Looking for the #1 Internet gambling &\u00a0College Basketball handicapping<\/a>\u00a0info site on the WWW? Get the best\u00a0MARCH MADNESS picks<\/strong>\u00a0in the industry to help you win more when you bet on the 2012 College basketball Tournament with CappersPicks.com. Syracuse +150<\/strong><\/p>\n Seems like belief in Syracuse as a title contender has been fading with their recent loss to Cincinnati providing additional scrutiny. \u00a0They are still a very solid bet to make it to the Final Four because they have lots of experience and can be tough to prepare for. \u00a0I wish Kris Joseph was better.<\/p>\n Ohio State +150<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>You can see by the odds that there is little separation between the two from a Vegas perspective. \u00a0From my own perspective, whenever I see the Buckeyes I am not overly impressed. \u00a0They are a nice team but not a deep one and there are plenty of land mines – see below.<\/p>\n Florida State +900<\/strong><\/p>\n FSU definitely got everyone\u2019s attention in the regular season with wins against North Carolina and Duke. \u00a0Then capped it off with an upset ACC title victory over the Tar Heels. \u00a0With so many top teams not winning their conference tourneys they have a lot of momentum right now. \u00a0Also, the way they play defense, they are one of those teams that nobody wants to play this time of year.<\/p>\n Vanderbilt +800<\/strong><\/p>\n I never would have predicted the Commodores to take the SEC title away from Kentucky…but I wonder if that just sets them up for a fall (they seem to always underachieve when favoured). [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n Vandy was top 10 in the preseason and has one of the most experienced teams in the nation. Will it be enough to drive to the Final Four from the 5 spot?<\/p>\n Gonzaga +2500<\/strong><\/p>\n You can\u2019t talk March Madness without looking at the Zags so I am thrilled they are in the East so I get to talk about them. \u00a0This is a dangerous team. \u00a0They have veteran leadership, great coaching and some next level talent. \u00a0Normally you wouldn\u2019t expect a freshman point guard to lead a team this good in scoring but it works for Gonzaga. \u00a0There is no team in the region I don\u2019t think they can beat.<\/p>\n First I have to admit that I always root for underdogs but I think I can make an argument for why Gonzaga can be the mid-major rep at this year\u2019s Final Four.<\/p>\n 1. \u00a0Nobody\u2019s talking about them – ditto for VCU last year, Butler before that and George Mason a few years before that. It may not all be sexy but I think it is reasonable. \u00a0If you prefer to go with Ohio State or Syracuse I am sure you can find lots of other stories as to why they will win elsewhere.<\/p>\n Happy bracketing!<\/p>\n EAST REGION PREDICTIONS – 2012 NCAA Tournament Free Picks & Sleepers Looking for the #1 Internet gambling &\u00a0College Basketball handicapping\u00a0info site on the WWW? 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\n <\/p>\nThe Elite<\/h3>\n
The Contenders<\/h3>\n
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East Bracket Predictions<\/h3>\n
\n2. \u00a0Their first game might be their toughest – playing WVU which is super gritty might be their sternest test. \u00a0They need to build momentum like other mid major darlings.
\n3. \u00a0Robert Sacre can defend Jared Sullinger. \u00a0He has length, athleticism and heart. \u00a0He is a senior and won\u2019t quit in what could be his final game.
\n4. \u00a0FSU goes through massive scoring droughts that make them impossible to see making the kind of run they will need.
\n5. \u00a0Vanderbilt is beatable if you don\u2019t let John Jenkins shoot it. \u00a0The Zags are the kind of disciplined team that sticks to the game plan.<\/p>\n**CLICK HERE TO GRAB OUR BEST Picks Packages for 2012 NCAA Hoops Betting!**<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"