NCAA Basketball Articles

After his buzzer beater took the nation by storm, freshman Jalen Suggs -- alongside stellar center Drew Timme -- and Gonzaga enter the National Title game as favorites against a defensive-minded Baylor team.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs look unstoppable, flat-lining all their opponents by 15+ points to get to the Final Four. Does UCLA have a chance to get in their way? Chris and Jason break down the matchup.

Having yet to face a team with a single-digit seed in the tournament, is Houston battle-tested enough to contend with Big 12 powerhouse Baylor in the Final Four? Jesse and Ryan offer their perspectives.

The Bulldogs continue to do what is expected as the top overall seed in the tournament, and Jason Shebilske believes that momentum can continue into the Sweet Sixteen. Check out his picks and breakdowns.

Can Hunter Dickinson stay out of foul trouble for the Wolverines against a deep FSU squad? How will UCLA fare against Alabama's fast-paced attack? Chris Bennett breaks down the East Region matchups.

Can Captain Rod Far... I mean Cameron Krutwig and the Ramblers keep the magic going against Oregon State? How long can the Syracuse zone last? Ryan Pohle breaks the Sweet Sixteen matchups in the Midwest Region.

Will Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Davion Mitchell be too much for Villanova's backup point guard? Jesse Siegel breaks down the Sweet Sixteen matchups in the South Region.

With the Jayhawks down several players due to COVID protocol, how far can we realistically expect them to advance? What about Virginia? Jake Letarski looks at all the key injury concerns in the NCAA Tournament.

It's time for the annual NCAA Tournament Gospel, where Jesse Siegel lays out his bracket-picking commandments, ultimately applying them to his Final Four selections.

SEC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year Herb Jones led the tide to a SEC Tournament title, but how long can he keep the magic going? Chris Bennett previews the matchups in the South Region.

After taking Illinois to OT in the final of the toughest conference in college basketball, are Duane Washington and the Buckeyes ready for a Final Four run? Jesse Siegel breaks down the South region.

Iowa's Luka Garza is an easy pick in NCAA Tournament fantasy leagues this year. But where do you go from there? Check out our player rankings for your March Madness drafts.

Gonzaga may have the easiest path to the Final Four with multiple COVID-afflicted programs in their region and several teams the Bulldogs have seen (and beaten) before. Jason Shebilske breaks down the West.

The Midwest features legendary coaches in Jim Boeheim and Bob Huggins, as well as the Sister Jean-backed Ramblers. But can any of them get through the Illini? Ryan Pohle breaks down the region.

Conference tournaments are in full swing and Selection Sunday is almost upon us. However, the NCAA committee has likely been debating how to interpret the metrics during a pandemic all year.

A 14-point spread in favor of Gonzaga is right on par with its other tournament victories. Adam Zdroik discusses what factors to consider when placing a wager on that contest, as well as the HOU vs. BAY game.

The best two-point defense is taking on a historically-good two-point offense in the Elite Eight, but how should that affect the game's spread? Adam Zdroik dives into the metrics to break down the matchups.

The Ramblers are again making magic happen in March, but the real question is -- can we count on them to cover? Steve Peralta offers his favorite plays in the Sweet Sixteen set of games.

Do Buddy Boeheim and the Orange "break" the traditional college basketball metrics? Adam Zdroik examines how to weigh recent performance against the season-long numbers and apply this to CBB betting.

Even without Isaiah Livers, is Michigan's defense being overlooked against LSU? Steve Peralta likes Juwan Howard and the Wolverines to cover as one of his six favorite plays for the Round of 32.

If your sportsbook of choice allows you to get a little more creative with attacking NCAA Tournament games, Adam Zdroik has several unique ways to approach the opening round of March Madness.

The most wonderful time of the year is days away, and Steve Peralta breaks his favorite picks for NCAA Tournament opening weekend. Is Georgetown getting too much steam for McKinley Wright and the Buffaloes?

Can the man in the mask, Ayo Dosunmu, take the Illini all the way to a title? Adam Zdroik takes a look at his favorite NCAA Tournament futures, including how to best bet on a scorching Illinois team.

While the consensus seems to be the Seminoles lining up for a 5-seed, resident bracketologist Adam Zdroik thinks they could get as high as a 3, and is taking the under 4.5 offered on DraftKings at plus-money.

Is a five seed too generous for the Gators? Are sportsbooks over-estimating how the committee might view a team like Kansas? Adam Zdroik examines a long list of seeding over/unders to take advantage of.

Is it safe to go chalk and bet the favorites in a year with potential COVID-19 complications? Will the sharps be on Baylor and Villanova? Adam Zdroik looks at his favorite college basketball bets for 2020-21.