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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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Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.

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First-round best bets

5. Virginia Tech Hokies (-7, 136.5) vs. 12. Florida Gulf Coast Eagles

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