I’m trying to put together a last minute side wager for the NCAA tournament. This is completely optional but might be fun to try. Here’s how it works. Each round, you have to pick a certain number of winners. You can only pick each team one time, so choose wisely. You have to win ALL your games that you’ve picked to advance.
Today- I pick Kentucky and UConn
If they both win, I’m still in. If they both lose, I’m out… BUT I can “buy back in” for 4 teams tomorrow (this is the only time you can buy back in).
Tomorrow- I pick Purdue and Notre Dame
If they both win, I keep going. If either one loses, I’m out for good. If won wins and one loses, I’m still out. But the kicker is, for the rest of the tournament, I cannot pick Kentucky, UConn, Purdue, or Notre Dame. So the strategy would be to pick teams early who you think will win, but not win it all. You could theoretically make it to the national championship game but not have any team to bet on…
Below is the break out of how many teams each round you have to pick.
First Round
Thursday 2 Teams
Friday 2 Teams
Second Round
Saturday 1 Team
Sunday 1 Team
Third Round (Sweet Sixteen)
Thursday 1 Team
Friday 1 Team
Fourth Round (Elite Eight)
Saturday 1 Team
Sunday 1 Team
Fifth Round (Final Four)
Friday 1 Team
National Championship
Sunday 1 Team
If you would like to be entered for consideration, please email me saying “I’d like to be in this crazy pool you just heard about the morning March Madness started” with your picks for TODAY AND TOMORROW. Please have them emailed in before the first game today. Because wagers make things more fun, let’s say the entry fee is $1.
