2012 NCAA Basketball Tournament Picks: The Cinderellas
BetOnline.com, one of the most popular online sports betting websites, offered up its 2012 NCAA Basketball Tournament picks. Here we focus in on those Cinderellas, the teams most likely to provide an upset. Remember, BetOnline.com is offering up to $900 in FREE CASH based on an initial deposit. Learn More Here
Southern Miss vs. Kansas State Betting
The No.8 Wildcats are 5-point favorites as they open Thursday’s action in the East bracket, and this going to be one tough and physical game as the No.9 Golden Eagles like to hit the boards as hard as the Wildcats, who are only five spots ahead of Southern Miss in terms of rebound margin per game. However, Kansas State has a problem with turnovers and that is going to be their downfall in an upset loss to the underdogs from Southern Miss. Bet on Southern Mississippi at +5 here
Montana vs. Wisconsin Betting
The No.4 Badgers are 8.5-point college basketball betting favorites over the No.13 Grizzlies, and Wisconsin is first in the nation in points allowed, but that is partly because of their slow offense which is similar to watching paint dry. Montana is a solid defensive team and they can hit three-pointers, which will allow them to put up some points on the Badgers and they should be a strong consideration for the upset. Bet on Montana as +9 underdog here
Belmont vs. Georgetown Betting
Belmont is being widely talked about as this year’s big Cinderella. Let’s see.
Naturally, Georgetown should be favored in this game, but the thing about the NCAA Tournament that makes it such a special event is that on one day, anything can happen. Sometimes, “anything” does happen. It’s interesting that Ohio’s 2010 upset of Georgetown, in a game between the No. 14 and 3 seeds, was referenced above, because another 14-over-3 upset could happen here. Belmont plays patient halfcourt offense, and that’s exactly what Georgetown opponents need to do in order to be successful. Moreover, Belmont made the NCAA Tournament last season and is accustomed to the pressure that is part of March Madness. If you want to go wild in your bracket, pick this upset and go with Belmont. Bet on Belmont as the +4 underdog here
Alabama vs. Creighton Betting
Not so much a Cinderella team, Creighton is nevertheless a slight underdog going up against Alabama.
The experts who follow the Southeastern Conference know that Alabama struggles to hit perimeter shots. Alabama’s defense should do well against Creighton, but the Tide won’t be able to score enough to win. Pick Creighton in a close one.
Thursday, Mar 15, 2012 - NCAA Basketball Game
12:00 PM 711 NC Asheville +15.5 -110 712 Syracuse -15.5 -110
12:00 PM 713 Southern Mississippi +5 -110 714 Kansas State -5 -110
12:00 PM 715 Loyola Maryland +17½ -110 716 Ohio State -17½ -110
12:00 PM 717 West Virginia pk -110 718 Gonzaga pk -110
Kentucky was a -25 favorite vs. Western Kentucky
12:00 PM 721 Connecticut -2 -110 722 Iowa State +2 -110
BYU was a +6 underdog vs. Marquette.
12:00 PM 725 Colorado State +5.5 -110 726 Murray State -5.5 -110 – This one opened with Murray State a +1.5 underdog. Murray State has been the most wagered on side thus far leading up to the Thursday start of this year’s NCAA Tournament.
12:00 PM 727 South Dakota State +8 -110 728 Baylor -8 -110
12:00 PM 729 Colorado +5 -110 730 UNLV -5 -110
12:00 PM 731 Harvard +5 -110 732 Vanderbilt -5 -110
12:00 PM 733 Montana +9 -110 734 Wisconsin -9 -110
12:00 PM 735 Virginia Commonwealth +6 -110 736 Wichita State -6 -110
12:00 PM 737 New Mexico State +6.5 -110 738 Indiana -6.5 -110
12:00 PM 739 Long Beach State +4 -110 740 New Mexico -4 -110
12:00 PM 741 Davidson +7.5 -110 742 Louisville -7.5 -110
- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
