2022 Women's NCAA tournament first-round best bets and futures

The bracket is set and the 2022 NCAA women's basketball tournament is ready to roll. Louisville, South Carolina, Stanford and NC State enter as the No. 1 seeds, but there are always other options to bet on throughout the tournament. ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme and studio analyst Monica McNutt are here to offer their best bets for the first round and futures, including national title options.

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Spokane Regional (West): Friday, 2:30 ET (ESPNU), College Park, Md.Money line: Virginia Tech (-325), Florida Gulf Coast (+265)ESPN BPI: Florida Gulf Coast 50.1% chance to win

Creme's pick: Florida Gulf Coast +7

The Eagles are by far the most underseeded team in the field. A No. 12 is way too low for a team that led the nation in 3-pointers per game (11.7) and has a potential first-round WNBA draft pick in Kierstan Bell. If this game is played with pace, FGCU will get open looks and make more than enough to stay in the game and be in position to win in the final minutes.

Spokane Regional (West): Friday, 7:30 ET (ESPNU), Stanford, Calif.Money line: Kansas (+140), Georgia Tech (-160)ESPN BPI: Georgia Tech 59.7% chance to win

Creme's pick: Under 120.5

The Yellow Jackets have had offensive outputs of 53, 45, 39 in the last month. More importantly, they are also great defensively, allowing just 51.9 PPG, good for fifth in the country. Kansas is a good, but not great, offensive team. Expect Georgia Tech to impose its will early and keep this total low. A first-half under would also be an outstanding play.

Greensboro Regional (South): Saturday,