TruTv is back! March Madness officially begins with the First Four on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Round 1 action beginning on Thursday. Here’s an immediate take on the East Region — follow us @WagerEdgeSports on Twitter for picks throughout the tournament.
Early Bracket Prediction
Matchups, Lines & Picks
| Day | Time | Line | Total | Game | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WED | 6:40 | TSU -2.5 | 145.5 | #16 Texas Southern vs Fairleigh Dickinson | FDU +2.5 |
| THU | 7:10 | DUKE -6.5 | 145.5 | #12 Oral Roberts vs #2 Duke | Duke -6.5 |
| THU | 9:40 | TENN -10.5 | 136.5 | #13 Louisiana vs #4 Tennessee | Under 136.5 |
| FRI | 12:15 | MSU -1.5 | 137.5 | #10 USC vs #7 Michigan State | MSU -1.5 |
| FRI | 2:45 | MARQ -10.5 | 144.5 | #15 Vermont vs #2 Marquette | Over 144.5 |
| FRI | 6:50 | TBD | TBD | #16 Winner vs #1 Purdue | TBD |
| FRI | 7:10 | KY -4.5 | 145.5 | #11 Providence vs. #6 Kentucky | KY -3.5 |
| FRI | 9:20 | MEM -2 | 153.5 | #9 Florida Atlantic vs #8 Memphis | MEM -2 |
| FRI | 9:40 | KSU -8 | 138.5 | #14 Montana State vs Kansas State | KSU -8 |
East Region Matchup Summary
First Four – Wednesday
#16 Texas Southern (14-20) vs Fairleigh Dickinson (19-15)
Date: Wednesday, March 15
Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
Location: UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio
TV: truTV
Spread: Texas Southern -2.5
Total: 145.5
Matchup Notes:
First Round – Thursday
#12 Oral Roberts (30-4) vs #2 Duke (26-8)
Date: Thursday, March 16
Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
Location: Amway Center, Orlando, FL
TV: CBS
Spread: Duke -6.5
Total: 145.5
Matchup Notes:
#13 Louisiana (26–7) vs. #4 Tennessee (23-10)
Date: Thursday, March 16
Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
Location: Amway Center, Orlando, FL
TV: CBS
Spread: Tennessee -10.5
Total: 136.5
Matchup Notes:
First Round – Friday
#10 USC (22-10) vs #7 Michigan State (19-12)
Date: Friday, March 17
Time: 12:15 p.m. ET
Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
TV: CBS
Spread: Michigan State -1.5
Total: 137.5
Matchup Notes:
#15 Vermont (23-10) vs #2 Marquette (28-6)
Date: Friday, March 17
Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
TV: CBS
Spread: Marquette -8.5
Total: 144.5
Matchup Notes:
#16 Winner vs #1 Purdue (29-5)
Date: Friday, March 17
Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
TV: TNT
Spread: TBD
Total: TBD
Matchup Notes:
#11 Providence (21-11) vs. #6 Kentucky (21-11)
Date: Friday, March 17
Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
Location: Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC
TV: CBS
Spread: Kentucky -3.5
Total: 145.5
Matchup Notes:
#9 Florida Atlantic (31-3) vs #8 Memphis (26-8)
Date: Friday, March 17
Time: 9:20 p.m. ET
Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
TV: TNT
Spread: Memphis -2
Total: 153.5
Matchup Notes:
#14 Montana State (25-9) vs Kansas State (23-9)
Date: Friday, March 17
Time: 9:55 p.m. ET
Location: Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC
TV: CBS
Spread: Kansas State -8
Total: 138.5
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