2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Wagering Odds
Thursday's Madness Moneymaker - (4) Gonzaga vs. (13) AkronThursday, March 19, 2009 3:50 PM
No. 4 Gonzaga vs. No. 13 Akron (7:25pm EST) Rose Garden (Portland, OR)
A favorable first weekend South Region draw for the Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-5 SU, 15-13-0 ATS) begins with the MAC champion Akron Zips (23-12 SU, 16-13-1 ATS), who was winless this season against NCAA tournament teams and finished 3-4 SU, going 4-0 ATS in their last four games versus a teams above .600. Akron is a well rounded...
A favorable first weekend South Region draw for the Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-5 SU, 15-13-0 ATS) begins with the MAC champion Akron Zips (23-12 SU, 16-13-1 ATS), who was winless this season against NCAA tournament teams and finished 3-4 SU, going 4-0 ATS in their last four games versus a teams above .600. Akron is a well rounded...
Early Round Lock Alert - (5) Illinois vs. (12) Western KentuckyThursday, March 19, 2009 3:45 PM
What kind of school name is that? Wouldn’t you love to call yourself a Western Kentucky Hilltopper? That’s pathetic. And look at their logo! It’s a severed hand waving a blanket! What the hell is that?! How have the boosters and alumni of this atrocious school let this slide by? My goodness.
When the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit the Rose Garden to play the Illinois Fighting...
When the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit the Rose Garden to play the Illinois Fighting...
West Bracket Opener - (3) Missouri Tigers vs. (14) Cornell Big RedThursday, March 19, 2009 3:35 PM
Cornell Big Red vs. Missouri Tigers 3:00 ET
As the NCAA Tournament enters its second day of sports betting action, NCAA bettors will get the chance to settle down and take in another fantastic slate of sixteen games on Friday.
As the NCAA Tournament enters its second day of sports betting action, NCAA bettors will get the chance to settle down and take in another fantastic slate of sixteen games on Friday.
Obama's Team - (1) North Carolina vs. (16) RadfordThursday, March 19, 2009 3:25 PM
The UNC Tar Heels will look to close out a season that saw them ride the top ranking in the country for eight weeks. It’s been up and down this season for UNC, but nothing has them more furious than a loss to FSU during Championship Week. Making a statement in the opening round of the tournament is paramount for Tyler Hansbrough.
South Bracket Opener - (4) Gonzaga vs. (13) AkronThursday, March 19, 2009 3:05 PM
Can we just get one thing out of the way about Akron? Their team name is the “Zips”. How did this happen? When the Zips travel to Portland to take on the Zags, one thing is for sure, underestimating the Zips as a childish team may cost you big in the sportsbook.
The Akron Zips are a rough and tumble team, touting the Mid-American Conference Championship after a surprising season....
The Akron Zips are a rough and tumble team, touting the Mid-American Conference Championship after a surprising season....
It’s Time to Dance - (10) Michigan vs. (7) ClemsonThursday, March 19, 2009 2:45 PM
Michigan Wolverines vs. Clemson Tigers 7:10 ET
NCAA Tournament betting finally kicks off on Thursday with a full slate of games on tap.
NCAA Tournament betting finally kicks off on Thursday with a full slate of games on tap.
Obama’s Bracket - 5 Reasons Why it’s Better than his Stimulus PlanThursday, March 19, 2009 2:40 PM
With March Madness upon us, Barack Obama has selected the 2009 “Presidential Bracket” – his picks for which teams will win each game in the tournament.
The Defending Champs - (14) North Dakota State vs. (3) KansasThursday, March 19, 2009 2:40 PM
#14 North Dakota State Bison vs. #3 Kansas Jayhawks 12:30 ET
The second day of the NCAA sports betting Tournament tips off from Dayton Arena at 12:30 ET when the Summit League champion North Dakota State Bison (26-6, 1-1 ATS) squares off against Head Coach Bill Self and the defending NCAA champion Kansas Jayhawks (25-7, 18-7-1 ATS). The Fargo, ND based Bison punched their first ever ticket to the...
The second day of the NCAA sports betting Tournament tips off from Dayton Arena at 12:30 ET when the Summit League champion North Dakota State Bison (26-6, 1-1 ATS) squares off against Head Coach Bill Self and the defending NCAA champion Kansas Jayhawks (25-7, 18-7-1 ATS). The Fargo, ND based Bison punched their first ever ticket to the...
Indian Wells Quarterfinal - Radwanska vs. PavlyuchenkovaThursday, March 19, 2009 2:30 PM
Indian Wells, California – The Indian Wells tournament on the women’s side has been rather uncharacteristic, declining to fall in line with pre-tournament predictions. The top four front-runners, save for fourth seed Vera Zvonareva, have been wiped out of the tournament; meanwhile, the young guns have enjoyed standout form in the desert.
In the bottom-half of the draw, second seed...
In the bottom-half of the draw, second seed...
Today's Play of the Day from AqueductThursday, March 19, 2009 2:10 PM
We started off the week on Wednesday padding our bankroll in the racebook in a nice way.