Happy Monday! As the best sports weekend of the calendar year is ahead of us, Andy & Ari breakdown the top matchups in the March Madness field. Who will take home the trophy this year? Where will the upsets fall? Watch here as Andy & Ari break down all the action of the jam-packed weekend in college basketball.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:59) Presenting Sponsor

(3:07) Intro: Reacting to the Bracket

(6:20) First Four Matchups

(14:56) East Region

(20:17) Culver’s

(21:56) Aden Holloway News

(25:42) Previewing John Ewing from BetMGM

(26:02) John Ewing joins the show

(28:16) #11 VCU vs #6 North Carolina

(30:15) Any 12 vs 5 matchups?

(47:08) Ari’s Guide to Picking the tournament

(1:00:39) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

After breaking down the bracket, Andy & Ari cover some news coming out of Tuscaloosa. On Monday morning, news dropped that Alabama guard Aden Holloway was arrested on a 1st degree marijuana possession. Andy & Ari react to the news here.

Once the news concludes, Andy & Ari are joined by BetMGM’s John Ewing for the best picks ahead of the tournament. Who will be the trendy picks this weekend? John Ewing has you covered here.

To close, Andy asks advice from Ari on his guide to picking games in the tournament. What are the trends looking? What kind of strategies should you implement while picking games? Andy & Ari discuss here.

Thanks for watching! See you tomorrow!

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March Madness: Breaking down the TOP matchups in the bracket