Sharp or Square - MARCH MADNESS BETTING PREVIEW: NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

One of the greatest weeks of the gambling calendar is upon us! Tipoff of the 2026 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament looms, as play-in set the table for 32 incredible games Thursday and Friday, spread across host sites nationwide. Like all red-blooded American gamblers, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter will be partaking in the fun. They've already filled out their brackets in our new free-to-play contest THE VOLUME BRACKET CHALLENGE, presented by Hard Rock Bet. Just CLICK HERE to sign up, fill out your bracket, and earn your shot at our grand prize: a 2-night stay at the Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in sunny Florida plus $1000 in Bonus Bets to use on the Hard Rock Bet app! To help them catch up on all things betting in the world of college basketball, our duo is joined by betting expert Joshua "Duck" Nunn of the Big Bets On Campus podcast. Duck's passion for betting college basketball is unmatched, and he gives Chad and Simon an overview of this year's top programs like the Duke Blue Devils, Florida Gators and Arizona Wildcats. Plus, we hear his favorite underdog bets for dramatic First Round upsets, along with exotic wagers, totals and more. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:13:12 - BEST BET FOR PLAY-IN GAMES 0:22:25 - BEST BETS FOR THURSDAY MARCH MADNESS 0:32:45 - BEST BETS FOR FRIDAY MARCH MADNESS 0:39:03 - SIMON SAYS BEST BET -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright is back and ready to discuss the reinvigorated Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James after wins over the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets. Then, Nick debates the pros and cons of NBA expansion and gives his predictions for the World Baseball Classic and March Madness. Nick also recaps the biggest stories that happened while he was away including NFL free agency, the Maxx Crosby debacle, and Bam Adebayo’s 83-pt game. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin reacting to breaking NFL news: the Broncos acquire WR Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins. J-Mac explains why he loves this move for Denver to put them over the top as AFC contenders. He credits Lakers head coach JJ Redick for LA’s recent winning streak and getting the most out of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College basketball writer and FOX Sports Radio Host Aaron Torres joins the show to preview March Madness before the tournament officially gets underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Writer Mark Medina joins the show to talk all the latest in the NBA, including the Lakers' recent run of success and the struggles from Kevin Durant and the Rockets. Plus, J-Mac dives into a controversy arising out of college basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin reacting to breaking NFL news: the Broncos acquire WR Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins. J-Mac explains why he loves this move for Denver to put them over the top as AFC contenders. He credits Lakers head coach JJ Redick for LA’s recent winning streak and getting the most out of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.Plus, college basketball writer and FOX Sports Radio Host Aaron Torres joins the show to preview March Madness before the tournament officially gets underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 3 & Out, we break down a major quarterback move as the Kansas City Chiefs trade for Justin Fields. What does this mean for the Chiefs’ offense, how could Fields fit alongside Patrick Mahomes, and what led Kansas City to make the move? We also take a deeper look at the evolution of drafting running backs in today’s NFL. With the position continuing to change in value, how are teams approaching RBs differently in the draft compared to years past? Plus, we discuss how quarterback timelines across the league are getting shorter, with teams making quicker decisions than ever before on whether their young QBs are the long-term answer.  And we look at the market around the league and whether any team will ultimately trade for Brandon Aiyuk. Finally, we open up the mailbag and answer your questions from around the NFL. All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss chop it up with Atlanta legend 2 Chainz, who pulls up to the show fresh off his book tour for The Voice in My Head is God. 2 Chainz breaks down the philosophy behind the title and how trusting his inner voice has been the throughline of his entire career. The three legends talk his collaborations with Kanye West, the phone call with Jay-Z early in his career that didn’t go as planned, and Atlanta's legacy in the hip hop game. 2 Chainz’s mother pulls up and the conversation shifts to family, bloodlines, and what happens when one generation decides to break the mold. Plus, G-Dep makes a surprise appearance, Joe credits his influence on ‘Lean Back,’ and they celebrate his freedom after a 13-year prison term. Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet 03:45 Atlanta's Legacy / Unity, Collaboration and Adapting to Survive 09:00 New book The Voice in My Head is God 15:00 NBA All-Star stories 19:00 Jada calls CAP on Joe's "no light bulbs" story 30:30 2 Chainz's mother joins 41:30 Jay-Z phone call story 45:30 Collaborating with Kanye 49:00 G-Dep makes a surprise appearanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder beating Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday plus follows up on the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday to discuss what LA needs out of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves to compete in the NBA playoffs, if Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have enough experience, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame DB Rod Woodson joins Richard Sherman to talk about his legendary NFL career—from starring with the Pittsburgh Steelers to winning a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens. Woodson shares the mindset and instincts that made him one of the best to ever do it. He breaks down what made the 2000 Ravens defense special with Ray Lewis, shares stories from his time in Pittsburgh, and explains how he became a true ball hawk with 71 career interceptions. Rod also talks about today's NFL, how offenses have changed, and what young corners need to succeed now. He and Sherman get into film study, coaching, leadership, and what it takes to survive in the NFL at DB. If you love football, defense, and great stories, don’t miss this one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.