McNeese Cowboys (27-6, 21-1 Southland) vs. Clemson Tigers (27-6, 19-3 ACC) Providence, Rhode Island; Thursday, 3:15 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -7.5; over/under is 133.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Clemson and McNeese meet in the NCAA Tournament opening round.
Kentucky takes on Troy in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Troy Trojans (23-10, 16-5 Sun Belt) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (22-11, 11-9 SEC) Milwaukee; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -11.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Kentucky faces Troy in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Illinois Fighting Illini face Xavier Musketeers in first round of NCAA Tournament
Xavier Musketeers (22-11, 13-8 Big East) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (21-12, 13-9 Big Ten) Milwaukee; Friday, 9:45 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -3.5; over/under is 159.5 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois plays Xavier in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Illini's record in Big Ten games is 13-9, and their record is 8-3 in non-conference games.
Florida and Norfolk State play in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Gators' record in SEC games is 17-4, and their record is 13-0 in non-conference games. Florida is 1-1 in one-possession games. The Spartans' record in MEAC games is 14-3.
Marquette Golden Eagles play the New Mexico Lobos in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Golden Eagles' record in Big East play is 14-8, and their record is 9-2 in non-conference play. Marquette ranks eighth in the Big East with 13.8 assists per game led by Kam Jones averaging 5.9. The Lobos' record in MWC play is 18-4.
Mississippi State and Baylor play in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Baylor Bears (19-14, 11-11 Big 12) vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-12, 9-11 SEC) Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 12:15 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -1.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State and Baylor square off in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The Bulldogs have gone 9-11 against SEC opponents, with a 12-1 record in non-conference play.
Michigan State Spartans play Bryant Bulldogs in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Bryant Bulldogs (23-11, 17-2 America East) vs. Michigan State Spartans (27-6, 18-4 Big Ten Cleveland; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -17.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Michigan State squares off against Bryant in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Missouri takes on Drake in first round of NCAA Tournament
Missouri has a 1-2 record in one-possession games. The Bulldogs are 20-3 against MVC teams. Drake is sixth in the MVC scoring 32.1 points per game in the paint led by Bennett Stirtz averaging 7.9.
BYU Cougars play VCU Rams in first round of NCAA Tournament
VCU Rams (28-6, 18-3 A-10) vs. BYU Cougars (24-9, 15-7 Big 12) Denver; Thursday, 4:05 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -2.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. BYU and VCU play in the NCAA Tournament first round.
Duke and Mount St. Mary’s play in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers (23-12, 15-8 MAAC) vs. Duke Blue Devils (31-3, 22-1 ACC) Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 2:50 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Devils -32.5; over/under is 141 BOTTOM LINE: No. Duke plays in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against Mount St. Mary's.
Auburn and Alabama State meet in first round of NCAA Tournament
Alabama State Hornets (20-15, 15-6 SWAC) vs. Auburn Tigers (28-5, 16-4 SEC) Lexington, Kentucky; Thursday, 2:50 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -32.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Auburn plays in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Alabama State.
Kansas Jayhawks square off against Arkansas Razorbacks in first round of NCAA Tournament
Arkansas Razorbacks (20-13, 9-11 SEC) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (21-12, 12-10 Big 12) Providence, Rhode Island; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jayhawks -5.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Kansas and Arkansas meet in the NCAA Tournament first round. The Jayhawks are 12-10 against Big 12 opponents and 9-2 in non-conference play.
Wisconsin Badgers play the Montana Grizzlies in first round of NCAA Tournament
Montana Grizzlies (25-9, 18-3 Big Sky) vs. Wisconsin Badgers (26-9, 16-8 Big Ten) Denver; Thursday, 1:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -16.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Wisconsin faces Montana in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Arizona takes on Akron in first round of NCAA Tournament
Akron Zips (28-6, 20-1 MAC) vs. Arizona Wildcats (22-12, 16-8 Big 12) Seattle; Friday, 7:35 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -14.5; over/under is 166.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Arizona plays Akron in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Ole Miss takes on North Carolina in first round of NCAA Tournament
North Carolina Tar Heels (23-13, 15-8 ACC) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (22-11, 11-9 SEC) Milwaukee; Friday, 4:05 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -1.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: Ole Miss plays in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against North Carolina. The Rebels' record in SEC games is 11-9, and their record is 11-2 in non-conference play.