Sports Betting Podcast: Best Bets for Thursday's Men's College Basketball Tournament Games

The first round of the 2025 Men's College Basketball Tournament tips off on Thursday. Which bets and player props stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing his read on each region and which bets he likes for the day.

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