With the March Madness just around the corner, you would think that the number one team in the league, the Pittsburgh Panthers, would be your top choice to bet on, but hold those thoughts for a moment. Just when received that coveted spot, they lose against a team that was in such a need to win and still have the chances to play in the post season. Could this be a sign to check your stats and place a different bet in the future?
Chances are that it could be right. Most people have the idea you bet on the best team doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re always going to win. Many NCAAunderdogteams have made incredible comebacks and still take the prize home. The perfect example is the Providence Friars. They were extremely close to not have the chance to be in the March Madness and they just won one of the most important games in their season.
The Friars dominated the Panthers with full force. Panther’sBig East player of the week,DeJuanBlair, was giving out fouls like they were presents. The Panthers simply didn’t show why they are number one.
An interesting fact is that it’s Providence’s second time they beat a high ranked team since 1976, when they beat Michigan. So, it just shows that you don’t have to be number one to be the best.
I think that, although they are the best team, you can’t fully place your bet on the Panthers when the Madness begins. Yes, they are very likely to win the tournament, but if they continue to perform the way they did against the Friars, now would be a good time to think things over for a future bet when March comes around.
