Record: 0-0-0 (+)
This is going to be an updated journal of March Madness 2025. I have done this now for five years. I bet every single game. No breaks. A complete marathon. This is probably even harder than a real marathon. I am tired of seeing people running marathons and get treated like they aren’t doing the same exact thing that thousands of people are doing. You also get celebrated no matter what even if you walk it. Can I run one? Maybe? You know what only a few people do? Bet every game of March Madness. The mental and physical stamina this takes is harder than any regular old marathon. I am prepared for it. I have watched all of the ball. I have studied the lines. I have studied the sides. I am ready. I have also placed futures because as with any betting competition you need to bet everything. I will be keeping track of every play placed and with brief reasoning and a brief recap. This is really only for me to keep track how I do and if the systems I use work and what to do next year. I am ready for the journey. I hope to look back on this with happiness as I go 63-0.
Futures:
Day One:
Creighton +3 vs Louisville 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
I got paid by them in the conference tourney when they came back somehow and won in double OT. Reminds me a lot of NC State last year with Kalkbrenner and some shooters on the outside.
How did it go?
Winner. Wish I went big on this. I fucked up not going big. Going big last year game one and losing killed this. I had to go with my instinct.
High Point vs Purdue O152.5 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
I hate taking overs. It feels weird typing it but I like this one. Both teams shoot and don’t play defense. I hate it but doing it.
How did it go?
Shit. I am dumb. Why overs? I am a fucking idiot. Everyone had this. I am a fucking moron. Fuck.
Montana +17 vs Wisconsin 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
Wisconsin had a bad shooting game on Sunday and they are on the shortest break. I think it is too many points.
How did it go?
Terrible. Covered for the entire game until the final five minutes. Brutal down the stretch. Painful loss.
SIU Edwardsville vs Houston 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
Why not? I love Houston and I love there defense. I have taken there unders all year.
How did it go?
Saved. Terrible first half. I regretted not taking Houston spread. Houston stepped up in the second half and somehow this went under.
Alabama State vs – 32 Auburn
Why:
Auburn has been getting disrespected. Bad showing the past month and should come out hot to prove a point.
How did it go?
Terrible. They are still shit and my least trusted one seed. Terrible in the first half and let Alabama stay in the game.
McNeese +7.5 vs Clemson 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
Everyone likes Clemson. All the talk is on Will Wade leaving so take him. Also, love the equipment manager and Clemson isn’t all that.
How did it go?
Great. Outright winner. Should have taken ML. Pretty easy all game.
VCU vs BYU -2 1.3u to win 1.2u
Why:
I love BYU. Staying close. They are used to the elevation. They are better than VCU. I did not like VCU in the conference tourney.
How did it go?
Georgia vs Gonzaga – Ike O7.5 Rebounds 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
He looked great against USF. Seems to get boards. Georgia isn’t that big. No real read on the game in terms of spread but liked Zags ML.
How did it go?
Dumb. I hate this guy. Went off in the tourney but didn’t give a shit about rebounding. Dumb bet. Should have gone Zags.
Wofford vs 1h -10.5 Tennessee 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
Think they would come out big. Show how SEC is the best conference and shuts them down early.
How did it go?
Fucked around too. Terrible possession in the last five minutes. Had the chance to cover on the last possession and hucked a three way too early. Shit.
Arkansas +5 vs Kansas 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
I think it is destiny for Cal vs Patino. I also think Kansas are frauds and it’s too many points. They had all the hype and have been frauds all season.
How did it go?
Great. Arkansas had the lead for most of it but then gave it up late and made me sweat for a minute or two. They turned it around and won outright. Nice.
Yale vs Texas A&M U141.5 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
Too much hype on Yale and afraid of A&M. I like A&M’s defense and think this game could be slower. A little default under.
How did it go?
Shit. Pulled me back in and then bent me over late. A&M couldn’t do enough late to put it away and that fucked it.
Drake vs Missouri O133.5 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
Doing it again. Why? I don’t know but line seems a little too low.
How did it go?
Shit. Dumb. Two over now that lost. I am an idiot.
Utah St. vs UCLA U144 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
Main pick. Love the spot. UCLA controls the pace. Mountain West fails to score again.
How did it go?
Perfect pick.
Omaha vs St. John’s -14.5 Live 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
Wait and see St. Johns. I am trying to avoid the upsets. St. John’s in the Big East tourney starts slow but then turns it up.
How did it go?
Perfect read. If I like them in the future I will also wait for the live bet.
UC San Diego vs -1.5 Michigan 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
It’s Michigan. I like what I am seeing from them. Too many options to make shots. Everyone is talking about UCSD.
How did it go?
Goodish. Michigan controlled the first half. Kept a lead but then shit the bed in the second half. We barely survive the second half and win.
UNC Wilmington vs Texas Tech TT U86.5 1u to win 0.9u
Why:
Didn’t like anything before hand. Wanted to watch the game before deciding. TT was due for regression and took their under.
How did it go?
Perfect. Almost fucked late because Tech doesn’t know how to run out the clock which will be noted.
EOD:
A pretty solid day. Nothing crazy. I end on a positive. A battle of a start and then I got killed but then crushed the late slate. No real upsets. A pretty boring day. I think we are do for some madness tomorrow. I have some parlays alive and will be counting on them. Not much else to say because nothing crazy really happened. Happy I end positive and I am halfway through the main fight.
Mississippi State -1 vs Baylor 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
They have to win a tournament game at some point.
How did it go?
They are shit. Never again. Out hustled and dumb mistakes.
Alabama vs Robert Morris O167 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
Both teams run. I hate over and if this doesn’t hit it will be the last one.
How did it go?
Thank you for being douchebags and running up the score in the last minute.
Lipscomb vs -14.5 Iowa State 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
Iowa State looks taller and is obviously better.
How did it go?
Great, hit with ease. It was a business trip for Iowa State.
Colorado State -2 vs Memphis 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
I parlayed it and I think they are better than Memphis. One of the hotter teams and Memphis isn’t the same without one player.
How did it go?
Great sort of. Scary at half but then Colorado State out hustled in the second half and it hit with ease late.
Mount St. Mary’s vs -32 Duke 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
Going with the more talented team. I saw MSM not score for 8 straight last weekend even though they fucked me in the first four.
How did it go?
Trust the talent and never be scared of the number. Hit with ease in the second half.
Vanderbilt vs -2.5 Saint Mary’s Live 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
I want to wait to see how this game goes. I could have gotten a better number but St. Mary’s looks like they can come back.
How did it go?
Scary ending but great live read. Hopefully the WCC gets respect next year.
UNC +11.5 vs Ole Miss Live 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
I wanted to wait for this one too. Honestly, I was late to bet Ole Miss but now the number is too big.
How did it go?
UNC came back. It was scary for a while but came back late and covered and that is all that matters.
Grand Canyon vs Maryland O140.5 Live 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
I wanted to see how this game went. The number came down so I pounced on it.
How did it go?
As these live totals go I could have waited for a second and got a better number which still would have lost. GCU is absolute dog shit.
Norfolk State vs -32.5 Florida Live 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
They were covering this number for most of the first half and then they stopped scoring with five minutes left. I think Golden runs it up.
How did it go?
Norfolk couldn’t miss and Florida played sloppy in the second half. Shit. Golden didn’t want the team running it up. Fuck.
Troy vs -9.5 Kentucky 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
Part of the parlay and Kentucky needs to win. New coach and they have to win this game. They can’t have an early exit.
How did it go?
Scary in some parts of the game but handled business in the second half. Needed it.
New Mexico vs -2.5 Marquette Live 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
Wanted to take Marquette and waited to see how the game gone. They are back in it and I am anti Mountain West. Also, this is for Kolek.
How did it go?
Pain. Immediate regret right after taking this bet. I shouldn’t have bet against a Pitino and bet on Shaka.
Akron vs Arizona O164.6 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
Points. These teams like to run. I am planning on them to run. No breaks.
How did it go?
We had one break and it was fucked. Arizona hit over ninety and we still lost. Akron is shit.
Oklahoma vs UConn -2.5 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
Waited too long to get OU +10 live but was right in time to get UConn to close it out and win by more than a possession.
How did it go?
Good. Exactly as I thought it would go in the last five. I honestly wish I would have middled it but still great.
Xavier ML vs Illinois 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
I don’t take ML but it’s either ML or they don’t cover. In the last fifteen years only one year has gone without a first four team winning one game.
How did it go?
Two years out of fifteen without a first four team winning one game. Xavier couldn’t play defense. Shit team. Shit bet.
Bryant vs Michigan State U152.5 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
Main bet. Too high of a number.
How did it go?
Great. It hit. Pacing pretty great throughout the game but got scary late. We got a couple of misses and that is a win.
Liberty +24.5 vs Oregon 1u to win 0.9u
Why?
Taking it live thinking Liberty can hit some three’s in the second half. They are good at shooting three’s.
How did it go?
They can’t shoot. 7th best 3PT FG % in the country and I have never seen such bad bad shots in my life. They missed every which way. Terrible.
EOD:
We are up. I love being up. When you bet 32 games and you are up that is all you can ask for. What a two days. We still have a lot of work to do. I love this shit. I am getting hot at the right moment. It is a shit R64 from an entertainment value but we are up. I knew heading into this this year was top heavy and we are seeing it. Teams are true to rank this season. I should have bet more unders. A great day with some nice parlays. I love it.
