2026 March Madness odds and predictions: Breakdown of the First Round in the West Region - BYU on Upset Alert
2026 NCAA Tournament: A bet from every First Round Game in the West Region
Not one of the top four seeds in any region lost in the Opening Round of last season’s NCAA Tournament. Just one double digit seed (Arkansas as a 10-seed) advanced to the Sweet 16. Chalk prevailed by and large throughout the tournament.
Will this year’s tournament unfold in a similar fashion? There have to be upsets! Doesn’t there?
We’ve looked at the Opening Round in the South , East and Midwest Regions. Let's dive into the West Region and offer a look at each game of the First Round. *odds provided by DraftKings 2026 NCAA Tournament: West Region Arizona is the clear favorite to win the West.
They bring to the court everything a team needs to succeed – strong guards, size up front, multiple scoring options, etc… - but they are missing a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. No one on the roster has enjoyed second weekend success in the NCAA Tournament. Does that change how you look at the Wildcats when you fill out your bracket?
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