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NCAA First Round: Miami (OH) vs Tennessee Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 20)

The second half of the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament progresses as the Miami (OH) Redhawks take on the Tennessee Volunteers. The Volunteers come out as the solid favorite, paving the way for a great showdown that could involve another upset. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread Totals […]

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NCAA First Round: Utah State vs Villanova Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 20)

The first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament will enjoy a huge showdown when the Villanova Wildcats take on the Utah State Aggies on Friday afternoon. The ranked squad comes out as the slight favorite, but the Wildcats have the talent to give the conference powerhouse a run for their money. How to Watch NCAA […]

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NCAA First Round: Hofstra vs Alabama Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 20)

Another unique battle steps onto the hardwood as the Hofstra Pride take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first round in the NCAA Tournament. The latter come out as the solid favorite, paving the way for a great game to go down between these two squads. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines […]

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NCAA First Round: Tennessee State vs Iowa State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 20)

The NCAA Tournament continues to heat up in the first round during the March 20 schedule as the Tennessee State Tigers take on the Iowa State Cyclones. The latter comes out as the dominant favorite, paving the way for a great showdown to see who gets to advance to the second round. How to Watch […]

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NCAA First Round: Wright State vs Virginia Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 20)

A unique matchup graces the hardwood as the Wright State Raiders face the Virginia Cavaliers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The latter comes out as the dominant favorite, showing that the Raiders have their work cut out for them throughout one of the more intriguing matchups on Friday. How to Watch […]

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NCAA First Round: Long Island vs Arizona Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 20)

The March 20 schedule is loaded with plenty of big tournament matchups as the Big 12’s Arizona Wildcats take on the NEC’s Long Island Sharks in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The former shines as the dominant favorite, displaying the high quality one team has to get the job done. How to […]

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NCAA First Round: Akron vs Texas Tech Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 20)

There is a matchup on upset watch as the MAC’s Akron Zips duel with the Big 12’s Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday afternoon. The latter stands tall as the solid favorite, but their lapses in overall play could impact them against a team that has […]

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NCAA First Round: Santa Clara vs Kentucky Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 20)

The second half of the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament will begin on Friday afternoon as the Santa Clara Broncos take on the Kentucky Wildcats. The latter stands out as the slight favorite, paving the way for a possible upset to take place in this contest. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & […]

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NCAA First Round: Idaho vs Houston Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

The final game of the March 19 schedule for the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament features the Idaho Vandals and the Houston Cougars. The latter stands out as the dominant favorite, showing that the underdogs can make noise in this matchup that can shake up the tournament picture. How to Watch NCAA Matchup […]

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NCAA First Round: Kennesaw State vs Gonzaga Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

The WCC Tournament will come to a close on March 10 when the No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the Santa Clara Broncos in the championship game. The former shines as the solid favorite, presenting a remarkable duel to see who gets to automatically punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. How to Watch NCAA […]

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NCAA First Round: Saint Louis vs Georgia Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

The NCAA Tournament is due for an interesting battle between a mid-major squad and a rising SEC squad when the Saint Louis Billikens face the Georgia Bulldogs. The visitors come out as the solid favorite, paving the way for many factors to come into play for this showdown. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & […]

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NCAA First Round: Penn vs Illinois Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

The late hours of the NCAA Tournament’s first round will grace several matchups featuring the Penn Quakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini. The latter comes out as the dominant favorite, showing that the Quakers have their work cut out for them throughout one of the more intriguing matchups on Thursday. How to Watch NCAA Matchup […]

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NCAA First Round: Texas A&M vs Saint Mary’s Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

The late hours of the March 19 slate will have high quality basketball when the Saint Mary’s Gaels face the Texas A&M Aggies in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The former stands out as the slight favorite, presenting a remarkable duel to see who gets to the second round. How to Watch […]

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NCAA First Round: Texas vs BYU Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

Another contest in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament will take place on March 19 with the SEC’s Texas Longhorns facing the Big 12’s BYU Cougars. The latter comes out as the slight favorite, presenting a tough matchup between two Power Five teams fighting for a place in the Round of 32. How […]

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NCAA First Round: Howard vs Michigan Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

The 2026 NCAA Tournament is set to keep progress through the first round as a matchup between the Howard Bison and the Big Ten’s Michigan Wolverines will commence. The latter stands out as the dominant favorite, displaying an entertaining showdown to see who advances to the Round of 32. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds […]

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NCAA First Round: VCU vs North Carolina Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

An intriguing matchup will go down in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament when the VCU Rams take on the North Carolina Tar Heels. The latter stands tall as the slight favorite, understanding the effects of this game as a spot in the second round of March Madness is on the line. How […]

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NCAA First Round: Hawai’i vs Arkansas Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

The college basketball world is set for an intriguing matchup in the West Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first round. The latter stands out as the dominant favorite, presenting a matchup that could have an upset take place despite Arkansas being the […]

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NCAA First Round: North Dakota State vs Michigan State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

One of the more unique games on the March 19 schedule will happen in the East Region’s first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament when the Big Ten’s Michigan State Spartans duel with the Summit League’s North Dakota State Bison. The Spartans stand out as a dominant favorite, showing how the Bison have their work […]

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NCAA First Round: McNeese vs Vanderbilt Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

Another intriguing matchup will occur in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament when the Southland Conference’s McNeese Cowboys face the SEC’s Vanderbilt Commodores. The latter comes out as the solid favorite, presenting a showdown that could be on upset watch. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread Totals McNeese […]

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NCAA First Round: Siena vs Duke Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 19)

The first round of the NCAA Tournament will progress as the ACC’s Duke Blue Devils take on the MEAC’s Siena Saints. The former stands out as the dominant favorite, presenting the stakes that will be present in this tournament matchup. How to Watch NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines Team Odds Spread Totals Siena -113 +28 […]

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