From Chalk to Charge: Sunday’s Redemption Run

The Reset After the Reset

Okay, not our cleanest first day back. But if you’ve been with BrownBagBets for any stretch of time, you already know: we don’t let one day define our month—or our mission.

Yesterday’s Round of 32 action was mostly chalk. And sure, Arkansas and BYU pulled off wins, but even those weren’t shocking to anyone really paying attention. We saw some sharp lines and tight outcomes, and we didn’t land the punches we wanted.

So what? We reload. We refocus. And we get back to work.

Today’s board? Loaded with opportunity.

• We tip things off early with UConn vs. Florida, a battle between last year’s champions and one of this year’s most talented dark horses.

• St. Mary’s vs. Alabama might be our most intriguing edge of the day, and it’s one our team has circled heavily.

• And don’t forget the volume plays continue—with select NBA and NHL games also firing on our radar.

Remember: we bet volume, manage our bankroll with intelligence, and ride through the variance. March is far from over, and one day’s dip is just a setup for the next climb.

Let’s go win it back.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Plays

#8 University vs Connecticut at #1 Florida

Pick: Florida -8.5 / Wager: 5%

#9 Baylor vs #1 Duke

Pick: Duke -11.5 / Wager: 3%

#6 Illinois vs #3 Kentucky

Pick: Under 170 / Wager: 4%

#7 St. Mary’s vs #2 Alabama

Pick: Alabama =5.5 / Wager: 4%

#12 Colorado State vs #4 Maryland

Pick: Maryland -7.5 / Wager: 4%

#10 New Mexico vs #2 Michigan State

Pick: Michigan State -6.5 / Wager: 5%

#5 Oregon vs #4 Arizona

Pick: Oregon +4 / Wager: 5%

NHL Plays

Carolina Hurricanes at Anaheim Ducks

Pick: Ducks +1.5 / Wager: 4%

NBA Plays

New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons

Pick: Pistons -11 / Wager: 4%

San Antonio Spurs at Toronto Raptors

Pick: Raptors +1 / Wager: 4%

Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers

Pick: Thunder -3.5 / Wager: 4%