Episode 22 | 3/26/26 | Debating NBA, Sweet 16 & MLB Opening Day Systems

Episode 22 of Trend or Trap, presented by TrendsCenter, is here—and it’s one of the most loaded days on the sports calendar. With Sweet 16 matchups tipping off, MLB Opening Day underway, and full slates in both the NBA and NHL, Dan Karpuc breaks down three actionable systems to help cut through the noise.In this episode, Dan dives into a massive NBA spread between the Kings and Magic, a high-stakes Sweet 16 total between Arkansas and Arizona, and a pitcher’s duel on Opening Day between the Mariners and Guardians. Using TrendsCenter data, he evaluates whether each system is a legitimate trend to follow or a trap to avoid.If you’re looking for a data-driven edge on one of the busiest sports days of the year, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.