The 2024 March Madness First Round is live, and we’re into the back part of Thursday’s first round matchups.
We’ll be here live all day long on Thursday with live updates on the scores, updated odds, highlights, betting results and more from Thursday’s men’s NCAA Tournament games. Keep checking back all day long for everything you need to keep up to speed with all of the madness on Thursday.
2024 March Madness First Round Scores, Betting Results
No. 9 Michigan State 69, No. 8 Mississippi State 51
- Michigan State covers spread (-1.5) by winning by 18
- Under total of 131.5 (120)
No. 11 Duquesne 71, No. 6 BYU 67
- Duquesne wins as +340 underdog on moneyline, +9.5 on spread
- Under total of 142.5 (138)
No. 3 Creighton 77, No. 14 Akron 60
- Creighton covers spread (-9.5) by winning by 17
- Under total of 143.5 (137)
No. 2 Arizona 85, No. 15 Long Beach State 65
- Arizona covers spread (-19.5) by winning by 20
- Under total of 163.5 (150)
No. 1 UNC 90, No. 16 Wagner 61
- UNC covers spread (-24.5) by winning by 29
- Over total of 134 (151)
No. 3 Illinois 84, No. 14 Morehead State 69
- Illinois covers spread (-11.5) by winning by 15
- Over total of 147.5 (153)
No. 11 Oregon 87, No. 6 South Carolina 73
- Oregon covers spread (-2.5) by winning by 14
- Over total of 135.5 (160)
No. 7 Dayton 63, No. 10 Nevada 60
- Dayton wins as +105 underdog on moneyline, +1.5 on spread
- Under total of 137 (123)
No. 7 Texas 56, No. 10 Colorado State 44
- Texas covers spread (-2.5) by winning by 12
- Under total 143.5 (100)
No. 14 Oakland 80, No. 3 Kentucky 76
- Oaland wins as +640 underdog on moneyline, +13.5 on spread
- Under total 159.5 (156)
No. 2 Iowa State 82, No. 14 South Dakota State 65
- Iowa State covers spread (-13.5) by winning by 17
- Over total 135.5 (147)
No. 5 Gonzaga 86, No. 12 McNeese State 65
- Gonzaga covers spread (-6.5) by winning by 21
- Over total 148.5 (151)
No. 2 Tennessee 83, No. 15 Saint Peter’s 49
- Tennessee covers spread (-21.5) by winning by 34
- Over total 130.5 (132)
No. 11 NC State 80, No. 6 Texas Tech 67
- NC State wins as +158 underdog on moneyline, +4.5 on spread
- Over total 146.5 (147)
No. 7 Washington State 66, No. 10 Drake 61
- Washington State wins as -105 underdog on moneyline, +1.5 on spread
- Under total 138.5 (127)
No. 4 Kansas 93, No. 13 Samford 89
- Samford covers spread (+7.5) by losing by 4
- Over total 152.5 (182)
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[liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Samford vs Kansas” datepublished=”2024-03-22T02:10:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/sambl.png” awayname=”Samford” awayslug=”samford-bulldogs” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/kan.png” homename=”Kansas” homeslug=”kansas-jayhawks” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”10:20pm ET” network=”TBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+7.5″ col1awayline=”-118″ col1hometext=”-7.5″ col1homeline=”-104″ col2awaytext=”152.5″ col2hometext=”152.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+225″ col3hometext=”-280″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its final game on Thursday with Samford vs Kansas at 10:20 p.m. ET on TBS. The closing odds for Samford vs Kansas have the Jayhawks as 7.5-point favorites (-7.5), with the total set at over/under 152.5 points scored by both teams combined. Kansas is -280 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Samford is a +225 underdog to pull off the upset. [/liveupdate] [liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Drake vs Washington State” datepublished=”2024-03-22T02:16:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/drake.png” awayname=”Drake” awayslug=”drake-bulldogs” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/wst.png” homename=”Washington St” homeslug=”washington-state-cougars” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”10:15pm ET” network=”truTV” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”-1.5″ col1awayline=”-105″ col1hometext=”+1.5″ col1homeline=”-115″ col2awaytext=”138.5″ col2hometext=”138.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”-114″ col3hometext=”-105″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its 15th game on Thursday with Drake vs Washington State at 10:15 p.m. ET on truTV. The closing odds for Drake vs Washington State have the Bulldogs as 1.5-point favorites (-1.5), with the total set at over/under 138.5 points scored by both teams combined. Drake is -114 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Washington State is a slight -105 underdog. [/liveupdate] [liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for NC State vs Texas Tech” datepublished=”2024-03-22T02:10:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/ncst.png” awayname=”NC State” awayslug=”north-carolina-state-wolfpack” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/tt.png” homename=”Texas Tech” homeslug=”texas-tech-red-raiders” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”10:12pm ET” network=”CBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+4.5″ col1awayline=”-112″ col1hometext=”-4.5″ col1homeline=”-108″ col2awaytext=”146.5″ col2hometext=”146.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”+158″ col3hometext=”-192″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its 14th game on Thursday with NC State vs Texas Tech at 10:12 p.m. ET on CBS. The closing odds for NC State vs Texas Tech have the Red Raiders as 4.5-point favorites (-4.5), with the total set at over/under 146.5 points scored by both teams combined. Texas Tech is -192 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while NC State is a slight +158 underdog. [/liveupdate]_InlineAdBlock
[liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Saint Peter’s vs Tennessee” datepublished=”2024-03-22T01:25:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/spc.png” awayname=”St. Peter’s” awayslug=”st-peters-peacocks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/ten.png” homename=”Tennessee” homeslug=”tennessee-volunteers” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”9:25pm ET” network=”TNT” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+21.5″ col1awayline=”-108″ col1hometext=”-21.5″ col1homeline=”-112″ col2awaytext=”130.5″ col2hometext=”130.5″ col2awayline=”-105o / -115u” col2homeline=”-105o / -115u” col3awaytext=”+2000″ col3hometext=”-7000″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its 13th game on Thursday with Saint Peter’s vs Tennessee at 9:25 p.m. ET on TNT. The closing odds for Saint Peter’s vs Tennessee have the Volunteers as 21.5-point favorites (-21.5), with the total set at over/under 130.5 points scored by both teams combined. Tennessee is -7000 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Saint Peter’s is a +2000 underdog to pull off the upset. [/liveupdate]_InlineAdBlock
[liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for McNeese State vs Gonzaga” datepublished=”2024-03-21T23:30:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/mcn.png” awayname=”McNeese St” awayslug=”mcneese-state-cowboys” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/gonz.png” homename=”Gonzaga” homeslug=”gonzaga-bulldogs” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”7:47pm ET” network=”TBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+6.5″ col1awayline=”-105″ col1hometext=”-6.5″ col1homeline=”-115″ col2awaytext=”148.5″ col2hometext=”148.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”+240″ col3hometext=”-300″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its 12th game on Thursday with McNeese State vs Gonzaga at 7:47 p.m. ET on TBS. The closing odds for McNeese State vs Gonzaga have the Bulldogs as 6.5-point favorites (-6.5), with the total set at over/under 148.5 points scored by both teams combined. Gonzaga is -300 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while McNeese State is a +240 underdog to pull off the upset. [/liveupdate]_InlineAdBlock
[liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for South Dakota State vs Iowa State” datepublished=”2024-03-21T23:35:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/sds.png” awayname=”SD State” awayslug=”south-dakota-state-jackrabbits” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/isu.png” homename=”Iowa State” homeslug=”iowa-state-cyclones” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”7:40pm ET” network=”truTV” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+15.5″ col1awayline=”-114″ col1hometext=”-15.5″ col1homeline=”-106″ col2awaytext=”135.5″ col2hometext=”135.5″ col2awayline=”-104o / -118u” col2homeline=”-104o / -118u” col3awaytext=”+980″ col3hometext=”-2000″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its 11th game on Thursday with South Dakota State vs Iowa State at 7:40 p.m. ET on truTV. The closing odds for South Dakota State vs Iowa State have the Cyclones as 13.5-point favorites (-13.5), with the total set at over/under 135.5 points scored by both teams combined. Iowa State is -2000 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while South Dakota State is a +980 underdog to pull off the upset. [/liveupdate] [liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Oakland vs Kentucky” datepublished=”2024-03-21T23:25:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/oak.png” awayname=”Oakland” awayslug=”oakland-golden-grizzlies” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/kend.png” homename=”Kentucky” homeslug=”kentucky-wildcats” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”7:24pm ET” network=”CBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+13.5″ col1awayline=”-115″ col1hometext=”-13.5″ col1homeline=”-105″ col2awaytext=”159.5″ col2hometext=”159.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”+640″ col3hometext=”-1000″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its 1oth game on Thursday with Oakland vs Kentucky at 7:25 p.m. ET on CBS. The closing odds for Oakland vs Kentucky have the Wildcats as 13.5-point favorites (-13.5), with the total set at over/under 159.5 points scored by both teams combined. Kentucky is -1000 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Oakland is a +640 underdog to pull off the upset. [/liveupdate]_InlineAdBlock
[liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Colorado State vs Texas” datepublished=”2024-03-21T22:45:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/csu.png” awayname=”Colorado St” awayslug=”colorado-state-rams” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/tex.png” homename=”Texas” homeslug=”texas-longhorns” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”6:50pm ET” network=”TNT” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+2.5″ col1awayline=”-102″ col1hometext=”-2.5″ col1homeline=”-120″ col2awaytext=”143.5″ col2hometext=”143.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+130″ col3hometext=”-156″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its ninth game on Thursday with Colorado State vs Texas at 6:50 p.m. ET on TNT. The closing odds for Colorado State vs Texas have the Longhorns as 2.5-point favorites (-2.5), with the total set at over/under 143.5 points scored by both teams combined. Texas is -156 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Colorado State is a slight +130 underdog. [/liveupdate] [liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Nevada vs Dayton” datepublished=”2024-03-21T20:45:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/nevw.png” awayname=”Nevada” awayslug=”nevada-wolf-pack” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/day.png” homename=”Dayton” homeslug=”dayton-flyers” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”4:47pm ET” network=”TBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”-1.5″ col1awayline=”-110″ col1hometext=”+1.5″ col1homeline=”-110″ col2awaytext=”136.5″ col2hometext=”136.5″ col2awayline=”-105o / -115u” col2homeline=”-105o / -115u” col3awaytext=”-126″ col3hometext=”+105″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its eighth game on Thursday with Nevada vs Dayton at 4:45 p.m. ET on TBS. The closing odds for Nevada vs Dayton have the Wolf Pack as 1.5-point favorites (-1.5), with the total set at over/under 136.5 points scored by both teams combined. Nevada is -126 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Dayton is a slight +105 underdog. [/liveupdate]_InlineAdBlock
[liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Oregon vs South Carolina” datepublished=”2024-03-21T20:00:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/ore.png” awayname=”Oregon” awayslug=”oregon-ducks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/sc.png” homename=”S. Carolina” homeslug=”south-carolina-gamecocks” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”4:09pm ET” network=”TNT” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”-2.5″ col1awayline=”-110″ col1hometext=”+2.5″ col1homeline=”-110″ col2awaytext=”135.5″ col2hometext=”135.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”-137″ col3hometext=”+114″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its seventh game on Thursday with Oregon vs South Carolina at 4:05 p.m. ET on TNT. The closing odds for Oregon vs South Carolina have the Ducks as 2.5-point favorites (-2.5), with the total set at over/under 135.5 points scored by both teams combined. [twitterembed tweetid=”1770901114814075356″][/twitterembed] Oregon is -137 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while South Carolina is a +114 underdog to pull off the First Round upset. [twitterembed tweetid=”1770900518782537929″][/twitterembed] [/liveupdate] [liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Morehead State vs Illinois” datepublished=”2024-03-21T19:07:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/mor.png” awayname=”Morehead St” awayslug=”morehead-state-eagles” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/ill.png” homename=”Illinois” homeslug=”illinois-fighting-illini” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”3:30 p.m. ET” network=”truTV” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+10.5″ col1awayline=”-105″ col1hometext=”-10.5″ col1homeline=”-115″ col2awaytext=”145.5″ col2hometext=”145.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+450″ col3hometext=”-630″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its sixth game on Thursday with Morehead State vs Illinois at 3:30 p.m. ET on truTV. The closing odds for Morehead State vs Illinois have the Fighting Illini as 10.5-point favorites (-10.5), with the total set at over/under 145.5 points scored by both teams combined. Illinois is -630 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Wagner is a +450 underdog to pull off the First Round upset. [/liveupdate]_InlineAdBlock
[liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Wagner vs North Carolina” datepublished=”2024-03-21T18:44:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/wag.png” awayname=”Wagner” awayslug=”wagner-seahawks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/nc.png” homename=”UNC” homeslug=”north-carolina-tar-heels” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”2:47pm ET” network=”CBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+24.5″ col1awayline=”-104″ col1hometext=”-24.5″ col1homeline=”-118″ col2awaytext=”133.5″ col2hometext=”133.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”+3000″ col3hometext=”-10000″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its fifth game on Thursday with Wagner vs North Carolina at 2:45 p.m. ET on CBS. The closing odds for Wagner vs UNC have the Tar Heels as 24.5-point favorites (-24.5), with the total set at over/under 133.5 points scored by both teams combined. UNC is -10000 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Wagner is a +3000 underdog to pull off the First Round upset. [/liveupdate] [liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Long Beach State vs Arizona” datepublished=”2024-03-21T17:58:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/lbsu.png” awayname=”LBSU” awayslug=”long-beach-state-49ers” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/ari.png” homename=”Arizona” homeslug=”arizona-wildcats” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”2:00pm ET” network=”TBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+19.5″ col1awayline=”-105″ col1hometext=”-19.5″ col1homeline=”-115″ col2awaytext=”163.5″ col2hometext=”163.5″ col2awayline=”-105o / -115u” col2homeline=”-105o / -115u” col3awaytext=”+1400″ col3hometext=”-4000″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its fourth game on Thursday with Long Beach State vs Arizona at 2 p.m. ET on TBS. The closing odds for Long Beach State vs Arizona have the Wildcats as 19.5-point favorites (-19.5), with the total set at over/under 163.5 points scored by both teams combined. Arizona is -4000 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Long Beach State is a +1400 underdog to pull off the First Round upset. [twitterembed tweetid=”1770866481502290118″][/twitterembed] [/liveupdate]_InlineAdBlock
[liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Akron vs Creighton” datepublished=”2024-03-21T17:31:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/akr.png” awayname=”Akron” awayslug=”akron-zips” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/crei.png” homename=”Creighton” homeslug=”creighton-bluejays” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”1:30pm ET” network=”TNT” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+12.5″ col1awayline=”-120″ col1hometext=”-12.5″ col1homeline=”-102″ col2awaytext=”143.5″ col2hometext=”143.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”+550″ col3hometext=”-850″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its third game on Thursday with Akron vs Creighton at 1:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The closing odds for Akron vs Creighton have the Bluejays as 12.5-point favorites (-12.5), with the total set at over/under 143.5 points scored by both teams combined. Creighton is -850 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Akron is a +550 underdog to pull off the First Round upset.[/liveupdate] [liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Duquesne vs BYU” datepublished=”2024-03-21T16:39:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/48814_duquense01.png” awayname=”Duquesne” awayslug=”duquesne-dukes” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/byu.png” homename=”BYU” homeslug=”byu-cougars” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”12:40pm ET” network=”truTV” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+9.5″ col1awayline=”-118″ col1hometext=”-9.5″ col1homeline=”-104″ col2awaytext=”142.5″ col2hometext=”142.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+340″ col3hometext=”-450″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round tips off its second game on Thursday with Duquesne vs BYU at 12:40 p.m. ET on truTV. The closing odds for Duquesne vs BYU have the Cougars as 9.5-point favorites (-9.5), with the total set at over/under 142.5 points scored by both teams combined. BYU is -450 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Duquesne is a +340 underdog to pull off the First Round upset.[/liveupdate]_InlineAdBlock
[liveupdate headline=”Closing Odds for Michigan State vs Mississippi State” datepublished=”2024-03-21T16:11:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/msud.png” awayname=”Michigan St” awayslug=”michigan-state-spartans” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/msst.png” homename=”Mississippi St” homeslug=”mississippi-state-bulldogs” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”12:15pm ET” network=”CBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”-1.5″ col1awayline=”-118″ col1hometext=”+1.5″ col1homeline=”-104″ col2awaytext=”131.5″ col2hometext=”131.5″ col2awayline=”-105o / -115u” col2homeline=”-105o / -115u” col3awaytext=”-128″ col3hometext=”+106″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] It’s time! The 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round gets started with Michigan State vs Mississippi State at 12:15 p.m. ET on CBS. The closing odds for Michigan State vs Mississippi State have the Spartans as 1.5-point favorites (-1.5), with the total set at over/under 131.5 points scored by both teams combined. Michigan State is -128 on the moneyline to advance to the Second Round, while Mississippi State is a slight +106 underdog to pull off the First Round upset.[/liveupdate] [liveupdate headline=”How the Public is Betting the 2024 NCAA Tournament” datepublished=”2024-03-21T15:51:00.000Z”]A few updates on how the bets are coming in at various sportsbooks as we get closer and closer to the start of Thursday’s March Madness First Round games. First, here are the underdogs that are taking the most bets to win outright and pull off upsets: [twitterembed tweetid=”1770825189989011719″][/twitterembed] And here are the teams that are seeing the most lopsided betting at DraftKings: [twitterembed tweetid=”1770839398373843129″][/twitterembed] And the teams seeing the most lopsided betting at BetMGM: [twitterembed tweetid=”1770822673117176006″][/twitterembed] Last but not least, here is how folks are betting over/unders for Thursday’s first round games: [twitterembed tweetid=”1770827708270096618″][/twitterembed][/liveupdate] [liveupdate headline=”Everything You Need to Know to Bet March Madness” datepublished=”2024-03-21T15:23:00.000Z”]And we do mean everything. Our director of research, Evan Abrams, has been hard at work all week long compiling March Madness Betting Trends, Stats, and Notes in our Action Network Betting Primer. For example, did you know there hasn’t been an NCAA Tournament winner west of Texas since 1997? Or that only three other teams listed above 20-1 entering March Madness have won the title since seeding began in 1978? There’s so much more to take in, so head over to our betting preview right now before tip![/liveupdate]_InlineAdBlock
[liveupdate headline=”Odds, Schedule for Thursday’s First Round Games” datepublished=”2024-03-21T14:59:00.000Z”][gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/msud.png” awayname=”Michigan St” awayslug=”michigan-state-spartans” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/msst.png” homename=”Mississippi St” homeslug=”mississippi-state-bulldogs” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”12:15pm ET” network=”CBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”-1.5″ col1awayline=”-106″ col1hometext=”+1.5″ col1homeline=”-114″ col2awaytext=”130.5″ col2hometext=”130.5″ col2awayline=”-112o / -108u” col2homeline=”-112o / -108u” col3awaytext=”-120″ col3hometext=”+100″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/48814_duquense01.png” awayname=”Duquesne” awayslug=”duquesne-dukes” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/byu.png” homename=”BYU” homeslug=”byu-cougars” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”12:40pm ET” network=”truTV” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+9.5″ col1awayline=”-114″ col1hometext=”-9.5″ col1homeline=”-106″ col2awaytext=”142.5″ col2hometext=”142.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+360″ col3hometext=”-480″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/akr.png” awayname=”Akron” awayslug=”akron-zips” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/crei.png” homename=”Creighton” homeslug=”creighton-bluejays” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”1:30pm ET” network=”TNT” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+12.5″ col1awayline=”-120″ col1hometext=”-12.5″ col1homeline=”-102″ col2awaytext=”143.5″ col2hometext=”143.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+550″ col3hometext=”-820″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/lbsu.png” awayname=”LBSU” awayslug=”long-beach-state-49ers” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/ari.png” homename=”Arizona” homeslug=”arizona-wildcats” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”2:00pm ET” network=”TBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+19.5″ col1awayline=”-105″ col1hometext=”-19.5″ col1homeline=”-115″ col2awaytext=”163.5″ col2hometext=”163.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+1400″ col3hometext=”-4000″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/wag.png” awayname=”Wagner” awayslug=”wagner-seahawks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/nc.png” homename=”UNC” homeslug=”north-carolina-tar-heels” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”2:45pm ET” network=”CBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+24.5″ col1awayline=”-105″ col1hometext=”-24.5″ col1homeline=”-115″ col2awaytext=”132.5″ col2hometext=”132.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”+3500″ col3hometext=”-20000″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/mor.png” awayname=”Morehead St” awayslug=”morehead-state-eagles” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/ill.png” homename=”Illinois” homeslug=”illinois-fighting-illini” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”3:10pm ET” network=”truTV” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+11.5″ col1awayline=”-115″ col1hometext=”-11.5″ col1homeline=”-105″ col2awaytext=”145.5″ col2hometext=”145.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+470″ col3hometext=”-670″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/ore.png” awayname=”Oregon” awayslug=”oregon-ducks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/sc.png” homename=”S. Carolina” homeslug=”south-carolina-gamecocks” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”4:00pm ET” network=”TNT” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”-1.5″ col1awayline=”-105″ col1hometext=”+1.5″ col1homeline=”-115″ col2awaytext=”133.5″ col2hometext=”133.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”-118″ col3hometext=”-102″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/nevw.png” awayname=”Nevada” awayslug=”nevada-wolf-pack” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/day.png” homename=”Dayton” homeslug=”dayton-flyers” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”4:30pm ET” network=”TBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”-1.5″ col1awayline=”-105″ col1hometext=”+1.5″ col1homeline=”-115″ col2awaytext=”136.5″ col2hometext=”136.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”-115″ col3hometext=”-104″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/csu.png” awayname=”Colorado St” awayslug=”colorado-state-rams” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/tex.png” homename=”Texas” homeslug=”texas-longhorns” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”6:50pm ET” network=”TNT” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+2.5″ col1awayline=”-118″ col1hometext=”-2.5″ col1homeline=”-104″ col2awaytext=”143.5″ col2hometext=”143.5″ col2awayline=”-112o / -108u” col2homeline=”-112o / -108u” col3awaytext=”+116″ col3hometext=”-140″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/oak.png” awayname=”Oakland” awayslug=”oakland-golden-grizzlies” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/kend.png” homename=”Kentucky” homeslug=”kentucky-wildcats” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”7:10pm ET” network=”CBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+13.5″ col1awayline=”-104″ col1hometext=”-13.5″ col1homeline=”-118″ col2awaytext=”160.5″ col2hometext=”160.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”+720″ col3hometext=”-1200″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/mcn.png” awayname=”McNeese St” awayslug=”mcneese-state-cowboys” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/gonz.png” homename=”Gonzaga” homeslug=”gonzaga-bulldogs” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”7:25pm ET” network=”TBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+6.5″ col1awayline=”-105″ col1hometext=”-6.5″ col1homeline=”-115″ col2awaytext=”150.5″ col2hometext=”150.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+235″ col3hometext=”-295″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/sds.png” awayname=”SD State” awayslug=”south-dakota-state-jackrabbits” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/isu.png” homename=”Iowa State” homeslug=”iowa-state-cyclones” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”7:35pm ET” network=”truTV” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+15.5″ col1awayline=”-110″ col1hometext=”-15.5″ col1homeline=”-110″ col2awaytext=”135.5″ col2hometext=”135.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+920″ col3hometext=”-1800″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/spc.png” awayname=”St. Peter’s” awayslug=”st-peters-peacocks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/ten.png” homename=”Tennessee” homeslug=”tennessee-volunteers” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”9:20pm ET” network=”TNT” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+21.5″ col1awayline=”-115″ col1hometext=”-21.5″ col1homeline=”-105″ col2awaytext=”129.5″ col2hometext=”129.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”+2000″ col3hometext=”-7000″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/ncst.png” awayname=”NC State” awayslug=”north-carolina-state-wolfpack” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/tt.png” homename=”Texas Tech” homeslug=”texas-tech-red-raiders” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”9:40pm ET” network=”CBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+4.5″ col1awayline=”-114″ col1hometext=”-4.5″ col1homeline=”-106″ col2awaytext=”145.5″ col2hometext=”145.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”+158″ col3hometext=”-192″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/sambl.png” awayname=”Samford” awayslug=”samford-bulldogs” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/kan.png” homename=”Kansas” homeslug=”kansas-jayhawks” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”9:55pm ET” network=”TBS” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+6.5″ col1awayline=”-102″ col1hometext=”-6.5″ col1homeline=”-120″ col2awaytext=”154.5″ col2hometext=”154.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+240″ col3hometext=”-300″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup] [gamematchup league=”ncaab” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/drake.png” awayname=”Drake” awayslug=”drake-bulldogs” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/wst.png” homename=”Washington St” homeslug=”washington-state-cougars” date=”Thursday, Mar 21″ time=”10:05pm ET” network=”truTV” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”-1.5″ col1awayline=”-102″ col1hometext=”+1.5″ col1homeline=”-120″ col2awaytext=”138.5″ col2hometext=”138.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”-115″ col3hometext=”-104″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”FanDuel” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/392973_FanDuel.png” bookreviewslug=”fanduel”][/gamematchup][/liveupdate]_InlineAdBlock
[liveupdate headline=”How to Fill Out Your Bracket” datepublished=”2024-03-21T14:48:00.000Z”]There’s still time to fill our your March Madness bracket! And if you need some last minute help, you’re in the right place. Our director of predictive analytics has used data from his projections for the final score of every game, regional distributions of how teams are being picked, and the “leverage” of each team in order to make his picks for every single game in the bracket. We’ll give you a quick spoiler: He has Houston winning it all in Phoenix come April.[/liveupdate] [liveupdate headline=”Odds to Win 2024 NCAA Tournament” datepublished=”2024-03-21T14:35:00.000Z”]As we near tip of the First Round, here are the latest odds to win the 2024 NCAA Tournament from FanDuel. We’ve also added our predictive analyst’s projected odds for every team. Teams highlighted in Green show value on bets to win the Tournament relative to our expert’s projected odds. Teams highlighted in Yellow are very close to having value or are right in line with where they should be.| Team | Odds to Win Title | Koerner’s Projected Odds |
|---|---|---|
| UConn | +370 | +501 |
| Houston | +550 | +405 |
| Purdue | +700 | +889 |
| Arizona | +1200 | +1384 |
| Tennessee | +1800 | +1112 |
| Auburn | +1800 | +1717 |
| UNC | +1800 | +1803 |
| Iowa State | +2000 | +2453 |
| Marquette | +2500 | +3425 |
| Creighton | +2500 | +3845 |
| Duke | +3000 | +3074 |
| Kentucky | +3000 | +8030 |
| Illinois | +3500 | +3421 |
| Baylor | +3500 | +5465 |
| Alabama | +4000 | +5102 |
| Gonzaga | +4500 | +8244 |
| Kansas | +5000 | +9784 |
| BYU | +6000 | +12000 |
| Wisconsin | +6000 | +19002 |
| Saint Mary’s | +6500 | +15018 |
| Michigan State | +6500 | +26723 |
| Florida | +6500 | +68989 |
| New Mexico | +7500 | +37623 |
| San Diego State | +7500 | +40195 |
| Texas Tech | +8000 | +22984 |
| Texas | +10000 | +34450 |
| Clemson | +12000 | +70018 |
| TCU | +12000 | +81592 |
| Nebraska | +12000 | +95601 |
| Colorado | +15000 | +50413 |
| Florida Atlantic | +15000 | +53600 |
| Mississippi State | +15000 | +67343 |
| Dayton | +15000 | +177142 |
| Texas A&M | +15000 | +187721 |
| Washington State | +15000 | +201676 |
| Colorado State | +15000 | +241586 |
| Nevada | +20000 | +90288 |
| Drake | +20000 | +102573 |
| South Carolina | +20000 | +118434 |
| Utah State | +20000 | +320904 |
| Oregon | +20000 | +332692 |
| Boise State | +25000 | +113217 |
| Northwestern | +25000 | +585065 |
| NC State | +25000 | +619815 |
| James Madison | +25000 | +690900 |
| McNeese State | +50000 | +458650 |
| GCU | +50000 | +526074 |
| Samford | +50000 | +1866271 |
| Vermont | +50000 | +6855835 |
| Yale | +50000 | +11318092 |
| Charleston | +100000 | +2340347 |
| Duquesne | +100000 | +8805406 |
| Akron | +100000 | +16205074 |
| UAB | +100000 | +23103267 |
| Morehead State | +100000 | +31453878 |
| Colgate | +100000 | +90394850 |
| Western Kentucky | +100000 | +139832308 |
| South Dakota State | +100000 | +285842482 |
| Oakland | +100000 | +290573522 |
| Longwood | +100000 | +3052140537 |
| Long Beach State | +100000 | +8342676897 |
| Saint Peter’s | +100000 | +18896538708 |
| Stetson | +100000 | +159504181984 |
| Grambling | +100000 | +54039836600833 |
| Wagner | +100000 | +133684209666659 |
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