The smart NCAAB bettors understand that handicapping games involves some intuition but is grounded mainly in statistical data. While understanding how the momentum and intangibles of games affect the outcomes is important, you will not get very far without analyzing data. It is far too easy to buy into the storylines and get caught up in the intuitive aspect of predicting games. The wild ride that is the college basketball season turns a select few bettors wealthy each year but is the downfall of many more.