NCAA College Basketball March Madness Bracket Buster

Okay NCAA college basketball fanatics, with the annual NCAA Championship Basketball Tournament quickly approaching, this March Madness "bracket-busting" article will give college basketball fans everywhere some wise tips on how to compile a winning NCAA Championship Tournament bracket.

With little time to waste before the 'Big Dance' gets underway, let's get down to business.

Do Your Homework

First and foremost beloved NCAA college basketball enthusiasts, do your homework. That's right - be on top of your game.

While there are a multitude of top-notch basketball handicappers and analysts all over the country that know their stuff and provide a plethora of sound advice on college basketball wagering, there is nothing like doing your own homework.

Simply put, gather as much information as you can, study the teams in each bracket, look for possible upsets and SLOWLY make your NCAA Championship Tournament selections.

Avoid Big 'Name' Infatuation

I always like to advise NCAA college basketball tournament enthusiasts not to let the big 'name' of a basketball program decide which way you're going to wager.

The fact of the matter is that a name is just that. I don't care whether it's UCLA, UNC or some other 'big name' school, if you're making a selection based on the popularity of a basketball program, you might as well be throwing darts blindfolded.

Case in point - tiny Davidson spanked several 'big name' programs during its thrilling tournament run last season, led by the incomparable sweet-shooting of combo guard Stephen Curry.

If you bet against Davidson during their tourney run last year because they were playing a 'big name' school, then you missed cashing in on the Wildcats in a big way.

Conference Play

Simply put, a team's play during their respective conference tournaments can tell a lot about the mindset of a team heading into the National Championship Tournament.

If one of the conference favorites underachieves badly during its tournament run, then that will almost assuredly be a precursor to their NCAA Championship Tournament appearance. Similarly, if a team catches fire during its annual tournament, wagering on them in the early rounds will likely be a good idea.

Streaking or Slumping Ballclubs

As I just stated above, watch out for the way teams are playing down the stretch prior to the National Championship Tournament. This is usually, (but not always) a solid preview of how a team will perform once the championship tournament begins.

Location

Just like in real estate, location is everything. Some tournament teams will get 'sweet' locations that make almost every game seem like a home contest while others will have the fight of their seasons on their respective hands trying to win in hostile environments. Check the locations of each game and where the respective teams are from before filling out your NCAA bracket.

History

While I am not an analyst that relies a lot on 'history' as I believe each team has its own identity every season, no matter what happened in the past, history does come into play, particularly for teams that have players that have 'been there or done that' before.

Similarly, teams that have no tournament experience may be intimidated by the 'bright lights and big stage' that the tournament often presents.
Remembering these NCAA Tournament wagering tips will undoubtedly help NCAA college basketball tournament bettors make wise decisions with their NCAA Championship Tournament brackets.