This year’s second round is loaded with bangers, but few matchups offer a storyline as rich as #10 Arkansas vs. #2 St. John’s. On paper, it’s a clash of styles. On the sidelines, it’s a clash of titans.You’ve got Eric Musselman, the electric motivator with a knack for guiding underdog runs, and across from him, the legendary Rick Pitino — a coaching icon with two national titles, countless tournament appearances, and now the architect of a St. John’s revival. The matchup practically sells itself. But in March, the edge doesn’t always go to the higher seed — it goes to the sharper mind. That’s the whole philosophy behind my new book, Madness, Money, and Mayhem: Your Ultimate Guide to Betting March Madness.I’ve been saying it all season: coaching wins close games. When the pressure’s high and the lights are brightest, you don’t bet against experience — you bet on it.That’s why I’ve got #2 St. John’s advancing in this one. Pitino has molded this Red Storm squad into a dangerous mix of discipline, defense, and deadly execution. They don’t beat themselves. They don’t get rattled. And they’ve been quietly building momentum under the radar — just like my bracket picks.
Meanwhile, Arkansas has weapons — length, speed, and swagger — but they’ve also been inconsistent. And when you’re going up against one of the greatest coaches in tournament history, that margin for error vanishes.
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