March Madness First Four Opening Night: Preview and Betting Guide
The March Madness First Four features two exciting play-in matchups on day one. Here's what you need to know:
Texas A&M Corpus Christi vs Texas Southern (-4) | O/U 143
- Texas Southern faced tougher competition, including an upset win over Florida
- Corpus Christi had one of the nation's easiest schedules
- Texas Southern is the better team and likely to cover
- Both teams rank outside top 250 in adjusted offense
- Prediction: Texas Southern covers, Under 143
Indiana (-4) vs Wyoming | O/U 132.5
- Indiana enters hot behind Trayce Jackson-Davis
- Wyoming led by Graham Ike and Hunter Maldonado duo
- Indiana's interior defense ranks 21st nationally (KenPom)
- Wyoming's lack of 3-point shooting could be problematic
- Indiana's defense significantly better than Wyoming's
- Prediction: Indiana covers, Under 132.5
Key Factors:
- Single-digit spreads matter less in March - pick straight winners
- Indiana could pose trouble for St. Mary's if they advance
- Focus on defensive matchups and scoring ability
- Consider team momentum and schedule strength
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