Last Updated on March 8, 2023 6:10 pm by Erwin Noguera
NCAA March Madness is one of the most popular sporting events in the USA. Held yearly, it features the best college basketball teams from across the country competing for the national championship.
NCAA March Madness 2023 is going to be one of the most exciting tournaments to date. And with it comes the chance to bet on the tournament.
What is NCAA March Madness?
NCAA March Madness is the popular name for the annual men’s basketball tournament held in the United States and organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). It is a single-elimination tournament featuring 70 college basketball teams from around the country competing for the national championship. The tournament usually runs from mid-March through the first week of April. It is one of the most-watched sporting events in the USA.
The NCAA March Madness tournament began in 1939 and is now in its 83rd year. The event’s popularity has grown over the years, and with each edition, millions of fans come to watch the games. The tournament is known for its high-stakes games and thrilling finishes.
When does NCAA March Madness 2023 begin?
The 2023 NCAA March Madness 2023 tournament will begin next Tuesday, March 14, and conclude with the championship game on Monday, April 3. The tournament typically follows the same format each year, with the first four rounds taking place over three weeks.
The first round will take place between Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17; the second round will take place between Saturday, March 18, and Sunday, March 19; the regional semifinals between Thursday, March 23, and Friday, March 24; the regional finals between Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26. Finally, the finals will take place on Saturday, April 1, and Monday, April 3.
NCAA March Madness 2023 Description
The NCAA March Madness 2023 tournament will feature 70 teams from across the country competing for the national championship. Teams are divided into four regions, and the top four seeds from each region will receive a bye in the first round. The teams will then compete in a single-elimination tournament, with the winners advancing to the Final Four and then to the National Championship game.
Betting on NCAA March Madness
The NCAA March Madness is one of the most popular sports events to bet on in the USA.
Unlike previous seasons, this one features at least seven teams with a real shot at winning the championship rather than just one or two favorites. From the Houston Cougars, aiming for their first national title in program history, to the Kansas Jayhawks, champions in 2022.
Favorites to win NCAA March Madness 2023
- Houston +600
- Alabama +800
- Kansas +800
- UCLA +1000
- Purdue +1200
- Arizona +1400
- Baylor +1600
- Gonzaga +2000
- Texas +2200
- Connecticut +2200
Alabama is the team that appears to have the easiest path to the NCAA March Madness semifinals, aside from the fact that Houston starts the tournament as the betting favorite.
There is little disagreement that the Crimson Tide has the strongest team in the league. In the NCAA, the best teams usually rely on their starters and, at most, one or two reserves, although they have a rotation of eight or nine strong players.
They also have Brandon Miller, a small forward who is already dominating despite being a freshman and who has strong similarities to Paul George, who should be the first player in contention from college basketball in the 2023 Draft.
From Alabama as a favorite to Marquette’s potential to be a pleasant surprise. According to the bookmakers, the Golden Eagles are not among the top ten teams. However, they have it all to be that March Madness surprise.
The Shaka Smart-led team finished the Big East regular season with 11 wins in 12 games. Tyler Kolek, who is not expected to be a big NBA prospect but plays with TJ McConnell-like dominance at this level, has one of the top five offenses in the league (or Aaron Craft, for those who remember the former Ohio State player).
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