“MARCH MADNESS UPSET DROUGHT: Sportsbooks Rejoice as Favorites Continue to Reign Supreme, But Will a Cinderella Story Emerge to Shake Things Up?”
The 2025 March Madness tournament has been a haven for sportsbooks, with favorites dominating the action and underdogs failing to deliver. According to betting insiders, it’s been a while since a significant upset has occurred, leaving many to wonder if this trend will continue or if a Cinderella story will emerge to shake things up.
“We haven’t had a ‘dog bark in quite some time,” said a sportsbook manager, echoing the sentiments of many in the industry. “The favorites have been taking care of business, and it’s been a good run for us. But we know that March Madness is all about unpredictability, so we’re waiting for that next big upset.”
The numbers tell the story. Through the first two weekends of the tournament, favorites have gone 28-12 against the spread, with only a handful of upsets occurring. The most notable underdog victory came when 13th-seeded Furman took down 4th-seeded Virginia in the first round, but since then, the favorites have been in control.
So, what’s behind this trend? Is it a case of the favorites simply being that much better, or are the underdogs just not getting the breaks? According to one betting analyst, it’s a combination of both.
“The favorites have been playing some incredible basketball, and they’re deserving of their status,” said the analyst. “But at the same time, the underdogs just haven’t been getting the same level of production from their stars. When you’re a 12-seed or a 13-seed, you need your best players to be nearly flawless if you’re going to have a chance. And so far, that just hasn’t been happening.”
As the tournament moves into its final weekend, the question on everyone’s mind is: will a Cinderella story emerge to shake things up? Can a team like 11th-seeded Pittsburgh or 10th-seeded Maryland make a deep run and bring some much-needed excitement to the party?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the sportsbooks are rooting hard for the favorites to keep on rolling.
