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NIT First Round: UNC Wilmington vs Yale Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 17)

The first round of the 2026 NIT progresses as the UNC Wilmington Seahawks take on the Yale Bulldogs 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 UNC […]

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NIT First Round: Liberty vs George Mason Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 17)

The 2026 NIT will present exciting matchups throughout the tournament as the first round begins on March 17 as the George Mason Patriots host the Liberty Flames. The Patriots stand out as the slight favorite, paving the way for a great showdown between two of the most talented mid-major squads in the country. How to […]

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NCAA First Four: Texas vs NC State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 17)

The second contest of the First Four round in the 2026 NCAA Tournament will begin on March 17 with the Texas Longhorns facing the NC State Wolfpack. The former comes out as the slight favorite, presenting a tough matchup between two Power Five teams fighting for a place in the Round of 64. How to […]

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NCAA First Four: UMBC vs Howard Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 17)

The 2026 NCAA Tournament is set to go underway with the First Four round starting March 17 with a matchup between the UMBC Retrievers and the Howard Bison. The former stands out as the slight favorite, paving the way for an entertaining showdown to see who advances to the Round of 64. How to Watch […]

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Big Ten Tournament: No. 18 Purdue vs No. 3 Michigan Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 15)

The final matchup of the March 15 slate will happen in the Big Ten Tournament when the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines take on the No. 18 Purdue Boilermakers in the championship game on Sunday afternoon. The former comes out as the slight favorite, paving the way for a strong matchup to conclude the conference tournament […]

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American Tournament: Wichita State vs USF Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 15)

An important showdown will take place in the American Conference as the South Florida Bulls take on the Wichita State Shockers in the championship game. The matchup is a tossup with a slight edge towards the Bulls, but the Shockers have the quality to rain on their opponent’s parade and punch their ticket to the […]

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Atlantic 10 Tournament: Dayton vs VCU Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 15)

A crucial matchup will commence in the Atlantic 10 as the VCU Rams take on the Dayton Flyers in the conference championship game on Sunday afternoon. The latter stands tall as the slight favorite, understanding the effects of this game as a spot in the NCAA Tournament is on the line. How to Watch NCAA […]

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SEC Tournament: No. 22 Vanderbilt vs No. 17 Arkansas Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 15)

The college basketball world is set for a final finish throughout March 14, involving an intriguing duel between the No. 22 Vanderbilt Commodores and the No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks. The former stands out as the slight favorite, paving the way for one of these squads to come out on top as the SEC Tournament champions. […]

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Ivy League Tournament: Penn vs Yale Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 15)

The final day of conference tournaments has begun on March 14 slate Penn Quakers face the Yale Bulldogs for the Ivy League Championship. The former comes out as the solid favorite, showing that the Cavaliers have their work cut out for them throughout one of the biggest games on Saturday. How to Watch NCAA Matchup […]

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ACC Tournament: No. 10 Virginia vs No. 1 Duke Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 14)

The biggest ranked matchup of the March 14 slate will commence at the ACC level as the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils face the No. 10 Virginia Cavaliers in the conference championship game. The former comes out as the solid favorite, showing that the Cavaliers have their work cut out for them throughout one of […]

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Big East Tournament: No. 6 UConn vs No. 13 St. John’s Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 14)

The Big East will enjoy its biggest showdown when the No. 6 UConn Huskies face the No. 13 St. John’s Red Storm in the Big East Championship Game on Saturday night. The former comes out as the slight favorite, duking it out with their conference rival for the conference championship. How to Watch NCAA Matchup […]

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Big 12 Tournament: No. 5 Houston vs No. 2 Arizona Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 14)

The March 14 schedule is loaded with plenty of big tournament matchups as the Big 12 Championship will go down on Saturday night with the No. 5 Houston Cougars taking on the No. 2 Arizona Wildcats. The latter stands tall as the slight favorite, displaying the high quality both teams have to come out on […]

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SEC Tournament: No. 22 Vanderbilt vs No. 4 Florida Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 14)

The college basketball world is set for a big schedule throughout March 14, involving an duel between the No. 4 Florida Gators and the No. 22 Vanderbilt Commodores. The former stands out as the solid favorite, paving the way for one of these squads to get to the SEC Championship game. How to Watch NCAA […]

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Big Ten Tournament: No. 23 Wisconsin vs No. 3 Michigan Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 14)

One of the biggest matchups of the March 14 slate will happen in the Big Ten Tournament when the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines take on the No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers in the semifinals on Saturday afternoon. The former comes out as the solid favorite, seeking their place in the conference championship game. How to Watch […]

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American Tournament: Temple vs FAU Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 11)

A “Battle of the Owls” will happen once again when the FAU Owls face the Temple Owls in the first round of the American Tournament on March 11. FAU stands out as the slight favorite, paving the way for an intriguing showdown that will see both squads compete for a place in the second round. […]

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American Tournament: Tulane vs Memphis Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 11)

The American Conference Tournament will commence throughout the March 11 slate, seeing the first round start with a matchup between the Tulane Green Wave and the Memphis Tigers. The former stands out as the slight favorite, needing a win as it saves them from being ineligible for the upcoming conference tournament. How to Watch NCAA […]

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Big 12 Tournament: BYU vs West Virginia Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 11)

The Big 12 is expecting a solid matchup on March 11 when the BYU Cougars face the West Virginia Mountaineers in the second round of the conference tournament. The former comes out as the slight favorite, paving the way for an interesting duel that can go either way as it depends on many factors. How […]

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ACC Tournament: SMU vs No. 24 Louisville Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 11)

The ACC Tournament keeps progressing throughout the March 11 schedule as the SMU Mustangs take on the No. 24 Louisville Cardinals. The latter comes out as the slight favorite, presenting a chance for SMU to pull off an upset as both teams compete for their place in the quarterfinals. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds […]

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Big 12 Tournament: Arizona State vs No. 7 Iowa State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 11)

The Big 12 Tournament starts to heat up in the second round during the March 11 schedule as the No. 7 Iowa State Cyclones take on the Arizona State Sun Devils. The ranked squad come out as the solid favorite, paving the way for a great showdown to see who gets to advance to the […]

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MAAC Championship: Siena vs Merrimack Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 10)

The MAAC Tournament will come to an end during the March 10 slate, seeing the Siena Saints take on the Merrimack Warriors. The latter stands out as the slight favorite, presenting the stakes that will be present in this historic matchup. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread Totals Siena -105 […]

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