March Madness first takes, NFL free agency zaniness on 'Bayou Bets'

The brackets are here and the odds are posted. It's time for March Madness, one of the best times of year for a sports bettor.

Zach Ewing and Jim Derry broke down their initial thoughts on the NCAA tournament men's and women's draws (with LSU as a No. 3 seed) on Monday's episode of "Bayou Bets," the twice-weekly sports betting show on Bet.NOLA.com that's sponsored by Caesars Sportsbook, official odds partner of The Advocate and Times-Picayune.

There's also a full "Tournament Tips" preview show with all of the tricks you need to know to get ahead in your bracket, along with picks from our expert panel, available on the Bayou Bets YouTube channel.

Also on Monday's Bayou Bets was a discussion of NFL free agency — with Aaron Rodgers flirtation with the Jets going on live during the show — plus the Saints' suddenly dire need at defensive tackle.

The panel also talked about the New Orleans Pelicans and their huge game Tuesday night with the Los Angeles Lakers and much more.

To watch the full show on demand, visit the Bayou Bets YouTube channel