Sports Betting
Sports Betting OffersNFL BettingCollege Football BettingNBA BettingCollege Basketball BettingSoccer BettingLegal States for Betting SportsLegal Sportsbooks for Betting Sports
Online Casinos
Casino OffersCasino NewsBlackjack strategyPoker strategyVideo PokerRoulette strategySlots strategyClassic SlotsBacarrat strategy
Betting Odds & Lines
NFL OddsCollege Football OddsNBA OddsCollege Basketball OddsNHL OddsSoccer OddsGolf OddsBoxing OddsMMA OddsNASCAR Odds
Picks, Teasers, Parlays
NFL Free Expert PicksNCAAF Free Expert PicksNCAAB Free Expert PicksNBA Free Expert PicksMLB Free Expert Picks
Sportsbooks
BetMGM ReviewFanDuel ReviewBetRivers ReviewFanatics ReviewRecommended SportsbooksLegal Sportsbooks by State
Resources & Guides
How to bet on NFLHow to bet on NCAAFHow to bet on NBAHow to bet on NCAABHow to bet on SoccerHow to bet on Golf
Trending News
Sports Trade RumorsSports Injury ReportsCasino News

Sports Betting

Sports Betting OffersNFL BettingCollege Football BettingNBA BettingCollege Basketball BettingSoccer BettingLegal States for Betting SportsLegal Sportsbooks for Betting Sports

Online Casinos

Casino OffersCasino NewsBlackjack strategyPoker strategyVideo PokerRoulette strategySlots strategyClassic SlotsBacarrat strategy

Betting Odds & Lines

NFL OddsCollege Football OddsNBA OddsCollege Basketball OddsNHL OddsSoccer OddsGolf OddsBoxing OddsMMA OddsNASCAR Odds

Picks, Teasers, Parlays

NFL Free Expert PicksNCAAF Free Expert PicksNCAAB Free Expert PicksNBA Free Expert PicksMLB Free Expert Picks

Sportsbooks

BetMGM ReviewFanDuel ReviewBetRivers ReviewFanatics ReviewRecommended SportsbooksLegal Sportsbooks by State

Resources & Guides

How to bet on NFLHow to bet on NCAAFHow to bet on NBAHow to bet on NCAABHow to bet on SoccerHow to bet on Golf

Trending News

Sports Trade RumorsSports Injury ReportsCasino News
college basketball

Which team will spring a March Madness upset Monday?

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (right) drives past USC guard Ethan Anderson. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire)

YouBet Website Badge Logo and Social Badge icon
YouBet Staff

March 22nd, 2021

SHARE

The 2021 NCAA Tournament has already been one of the most topsy-turvy in the event's history, as at least one of every seed (except No. 16) advanced past the first round.

The trend continued Sunday, when No. 15 seed Oral Roberts stunned Florida, No. 8 Loyola-Chicago took down No. 1 Illinois, No. 12 Oregon State ousted Oklahoma State, and No. 11 Syracuse bested West Virginia to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

Will the upsets continue Monday, as the rest of the Sweet Sixteen is filled in? We'll find out soon enough.

#7 Oregon vs. #2 Iowa

Iowa looked OK in a first-round win over Grand Canyon, but certainly didn't blow the doors off the No. 15 seed, while Oregon advanced without even taking the floor, as VCU was eliminated from the tournament because of COVID-19 measures.

Can the fresh Ducks continue the Pac-12's dominant run? Or will Luka Garza lead the Hawkeyes to the Sweet Sixteen?

#8 Oklahoma vs. #1 Gonzaga

Gonzaga shrugged off Norfolk State with ease in the first round, and the Zags are again commanding favorites against the Sooners.

Gonzaga's 43-point win is the largest in the NCAA Tournament since Villanova beat Oklahoma by 44 in the 2016 National Semifinals. pic.twitter.com/zo0WLtxZkN

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 21, 2021

Oklahoma just got past Missouri in the first round and didn't exactly surge into the tournament, with just one win from six games before the Missouri matchup.

#14 Abilene Christian vs. #11 UCLA

It doesn't matter who wins this matchup. Either team's presence in the Sweet Sixteen will be a surprise.

FIRST NCAA TOURNAMENT WIN MOOD pic.twitter.com/7qAf6iBl0V

— ACU Sports (@ACUsports) March 21, 2021

UCLA has shown tremendous toughness to get out of the play-in round and upset No. 6 BYU in the first round, while Abilene Christian stunned in-state rival Texas.

After such an emotional win, do the Wildcats have enough to make an extended run over a legacy opponent like UCLA?

#13 Ohio vs. #5 Creighton

Ohio was a trendy upset pick in the first round and it lived up to the hype, with an upset of Virginia, while Creighton barely escaped against No. 12 UC Santa Barbara in the first round.

The point spread certainly doesn't indicate this Big East vs. MAC contest is a mismatch.

#8 LSU vs. #1 Michigan

Does Michigan have what it takes to salvage a disastrous tournament for the Big Ten? 

The Wolverines never had to sweat in a first-round win over Texas Southern, but LSU is no pushover.

The Tigers' first-round victory over St. Bonaventure was never in doubt, and their only loss in six March games was a one-point defeat to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game.

#5 Colorado vs. #4 Florida State

A No. 5 vs. a No. 4? How dare this bracket be conventional in this tournament!

Georgetown seeing the Colorado Buffaloes today 😅 pic.twitter.com/bM932RZSSB

— ESPN (@espn) March 20, 2021

This game may be the most likely chance for an upset — albeit a tiny one — on Monday, as Colorado put in one of the best first-round performances when it dismantled Big East champ Georgetown.

Florida State got a challenge from UNC Greensboro in the first round, but won relatively comfortably in the end.

#10 Maryland vs. #2 Alabama

They say to fear the turtle, and Alabama should be at least a bit concerned.

Maryland guard Eric Ayala dropped 23 points in a first-round upset of Connecticut and will likely need to fill up the stat sheet again to spring another surprise.

Alabama has won seven straight games, and although the Tide let Iona hang around in the first round, it pulled away late.

#6 USC vs. #3 Kansas

The Pac-12 has a huge opportunity to really put its stamp on the tournament today, and the point spread in this game is a bit surprising.

USC and Kansas is a coin flip? In basketball? What is going on here?

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

College Basketball

Suggested Articles

March Madness basketball.

March Madness Final Four Live Updates, Scores, Odds & More

NCAA Final Four Edition basketball.

Best March Madness Betting Promos (2025): Claim Over $3K in Bonuses

Basketball sport

FanDuel March Madness Promo (2025): Bet $5, Win $150 in Bonus Bets

ADVERTISEMENT

Colorado

Bet $5 Get $250 in Bonus Bets if You Win!

21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in select states (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino). First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call  1-800-GAMBLER or visit RG-help.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).

Fanatics Sportsbook logo

Bet and Get up to $1,000 in Bonus Bets

Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN).

Fanatics Sportsbook logo

Get a Guaranteed Win Every Day For Your First Week

Spin to win for free every day, with Casino Credit, Free Spins, FastCash, merch, and more to be won! Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER.

First Bet Offer up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets

21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).

100% Deposit Match up to $1,000 Plus $25 on the House

21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Welcome to YouBet™, your daily destination to read the latest news and stories on sports, sports betting, gambling, wagering, and games of chance.

Bet on Sports

NFL BettingCollege Football BettingNBA BettingCollege Basketball BettingSoccer BettingGolf BettingBoxing BettingMMA BettingNASCAR Betting

How to Bet on Sports

How to bet on NFLHow to bet on NCAAFHow to bet on NBAHow to bet on NCAABHow to bet on SoccerHow to bet on Golf

Online Sports Betting

Sportsbook OffersSports Betting OddsSportsbooks by StateExpert Picks for SportsSportsbook OperatorsOnline Horse Betting Offers

About

Terms & ConditionsPrivacy & SecurityCookie PreferencesWager ResponsiblyDo Not Sell or Share My InfoAbout Us

Copyright © Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company, All Rights Reserved. This site is solely for entertainment purposes and does not contain any real money wagering. YouBet.com does not promote betting or wagering to users under the relevant legal age in their jurisdiction. Online gambling is not legal in some jurisdictions. Prior to wagering online, it is your responsibility to review local regulations. We encourage responsible gaming and provide resources for individuals who may (or know someone who may) have a gaming addition. Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, and employees do not take responsibility for your actions.

Content intended for a 21+ audience. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or find assistance with the National Council on Problem Gambling.