The Sycamores should have the crowd behind them this week in Indianapolis. What does that do to their championship chances?
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, April 1st
The first *full* week of the MLB season begins.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, March 31st
Elite Eight picks, two more futures, and the Kansas City Royals.
UConn Is a Steamroller. But Steamrollers Break Down.
If the season ended today, UConn would be the sixth-best team in the kenpom era. The five above them aren’t a happy group.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, March 30th
More college basketball futures while our MLB moneylines try to get to 3–0.
NCAA Tournament Probabilities: UConn, Purdue, and…Duke?
With Houston gone and tomorrow’s matchup favorable, Duke steps into the third chair.
Joe’s Notes: LeBron James and the USC Job
Surely not…right? Also: The Hubert Davis era finally begins in Chapel Hill, Iowa State sadness, and Justin Steele’s hamstring.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, March 29th
After a good day of baseball and a bad night of college hoops, we take another hack.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, March 28th
An Opening Day moneyline, Sweet Sixteen picks, and futures in both sports.
NCAA Tournament Probabilities: How Big Is UConn’s Home Crowd Advantage?
How much will the New England crowd help the Huskies?
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, March 27th
Picks for the last two NIT quarterfinals.
Joe’s Notes: Pat Kelsey Can Be a Good Fit, If Louisville Fans Will Let Him
Meeting expectations and doing well are two different things. Also: What if Josh Schertz stays? Did Boras fumble the Montgomery bag? And Charlie Baker takes on player props.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, March 26th
Picks for the NIT quarterfinals, plus an NIT future.
Joe’s Notes: For Dusty May…What About Indiana?
Like it or not, questions about Bloomington accompany Michigan’s new head coach. Also: Washington State hits an inflection point, SMU might be stupid, and the NFL’s weeknight march should go slowly.
Tournament Probabilities: Was the ACC Undervalued?
Plus: UConn’s clearer path, Houston treading water, and a new NIT favorite.
The Tournament Isn’t Chalky Yet: Today’s Chaos Likelihood, Yesterday’s Games
If favorites rule today, then yes, it might be a chalky year. But we’re not there yet.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, March 24th
Picks for all five NIT games and one in the NCAA Tournament, plus another round of futures.
NCAA Tournament Probabilities: UConn’s Path Clears
Auburn’s loss is a big, big deal.