We’re halfway through the First Round of this year’s NCAA Tournament, which is kind of a “glass half-full” situation. Yes, 16 games are already in the books. But Friday brings us 16 more 2024 March Madness First Round games — and 16 more opportunities to place some bets.
And if you’re looking to do some last minute studying, we’re here to help. First, we’ll run through the latest, updated 2024 March Madness First Round odds for Friday. Then, our lead betting expert, Sean Koerner, has projections for the spread, total, moneyline and final score for every game of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, which we’ve shared below as his March Madness First Round predictions for every game.
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2024 March Madness First Round Odds, Predictions
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