The Herd with Colin Cowherd Sharp or Square - MARCH MADNESS BETTING PREVIEW: NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions
Mar 18, 2026
Joshua "Duck" Nunn, college basketball betting analyst and co-host of Big Bets On Campus, gives a compact March Madness betting preview. He highlights top programs, pinpoints where upset value lives, and lists favorite plays for play‑in and opening rounds. Expect takes on totals, exotic markets, and a few bold underdog recommendations.
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Target 11 Seeds For Real Upset Value
- Look for value in mid-seed upsets rather than extreme low seeds.
- Duck highlights the 11-line as fertile ground and calls out VCU and South Florida as realistic upset candidates.
Play SMU Minus Six And A Half In Play-In
- Bet SMU minus 6.5 in the First Four over Miami of Ohio.
- Duck cites SMU's superior athleticism, interior size and recent wins versus top programs as key matchup advantages.
Take Wisconsin Team Total Over 87.5
- Bet Wisconsin team total over 87.5 in their first-round game.
- Duck points to Wisconsin's uptick in pace, high three-point volume and past 90+ scoring performances against top defenses.