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ESPN's NFL analysts provide insights for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season, including key stat trends, fantasy football sleepers, potential surprises, and upset picks. Seth Walder highlights pivotal stat trends, Eric Moody suggests fantasy players rostered in under 50% of leagues, Matt Bowen identifies potential surprises, and Ben Solak names a team on upset watch. Jeremy Fowler rounds up the latest buzz and rumors.
The 2024 NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 is set with potential for upsets. Three upset picks include No. 6 Clemson over No. 2 Arizona, No. 3 Illinois over No. 2 Iowa State, and No. 5 Gonzaga over No. 1 Purdue. Clemson's strong defense and previous wins over Sweet 16 teams make them a contender. Illinois' high-scoring offense poses a challenge for Iowa State's defense. Gonzaga's improved shooting and experience could lead to an upset over Purdue.
The 2024 NCAA Tournament is approaching, and NC State is looking to be this year's Cinderella story after an impressive rebound in the ACC Tournament. SportsLine's advanced computer model has simulated the entire tournament 10,000 times and identified potential bracket busters, including No. 11 Oregon knocking off No. 6 South Carolina and No. 5 Gonzaga defeating No. 4 Kansas. The model also predicts a stunning No. 12 seed reaching the Sweet Sixteen and multiple double-digit underdogs pulling off first-round shockers, providing valuable insights for filling out brackets.
As the men's NCAA tournament approaches, several highly seeded teams are identified as potential bracket busters. Tennessee, led by coach Rick Barnes, has a history of underperforming in the tournament. Kansas enters the tournament with key players nursing injuries, making them vulnerable. Illinois may have peaked too early and faces defensive challenges. Houston's inefficient offense and lack of depth raise concerns, while Alabama's strong offense is countered by a porous defense. These teams present potential pitfalls for bracket predictions in the upcoming tournament.
SportsLine expert Thomas Casale shares his top upset picks for the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, highlighting the growing popularity of betting on underdogs and March Madness upsets. He suggests considering upsets such as Samford over Kansas, McNeese State over Gonzaga, and Charleston over Alabama, cautioning that popular upset picks may lack value due to overwhelming betting interest. Join SportsLine for more first-round upset picks from the expert, who is on a 20-3 ATS run, returning $1,663 to $100 bettors.
The West Region of the NCAA Tournament is ripe for upsets, with New Mexico favored to beat Clemson and Grand Canyon looking to upset St. Mary's. Other potential upsets include Alabama vs. Charleston, Baylor vs. Colgate, and Arizona vs. Long Beach State. The analysis considers teams' strengths, weaknesses, and historical matchups to predict potential upsets, providing insights into each game's dynamics and the likelihood of underdog victories.
As the NCAA men's tournament approaches, potential first-round upset candidates are being identified, including No. 13 Samford defeating No. 4 Kansas, No. 12 James Madison defeating No. 5 Wisconsin, No. 11 New Mexico defeating No. 6 Clemson, No. 11 North Carolina State defeating No. 6 Texas Tech, and No. 13 College of Charleston defeating No. 4 Alabama. These matchups present opportunities for lower-seeded teams to cause upsets based on their strengths and the vulnerabilities of their opponents.
Week 9 of college football is the last chance for teams to make their case before the College Football Playoff rankings are revealed. With six undefeated Power 5 teams vying for four playoff spots, the SEC may find itself on the outside looking in.