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NCAA Tournament Predictions: College Basketball Expert First Four, First Round Picks

NCAA Tournament predictions, college basketball expert picks for the First Four and First Round.


CFN Fearless Predictions & Game Previews

NCAA Tournament First Four: Thursday, March 18

(16) Texas Southern vs (16) Mount St. Mary’s

East Region: First Four
5:10 pm, truTv
Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN
Line: Mount St. Mary’s -2, o/u: 132.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Texas Southern
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Texas Southern
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Mount St Mary’s
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Texas Southern
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Texas Southern
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Mount St Mary’s
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Mount St Mary’s
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Mount St Mary’s
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Mount St Mary’s
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Mount St Mary’s
CONSENSUS PICK: Mount St Mary’s


(11) Drake vs (11) Wichita State

West Region: First Four
6:27 pm, TBS
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
Line: Wichita State -2, o/u: 139.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Wichita State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Drake
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Wichita State
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Drake
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Wichita State
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Wichita State
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Wichita State
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Wichita State
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Drake
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Drake
CONSENSUS PICK: Wichita State


(16) Appalachian State vs (16) Norfolk State

West Region: First Four
8:40 pm, truTV
Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN
Line: Norfolk State -3, o/u: 134.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Norfolk State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: App State
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Norfolk State
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Norfolk State
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: App State
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Norfolk State
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Norfolk State
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Norfolk State
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: App State
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: App State
CONSENSUS PICK: Norfolk State


(11) UCLA vs (11) Michigan State

East Region: First Four
9:57 pm, TBS
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
Line: Michigan State -1.5, o/u: 13.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Michigan State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: UCLA
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Michigan State
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Michigan State
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Michigan State
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Michigan State
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Michigan State
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Michigan State
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: UCLA
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: UCLA
CONSENSUS PICK: Michigan State

NEXT NCAA Tournament Picks   
(7) Florida vs (10) Virginia Tech
(3) Arkansas vs (14) Colgate
(1) Illinois vs (16) Drexel
(6) Texas Tech vs (11) Utah State

NEXT: NCAA Tournament First Round: Friday, March 19

NCAA Tournament First Round: Friday, March 19

(7) Florida vs (10) Virginia Tech

South Region: First Round
12:15 pm, CBS
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Florida -1, o/u: 137

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Florida
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Florida
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Florida
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Virginia Tech
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Florida
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Florida
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Florida
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Virginia Tech
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Florida
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Virginia Tech
CONSENSUS PICK: Florida


(3) Arkansas vs (14) Colgate

South Region: First Round
12:45 pm, truTV
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Arkansas -9.5, o/u: 162.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Arkansas*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Arkansas
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Arkansas
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Arkansas
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Arkansas
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Arkansas
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Arkansas*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Arkansas*
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Colgate
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Colgate
CONSENSUS PICK: Arkansas


(1) Illinois vs (16) Drexel

Midwest Region: First Round
1:15 pm, TBS
Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Illinois -22.5, o/u: 144.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Illinois*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Illinois
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Illinois
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Illinois*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Illinois
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Illinois
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Illinois
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Illinois*
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Illinois
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Drexel
CONSENSUS PICK: Illinois


(6) Texas Tech vs (11) Utah State

South Region: First Round
1:45 pm, TNT
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN
Line: Texas Tech -5, o/u: 131.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Utah State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Texas Tech
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Texas Tech
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Utah State
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Texas Tech
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Utah State
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Utah State
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Texas Tech
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Texas Tech*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Utah State
CONSENSUS PICK: Utah State

NEXT NCAA Tournament Picks

(2) Ohio State vs (15) Oral Roberts
(1) Baylor vs (16) Hartford
(8) Loyola Chicago vs (9) Georgia Tech
(5) Tennessee vs (12) Oregon State

(2) Ohio State vs (15) Oral Roberts

South Region: First Round
3:00 pm, CBS
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, LA
Line: Ohio State -16.5, o/u: 155

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Ohio State
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Ohio State*
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Ohio State
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Ohio State
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Ohio State
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Ohio State
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Ohio State
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Ohio State
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Ohio State*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Ohio State
CONSENSUS PICK: Ohio State


(1) Baylor vs (16) Hartford

South Region: First Round
3:30 pm, truTV
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Baylor -26, o/u: 140.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Baylor*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Baylor
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Baylor
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Baylor*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Baylor*
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Baylor
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Baylor*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Baylor*
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Baylor
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Hartford
CONSENSUS PICK: Baylor*


(8) Loyola Chicago vs (9) Georgia Tech

Midwest Region: First Round
4:00 pm, TBS
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Loyola -2, o/u: 124.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Loyola
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Georgia Tech
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Georgia Tech
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Loyola
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Georgia Tech
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Loyola
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Loyola
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Georgia Tech
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Loyola
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Georgia Tech
CONSENSUS PICK: Loyola


(5) Tennessee vs (12) Oregon State

Midwest Region: First Round
4:300 pm, TNT
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Tennessee -7.5, o/u: 131.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Tennessee
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Tennessee
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Tennessee
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Tennessee*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Tennessee*
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Tennessee*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Tennessee*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Tennessee*
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Tennessee*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Oregon State
CONSENSUS PICK: Tennessee*

NEXT NCAA Tournament Picks

(4) Oklahoma State vs (13) Liberty
(8) North Carolina vs (9) Wisconsin
(2) Houston vs (15) Cleveland State
(4) Purdue vs (13) North Texas

(4) Oklahoma State vs (13) Liberty

Midwest Region: First Round
6:25 pm, TBS
Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Oklahoma State -9.5, o/u: 143

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Oklahoma St*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Oklahoma St
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Oklahoma St
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Oklahoma St
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Oklahoma St*
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Oklahoma St*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Oklahoma St*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Oklahoma St*
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Liberty
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Oklahoma State
CONSENSUS PICK: Oklahoma St*


(8) North Carolina vs (9) Wisconsin

South Region: First Round
7:10 pm, CBS
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
Line: North Carolina -2, o/u: 139

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Wisconsin
Pete Fiutak, CFN: North Carolina
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Wisconsin
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Wisconsin
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Wisconsin
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire North Carolina
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: North Carolina
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: North Carolina
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Wisconsin
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: North Carolina
CONSENSUS PICK: Wisconsin


(2) Houston vs (15) Cleveland State

Midwest Region: First Round
7:15 pm, truTV
Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN
Line: Houston -20, o/u: 135

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Houston
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Houston
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Houston
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Houston*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Houston*
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Houston*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Houston*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Houston
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Houston
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Cleveland State
CONSENSUS PICK: Houston


(4) Purdue vs (13) North Texas

South Region: First Round
7:25 pm, TNT
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Purdue -7.5, o/u: 125

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Purdue
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Purdue
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Purdue
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Purdue
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Purdue
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Purdue
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Purdue
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Purdue
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Purdue
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: North Texas
CONSENSUS PICK: Purdue

NEXT NCAA Tournament Picks

(7) Clemson vs (10) Rutgers
(6) San Diego State vs (11) Syracuse
(3) West Virginia vs (14) Morehead State
(5) Villanova vs (12) Winthrop

(7) Clemson vs (10) Rutgers

Midwest Region: First Round
9:20 pm, TBS
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Rutgers -1, o/u: 127

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Rutgers
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Clemson
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Rutgers
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Clemson
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Rutgers
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Rutgers
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Rutgers
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Rutgers
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Rutgers
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Clemson
CONSENSUS PICK: Rutgers


(6) San Diego State vs (11) Syracuse

Midwest Region: First Round
9:40 pm, CBS
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: San Diego State -3, o/u: 138

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Syracuse
Pete Fiutak, CFN: SDSU
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Syracuse
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: SDSU
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Syracuse
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire SDSU
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: SDSU
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Syracuse
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: SDSU
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Syracuse
CONSENSUS PICK: SDSU


(3) West Virginia vs (14) Morehead State

Midwest Region: First Round
9:50 pm, truTV
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Line: West Virginia -12, o/u: 138

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: West Virginia
Pete Fiutak, CFN: West Virginia
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: West Virginia
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: West Virginia
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: West Virginia
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire West Virginia*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: West Virginia
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: West Virginia*
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: West Virginia*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: West Virginia
CONSENSUS PICK: West Virginia


(5) Villanova vs (12) Winthrop

South Region: First Round
9:57 pm, TNT
Line: Villanova -6, o/u: 140

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Winthrop
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Villanova
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Villanova
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Winthrop
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Villanova*
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Winthrop
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Winthrop
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Villanova
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Villanova*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Villanova
CONSENSUS PICK: Villanova*

NEXT NCAA Tournament Picks

(5) Colorado vs (12) Georgetown
(4) Florida State vs (13) UNC Greensboro
(3) Kansas vs (14) Eastern Washington
(8) LSU vs (9) St. Bonaventure

NEXT: NCAA Tournament First Round: Saturday, March 20

NCAA Tournament First Round: Saturday, March 20

(5) Colorado vs (12) Georgetown

East Region: First Round
12:15 pm, CBS
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Colorado -5, o/u: 138

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Colorado
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Colorado
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Colorado
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Colorado
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Georgetown
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Colorado
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Georgetown
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Colorado*
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Georgetown
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Georgetown
CONSENSUS PICK: Colorado


(4) Florida State vs (13) UNC Greensboro

East Region: First Round
12:45 pm, truTV
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Florida State -11.5, o/u: 145

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: UNCG
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Florida State
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Florida State
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Florida State
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Florida State*
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Florida State
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Florida State*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: UNCG
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Florida State
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Florida State
CONSENSUS PICK: Florida State


(3) Kansas vs (14) Eastern Washington

West Region: First Round
1;15 pm, TBS
Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Kansas -11, o/u: 142.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Kansas
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Kansas
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Kansas
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Kansas
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Kansas
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Kansas*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Kansas*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Kansas*
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Kansas*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Eastern Wash
CONSENSUS PICK: Kansas


(8) LSU vs (9) St. Bonaventure

East Region: First Round
1:45 pm, TNT
Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN
Line: LSU -1.5, o/u: 144.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: St. Bonaventure
Pete Fiutak, CFN: LSU
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: LSU
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: St. Bonaventure
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: LSU
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire LSU
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: LSU
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: St. Bonaventure
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: St. Bonaventure
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: LSU
CONSENSUS PICK: LSU

NEXT NCAA Tournament Picks

(1) Michigan vs (16) Mount St. Mary’s or Texas Southern
(5) Creighton vs (12) UC Santa Barbara
(2) Alabama vs (15) Iona
(6) USC vs (11) Drake or Wichita State

(1) Michigan vs (16) Mount St. Mary’s or Texas Southern

East Region: First Round
3:00 pm, CBS
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
Line: COMING, o/u: COMING


(5) Creighton vs (12) UC Santa Barbara

West Region: First Round
3:30 pm, truTV
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Creighton -6.5, o/u: 139.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Creighton*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: UCSB
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Creighton
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: UCSB
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Creighton
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Creighton
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Creighton*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: UCSB
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Creighton
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: UCSB
CONSENSUS PICK: Creighton*


(2) Alabama vs (15) Iona

East Region: First Round
4:00 pm, TBS
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Alabama -17, o/u: 146

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Alabama
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Alabama
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Alabama
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Alabama*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Alabama
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Alabama
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Alabama*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Alabama*
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Alabama
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Iona
CONSENSUS PICK: Alabama


(6) USC vs (11) Drake or Wichita State

West Region: First Round
4:30 pm, TNT
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: COMING, o/u: COMING

NEXT NCAA Tournament Picks

(2) Iowa vs (15) Grand Canyon
(7) UConn vs (10) Maryland
(4) Virginia vs (13) Ohio
(8) Oklahoma vs (9) Missouri

(2) Iowa vs (15) Grand Canyon

West Region: First Round
6:25 pm, TBS
Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Iowa -15, o/u: 144.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Iowa
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Iowa*
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Iowa
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Iowa*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Iowa
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Iowa*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Iowa*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Iowa*
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Iowa
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Grand Canyon
CONSENSUS PICK: Iowa*


(7) UConn vs (10) Maryland

East Region: First Round
7:10 pm, CBS
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
Line: UConn -2.5, o/u: 130

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Maryland
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Maryland
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Maryland
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: UConn
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: UConn
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire UConn
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Maryland
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: UConn
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Maryland
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: UConn
CONSENSUS PICK: Maryland


(4) Virginia vs (13) Ohio

West Region: First Round
7:15 pm, truTV
Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN
Line: Virginia -8.5, o/u: 131.5

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Virginia*
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Virginia
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Virginia
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Virginia*
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Ohio
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Ohio
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Virginia*
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Virginia
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Virginia*
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Ohio
CONSENSUS PICK: Virginia*


(8) Oklahoma vs (9) Missouri

West Region: First Round
7:25 pm, TNT
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Oklahoma -2, o/u: 140

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Missouri
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Missouri
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Missouri
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Oklahoma
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Oklahoma
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Missouri
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Missouri
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Missouri
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Oklahoma
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Oklahoma
CONSENSUS PICK: Missouri

NEXT NCAA Tournament Picks

(1) Gonzaga vs (16) Norfolk State or Appalachian State
(6) BYU vs (11) UCLA or Michigan State
(3) Texas vs (14) Abilene Christian
(7) Oregon vs (10) VCU

(1) Gonzaga vs (16) Norfolk State or Appalachian State

West Region: First Round
9:20 pm, TBS
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: COMING, o/u: COMING


(6) BYU vs (11) UCLA or Michigan State

East Region: First Round
9:40 pm, CBS
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Line: COMING, o/u: COMING


(3) Texas vs (14) Abilene Christian

East Region: First Round
9:50 pm, truTV
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Texas -8.5, o/u: 140

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Texas
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Texas
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Texas
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Texas
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Texas
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Texas*
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: Texas
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Texas
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Texas
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: Texas
CONSENSUS PICK: Texas


(7) Oregon vs (10) VCU

West Region: First Round
9:57 pm, TNT
Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Oregon -6, o/u: 137

Jeff Feyerer, CFN: VCU
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Oregon
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire: Oregon
Jeremy Mauss, MW Wire: Oregon
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Oregon*
Kegan Reneau, Sooners Wire Oregon
Nick Shepkowski, Fighting Irish Wire: VCU
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners: Oregon*
Keith Stewart, WinnersandWhiners: Oregon
Brian Stultz, Auburn Wire: COMING
Clucko the Chicken, CFN: VCU
CONSENSUS PICK: Oregon

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