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Steve Ceruti

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8673 total appearances

Appearances Over Time

Podcast Appearances

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

And now FanDuel is turning the excitement up even higher. All through the first two rounds of the tournament, bet correctly on the lowest winning seed of the day and you'll win a share of $1 million in bonus bets. Now that's an upset you will not be upset about. Normally, we look for the 12 fives, right?

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

And now FanDuel is turning the excitement up even higher. All through the first two rounds of the tournament, bet correctly on the lowest winning seed of the day and you'll win a share of $1 million in bonus bets. Now that's an upset you will not be upset about. Normally, we look for the 12 fives, right?

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

So since the field expanded in 1985, 55 upsets by the 12 seeds over the number five seeded team in their region. We had Graham Canyon. We had James Madison last season. We did not have one in 23. So it's not automatic, but it's usually what we look for. But. I'm going with a little 11-6 action. VCU, BYU. VCU, depending on where you see it, plus 2.5. I've seen it at plus 3.5. It may have changed.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

So since the field expanded in 1985, 55 upsets by the 12 seeds over the number five seeded team in their region. We had Graham Canyon. We had James Madison last season. We did not have one in 23. So it's not automatic, but it's usually what we look for. But. I'm going with a little 11-6 action. VCU, BYU. VCU, depending on where you see it, plus 2.5. I've seen it at plus 3.5. It may have changed.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

So since the field expanded in 1985, 55 upsets by the 12 seeds over the number five seeded team in their region. We had Graham Canyon. We had James Madison last season. We did not have one in 23. So it's not automatic, but it's usually what we look for. But. I'm going with a little 11-6 action. VCU, BYU. VCU, depending on where you see it, plus 2.5. I've seen it at plus 3.5. It may have changed.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

If we go based on the model and some of the projection stuff that, again, other people are using, VCU, we know they force turnovers on 20% of their opponents' possessions. We also know they hold their opponents to the lowest effective field goal percentage in the nation.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

If we go based on the model and some of the projection stuff that, again, other people are using, VCU, we know they force turnovers on 20% of their opponents' possessions. We also know they hold their opponents to the lowest effective field goal percentage in the nation.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

If we go based on the model and some of the projection stuff that, again, other people are using, VCU, we know they force turnovers on 20% of their opponents' possessions. We also know they hold their opponents to the lowest effective field goal percentage in the nation.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

And VCU, even if you want to go shooting variance here, they are still steady enough, which is what you're looking for from three-point, from team's to pull off the upset. But this wouldn't be necessarily a massive upset based on the Ken Palm stuff because he has BYU 24th and VCU 30th. So that is the play, even though some people getting a little tasty there with Akron as well. So here's the deal.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

And VCU, even if you want to go shooting variance here, they are still steady enough, which is what you're looking for from three-point, from team's to pull off the upset. But this wouldn't be necessarily a massive upset based on the Ken Palm stuff because he has BYU 24th and VCU 30th. So that is the play, even though some people getting a little tasty there with Akron as well. So here's the deal.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

And VCU, even if you want to go shooting variance here, they are still steady enough, which is what you're looking for from three-point, from team's to pull off the upset. But this wouldn't be necessarily a massive upset based on the Ken Palm stuff because he has BYU 24th and VCU 30th. So that is the play, even though some people getting a little tasty there with Akron as well. So here's the deal.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

FanDuel is the best place to bet on the tourney. You can bet on everything from spreads to money lines and team totals, plus so much more. Just visit FanDuel.com slash Ryan, R-Y-E-N, to America's number one sportsbook today. and back your dog of the day because in March, anything can happen. Must be 21 and older and present in select states or 18 plus and present in D.C. Opt-in required.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

FanDuel is the best place to bet on the tourney. You can bet on everything from spreads to money lines and team totals, plus so much more. Just visit FanDuel.com slash Ryan, R-Y-E-N, to America's number one sportsbook today. and back your dog of the day because in March, anything can happen. Must be 21 and older and present in select states or 18 plus and present in D.C. Opt-in required.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

FanDuel is the best place to bet on the tourney. You can bet on everything from spreads to money lines and team totals, plus so much more. Just visit FanDuel.com slash Ryan, R-Y-E-N, to America's number one sportsbook today. and back your dog of the day because in March, anything can happen. Must be 21 and older and present in select states or 18 plus and present in D.C. Opt-in required.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

Winning pre-live Moneyline wager on lowest seed required. Each $1 million jackpot to be split equally among all eligible winners. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Expire seven days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit rg-help.com. Steve, I'm going to throw some numbers at you here, okay?

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

Winning pre-live Moneyline wager on lowest seed required. Each $1 million jackpot to be split equally among all eligible winners. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Expire seven days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit rg-help.com. Steve, I'm going to throw some numbers at you here, okay?

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

Winning pre-live Moneyline wager on lowest seed required. Each $1 million jackpot to be split equally among all eligible winners. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Expire seven days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit rg-help.com. Steve, I'm going to throw some numbers at you here, okay?

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

Give me math.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

Give me math.

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

Give me math.