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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 1H 39M

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from The Hook and Ladder · host Justin Sontupe

The guys break down each region, give their first round bets, and Final Four picks. First Round (1 point or -1 point): Colin: Northern Iowa +10.5, Cal Baptist +14.5, UConn -20.5, Troy +13.5, St. Mary’s -3, Penn +24.5, NC State +1.5 (Dayton), Hawaii +15.5, Utah State -1.5, Saint Louis +2.5, Hofstra +11.5, Miami Ohio +7 (Dayton), Wright State +18.5 Justin: Ohio State -2.5, Northern Iowa +10.5, Cal Baptist +14.5, Louisville -5.5, Troy +13.5, VCU +2.5, St. Mary’s -3, NC State +1.5 (Dayton), Utah State -1.5, High Point +10.5, Missouri +2.5, Georgia -2.5, Miami Ohio +7 (Dayton), Hofstra +11.5, Santa Clara +3.5 Final Four (5 points) Colin: Duke, Illinois, Gonzaga, Alabama Justin: Duke, Illinois, Purdue, Michigan National Champion (10 Points) Colin: Duke Justin: Michigan

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