NCAA TOURNAMENT FROM ABROAD
March Madness is one of America's biggest betting events, and it's reasonably well-covered at Latin American sportsbooks. The NCAA Tournament's single-elimination format creates natural drama, and books respond with full markets for all 67 tournament games.
Coverage is better than regular-season college basketball—the tournament's profile means international books prioritize it.
⚠️ Player Props Limited
Like regular-season college basketball, player props are restricted at most international books. Expect game lines (spread, moneyline, total) but limited or no individual player markets.
WHAT'S AVAILABLE
Tournament Betting
- Game lines: Spread, moneyline, total for all 67 games
- First half lines: Separate 1H betting
- Tournament winner: Futures on national champion
- Final Four: Which teams reach Final Four
- Region winners: Each region's champion
- Live betting: In-play markets during games
Usually NOT Available
- Individual player props (points, rebounds)
- Same-game parlays with player props
- Some early round games at smaller books
BEST BOOKS FOR MARCH MADNESS
- Betsson: All tournament games, good Final Four markets
- bet365: Comprehensive coverage, competitive lines
- Stake: May offer broader coverage including early rounds
TIME ZONES
March Madness games run from noon to ~midnight ET during the first two rounds. For Latin America:
- Early games: 12pm ET = noon Colombia, 1pm Brazil
- Prime time: 7-10pm ET = evening everywhere
- Late games: 10pm ET = 10pm Colombia, 11pm Brazil
First Thursday/Friday: Games run all day. Great for continuous betting and watching.
Final Four/Championship: Weekend evening games, perfect timing for Latin America.
MARCH MADNESS STRATEGY
Bracket Contests
International sportsbooks rarely offer bracket-style contests. For bracket pools, use US-based free pools (ESPN, Yahoo, CBS) or organize among expat friends. Combine bracket fun with individual game betting at sportsbooks.
Upset Hunting
March Madness is famous for upsets. 12-seeds beat 5-seeds regularly. 13, 14, and 15 seeds win every year. Don't be afraid of underdogs in the tournament's single-elimination format.
First Half Betting
College basketball has high variance. First half lines can offer value if you believe a team will start strong before fatigue or depth becomes a factor.
🎯 Expat Advantage
If you follow college basketball closely, you may have an edge at international books. The tournament gets attention, but regular-season knowledge (which teams peak in March, which coaches make adjustments) is less common internationally.
WATCHING MARCH MADNESS
- March Madness Live: Official streaming, may work with VPN
- ESPN LatAm: Select marquee games
- Sports bars: US-themed bars often show tournament games
First weekend is the best—games running simultaneously, upset alerts, buzzer beaters. Find a good sports bar or set up multiple screens.
🏀 BETSSON - MARCH MADNESS
All 67 tournament games. Final Four futures. English interface.
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