The excitement for March Madness is at an all-time high as the NCAA Tournament officially begins with Round 1 games on Thursday. Experts have made their predictions for the Final Four matchups, with CBS Sports and ESPN both weighing in.

CBS Sports’ bracket expert picks against the spread and the odds favor top seed Gonzaga, as well as Baylor, Illinois, and Michigan making it to the Final Four. ESPN’s college basketball experts agree with Gonzaga and Baylor, but choose Alabama and Houston as their other two Final Four picks.

Meanwhile, Off Tackle Empire provides recaps of the NIT games from Wednesday night, including Hofstra vs. Rutgers, Toledo vs. Michigan, and Bradley vs. Wisconsin.

But it’s not just about the games themselves – there are also betting promotions and sportsbook offers to take advantage of during the tournament, according to AMNY. From free bets to cashback incentives, there are plenty of ways to enhance your March Madness experience.

And for those looking to dive deeper into the strategy behind the basketball bracket, CBS Sports has a model that unveils potential upsets and predictions for the NCAA Tournament schedule. With so much at stake and so many variables to consider, every advantage helps.

As the games begin and the upsets start rolling in, keep an eye on USNN for full coverage of all the March Madness action.