After an exciting Day 1 of the men’s NCAA Tournament, there is only one thing to do: take a deep breath, rest up and get ready for another 16 games on Friday. Let’s take a look at who could be on upset alert, along with some best bets for what hopes to be another great … Read more
Let’s get down to business. Check out the odds for every first-round game in the men’s NCAA Tournament at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 20. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on … Read more
“March Madness” is finally here. Sixty-eight teams commenced play this week, all with the hopes of cutting down the nets on April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianpolis. Thirty-seven programs have won a national title since the tournament’s conception in 1939, with two of the last six winners being first-time champions — Baylor (2021) … Read more
When Alex Karaban decided to return to UConn for another season, his fifth with the program, the clear and obvious goal was to win another national championship. Now a redshirt senior, Karaban entered the 2025-26 campaign having already won two titles with the Huskies. And after the chance for a three-peat fell short last spring, … Read more
It didn’t take long for March Madness to deliver chaos as 12th-seeded High Point shocked No. 5 Wisconsin, 83-82, in a thrilling first-round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. But a deeper look at the box score reveals one of the most bizarre, head-scratching stats you’ll see all tournament. High Point senior Chase Johnston, … Read more
Welcome to March Madness — a nickname earned through decades of chaos, where little-known programs take down the sport’s biggest brands. We call those bracket-busting teams “Cinderellas.” They’re fun to root for, but picking the right ones? That’s where things get tricky. Even with a job that revolves around studying these teams, predicting what happens … Read more
It’s almost time for college basketball’s biggest stars to hit the dance floor and make their mark on March Madness. This year’s NCAA Men’s Tournament field is loaded with star power from freshman standout Cameron Boozer at No. 1-seeded Duke to junior forward TJ Power at 14th-seeded Penn. It’s a lot to know, but we’re … Read more
Miami (OH) keeps Cinderella hopes alive Eian Elmer scored 22 points and Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years. Elmer went 6 of 9 from 3-point range as the 11th-seeded RedHawks (32-1), unbeaten during the regular season, advanced in the Midwest … Read more
As I wrote this on the eve of Round 1 of March Madness, I realized there are not many game lines worth taking. The best numbers have left us. However, I do have a few I will make a case for. What makes this Tournament fun from a gambling perspective is the different options for … Read more
Filling out a bracket (or several) is one way to get in on the madness of March. Fans might also choose to wager straight up (SU) on the favorites — especially since in the early rounds of last year’s tournament, chalk was the way to win some cash. Another way to have some fun with … Read more