Before making your 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket picks from the first round through the Final Four, consulting Ken Pomeroy's eponymous KenPom ratings is a must. March Madness gets its name because of those unforeseen upsets,

Few teams are more beloved in the basketball community than a mid-major underdog that catches heat at the right time and pushes deep into March. There are plenty of candidates in 2025, as well as traditional powerhouses who are seeded a little too low.

The first round of the March Madness bracket is a sports bettor’s dream. With 32 games over two days, there are plenty of chances to wager on the start of the NCAA Tournament.