March Madness is the place for the little guy, the sleeper team to make a big run from obscurity to stardom. Tales of the little guy have been around for generations. Whether it is Thomas the Tank’s hit song, , or the real-life 1982 United States Olympic hockey team, our culture has an infatuation with the Cinderella Story.
And if there was ever a place for it in sports, it is right here at March Madness 2022. Every year, there are tons of sleeper teams looking to make a name for themselves💟, from 15-seed Florida Gulf Coast making it to the Sweet Sixteen in 2013 to just last year, when Oral Roberts (also a 15-seed) defeated Ohio State and Florida.
Here are some of the best upset picks an🌌d sleeper teams for the 2022 March Madness Tournament. The fun all begins on Tuesday with the First Four games, followed by the actual tournament opener on Thursday.
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2022 March Madness upsets: Week one
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No. 12 New Mexico St. (+240) vs. No. 5 UConn
UConn typically showcases very well in the NCAA tournament🍸. However, the Aggies are a very physical team Connecticut has a tough time finishing games. These will be tough ones and everyone loves the 12/5 upset.
No. 11 Virginia Tech (+100) vs. No. 6 Texas
The shocking ACC tournament winners, the Hokies will take on the Texas Longhorns. Now, this 11/6 matchup is only priced at +100/-120. so the upset isn’t as pronounced. Still, back the Hokies in this one, who could be this year’s Oregon State.
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March Madness Sleeper Picks
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Indiana Hoosiers to make the Sweet Sixteen (+520)
Indiana would need to win the play-in game against Wyoming and then beat Saint Mary’s and either UCLA or Akron. Overall, Indiana was the runner-up in the Big Ten tournament after beating No. 1 ranked Illinois.
Baylor to not make the Sweet Sixteen (+250)
The weakest of all of the one seeds, Baylor isn’t a team that is particularly easy to believe in. Whether it is Marquette or North Carolina in round two, Baylor is going to be on upset alert.