Vegas Odds: 2010 NCAA Tournament Odds to win the title: Kansas: 23% ($100 wins $340) Kentucky: 19% ($100 wins $430) Syracuse: 8% ($100 wins $1,100) Duke: 7% ($100 wins $1,300) WVU: 4% ($100 wins $2,600) Ohio State: 3.5% ($100 wins $2,700) Georgetown: 3.5% ($100 wins $2,700) Kansas State: 3% ($100 wins $3,450) Villanova: 3% ($100 wins $3,450) Baylor: 2.5% ($100 wins $4.300) The 10 teams above are the only teams with a... Read more

March 16, 2010 (Las Vegas, Nevada): Virginia Tech has been vocal in their disappointment in not making the NCAA tournament - and Las Vegas agrees. According to RJ Bell of Pregame.com, Virginia Tech would be favored against many at-large teams, the five most impressive being: #7 Richmond #7 Oklahoma State #8 UNLV #9 Wake Forest #10 Florida Not only does Las Vegas consider Virgina Tech to be better than a surprising number... Read more

March 15, 2010 (Las Vegas, Nevada): RJ Bell of Pregame.com said: “Historically, Las Vegas point spreads are better predictors of 1st round tournament success than committee seeding.” Last year, Las Vegas predicted 27 of 32 first round winners – once again better than the seeding committee. In 2010, two lower seeds are favored over higher seeds: #9 Florida State over #8 Gonzaga #11 Minnesota over #6 Xavier Two #13... Read more

Sports betting authority RJ Bell of Pregame.com provides simple rules to improve anyone's bracket results. Las Vegas, Nevada (March 15, 2010) - "Over 12 BILLION dollars is expected to be wagered on the 2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament - which is more than was bet on the Super Bowl," said RJ Bell of Pregame.com. "And over 40 million Americans are expected to take part in bracket-style office pools." No sporting event generates... Read more

Bettors won 11 of 17 games, including 7 of 8 close games At least 10-times the amount reported was likely bet Big money won 7 of 7 football games Las Vegas, Nevada (May 6, 2009) - Six former Toledo football/basketball players were charged on Wednesday with conspiracy to commit sports bribery. Two Detroit-area businessmen allegedly wagered over $400,000 on 17 cited basketball games during the 2005/2006 season. RJ Bell... Read more

Las Vegas math supports game-fixing allegations. Las Vegas, Nevada (April 24,2009) - According to court documents, former Toledo reserve running back Adam Cuomo has admitted to being a key figure in an alleged point-shaving scheme. Last year, Sammy Villegas, a former Toledo basketball player, was charged with fixing games between 2004 - 2006, and is scheduled to be sentenced this summer. Previously, former Toledo running... Read more

North Carolina vs. Michigan State compelling facts, plus 2010 odds! Las Vegas, Nevada (April 5, 2009) - Over 12 BILLION dollars is estimated to be bet on the 2009 NCAA Basketball Tournament by over 40 million Americans. RJ Bell of Pregame.com tells us what we need to know about the Monday's Championship game from a Las Vegas perspective. North Carolina is favored by 7.5 points, which is another way of saying that the... Read more

Who's really favored to win it all? Las Vegas, Nevada (March 29, 2009) - Over 12 BILLION dollars is projected to be bet on the 2009 NCAA Basketball Tournament by over 40 million Americans. RJ Bell of Pregame.com tells us what we need to know about the Final Four from a Las Vegas perspective. In the modern era of the NCAA Tournament we have now had 100 Final Four teams, and it's compelling to note that only TWO have... Read more

Who does Vegas say will win the NCAA Tournament? Las Vegas, Nevada (March 22, 2009) - Over 12 BILLION dollars is expected to be wagered on the 2009 NCAA Basketball Tournament by over 40 million Americans. RJ Bell of Pregame.com tells us what we need to know about the Sweet 16 from a Las Vegas perspective. Most amazingly, if you had picked teams to advance based upon who Las Vegas favored in the games, you would have correctly... Read more

5 top teams combined have 50% chance to win. Bottom 17 teams have a combined 1% chance! Las Vegas, Nevada (March 18, 2009) - Las Vegas odds, properly analyzed, tells us what the betting experts think of each team's chances in the 2009 NCAA tournament. RJ Bell of Pregame.com breaks down the true meaning of the odds: The five top teams in order of likelihood to win the tournament are: North Carolina (15%); Pittsburgh (11... Read more