After a profitable two month of wagering on halftime analytics, March Madness has finally arrived. Late in the season, college basketball teams have developed a tendency to start slow and finish fast or vice versa. This article will look for First Four and First Round opportunities to bet on teams from a First Half and Second Half perspective based on season long trends against the spread.

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First Four

(All records are against the spread)
First Half Plays
None

Second Half Plays
North Carolina (12-20-1) v San Diego State (17-12)

First Round

First Half Plays (Thursday)
Georgia (18-8) v Gonzaga (13-16-1)
Utah State (16-15) v UCLA (18-11)
UNC Wilmington (20-7) v Texas Tech (13-15-1)

Second Half Plays (Thursday)
SIUE (18-11) v Houston (11-21)
VCU (19-11) v BYU (15-14)
Arkansas (18-11-1) v Kansas (14-18)
UC San Diego (23-9) v Michigan (16-17)

First Half Plays (Friday)
Colorado State (18-13) v Memphis (12-22)
Vanderbilt (18-10) v Saint Mary’s (16-15-1)
Troy (14-13) v Kentucky (10-19)
Liberty (22-7-1) v Oregon (15-17)

Second Half Plays (Friday)
Norfolk State v Florida (21-8)