No. 11 seeds have taken the 2024 March Madness Tournament by storm! All three of Oregon, Duquesne and NC State pulled off victories over their higher-seeded opponents on day one. Unfortunately, the New Mexico Lobos couldn't making it a clean sweep, getting smoked 77-56 to Clemson.

Considering they’re supposed underdogs, No.11 seeds have performed remarkably well in the NCAA Tournament opening round of late. Over the past ten years, No.11 seeds are 20-20 SU and 24-16 ATS.

While Pittsburgh was the only No.11 team to win outright last season, Arizona State lost by just two to cover the spread against TCU. Before that, 11-seeds went 3-1 both SU and ATS in 2022, as Iowa State, Notre Dame, and Michigan got the job done for bettors.

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NC State got out to a solid first-half lead and dominated proceedings against Texas Tech from start to finish in an 80-67 victory.

Duquesne continued a solid run for No. 11 seeds with a 71-67 upset victory of BYU as 9.5-point underdogs.

Despite getting a lot of from sports bettors, New Mexico couldn't cash and barely put up a fight with Clemson putting together a 77-56 dominant performance. 

Oregon continued their momentum after a surprise Pac-12 Tournament victory. Jermain Couisnard dropped 40 points for the Ducks in a 87-73 win.

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Why Should You Bet On An 11 Seed Over The 6 Seed?

Three No. 11 seeds covered the spread in 2018, while two of them won straight up in the first round to move on in the NCAA Tournament. In 2017 and 2016, No. 11 seeds went 3-1 SU and ATS both years. The No. 11 seeds had another great year in 2022, going 3-1 SU and ATS. The fact that No. 11 seeds are 12-12 SU vs No. 6 seeds in the last six year-end tournaments should be enough to make bettors think twice before writing off the lower seed.

Sounds like a great time to find a high underdog spread!

Will An 11 Seed Make The Final Four?

Five No. 11 seeds have made it to the Final Four – UCLA in 2021, Loyola Chicago in 2018, VCU in 2011, George Mason in 2006 and LSU in 1986 – while eight No. 11 seeds have made it at least to the Elite Eight. More than half (28 of 54) of the advancing No. 11 seeds all-time have advanced to the Sweet 16.