March Madness News & Predictions<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n- 2016 March Madness Sleepers Predictions and Picks<\/a><\/li>\r\n
- 2016 March Madness Longshots and Best Long Shots Picks and Predictions<\/a><\/li>\r\n
- 2016 March Madness Preview<\/a><\/li>\r\n
- 2016 NCAA March Madness Expert Picks<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n
2016 March Madness Preview<\/h2>\nFavorites<\/h3>\nMichigan State Spartans<\/h3>\n
The Michigan State Spartans (+500<\/a><\/strong>) are the favorites to win the NCAA tournament. It\u2019s very difficult to refute their status as favorites. They rank among the best in four of the biggest categories in basketball. They\u2019re 22nd<\/sup> in points per game (80.7), sixth in rebounds per game (42.1), first in assists per game (21) and 20th<\/sup> in points allowed per game (63.8).<\/p>\nDespite being ranked second in the AP Polls, the Spartans make a strong case for the national championships having already beaten No. 1 Kansas earlier in the season. When the Spartans roll, they\u2019ll rely on their Jack of all trades, Denzel Valentine. The senior guard is averaging team-highs of 19.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game this season.<\/p>\n
Kansas Jayhawks<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>Kansas has plenty going for them. They\u2019re ranked first in the nation and won the Big Ten regular season conference title. The Jayhawks are also +550<\/a><\/strong> favorites to win the national championship at the Big Dance.<\/p>\nThe Jayhawks have that incredible balance of youth and experience. Juniors Frank Mason III and Wayne Selden Jr. lend plenty of firepower, each averaging 13.4 points per game. Senior forward Perry Ellis leads the team with 16.5 points per game. But that\u2019s not all; the Jayhawks are very good defensively, limiting opponents to just 67.8 points per game.<\/p>\n
North Carolina Tar Heels<\/h3>\n
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It\u2019s going to be a nightmare to face the North Carolina Tar Heels in the NCAA tournament. Allow them to get hot on the floor, and you can probably say good bye to your hopes of winning the national championship. The Tar Heels have one of the best offenses in the nation, ranking 10th<\/sup> with 82.9 points per game and fifth with 18.3 assists per game.<\/p>\nFinding the open man has been North Carolina\u2019s specialty. Doing so has helped them rank 26th<\/sup> in field goal percentage (.476). Chemistry has been very good with the Tar Heels; three of their starters are averaging over three assists per game. Having a handful of playmakers on the floor has helped Justin Jackson (12.3), Joel Berry II (12.3) and Marcus Paige (12) all average over 11 points per game this season.<\/p>\nExpect North Carolina to push the pace in the national tournament at +650<\/a><\/strong> to win the national championship.<\/p>\nSleepers<\/h3>\nWichita State Shockers<\/h3>\n
The Wichita State Shockers are +4,000<\/a><\/strong> to shock the nation. The Shockers soared to win the MVC regular season title. They\u2019re the No. 1 seeds in the conference tournament. Wichita State has had plenty of success in the NCAA tournament the past three years. They reached the Final Four in 2013, the Sweet 16 in 2015 and the Round of 32 in 2014.<\/p>\nThe Shockers scored a big upset last season, defeating the Midwest\u2019s second-seeded Kansas in the Round of 32. They\u2019ll be angling for more upset wins this season as a swan song for seniors Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet. The two guards are Wichita State\u2019s lifeblood. Baker has team-highs of 14.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, VanVleet is averaging a team-high 5.7 assists and is scoring 12 points per game on his own.<\/p>\n
Notre Dame Fighting Irish<\/h3>\n
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It\u2019s going to be very hard to ignore the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at +10,000<\/a><\/strong> to win the national title. They recently defeated the defending national champions, the Duke Blue Devils, in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament.<\/p>\nBackcourt play will be Notre Dame\u2019s strength. Demetrius Jackson is back, pacing the team with 15.9 points and five assists per game. He\u2019ll be the setup man for one of the nation\u2019s most dangerous offenses. He has plenty of tools in his arsenal with Notre Dame\u2019s four other starters all averaging over 11 points per game this season.<\/p>\n
Long Shot<\/h3>\nGonzaga Bulldogs<\/h3>\n
Gonzaga has made the Big Dance 18 straight times after winning the West Coast Conference Tournament. Despite playing in a minor conference, the Zags are an elite team especially with Kyle Witjer still leading the way. The senior forward is averaging a whopping 20.7 points this season as Gonzaga\u2019s starting swing man.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not all Wiltjer, though. The Zags have plenty more talent with Domantas Sabonis a dominant force in the frontcourt, averaging 17.4 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. They also have a pretty good backcourt with Eric McClelland and Josh Perkins averaging over 10 points per game. The Zags have plenty of firepower and even more experience when it comes to playing in the NCAA tournament.<\/p>\n
The Zags are worth a shot at +30,000<\/a><\/strong> to win the national championship.<\/p>\nWriter\u2019s Prediction<\/h3>\n
The Michigan State Spartans (+500<\/a><\/strong>) win the national championship.<\/p>\nCreate a betting account now<\/a> and get in on the madness this March.<\/p>\n
2016 March Madness Preview<\/h2>\nFavorites<\/h3>\nMichigan State Spartans<\/h3>\n
Michigan State Spartans<\/h3>\n
The Michigan State Spartans (+500<\/a><\/strong>) are the favorites to win the NCAA tournament. It\u2019s very difficult to refute their status as favorites. They rank among the best in four of the biggest categories in basketball. They\u2019re 22nd<\/sup> in points per game (80.7), sixth in rebounds per game (42.1), first in assists per game (21) and 20th<\/sup> in points allowed per game (63.8).<\/p>\n Despite being ranked second in the AP Polls, the Spartans make a strong case for the national championships having already beaten No. 1 Kansas earlier in the season. When the Spartans roll, they\u2019ll rely on their Jack of all trades, Denzel Valentine. The senior guard is averaging team-highs of 19.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game this season.<\/p>\n The Jayhawks have that incredible balance of youth and experience. Juniors Frank Mason III and Wayne Selden Jr. lend plenty of firepower, each averaging 13.4 points per game. Senior forward Perry Ellis leads the team with 16.5 points per game. But that\u2019s not all; the Jayhawks are very good defensively, limiting opponents to just 67.8 points per game.<\/p>\n It\u2019s going to be a nightmare to face the North Carolina Tar Heels in the NCAA tournament. Allow them to get hot on the floor, and you can probably say good bye to your hopes of winning the national championship. The Tar Heels have one of the best offenses in the nation, ranking 10th<\/sup> with 82.9 points per game and fifth with 18.3 assists per game.<\/p>\n Finding the open man has been North Carolina\u2019s specialty. Doing so has helped them rank 26th<\/sup> in field goal percentage (.476). Chemistry has been very good with the Tar Heels; three of their starters are averaging over three assists per game. Having a handful of playmakers on the floor has helped Justin Jackson (12.3), Joel Berry II (12.3) and Marcus Paige (12) all average over 11 points per game this season.<\/p>\n Expect North Carolina to push the pace in the national tournament at +650<\/a><\/strong> to win the national championship.<\/p>\n The Wichita State Shockers are +4,000<\/a><\/strong> to shock the nation. The Shockers soared to win the MVC regular season title. They\u2019re the No. 1 seeds in the conference tournament. Wichita State has had plenty of success in the NCAA tournament the past three years. They reached the Final Four in 2013, the Sweet 16 in 2015 and the Round of 32 in 2014.<\/p>\n The Shockers scored a big upset last season, defeating the Midwest\u2019s second-seeded Kansas in the Round of 32. They\u2019ll be angling for more upset wins this season as a swan song for seniors Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet. The two guards are Wichita State\u2019s lifeblood. Baker has team-highs of 14.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, VanVleet is averaging a team-high 5.7 assists and is scoring 12 points per game on his own.<\/p>\n It\u2019s going to be very hard to ignore the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at +10,000<\/a><\/strong> to win the national title. They recently defeated the defending national champions, the Duke Blue Devils, in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament.<\/p>\n Backcourt play will be Notre Dame\u2019s strength. Demetrius Jackson is back, pacing the team with 15.9 points and five assists per game. He\u2019ll be the setup man for one of the nation\u2019s most dangerous offenses. He has plenty of tools in his arsenal with Notre Dame\u2019s four other starters all averaging over 11 points per game this season.<\/p>\n Gonzaga has made the Big Dance 18 straight times after winning the West Coast Conference Tournament. Despite playing in a minor conference, the Zags are an elite team especially with Kyle Witjer still leading the way. The senior forward is averaging a whopping 20.7 points this season as Gonzaga\u2019s starting swing man.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not all Wiltjer, though. The Zags have plenty more talent with Domantas Sabonis a dominant force in the frontcourt, averaging 17.4 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. They also have a pretty good backcourt with Eric McClelland and Josh Perkins averaging over 10 points per game. The Zags have plenty of firepower and even more experience when it comes to playing in the NCAA tournament.<\/p>\n The Zags are worth a shot at +30,000<\/a><\/strong> to win the national championship.<\/p>\n The Michigan State Spartans (+500<\/a><\/strong>) win the national championship.<\/p>\n Create a betting account now<\/a> and get in on the madness this March.<\/p>\nKansas Jayhawks<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>Kansas has plenty going for them. They\u2019re ranked first in the nation and won the Big Ten regular season conference title. The Jayhawks are also +550<\/a><\/strong> favorites to win the national championship at the Big Dance.<\/p>\nNorth Carolina Tar Heels<\/h3>\n
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Wichita State Shockers<\/h3>\n
Notre Dame Fighting Irish<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nLong Shot<\/h3>\n
Gonzaga Bulldogs<\/h3>\n
Writer\u2019s Prediction<\/h3>\n
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