NCAA Tournament: Upsets, Covers, and Defense
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2026 NCAA Tournament: Favorites Dominate, Underdogs Cover, and Defense Reigns Supreme
The 2026 NCAA tournament kicked off with a thrilling First Four, where Miami of Ohio upset SMU. Round One saw all sixteen favorites win, marking the first perfect sweep since 1992. Favorites have since won thirty-three out of forty-one games against the spread, while unders have edged overs twenty-seven to thirty-one. Big spreads on top seeds mostly held, but underdogs covered in spots like High Point and Wright State. Defensive showings have been impressive, with totals staying low in gritty matchups. Upsets and covers from teams like Iowa and St. Johns added excitement. The Sweet Sixteen saw heavy hitters advance, with covers splitting evenly and unders hitting big. The Elite Eight looms, with UConn facing Duke, Tennessee challenging Michigan, and more. The madness is just heating up.
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