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Betting Intelligence
Value-rated futures, upset picks, and injury impact analysis.
Last refreshed: Mar 23, 4:10 PM UTC
Men's Tournament Futures
| Team | Odds | Implied | Model | Edge | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MichiganMidwest | +320 | 23.8% | 21.5% | -2.3% | 5/10 |
| DukeEast | +320 | 23.8% | 16.6% | -7.2% | 4/10 |
| ArizonaWest | +550 | 15.4% | 18.3% | +2.9% | 7/10 |
| FloridaSouth | +600 | 14.3% | 15.3% | +1% | 7/10 |
| HoustonSouth | +1200 | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 6/10 |
| UConnEast | +2000 | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 6/10 |
| Iowa StateMidwest | +2500 | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1% | 6/10 |
| PurdueWest | +4000 | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 5/10 |
Edge = Model probability minus implied probability. Positive edge = model sees more value than the odds suggest.
Men's First Round Upset Picks
Injury Impact
Duke — Foot fracture
Significant — starting guard depth is thinner, and Duke loses an important secondary ball handler for the first weekend.
North Carolina — Thumb surgery
Moderate — Wilson was a real rotation piece, and UNC now has less lineup flexibility in a dangerous 6/11 game.
Duke — Lower-body issue
Moderate — not the same swing as Foster, but Duke is much safer if the frontcourt rotation is intact by the second weekend.
Disclaimer
This is model-based analysis for entertainment purposes. All probabilities are derived from Monte Carlo simulation with KenPom-style ratings. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Please gamble responsibly.
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