Bold Bets Ahead: Five Predictions for the NCAA Round of 32

Five bold predictions for the NCAA men’s tournament Round of 32: at least one No. 9 seed will upset a No. 1 seed to reach the Sweet 16; two mid-majors (VCU and Saint Louis) are positioned to advance to the Sweet 16, with High Point as a potential dark horse; at least one of the remaining 11-seeds (VCU or Texas) will break into the second weekend; No. 5 seed St. John’s will upset Kansas; and No. 3 Michigan State will exploit Louisville’s offensive flaws to move on to the Sweet 16.