Those who are following the NCAA tournament should be knowing that NCAA got most difficult exercise. 71 percent of the time it seems that the higher seeds team won as it shrinks from 68 teams to one. When the top teams get an exit, it is seen that the talented lower profile team exploit the top team.
The goal of the NCAA is to spot the top seeds which are prone to upset. They are based on seed No. 1 seed should reach the Final Four, No. 2 should reach the Elite Eight, No. 3 should reach the Sweet 16, and it goes on.
Over the last three NCAA tournaments, ten teams had identified out of which seven fell short of their seed. They are Villanova and Kansa in 2015, Oregon, Xavier, and Utah in 2016, Florida State and Kansas in 2017.
Such upsets may have a huge range of value on a highly competitive pool for deciding which team you want to back until the end of the tournament. The top seeds may have odds in their favor, but these are some teams which may have an untimely loss.
No. 1 Xavier
According to the Ken Pomeroy’s metrics, the MUshketeers are overseeded No. 1. Pomeroy’s metrics bring two teams at seed No. 4 or worse and keeping them ahead in the bracket of Xavier. The Gonzaga, an offensive team, may take advantage of the defense of Xavier. The MUshketeers are ranked at 180thplace against the two-point shooting while Bulldogs are the fifth best team in the nation scoring inside the arc.
Xavier depends on the free throws to score points which are good but the problems arise with it is opponent have to commit fouls and referees had to offer Xavier their free throws.The Zags play defensive without putting energy on their foul line and if they do this in their way, its no doubt that we will be witnessing an upset.
No. 1 Kansas
The Jayhawks are allowed to have a lot of offensive rebounds. Kansas will not see Ward and Spartans until Elite Eight rounds. Jayhawks may get Pirates in the second round of their game which may be a stink for them. North Carolina State which ranks 37th in offensive rebounding percentage as compared to Seton Hall which ranks 29th. Auburn is also in the top 50. A regional final match against the Spartans will be a terrific scene.
N0. 2 Cincinnati
Cincinnati got its shots and forces turnovers which can cripple the Bearcat’s pace of play. Bearcats have an effective field goal percentage and downright bad at the line with 68.8 percent. The only good statics they are having is in offensive rebounding with 38.3 percent and rank third in the nation.
The Wolf Pack also shoots for 3 points with a 40 percent success ranking 21st in the nation. Cincinnati is good at defending the perimeter. If there is any chance for Bearcats, it will be over the top.
