Only five double-digit seeds advanced over the past two days: two No. 10s, one No. 11 and two No. 12s. That ties the fewest since 2017.

Based on history alone, it's more likely than not a No. 1 seed will cut down the net at the end of the NCAA Tournament. Only one team gets to be a champion, and the number of teams capable of winning six consecutive games against the very best is small.

Instead of trying to predict which relatively mediocre team will put together a string of upset or coin-flip wins, it’s best to go round-by-round with your betting. That’s a more reliable way to try to make money betting on sports.