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March Madness Round of 32 Picks | Luka Dončić is Superman | Duke in Big Trouble for Remainder of NCAA Tournament
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- Ride The Line
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- Mar 20, 2026
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- 3125
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Summary
Luka Dončić drops 60 POINTS and climbs to 2nd in MVP odds, the Lakers surge to 3rd in the West, Duke barely survives a #16 seed and looks TERRIBLE doing it, AND Grant and Tanner break down every Saturday Round of 32 matchup with picks, upsets, and betting value. Packed episode — don't miss it. LUKA'S SCORCHING STRETCH: 41 PPG average since separating from his fiancée. 60-point explosion in his last game. Shooting out of his mind, taking over 4th quarters. This is MVP-caliber basketball — and it might be the most dangerous version of Luka we've ever seen. LAKERS CLIMBING: LeBron and Luka have LA at 3rd in the West and surging in NBA Finals odds. Are they legitimate title contenders when Luka's playing like this, or will it fade when the playoffs arrive? DUKE'S UGLY ESCAPE: Cameron Boozer, Jon Scheyer, and the Blue Devils barely survived a #16 seed that had no business being competitive. Stagnant offense, defensive breakdowns, zero rhythm. First-game jitters — or a sign of deeper problems? CAN DUKE WIN A TITLE? Can a team that looked that shaky against Siena win six straight and cut down the nets? Grant and Tanner debate whether Duke flips the switch or gets exposed again in Round 2. SATURDAY UPSET ALERTS: Which Round of 32 underdogs can keep the magic going? Mid-majors with momentum, under-seeded Power 5 teams, defensive specialists that can slow tempo — we're identifying every live dog on Saturday's slate. GAME-BY-GAME BREAKDOWN: Every Saturday Round of 32 matchup analyzed: matchup advantages, coaching edges, injury concerns, and betting value. Where's the chalk safe? Where do you take risks? BETTING VALUE: Which spreads are off? Which moneyline upsets are worth taking? Full Saturday betting strategy before you lock anything in. BOTTOM LINE: Luka averaging 41 PPG with…