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March Madness Final 4 Most Outstanding Player Odds, Favorites, and Prediction
The Final Four Most Outstand Player odds for 2025 had a clear favorite for the award in Cooper Flagg! However, Duke collapsed down the stretch to fall to Houston in the Final Four. Now, you'll find the stars for the Cougars and the Florida Gators at the top of the list!
In this article, I explore the latest NCAA Most Outstanding Player odds for the 2025 tournament, analyze the top contenders a...

2025 Sweet 16 Predictions and Betting Odds for March Madness
Our Sweet 16 predictions are here after a fairly upset-less first two rounds of the 2025 men’s NCAA Division 1 Tournament. There are eight matchups and the betting odds for them to break down for this state of the competition.
Below, check out the latest men’s March Madness Sweet 16 odds, analysis, and my best bets!
The following NCAA Sweet Sixteen odds are courtesy of Bovada:
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2025 Women’s March Madness First Round Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets
As tournament season heats up on the hardwood, 2025 Women’s March Madness First Round odds are available online. The opening round of the NCAA Tournament consists of 32 matchups, so there is plenty of action to analyze.
Head below to check out the latest odds, picks against the spread for every game, and our Women’s March Madness First Round best bets!
The following Women’s March Madness ...

The Geek’s Daily March Madness Parlays: Best NCAA Parlay Today
March Madness parlays can bring even more excitement to arguably the biggest event on the sports betting calendar. With so many games happening in such a short time period, picking the best legs for your NCAA parlays can be easier said than done, though.
Luckily, The Sports Geek team is ready to give you a helping hand. We have searched high and low for the best legs to add to our daily March ...

March Madness Upsets by Round – What Round Produces the Most Upsets?
The insane number of March Madness upsets each year is what makes the NCAAB Division 1 Tournament so exciting! But what round produces the most surprising wins?
We collected data from all tournament editions in the 21st century to find out. Let’s explore the numbers together to find out what March Madness round produces the most upsets.
Here are the percentage and total number of March M...

2025 March Madness Bracket Predictions: NCAA Tournament AI Bracket Predictor
Our AI March Madness 2025 bracket predictions are unlikely to result in that elusive perfect NCAA bracket, but they can definitely improve your scores! The Sports Geek’s data scientists created a simulation based on stats for all NCAA Tournament participants.
You can find the full bracket predictions below, from the First Four to the Final Four!
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NIT Tournament 2025 Odds: Is SMU the Team to Beat?
As the consolation tournament for March Madness nears, the 2025 NIT Tournament odds are ready for your attention! With strong value on the board, we highly recommend checking out the futures markets for the NIT.
Below, I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the top favorites, and release my top NIT Tournament predictions along with best bets!
The following NIT odds are courtesy of Bova...

Best 2025 March Madness Cinderella Teams
March Madness Cinderella teams are part of what makes the NCAA Tournament so exciting. It’s always cool to see an underdog deliver a deep run, slaying some college basketball giants along the way.
Recognizing the potential Cinderella runs is a tough task, but I’m here to help. Keep reading to see why I view the following teams as the most likely to upset the odds this year:
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March Madness 2025 First Round Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets
I share my March Madness 2025 first round predictions for all games of the NCAA Division tournament below, including an overview of the odds.
You can also find my best bets for the March Madness opening round, sharing my reasoning for the top betting picks.
The following March Madness Round of 64 odds are courtesy of Bovada:
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Top Sweet 16 Bracket Contests for March Madness
The best March Madness contests offer the chance to win massive cash prizes by predicting the upcoming NCAA Tournament. You can find brackets, squares, and so much more. We updated the post after the first two rounds to include the top Sweet 16 brackets contests, too!
Keep reading to see the best 2025 March Madness contests, both free and with for money, including a million dollar bracket chal...

Cooper Flagg Odds – Will the Duke Star Stay, or Head to the NBA?
The Cooper Flagg odds and prop bets just before the start of the NCAA Tournament suggest that the freshman phenom will return to Duke for a sophomore season. The Blue Devils are favored to win the March Madness, but if they don’t, will Flagg head back to Durham, North Carolina? Or will the lure of NBA millions be too much to ignore?
I’ll sort through two Cooper Flagg props and give you my pred...

2025 March Madness Bonuses and Promos
Most bookmakers have exciting 2025 March Madness betting promos and bonuses, so make sure to take full advantage if you want to wager on the NCAA Tournament! The extra value can be the difference between winning and losing.
We’re here to help with a selection of betting promotions and bonuses at the best March Madness sportsbooks in 2025. Let’s start with an overview of all offers, and we prov...

NBA Christmas Games 2024 Odds and Predictions
There are five games on Wednesday, giving NBA fans plenty of Christmas Day odds to bet on. This year’s holiday quintuple header features a mixture of new and established stars.
In this free guide, I will break down the latest NBA Christmas Day odds. I will tell you the latest odds for every game and give my free predictions for each matchup.
Here are the latest NBA Christmas Day game odds...

Jimmy Butler Next Team Betting Odds and Predictions
As Jimmy Butler trade rumors heat up, the action is also reaching a fever pitch at online bookies. Sportsbooks have released odds on Butler’s next team, which includes multiple potential destinations.
In this article, I explore the latest prices and provide my analysis of where the Heat star could land. Continue reading below to check out the Jimmy Butler next team odds and predictions!
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Holiday Cheer: The Best Christmas Day Records of U.S. Sports Teams
Playing on Christmas can be a tricky task for many athletes, but what US teams have the best and worst records on Christmas?
On a day historically reserved for the NBA — and now the NFL, too — some teams rise to the occasion. In contrast, others have come up well short on December 25.
In this special holiday article, I explore the latest data and disclose the sports teams with the best NBA ...