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The best free college basketball picks as well as parlays for all of today's games. All of our expert NCAA basketball predictions are against the spread. (ATS) This page will be updated several times though out the day so please bookmark this page and check back daily.

Seton Hall Pirates vs St. John's Red Storm Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlay's Pundit - 3/10/2021

The Seton Hall Pirates are set to go head to head with the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Seton Hall opens this contest as 1-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 152. We have included an expert college basketball pick and parlay for todays game ATS.

Syracuse Orange vs Virginia Cavaliers Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlay's Pundit - 3/10/2021

The Syracuse Orange are scheduled to go head to head with the Virginia Cavaliers at Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Virginia opens this matchup as 5.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 133. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.

Ball State Cardinals vs Toledo Rockets Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2021

The Ball State Cardinals are scheduled to go head to head with the Toledo Rockets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Ball State opens this matchup as 8.5-point underdogs. The total has been set at 154.5. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.

Bowling Green Falcons vs Akron Zips Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021

The Bowling Green Falcons are set to play the Akron Zips at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Akron opens this game as 1-point favorites. The total is set at 152. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are set to meet the Kentucky Wildcats at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Kentucky opens this game as 2-point favorites. The total is set at 131. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.

Michigan State Spartans vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2021

The Michigan State Spartans are on the docket to take on the Maryland Terrapins at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Maryland opens this game as 1.5-point favorites. The over/under opens at 131. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.

Nevada Wolf Pack vs Boise State Broncos Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlay's Pundit - 3/10/2021

The Nevada Wolf Pack are set to take on the Boise State Broncos at Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The line on this contest has Boise State as 4-point favorites. The over/under is set at 147. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.

Ohio Bobcats vs Kent State Golden Flashes Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2021

The Ohio Bobcats are set to meet the Kent State Golden Flashes at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Kent State opens this contest as 1.5-point underdogs. The O/U opens at 149. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NCAA basketball pick for your daily winner.

Temple Owls vs South Florida Bulls Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2021

The Temple Owls are on the docket to meet the USF Bulls at Dickies Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. South Florida opens this matchup as 2-point underdogs. The O/U opens at 131. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free basketball pick for tonight.

Miami RedHawks vs Buffalo Bulls Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021

The Miami RedHawks are scheduled to play the Buffalo Bulls at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Miami opens this game as 7-point underdogs. The O/U has been set at 150.5. This game report has an NCAA basketball pick, betting odds, and trends for tonights key matchup.

Georgia Bulldogs vs Missouri Tigers Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlay's Pundit - 3/10/2021

The Georgia Bulldogs are set to play the Missouri Tigers at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The spread on this game has Missouri as 5.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 153.5. We have included an expert college basketball pick and parlay for todays game ATS.

Indiana Hoosiers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2021

The Indiana Hoosiers are set to meet the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The odds on this contest have Rutgers as 2-point favorites. The total has been set at 131. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.

Tulane Green Wave vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2021

The Tulane Green Wave are on the docket to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Dickies Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Tulane opens this contest as 3-point dogs. The total is set at 127. This report has odds and your college basketball predictions for todays game against the spread.

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Texas Longhorns Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are on the docket to take on the Texas Longhorns at T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Texas opens this game as 2-point dogs. The O/U opens at 135.5. This Matchup report has your college basketball pick of the day as well as NCAA odds for the game.

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Ole Miss Rebels Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2021

The South Carolina Gamecocks are set to take on the Ole Miss Rebels at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The line on this matchup has Ole Miss as 6.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 142. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NCAA basketball pick for your daily winner.

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs West Virginia Mountaineers Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are on the docket to play the West Virginia Mountaineers at T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The spread on this game has West Virginia as 2.5-point favorites. The total opens at 152. This report includes betting odds and our expert college basketball picks for todays game.

East Carolina Pirates vs UCF Knights Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2021

The East Carolina Pirates are set to take on the UCF Knights at Dickies Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The spread on this matchup has UCF as 5-point favorites. The total is set at 133.5. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free basketball pick for tonight.

Oregon State Beavers vs UCLA Bruins Prediction, 3/11/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2021

The Oregon State Beavers are set to meet the UCLA Bruins at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The line on this contest has UCLA as 5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 134. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.

New Mexico Lobos vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction, 3/10/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/9/2021

The New Mexico Lobos are set to take on the Fresno State Bulldogs at Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. New Mexico opens this game as 6.5-point dogs. The total opens at 125.5. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.

Kansas State Wildcats vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction, 3/10/2021 College Basketball Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/9/2021

The Kansas State Wildcats are scheduled to play the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The odds on this game have TCU as 3-point favorites. The total opens at 129. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NCAA basketball pick for your daily winner.

Please note that the college basketball picks above for tonights games are not computer based predictions. All of these articles are written by our talented staff. If you have any comments or suggestions please email service@docsports.com

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March Madness is without a doubt the biggest three weeks in US sports betting. With 68 teams competing in a single-elimination tournament, only one college basketball team will go home with the crown.

Below, get VegasInsider’s expert March Madness picks, odds, and up-to-date NCAA Basketball news.

Plus, find the best online sportsbooks for March Madness betting. And don’t forget to fill out your 2021 college basketball bracket to bet on March Madness!

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NCAA Tournament Predictions

VegasInsider.com College Basketball expert Thom Cunningham will be providing his 'Bracketology' forecast up until the tournament and then offering his winner for the upcoming 2021 NCAA Tournament.

His current Final Four includes:

• Gonzaga
• Alabama
• Baylor
• Michigan

The link above shows all of his 68 teams that will be dancing this March from Indiana and who will advance after each round, starting with the 'First Four' action on March 18.

Betting News

The VegasInsider.com stable of College Basketball experts have been covering the action all season long with their betting preview and prediction pieces. They'll be providing analysis for all 67 games in the 2021 NCAA Tournament.

Prior to the event, be sure to follow their predictions on a daily basis on VegasInsider.com.

Scoreboard

All of your NCAA Tournament betting wagers can be followed throughout March Madness on the VegasInsider.com College Basketball Scores. The Scores are easily followed once you understand how they’re displayed and the role of each betting feature. All College Basketball Scores start with the Matchup, which has a designated home and away team.

All Games are listed in order of Rotation that are set by the sportsbooks. The Rotation numbers are assigned to each team and it identifies the bet that is being placed at an online sportsbook or in a casino. Those numbers eliminate any confusion between the bettor and the sportsbook. Along with rotation numbers, games are also listed by time and the VegasInsider.com College Basketball Scores show the Game Time in Eastern Standard Time Zone (ET).

Next to the rotations are the Teams that are playing, followed by the Betting Odds. The College Basketball Scores uses a consensus line that is created by multiple Las Vegas and Global sportsbooks. The Betting Odds display which team is the favorite in the matchup and that can be determined with a minus (-) sign followed by a number.

The March Madness scoreboard is updated as the games tip and you'll be able to track all your winning wagers for the 67 upcoming NCAA Tournament games.

College Hoops Tournament Overview

2021 NCAA College Basketball Tournament Dates

Each day of March Madness provides unique matchups and props to bet on and this year's event will be very unique as all games will take place from the state of Indiana, which is a legal betting state.

Bettors will have a total of 67 games to wager on from Thursday March 18, 2021 through Monday April 5, 2021 and the championship game will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium from Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Selection Sunday - March 14, 2021
• First Four - Thursday, March 18, 2021
• First Round - Fri/Sat, March 19-20, 2021
• Second Round - Sun/Mon, March 21-22, 2021
• Sweet Sixteen - Sat/Sun, March 27-28, 2021
• Elite Eight - Mon/Tue, March 29-30, 2021
• Final Four - Saturday, April 3, 2021
• NCAA Championship Game - Monday, April 5, 2021

With so many games over the three-week March Madness, you may find yourself needing a college ball cheat sheet for your basketball picks. What is March Madness anyway?

A popular annual NCAA men's basketball tournament, the event takes place over a three-week period. Unsurprisingly, the betting action on the NCAA Tournament brings in record handles for sportsbooks.

The tournament is a single-elimination format that consists of 68 teams. The schools that made the cut are announced on Selection Sunday – which is an event in itself. The 2021 selection show takes place on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. ET and is televised nationally on CBS.

Pundits often try to predict the full bracket before the event and the term “Bracketology' is used in many sports betting circles. The brackets are divided into four regions, split up geographically in the United States. All of the March Madness games are played on neutral courts and the regional final takes place at a large venue. Sound like a real bracketologist in your March Madness pools with our expert NCAA tourney picks and top college basketball insights.

NCAA Tournament Format

The First Four games will take place on Thursday this season. This year’s games are scheduled for March 18th and they will be played at neutral locations in Indiana from Mackey Arena and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Eight teams will go head-to-head and the winners will advance to the field of 64 while the other four teams are sent packing.

The First Round action on Friday and Saturday is geared for both novice and professional bettors. The wagering opportunities are limitless with 16 games scheduled for both days and they’re broken up into four different sessions, with the opening tip beginning just after 12:00 p.m. ET.

As the field gets cut in half from 64 to 32, those winners will move onto the Second Round, which takes place on Sunday March 20th and Monday, March 21st. This round has been known to produce plenty of upsets.

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The Sweet Sixteen is the next stage and bettors will have four games to follow on Saturday and Sunday, this year's matchups taking place on March 27th and March 28th.

The Sweet 16 venues in Indiana will take place at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and Hinkle Fieldhouse, home to the Indiana Pacers of the NBA and Butler Bulldogs of the Big East respectively.

The winners of those games will then meet on Sunday and Monday in the Regional Finals or what’s better known as the Elite Eight, which will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium from Indianapolis, Indiana.

Four schools will advance and another four will be eliminated.

Earning a trip to the Final Four is a major accomplishment in itself, considering there are over 350 eligible teams that are given the same opportunity. The 2021 Final Four will go down at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ncaa Madness Schedule

Another name for the Final Four is the national semifinals and those games are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 3, 2021.

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The two semifinal winners will get a day off before meeting in the National Championship on Monday, April 5, 2021, at the same venue.

March Madness Bracket Schedule

While the full NCAA Tournament bracket won’t be up until Selection Sunday, get ready to bet on March Madness and follow all the action today!

VegasInsider.com produces its own Live Viewable Brackets. This is a necessary betting resource for March Madness. For desktop users that prefer to fill out their bracket, you can do so with the VegasInsider Printable Bracket.

Keep an eye on the latest odds to win the 2021 NCAA men's college basketball tournament to learn which teams are the favorites when you fill out your bracket.

Win Your March Madness Bracket

Betting in the office pool? Dominate your friends using our VI Expert March Madness picks. With our seasoned handicappers, get key insights for all your NCAA bracket betting odds. From Final Four picks on who will win the NCAA, to this year’s underdog, make sure you’re ready for any March Madness upsets!

March Madness Betting

First, make sure to check out how to bet on March Madness. Now then, it’s important that you’re in a state that has legalized sports betting. Even better, bet on March Madness online in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and West Virginia!

So, which sportsbook should you bet with? While there’s always an element of personal preference, certain online sportsbooks offer better welcome bonuses than others.

In our experience, DraftKings, FanDuel, and PointsBet are top 3 contenders for online basketball betting. Check out our full reviews for the lowdown on why you should bet with these excellent sportsbooks.

College Basketball Betting Types

• Money-line: This is an easy one. Simply pick which team will win outright. Say Notre Dame is up against San Diego State in a Final Four matchup – pick one team over the other to bring home the win. New bettors especially bet on the money-line as it's the simplest way to bet on a game.
• Point Spread: Like money-line, here you choose a team to win or lose outright. However, the difference lies in guessing how much they win/lose by. This number is a specific points total set by the sportsbooks. Our advice? Check out the team’s average points per game over the season.
• Totals: Also called over/under, this bet determines whether the final score will – combined – will be over or under what the sportsbook thinks.
• Props: Oftentimes these are in-play bets. They can relate to brackets and player stats, or even fun things like a halftime show or what the mascot will do.
• Futures: Feeling the itch to bet already? Futures can be placed weeks or sometimes months ahead of the game. For example, maybe you think Ole Miss will bring it home this year. Place a bet now ahead of Selection Sunday to get in on the ground floor. Just pay attention as the odds can change, and your choice can even be knocked out!
• Parlays: Called accumulator bets in the UK, parlays are a series of bets. March Madness is the perfect time for parlays, where you can lay down a small bet of say $10 across five games. Win all five and you could be looking at a hefty return.

March Madness Expert Picks, Predictions & Tips

The VegasInsider.com College Basketball stable of experts will be ready to fire up selections for the 2021 NCAA Tournament.

Get the Full March Madness Package

Looking to improve your March Madness odds? Here are some key things that can make a difference when betting on the NCAA Tournament.

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Everyone Loves an Underdog

A good comeback story is nothing to shake a tail at. Undoubtedly, these “Cinderella' teams make the college basketball season extremely popular. Since underdogs show up each year, consider placing a bet on some underdogs.

A Sure Thing is Never Certain

Down and out now that your Final Four choice lost in round one? Don’t sweat it, upsets happen all the time – remember this year’s Super Bowl? As long as all your picks don’t turn into an upset, there is always a chance to make it to the finals.

Top Teams Bleed Blue

Across the US, the top NCAAb teams are called “Blue Bloods'. Usually, they can be a safe bet during March Madness. That said, Blue Bloods don’t always win, so watch out! However, they usually stay in the tournament until the final rounds.

NCAA Tournament Memberships

VegasInsider.com is offering great opportunities to see a variety of NCAA Tournament predictions from all of our college basketball experts.

March Madness Betting FAQ

Ncaa Basketball March Madness Picks

Below, our team at VegasInsider has collected some common questions about the NCAAb Tournament.

Which teams are in March Madness this year?

Until Selection Sunday, the final 68 teams are still up in the air. Make sure to tune in March 14th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. ET to find out!

How do I set my March Madness bracket?

Well, by using our VegasInsider March Madness bracket, of course! View it online and print out the paper version for your office pool or friendly competition. After Selection Sunday, dive into the lineups and put your best guess forward.

Want an edge? Get a Tournament Picks Package from a VI Expert for great insights across all of March Madness.

Where can I bet on March Madness?

Without a doubt, the top online sportsbooks for college basketball betting are DraftKings, FanDuel, and PointsBet. As you know, DraftKings and FanDuel paved the way for DFS and fantasy basketball in the US, and have used that experience to offer top-tier sportsbooks to US bettors. Likewise, newcomer PointsBet has a unique points betting system and close ties to pro basketball players that makes betting on March Madness with them a no-brainer. Plus, every top sportsbook offers an excellent mobile app for sports betting. So, make sure to download the app after signing up for a welcome offer!

What are the current March Madness odds?

With Selection Sunday not until March 14th, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to check out the NCAA Tournament odds. Get the latest college basketball future odds right here!