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March 18: Our betting experts serve up 3 winning plays for March Madness' Thursday, March 19 first-round games

Fiery Auburn coach-turned analyst Bruce Pearl presents his picks for the NCAA Tournament. With the Tigers NIT-bound, Pearl doesn't have much faith in the SEC.

Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer seems optimistic that Ngongba, a sophomore big whose foot is still in a boot, could be ready for the second round.

Purdue legend and BTN color analyst Rapheal Davis makes his picks for the NCAA Tournament. The former Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year has great expectations for his college conference.

For NBA scouts, the NCAA Tournament puts players in high-pressure situations. You know who the top prospects are. Here's a look at some of the sleepers.

Getting crushed by a car as a 3-year-old permanently altered the star freshman — and likely NBA lottery pick. Sixteen years since the accident, he still counts his blessings every day.

Iconic play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti builds his 2026 March Madness bracket, featuring two Cinderella stories and a deep run from his hometown team

CBS analyst and former Texas Tech coach Chris Walker makes his picks for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. His field features a handful of key upsets and a chaotic run for the Red Raiders.

Broadcaster Dalen Cuff makes his picks for March Madness 2026. The former Ivy League guard shoulders Penn and picks a champion from the SEC.

Hoops HQ's SEC correspondent makes his (unbiased) picks for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. This year, he isn't anticipating a Southeastern sweep.

Can the Gators repeat? Can Houston conquer its demons? Can Nebraska win its first-ever NCAA game?