4 Takeaways From the Second Round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

The first No. 1 seed succumbed around 9:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, by which time a last-ditch possession from Florida ended in a turnover by point guard Xaivian Lee as the final horn sounded, his wrap-around pass sailing fatefully awry.  Moments earlier — before back-to-back timeouts that only amplified the searing tension at Benchmark International … Read more

2025-26 Women’s Second Round Odds: Spreads, Lines for all 16 Games

The Round of 32 in the women’s NCAA Tournament is upon us.  Check out the odds for all 16 games at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 22.  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 … Read more

2025-26 Men’s March Madness Odds: Arizona Favored Heading Into Round of 32

And just like that, we’re one round down. Here’s a look at the odds for the men’s NCAA Tournament winner at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 21. 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 … Read more

2025-26 Men’s First Round Odds: Spreads, Lines for all 32 Games

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

Who Is Alex Karaban? UConn’s Fifth-Year Star Is Confident Chasing 3rd NCAA Title

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

68 Names to Know Heading Into March Madness

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

2025-26 March Madness Odds: Men’s, Women’s Tournament Best Bets

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

Men’s CBK AP Top 25: Purdue, St. John’s Reenter Top 10

Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in … Read more

2025-26 Men’s March Madness Odds: How Tourney Favorites Saw Title Odds Shift

Truth is, it’s anybody’s guess as to who wins this year’s men’s NCAA Tournament. There really isn’t an overwhelming favorite.  At the top of the oddsboard are more than a few familiar faces. Duke is favored to win it all at nearly every major sportsbook, and in the mix is Michigan, Arizona, Florida, Houston and … Read more

2026 March Madness Women’s Bracket Picks

The road to a national title runs through a familiar powerhouse program. The UConn Huskies enter the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament looking to defend last year’s championship after earning a No. 1 seed in the bracket reveal on Sunday night. Joining the Huskies on the 1-seed line are the UCLA Bruins, South Carolina Gamecocks … Read more