
March Madness is here. This is truly a bittersweet moment for me, as I’m obviously excited about the tournament but distraught that the season is almost over. It seems like the 2021-2022 season has just flown by. That said, we still have plenty of opportunities to make money and that starts with breaking down the […]
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Why Gonzaga Will Win March Madness
The recent history of No. 1 seeds in the March Madness college basketball tournament is a bit checkered, but since 2014, a No. 1 seed has been the team to emerge victorious and cut down the nets in the NCAA championship game every year but one. That’s why I think the Gonzaga Bulldogs will finally […]
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College basketball odds and betting picks for Sunday (3/13)
The 2021-22 college basketball season is in full swing, and Selection Sunday is finally here. With championship conference tournament games across the board, we get some great matchups between the best teams in the country. Below is my analysis and favorite bet for today’s games.   Purdue vs. Iowa (Line: Purdue -2, DraftKings Sportsbook) It’s tough […]
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for Sunday (3/13)
It’s Selection Sunday, and our final non-post season tournament slate of the season is upon us. It’s a bittersweet moment for me, but I can’t wait to grind March Madness and the various other tournaments such as the NIT and the CBI. Let’s dive in!   In this breakdown, I will list the Vegas odds, […]
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Walter Waddell
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College basketball odds and betting picks for Saturday (3/12)
The 2021-22 college basketball regular season is nearing its conclusion. With semifinal conference tournament games across the board Saturday, we get some great matchups between the best teams in the country. Below is my analysis and favorite bet for the last Saturday before Selection Sunday.   Tennessee vs. Kentucky (Line: Kentucky -2, DraftKings Sportsbook) There […]
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FTN Staff
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for the Thursday early slate (3/10)
It’s college basketball’s conference tournament week, and we have two separate 12-game DFS slates Thursday, so I hope you’re ready for a real grind. This initial piece is dedicated to the early slate, and I will be focused on a “core plays”-style writeup because of the early lock time as well as the fact that […]
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Walter Waddell
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Big Ten Conference Tournament Betting Preview
Many say that the Big 12 is the best college basketball conference in the country due to its overall competitiveness from top to bottom. This year I’d say the Big Ten can certainly challenge that crown. The best part, though, is that we get to watch all the giants of the Big Ten duke it […]
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FTN Staff
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NCAA Conference Tournament Longshot Bets
With the college basketball season officially winding down, it’s conference tournament season, and here are my favorite conference tournament championship futures to bet. Building a futures portfolio is always fun and sportsbooks tend to offer some exploitable spots to attack. Of course, value is super important and even though you may think team X has […]
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SEC Conference Tournament Betting Preview
The SEC is the definition of a college basketball power conference heading into the postseason, as it has at least six tournament teams, and more than a few of them have national title aspirations. Before we get to the big dance, we get the pleasure of watching these elite programs battle it out for conference […]
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Big East Conference Tournament Betting Preview
There is no other tournament like it. The World’s Most Famous Arena will once again play host to the Big East Conference Tournament as the conference’s best battle it out for a shot at a national championship. If the regular season was any indication, we are in for a wild series of games over the […]
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for Tuesday (3/8)
It’s Tuesday of college basketball’s conference tournament week, and while we would have loved a larger DFS slate that included the mid-major championship games, we will take what we can get and grind through this ACC group of matchups. There are only a few Mania Q’s left and the race is on to take those […]
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Walter Waddell
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ACC Tournament Betting Preview
The end of the ACC season was thrilling, as the North Carolina Tar Heels spoiled Coach K’s last game in Cameron. That ending was bittersweet, but the road is far from over. The Blue Devils can earn a shot at redemption, as they are the odds-on favorite to win the ACC Tournament. However, there are […]
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FTN Staff
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for Sunday (3/6)
The team at FTN had a big day yesterday, as we hit on nearly all of our conviction plays that we not only highlighted on the SuperShow but reiterated in my writeup. Jordan Usher (51 fps), Jordan Miller (48 fps), Terq Smith (38 fps) and Tari Eason (41 fps) all came through in a major […]
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Walter Waddell
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College basketball odds and betting picks for Saturday (3/5)
The 2021-22 college basketball season is coming down the home stretch, and March is finally here. With the conference and NCAA tournaments quickly approaching, we get some great matchups between the best teams in the country. Below is my analysis and favorite bets for Saturday’s slate.   LSU vs. Alabama (Line: LSU -4, DraftKings Sportsbook) […]
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for Saturday (3/5)
Can you believe it? This college basketball season has just flown by, and we are heading into conference tournaments for the power conferences in just a couple of days. We have a 13-game main DFS slate Saturday, an 11-game afternoon slate and a six-game night slate, so let’s enjoy it while we still can. Don’t […]
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Walter Waddell
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for Friday (3/4)
Friday is the calm before the storm in college basketball, as we have a mid-major three-game DFS slate on tap followed by a huge weekend of all-day hoops. Make sure you get lots of rest, because Saturday is going to be an absolute grind. In this breakdown, I will give a few brief thoughts on […]
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Walter Waddell
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for Thursday (3/3)
March Madness is upon us in college basketball, and conference tournaments have already begun. Things are heating up, and we have an intriguing 11-game DFS slate on tap for Thursday night. There is a bit of player news to track as usual, but let’s dive in and find the best possible way to attack this […]
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Walter Waddell
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for Wednesday (3/2)
With March finally here and the NCAA Tournament quickly approaching, we get loaded NCAA DFS slates to analyze every day. There’s a 12-game slate on DraftKings Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, I’m looking at my DFS angles for the Wednesday slate up and down the price pool.   Wednesday’s College Basketball DFS Slate […]
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Mike Cutri
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College basketball odds and betting picks for Tuesday (3/1)
The 2021-22 college basketball season is in full swing, and March is finally here. With the conference and NCAA tournaments quickly approaching, we get some great matchups between the best teams in the country. Below is my analysis and favorite bets for Tuesday’s slate.   Purdue vs. Wisconsin (Line: Purdue -2.5, DraftKings Sportsbook) In the […]
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for Tuesday (3/1)
The college basketball regular season is winding down, and we have only a handful of DFS slates left to build that bankroll before March Madness begins. We have to stay vigilant for all player news, senior night starts and late scratches. Let’s dive in. In this breakdown, I will give a few brief thoughts on […]
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Walter Waddell
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College basketball DFS picks and strategy for Monday (2/28)
The regular season is winding down, and we have only a handful of slates left to build that bankroll before March Madness begins. We have to stay vigilant for all player news, senior night starts and late scratches. Let’s dive in!   In this breakdown, I will give a few brief thoughts on each game […]
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Walter Waddell