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NCAA First Round: High Point vs Wisconsin Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

One of the more unique matchups of the March 19 slate will happen in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament when the High Point Panthers take on the Wisconsin Badgers on Thursday afternoon. The latter comes out as the solid favorite, competing for their place in the second round. How to Watch NCAA […]

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NCAA First Round: USF vs Louisville Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

There is a game on upset watch in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, seeing the American Conference’s USF Bulls duke it out with the ACC’s Louisville Cardinals. The matchup is a tossup with a slight edge towards the Cardinals, but recent injury news have seen their chances of winning diminish to the […]

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NCAA First Round: Troy vs Nebraska Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

The first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament gets interesting as the Sun Belt’s Troy Trojans take on the Big Ten’s Nebraska Cornhuskers. The latter comes out as the solid favorite as both teams fight for the right to advance to the next round of March Madness. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines […]

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NCAA First Round: TCU vs Ohio State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

The first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament is set to go underway with a matchup between the Big 12’s TCU Horned Frogs and the Big Ten’s Ohio State Buckeyes. The latter comes out as the slight favorite, providing many factors that can make the difference in this big showdown to fully tip off the […]

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NIT First Round: UIC vs California Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 18)

The final NIT first-round matchup of the March 18 slate will see the UIC Flames take on the California Golden Bears duke it out. The hosts stand tall as slight favorites for the win, having a game that will conclude the NIT first round in great fashion. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines […]

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NIT First Round: Saint Joseph’s vs Colorado State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 18)

The March 18 schedule has a great matchup in the late hours with the NIT progressing through its first round as the Saint Joseph’s Hawks duel with the Colorado State Rams. The hosts stand tall as slight favorites for the win, displaying the quality they have that can make this first-round contest an intriguing one. […]

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NIT First Round: Murray State vs Nevada Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 18)

The NIT first round starts the final stretch of the March 18 schedule as the Murray State Racers take on the Nevada Wolf Pack. The latter stands tall as the solid favorite, presenting a chance for chaos to ensue in the tournament bracket. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread Totals […]

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NIT First Round: Sam Houston vs New Mexico Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 18)

The first round of the 2026 NIT the remains present throughout the night hours of the March 18 schedule as the Sam Houston Bearkats take on the New Mexico Lobos. The latter stands tall as the solid favorite, creating a potential upset scenario as Sam Houston looks to keep up with New Mexico. How to […]

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NIT First Round: Dayton vs Bradley Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 18)

The NIT first round remains active throughout the March 18 schedule as the Bradley Braves duel against the Dayton Flyers. The latter stands tall as the slight favorite, presenting a solid matchup for mid-major basketball fans. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread Totals Dayton -112 +2.5 O141.5 Bradley -108 -2.5 […]

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NIT First Round: George Washington vs Utah Valley Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 18)

The NIT first round is present on the March 18 slate as the George Washington Revolutionaries take on the Utah Valley Wolverines. The latter stands tall as the slight favorite, presenting a solid matchup at the mid-major level. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread Totals George Washington -107 +1 O154 […]

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NIT First Round: Kent State vs Illinois State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 18)

The NIT first round remains active throughout the March 18 schedule as the Kent State Golden Flashes have a date with the Illinois State Redbirds. The latter stands tall as the slight favorite, paving the way for a great matchup for mid-major basketball fans. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread […]

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NIT First Round: Navy vs Wake Forest Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 18)

The second half of the NIT first round will begin on March 18 with a matchup featuring the Navy Midshipmen and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Wednesday evening. The former stands tall as the solid favorite, having motivation to win as they ended a long postseason drought. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & […]

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NCAA First Four: Miami (OH) vs SMU Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 18)

The second half of the NCAA First Four round will conclude when the Miami (OH) Redhawks take on the SMU Mustangs. The Mustangs come out as the solid favorite, paving the way for a great showdown involving the biggest mid-major story in college basketball this season. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team […]

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NCAA First Four: Prairie View A&M vs Lehigh Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 18)

The second half of the NCAA First Four round will commence on March 18 as the Prairie View A&M Panthers take on the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. The Panthers shine as the slight favorite, presenting a matchup that will decide who advances to the Round of 64. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team […]

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NIT First Round: UNLV vs UC Irvine Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 17)

The final matchup of the March 17 slate will happen in the NIT as their last first-round matchup of the night will involve the UNLV Rebels and the UC Irvine Anteaters. The hosts stand tall as the slight favorite, having stakes in the matchup as they are trying to make another deep run in the […]

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NIT First Round: South Alabama vs Auburn Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 17)

The NIT will have a matchup involving a trending SEC powerhouse when the Auburn Tigers host the South Alabama Jaguars in the first round. The hosts stand out as the dominant favorite, meaning that South Alabama will be quite busy in attempting an upset. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread […]

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NIT First Round: St. Thomas-Minnesota vs Seattle Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 17)

The first round of the 2026 NIT gets interesting as the St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies take on the Seattle Redhawks on March 17. The latter comes out as the slight favorite, presenting a matchup that provides intrigue for mid-major basketball fans across the country. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread Totals […]

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NIT First Round: Stephen F. Austin vs Tulsa Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 17)

The 2026 NIT is set for a great set of games in the first round, seeing the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The hosts come out as the solid favorite, presenting many challenges for the visiting Lumberjacks squad. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread Totals […]

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NIT First Round: Davidson vs Oklahoma State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 17)

The March 17 schedule is loaded with tournament matchups as the NIT will be present with a game between the Davidson Wildcats and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The hosts stand tall as solid favorites for the win, displaying the quality they have that can make this first-round contest an intriguing one. How to Watch NCAA […]

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NIT First Round: Wyoming vs Wichita State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 17)

An intriguing matchup will happen in the first round of the 2026 NIT when the Wichita State Shockers host the Wyoming Cowboys. The matchup shows favor towards the Shockers, who has the talent to potentially make a deep run in the annual tournament. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread Totals […]

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