{"id":145136,"date":"2025-03-20T06:12:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T06:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/alabama\/half-a-dozen-of-the-best-underdog-bets-of-the-ncaa-tournament-opening-round\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T06:12:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T06:12:15","slug":"half-a-dozen-of-the-best-underdog-bets-of-the-ncaa-tournament-opening-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=145136","title":{"rendered":"Half a dozen of the best underdog bets of the NCAA Tournament opening round"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"MGzgUL\">Saturday and Sunday were fairly awesome, going 13-5; and, last night the Power of Math &#8482; banged us out to a 5-2 midweek slaughter of The Man. I\u2019ll take a 73% week any day, in a sport where favorites cover about 46% of the time. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"e-image\">\n  <span class=\"e-image__inner\"><\/p>\n<p>    <span class=\"e-image__image \" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25171021\/the_data_trust.jpg\"><\/p>\n<picture class=\"c-picture\" data-cid=\"site\/picture_element-1742449461_7436_151712\" data-cdata=\"{\" asset_id=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/M9IulRW9dK9nHElb3RtcJJ4V5rw=\/0x0:600x720\/320x0\/filters:focal(0x0:600x720):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25171021\/the_data_trust.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/5hVTi2NVTC8EgsZc4zJrTY8wiEk=\/0x0:600x720\/520x0\/filters:focal(0x0:600x720):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25171021\/the_data_trust.jpg 520w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/HxHpw11EX20XtZZbRby1C7XWEKA=\/0x0:600x720\/720x0\/filters:focal(0x0:600x720):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25171021\/the_data_trust.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/JQojDr2aSlzHPIa7FxEOcG2czLw=\/0x0:600x720\/920x0\/filters:focal(0x0:600x720):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25171021\/the_data_trust.jpg 920w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/SFVuS1I-7jFIpq40VeNa4wuAQGo=\/0x0:600x720\/1120x0\/filters:focal(0x0:600x720):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25171021\/the_data_trust.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/mMcKcAx4W0At6ZKSMymGs3IT3-U=\/0x0:600x720\/1320x0\/filters:focal(0x0:600x720):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25171021\/the_data_trust.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/kduiQIxwJMgBhW4SCVzCsQlLFhY=\/0x0:600x720\/1520x0\/filters:focal(0x0:600x720):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25171021\/the_data_trust.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/AaG3FhrJMeA1kC5PODZtek6-Q_o=\/0x0:600x720\/1720x0\/filters:focal(0x0:600x720):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25171021\/the_data_trust.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/uZ1cBLKnW_Djxo1FvKX_TmNKktw=\/0x0:600x720\/1920x0\/filters:focal(0x0:600x720):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25171021\/the_data_trust.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1221px) 846px, (min-width: 880px) calc(100vw - 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334px), 100vw\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-upload-width=\"600\" width=\"600\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/TpGBkpIsh4q2qU36CTQrZwu_epw=\/0x0:600x720\/1200x0\/filters:focal(0x0:600x720):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25171021\/the_data_trust.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/source><\/picture>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"bDgWPf\">For a hopeful encore, we\u2019re going to choose the best underdogs of the 2025 NCAA Tournament First Round. As usual, we extend a shout-out to <strong>FanDuel, <\/strong>who have helped us keep the lights on by sponsoring this site. <\/p>\n<p id=\"iFcjkx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsbook.fanduel.com\/\"><strong>All odds courtesy of FanDuel<\/strong><\/a>, and if you\u2019re going to spend that egg money you\u2019ve been saving, it may as well be for something you enjoy. <\/p>\n<p id=\"mZPid3\">In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?xcust=___sb__p_24153151__t_w__d_D&amp;id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/servedby.flashtalking.com\/click\/8\/270261;9365084;50126;211;0\/?ft_width=1&amp;ft_height=1&amp;gdpr=${GDPR}&amp;gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_78}&amp;us_privacy=${US_PRIVACY}&amp;url=41420526&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.thechampaignroom.com\/2025\/3\/19\/24389110\/a-betters-guide-to-illinois-in-the-2025-ncaa-tournament-fighting-illini-ncaa-big-ten-underwood\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" has-subtag=\"true\" data-cdata=\"{\" rewritten_url=\"\"><strong>FanDuel is offering a Dog of the Day Jackpot<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n<p id=\"UyXx7o\"><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"zdPNW5\">Bet the lowest seeded team to advance that day and win a share of $1M in bonus bets!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"DosZxj\"><strong>Timing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"RViKfu\">3\/20 &#8211; 3\/23<\/li>\n<li id=\"zgFgyp\">This will occur every day of the first weekend of the tournament<\/li>\n<li id=\"dxjyMl\">Daily promotion (4x total, 1x each day &#8211; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)<\/li>\n<li id=\"AfdRaY\">Marketing for this promotion will begin on 3\/17 with first occurrence on 3\/20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"d3Mv4k\"><strong>How to Play<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"PZvSu5\">\n<em>Download or Log In to <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?xcust=___sb__p_24153151__t_w__d_D&amp;id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/servedby.flashtalking.com\/click\/8\/270261;9365084;50126;211;0\/?ft_width=1&amp;ft_height=1&amp;gdpr=${GDPR}&amp;gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_78}&amp;us_privacy=${US_PRIVACY}&amp;url=41420526&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.thechampaignroom.com\/2025\/3\/19\/24389110\/a-betters-guide-to-illinois-in-the-2025-ncaa-tournament-fighting-illini-ncaa-big-ten-underwood\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" has-subtag=\"true\" data-cdata=\"{\" rewritten_url=\"\"><em><strong>FanDuel Sportsbook<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> with new or existing account<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"nDpiyJ\"><em>Claim your \u201cSweepstakes\u201d token<\/em><\/li>\n<li id=\"0Tq1pe\"><em>Place a Pre-Live, Straight, Moneyline wager on any qualifying Men\u2019s NCAA Tournament games for the day (utilize token)<\/em><\/li>\n<li id=\"T2XuTe\">Bet the lowest seeded team (higher number: 16, 15, 14, etc) to advance that day and win a share of $1M in bonus bets!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"F0He2U\"><em>Lowest seed = Higher number (16, 15, 14, 13, etc.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"X5odd0\">Let\u2019s get down to brass tacks (unless brass is under tariff too, in which case use Taco Bell sauce packets or something).<\/p>\n<hr class=\"p-entry-hr\" id=\"I9DVVr\"\/>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"iNMszI\">\n<strong>George Mason -7.5 v Samford: <\/strong>Mason is built to compete in the A-10. That means a stout interior defense, bangers in the post, mid-paced motion offenses, and \u2014 for most teams \u2014 the ability to clamp down on shooters. George Mason fits the bill as to 75% of these <em>Ur-<\/em>Atlantic 10 traits. The outlier? Their ghastly perimeter defense. Their opponent, the scrappy Samford Bulldogs shoot the air out of the ball, rebound exceptionally well, run with reckless abandon and can even win this one outright if they don\u2019t let Mason dictate the style of play. Yes, this is an NIT game; no, I don\u2019t care. If Samford shoots well, they can certainly cover, and may even get the Dub. Tough true road game, however. <strong>George Mason -3.48<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"c1q9XJ\">\n<strong>Grand Canyon +11.5 v Maryland:<\/strong> GCU runs the floor well, begs for free throws, and rebounds very well. That\u2019s enough to keep them in close games. This year, they\u2019ve also added tempo the mix. Meanwhile, Maryland thrived in the Big 10 by being one of its few speedy teams (though, in some fairness, the league is getting a bit faster). Still, GCU\u2019s experience running this same system and their far superior height, means that the Terps\u2019 best advantages have been neutralized. At a minimum, this Ponzi scheme masquerading as a university won\u2019t be caught off-guard by a tempo game that flummoxes much of the B1G. It\u2019s a good matchup for the far larger GCU \u2018Lopes, who sports a front court with transfers from TCU and Kansas that can body up Derik Queen. Even if GCU probably lacks the talent to win outright, the Terps had issues with the B1G\u2019s more physical teams. And Grand Canyon can goon it up with the best of them at all five spots on the floor. <strong>GCU +10.08<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"KZWtHc\">\n<strong>St Joseph\u2019s +5.5 v UAB: <\/strong>Few teams were as hot in the AAC down the stretch as the Blazers. Their downfall, their rival in all things athletic and culinary, the Memphis Tigers swept them, however \u2014 and that will certainly result in the Tigers increasingly becoming the <em>b\u00eate noire <\/em>for Blaze. (Which seems fair, since I frequently call Birmingham \u201cMemphis without the fun stuff.\u201d) One of those teams that was as hot as the Blazers were the Hawks of St. Joe\u2019s. It was a subdued year for the A10, with the somewhat underachievement of the Flyers. But there was quality to be had here \u2014 Mason, GW, VCU, Dayton, La Salle and yes St. Joseph\u2019s. This is a tough matchup for UAB too. St. Joe\u2019s has a stellar floor defense, a stellar perimeter defense, they shoot the three very well, and they play lockdown without sending shooters to the stripe. They probably are out-athlete\u2019d here, and could even lose. But they have punched well outside their weight class all season: they beat Texas Tech, pasted Va. Tech by 20, upended \u2018Nova, etc. SJU can win this game. But, we\u2019ll settle for the underdog cover \u2014 and yes, it\u2019s another NIT game. <strong>St. Joe\u2019s +2.89<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"4eN9Vh\">\n<strong>UGA -6.5 v Gonzaga<\/strong> \u2014  You have to love Georgia\u2019s athleticism. You have to loathe Mike White\u2019s tournament flameouts, the \u2018Dawgs turnover-prone backcourt, how they\u2019ve matched up against elite offenses, and in particular Georgia\u2019s road play. Gonzaga is playing well at the right time, and they simply have too many weapons. In the battle of Bulldogs vs. \u2018Dawgs, take the Jesuits from Spokane&#8230;at least to cover. The \u2018Zags are that rare midmajor with a Power 4-worthy OOC schedule (SOS 25). They won\u2019t wilt here. <strong>UGA -4.69<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"zTsr8k\">\n<strong>Clemson -7.5 v McNeese State<\/strong> \u2014 I suspect this game is going to make Vegas a lot of money based on name brands, rather than how obnoxiously competitive Strong Ass Offer\u2019s team actually plays. I like Clemson; I really do They\u2019re one of the few ACC teams that I think is legit. But McNeese is just so solid across the board in almost everything they do. The Tigers will probably win this on the interior, but the Cowboys have kept almost every one of their major conference opponents within single digits (their median loss is around 6-8 points). And, weirdly, that\u2019s about what the numbers like here too. If Will Wade is focused on this game instead of his next job (think: West Virginia), McNeese can cover this one. <strong>Clemson -6.20<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"OWUkeX\">\n<strong>Oklahoma +5 v UConn<\/strong> \u2014 The Sooners\u2019 tempo, perimeter shooting, superior scoring guards, and vastly underrated defensive improvement can get a W for them&#8230;if they can keep the Huskies off the glass, or at least win their share on the boards. UConn was positively woeful stepping out of conference play this year. And while the Sooners had a gentle OOC schedule for the SEC, they just spent 20 games duking it out in the toughest league in the country. Ignore that record too \u2014 the Dirt Burglars lost half a dozen SEC games by a total of 14 points. They were closer to Alabama and Tennessee record-wise than the bottom third where they landed. An outright upset wouldn\u2019t be ridiculous to envisage. <strong>Oklahoma +2.54<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"kMeVmg\"><strong>Again, thanks to FanDuel for sponsoring us. <\/strong>Please use <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsbook.fanduel.com\/\"><strong>this link<\/strong><\/a> when hitting up their site for updated spreads, odds, and futures. <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-float-right\">\n<aside id=\"Mei0d5\"><q>Who do you have on upset alert? What sleepy underdog looks like a good cover?<\/q><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"zW1MoG\">\n<section class=\"c-poll\" data-cid=\"apps\/poll-1742449461_7291_151711\" data-cdata=\"{\" title=\"\" is=\"\" least=\"\" likely=\"\" to=\"\" make=\"\" the=\"\" final=\"\" four=\"\" of=\"\" these=\"\" than=\"\" one=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"p-breaker-head\"><span class=\"p-breaker-head__wrapper\">Poll<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Which 1-seed is least likely to make to the Final Four?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"c-poll__results\" id=\"poll-results\">\n<ul>\n<li data-poll-option-result=\"3576154\">\n<\/li>\n<li data-poll-option-result=\"3576155\">\n<\/li>\n<li data-poll-option-result=\"3576156\">\n<\/li>\n<li data-poll-option-result=\"3576157\">\n<\/li>\n<li data-poll-option-result=\"3576158\">\n<div class=\"c-poll__container\">\n<p><h6><span class=\"c-poll__pct\">13%<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-poll__right\">\n<h6> More than one of these<\/h6>\n<p>              <span class=\"c-poll__option-votes\">(16 votes)<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-poll-option-result=\"3576159\">\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    <span class=\"c-poll__controls\"><br \/>\n      <span class=\"c-poll__totals-count\"><br \/>\n        119 votes total<br \/>\n      <\/span><br \/>\n      <a href=\"#poll-vote\" class=\"back-to-vote\">Vote Now<\/a><br \/>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"p-entry-hr\" id=\"0cA8Eg\"\/>\n<p id=\"LXecM7\"><em><strong>Want some more of these?<\/strong><\/em><em> I crank the data for (almost) every single game, every single week over at my companion site:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/givingawaymoney\"><em> <\/em><em><strong>(Almost) Giving Away Money<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em>. Check it out, and prosper. <\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"oOsX9I\"><em>And I even added basketball in January!<\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"ZXw694\"><em>Just five bucks a month. It\u2019s cheaper than eggs!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saturday and Sunday were fairly awesome, going 13-5; and, last night the Power of Math &#8482; banged us out to a 5-2 midweek slaughter of The Man. I\u2019ll take a 73% week any day, in a sport where favorites cover about 46% of the time. 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