Here is a quick look of who is hot and who is not in the NCAA Tourney about to start. The road leads to Indianapolis and so far the four regions are complete and eager to get started and show why they qualified to be in the tournament in the first place. Let’s have a look at the regions and the best seeded teams to make it to the Final Four

Let’s begin with the division of the bracket, the regions in the first and second round will be as follows:

Midwest and West will be played in Oklahoma City, Spokane, Providence, Buffalo, San Jose and Milwaukee.

The East and South will be played at New Orleans, Jacksonville, San Jose, Buffalo, Spokane and Providence.

Let’s take a look at the regions and the best teams seeded:

MIDWEST

Teams included in the Midwest region are: Kansas, Lehigh, UNLV, Northern Iowa, Michigan State, New Mexico State, Maryland, Houston, Tennessee, San Diego State, Georgetown, Ohio, Oklahoma State, Georgia Tech, Ohio State and UC Santa Barbara. The Top 4 seeded are No.1 Kansas that in my opinion won’t have any problems to go to the second round, No.2 Ohio State also without any problems to get to the second round and No.3 Georgetown in my opinion most likely to hit the Elite Eight. Kansas Jayhawks finished with a record of 32-2 as top seeded and the way they have been playing it will sure for them to hit the Elite Eight as well. A team that has brought lots of excitment to the tournament like No.4 Maryland is worth mentioning the fact that they will hit the road but it will be tough for them to beat this year powerhouse Kansas.

My pick in this region will be Kansas Jayhawks to the Final Four.

WEST

Teams included in this region are: Syracuse, Vermont, Gonzaga, Florida State, Butler, UTEP, Vanderbilt, Murray State, Xavier, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Oakland, BYU, Florida, Kansas State and North Texas. The top 4 seeded are No.1 Syracuse who finished strong this regular season with a record of 28-4, No.2 Kansas State following very close with a record of 26-7, No.3 Pittsburgh playing the best ball of this region in my opinion with a record of 24-8 and No.4 Vanderbilt in my opinion overrated with a record of 24-8. Syracuse will easy move to the elite eight facing no real threats along the way but right then they will face a team like Pittsburgh and that’s where Syracuse true colors must shine.

My prediction for the West region will be Syracuse Orange to make it to the final four.

EAST

The east looks a little easier than the rest of the regions and here is the reason why, the teams involved are: Kentucky, Eastern Tennessee, Texas, Wake Forest, Temple, Cornell, Wisconsin, Wofford, Marquette, Washington, New Mexico, Montana, Clemson, Missouri, West Virginia and Morgan State. The top 4 seeded are No.1 Kentucky who finished with an impressive record of 32-2 and looks like nothing will stop them, No.2 West Virginia who layed great but is not a powerhouse and in my opinion doesn’t have what it takes to beat Kentucky, No.3 New Mexico that in my opinion doesn’t deserve to be named since they could fall early in the tournament and as No.4 Wisconsin that by far looks like the team Kentucky will face at the Sweet 16 but still not mgood enough to beat great Kentucky.

My pick in this region will be Kentucky Wildcats to make it to the Final Four.

SOUTH

The South has been a region dominated by big powerhouses in the past. Schools like Duke, Purdue, Notre Dame and Villanova are some on the names in the air but this year there are others ranking better and playing better ball. Here are the teams involved: Duke, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, California, Louisville, Texas A&M, Utah State, Purdue, Siena, Notre Dame, Old Dominion, Baylor, Sam Houston State, Richmond, St. Mary’s, Villanova and Robert Morris. The top 4 seeded are No.1 Duke as a perpetual powerhouse that finished with a record of 29-5 but this year they don’t look as powerful as other season. Coach K might be in trouble when they face Louisville or Purdue. No.2 Villanova is probably one of the best teams in paper for this tournament but I feel they are overrated and they won’t do such a good job, they have a tough schedule ahead of them. No.3 Baylor is in my opinion the best ball of the region, they could take care of Villanova at on the Sweet 16 round. No.4 Purdue has been playing good and they have been a little humble, their record is not as impressive with 27-5 but they could be making noise right now, they could end up at Elite Eight round facing Duke and they could be the biggest surprise.

My pick in this region will be Baylor Bears to make it to the Final Four.

So here is my PICKS by Region

MIDWEST: No.1 KANSAS
WEST: No.1 SYRACUSE
EAST: No.1 KENTUCKY
SOUTH: No.3 BAYLOR

RESULTS THURSDAY 18TH

FLORIDA 92
BYU 99

MONTANA 57
NEW MEXICO 62

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NCAA Hoops Road to the 2010 Final Four

Georgia Bulldogs travel to Jacksonville to play No.1 Florida Gators in a very expected clash between them. SEC East Conference challenge between the first place of the division and the third spot, sounds like it will be a great game and it’s the perfect chance for Florida to proclaim themselves as the most powerful team in the nation.

3:30 PM ET, October 31, 2009
Municipal Stadium , JACKSONVILLE, FL
CBS

Georgia Bulldogs thought this was going to be a good season and they were far from the truth. Their record of 4-3 and Conference Record of 3-2 reflects just that. Georgia has been really irregular thru the season, they have not been able to defeat a nationally ranked team yet and I have my doubts they will be able to defeat the No.1 ranked team in the country. QB Joe Cox will be in charge of the snaps and he is the only chance Georgia has against the Gators, bulldogs need their QB to throw a hell of a game like he has been doing or better if they want to make the Gators at least nervous. Helping the QB by air the Bulldogs will have WR A.J. Green and TE Orson Charles, they both have played great but they will need to go the extra mile in this game, the team really needs them. On the grown RB Richard Samuel and RB Caleb King will try to go thru Florida’s defense, both average about 4 yards per carry so this could be very useful on the first half of the game. The key for the game is DEFENSE the whole game, if they don’t stop the Gators they will have a lot of problems trying to catch up with them on the scoreboard.

No.1 Florida Gators have been perfect up to this point. They are on first place of the SEC East division and the SEC Conference as well, they are No.1 ranked team in the nation by BCS, Associated Press and Coaches, that has to be one of their best years. Their record of 7-0 and Conference record of 5-0 means a lot and this could also mean another conference challenge in their pockets if they get their QB to commit and make it happen in the field. QB Tim Tebow’s numbers for 2009 are down from his 2007 Heisman Trophy winning season, but to hear the senior quarterback tell it, he’s quite content with just winning ball games, “I feel like I’m the quarterback of a team that’s 6-0, and I’m pretty excited about that. That’s all you can ask for.” Now will this be the attitude of a true winner, he should be polishing the trophy not just looking to see what happens, this is unacceptable in every way. The air will be controlled by WR Riley Cooper and TE Aaron Hernandez, they have had kinda slow season due their Qb’s development but they can shine with their own light on this game as well, both are superstars and they will be a good alternative on the field next saturday. Now Florida’s most valuable tool is the running game no question about it, they will use it like there is no tomorrow and they will control the clock with it. RB Jeffery Demps is expected to return to practice on tuesday with a sprained neck injury, he is the sould of the running offense and even QB Tim Tebow can run the ball like a regular RB so this is exactly what Florida will do, they will run the ball as many times as possible, Georgia will have a hard time trying to stop them.

GAME ODDS

GEORGIA BULLDOGS
FLORIDA GATORS -16

GEORGIA WAS RANKED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON AND THEY HAVE MANAGED TO LOSE ENOUGH GAMES TO FALL OUT OF THE CATEGORY, THEY ARE 3RD ON THE DIVISION BUT THEY DON’T HAVE A CHANCE AGAINST FLORIDA’S RUNNING GAME, THEY CAN’T STOP IT AND THEY WON’T BE ABLE TO WIN THIS ONE. MY PICK IS FLORIDA GATORS -16 TO WIN AT HOME.

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2009 NCAA Championship: Michigan State vs North Carolina Betting Odds

Villanova Wildcats
North Carolina Tar Heels  -7.5   160

My Pick:  North Carolina is proving to be the power house that everyone touted them to be.  No matter how much I hate the favorite I can’t deny that they definitely have the tools to get the job done, but I think the Wildcats can at least give them a run for their money.  I would take the points, but wait a while because I think the general public will load up on the Tar Heels and push the line up so I think it best to wait and then grab Villy at +8, 8.5. 

Michigan State Spartans
UConn Huskies  -4  135

My Pick:  UConn is looking tough, but then again they always do, I had picked Memphis to make the regional final against them and I think that would have been a better matchup, but both Missouri and Memphis Tigers pissed it down their legs and couldn’t hold off UConn when it mattered.  I like the Spartans because of the way they slapped Louisville around, they are big and physical and I think the way they play their game could be a little intimidating to the Huskies.  I will admit that I think UConn is faster in the paint so it will come down to defense and I think the Spartans have what it takes.  Take the points now because I think there will some wise guy money coming in on Michigan State to drive the spread down.

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Villanova vs North Carolina Betting Odds

GamblersPalace.com will be offering game odds, 1st & 2nd halfs as well as game props for all of the Sweet 16 matchups so there should be no lack of options if you are looking to get some action down.  The teams left in the big dance along with their odds to win the whole shabang are as follows:

Arizona Wildcats +4200 (risk $100 to win $4200) - No one thought these guys would make it this far and I highly doubt they give Louisville anything they can’t handle, but if your a Wildcat faithful and still drunk and absolutely have to make a play on them only throw down $10 to win $420.

Connecticut Huskies +540 (risk $100 to win $540) – While I do have UConn going to the Elite 8 I have put all my trust in Memphis to serve them up a big fat loss.

Duke Blue Devils +1200 (risk $100 to win $1200) – This is a tough pick.  In my bracket I like Villy to pump them this round and with the odds pretty similar and the spread only favoring Duke by 2.5 I got to go with my gut and believe that there is a reason Duke did not receive all the hype they usually do.  

Gonzaga Bulldogs +1500 (risk $100 to win $1500) – This may sound crazy but I am going with my boys from Northeastern Washington over UNC for the lone fact that there has got to be an upset of a #1 seed sooner rather than later.

Kansas Jayhawks +2200 (risk $100 to win $2200) -  I thought these guys were the defending champs???  They almost got booted in the first round.  Don’t waste the time or money even thinking about them.  Michigan State will make quick work of them.

Louisville Cardinals +320 (risk $100 to win $320) -  There is still significant value at +320 and I thought that they should have been the overall #1 at the beginning of the tourney, with the same odds as UNC to win it all you have to throw something down on them, because after they beat up Arizona you can expect these odds to fall through the floor.  Get the value while you can! 

Memphis Tigers +540 (risk $100 to win $540) -  “Your my boy BLUE!!!”  As in Memphis blue, not only will they thump Missouri, but they are shoeins for the Final Four.  The value is enough to garner a medium bet with a nice payoff.

Michigan State Spartans +1800 (risk $100 to win $1800) – Why are the Spartans getting no love???  They will ultimately lose to Louisville, but show some respect because these guys got game.

Missouri Tigers +2600 (risk $100 to win $2600) – Hmmm…Tigers vs Tigers, I think I am going with a Basketball school over a Football school.  GO Tigers!!! Memphis that is….

North Carolina Tar Heels +320 (risk $100 to win $320) – I will never be able to convince anyone that UNC is going down against Gonzaga, but I am saying it anyways.  It would be good for College Basketball and REALLY good for my bracket.

Oklahoma Sooners +1200 (risk $100 to win $1200) – I did like Oklahoma, but not against Cuse.  Don’t even bother.

Pittsburgh Panthers +480 (risk $100 to win $480) -  I didn’t think these guys would make it this far and be the first #1 seed to fall.  Now it seems they have caught a second wind and are making a case, but the value on them is not enough warrant a bet from me, but I know all you Terrible Towlies are still high from the Superbowl will be pulling for them so go ahead and waste your money.

Purdue Boilermakers +3500 (risk $100 to win $3500) -  Purdue?  Nuff said…

Syracuse Orangemen +1200 (risk $100 to win $1200) -  The Orangemen are my dark horse to make trouble in the Southern Region and while I don’t like them to win the tourney, I do like them to make the final four.

Villanova Wildcats +1800 (risk $100 to win $1800) -  I am shocked by this.  Villy is alot better than they are getting credit for and actually I have them going to the Final Four which is going to take some work, but I knwo they have it in them.  The value on this is too good to pass up and it deserves at least a $20 fun bet with returns of $360.

Xavier Musketeers +4200 (risk $100 to win $4200) – I think the saying goes, “All for one and none for Xavier!”  If you have $5 left in your account and you can’t stand having a balance then throw down $5 to win $210.

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2009 March Madness Sweet 16 Betting Odds and Picks

The method I use is fill out a couple different brackets with different results for a few key games that I think could swing either way such as 1st round matchups like Boston College and USC or Oklahoma State and Tennessee just to name a few.  Then I compare my results and every time it seems I have a combination of the same 6 teams so when you look at the value of each team you can make some easy money if you have the foresight.

ODDS TO REACH THE FINAL FOUR:

Pittsburgh Panthers +175

UConn Huskies +155

Louisville Cardinals +135

North Carolina Tar Heels -125

Memphis Tigers +175

Syracuse Orangemen +560

Villanova Wildcats +560

Michigan State Spartans +360

My Picks: First of all I would never pay vig on a futures bet so the Tar Heels are out, plus Bobby Knight had some things to say about them that makes me think they are ripe for an upset.  Louisville is a shoe-in as there only real test on the way there will be Michigan State so take your pick between the 2 but it is guareenteed money just make sure you hedge yourself correctly to cover the money on the loss.  Memphis and UConn are both playing for that spot in the West Region and its a safe bet that they play each other in the Elite 8, but Memphis is the better team and they have a higher value to offer.  My 2 dark horse picks which really aren’t dark horses, but just are not getting the respect and consideration they should are Villanova and Syracuse.  I have no doubt that one of these teams will make it so with $100 paying $560 you can cover all your teams that get upset or piss it down their legs.

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2009 March Madness Final Four Betting

Odds to win the 4 individual Regions:  Currently all the number 1 seeds are favored to win their respective regions, but we all know too well how one upset can open up the field in a huge way.  One region that should be watched particularly is the South Region where the Tar Heels are currently favored at -185 (risk $185 to win $100).  Bobby Knight noted a few key weaknesses on the UNC team and with the Orangemen of Syracuse at +550 (risk $100 to win $550) in the same region I think there is some major value here and should warrant at least a $50 fun bet.  Another team to watch are the Villanova Wildcats in the Eastern Region where I think Pittsburgh is ripe for a beating.  At +450 the Wildcats bring a ton of value in a region where the top seeds are suspect.

Odds to make the Final Four:  As of now the UNC Tar Heels are the overall favorites to make the Final Four at -125 (risk $125 to win $100), but paying vig on a future is a suckers bet and I don’t see the value in it.  A couple of teams that represent real value are; Syracuse Orangemen +560 (risk $100 to win $560), Memphis Tigers +175 (risk $100 to win $175), and last but not least are the Louisville Cardinals at +135 (risk $100 to win $135).

Odds to make it to the 2009 NCAA Championship Game:  The straight up biggest value is on Louisville at +360 to make the Championship game.  I cannot stress enough that a Rick Pitino team is to be FEARED!!!

Odds to WIN the 2009 NCAA Championship Game:  The value is again on Louisville at +440 (risk $100 to win $440) but for this future bet I think you spread the money around between seeds 1 – 3.  Fill out your brackets with a couple different scenarios and go from there.

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2009 March Madness Futures Betting

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FREE 2009 March Madness Brackets and Betting

GamblersPalace.com will be offering odds on ALL of the games as well as Futures Betting on Conference to win the championship, most teams from each conference to make the sweet 16, 1st halfs, 2nd halfs and props, props, props!!! 

This year as is the same every year you can bet that the No. 1 seeds will be favored to win it all and one of the regulars to the top seed are the UNC Tar Heels.  Trust me, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY on betting them to win it all.  This year will be different, much the same way that Duke has been ousted early in the tourney the past couple years I am looking for big upsets this year and it all starts with UNC.  Stay tuned for updates on tourney odds and seedings or better yet, sign up for my RSS feeds or Email newsletter to receive the fasted updates on March Madness betting lines and Deposit bonus specials.

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2009 March Madness Betting and Selection Sunday

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
9:15pm est April 7th, Alamo Dome, San Antonio, TX

Kansas
Memphis -1.5  145.5 Over/Under

My Pick: I read a review of the UNC/Kansas game and it sounds like UNC in all their arrogance went out there and didn’t take Kansas seriously until they were down by 20!(Idgets) So the point is that I don’t think Kansas is as good as UNC made them look.  The spread is tight at 1.5 and I think its actually a bargan, I think that will move up to -2.5 by tomarrow night, take Memphis and give the points right now! before it moves up on you.  Memphis is gonna win it all and I’m the only one in my pool that picked them and I still won’t win because of UNC losing. Poetic justice I guess……

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2008 NCAA Championship Betting Odds and Pick