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NCAA Tournament: Betting Odds Revealed
16 Mar
Summary
- UMBC is 19-2 against the spread when favored.
- Miami is 4-0 overall and ATS as an underdog.
- Lehigh is favored against Prairie View in a key matchup.

As the NCAA Tournament tips off, early games present compelling narratives and betting insights. UMBC, the America East champion, faces Howard, with the winner advancing to play Michigan. The Retrievers have a notable 19-2 record against the spread when favored, demonstrating their consistent performance. NC State and Texas are set to clash, with both teams holding similar non-conference records. NC State holds a 14-11-1 ATS record when favored. Another intriguing matchup features Miami, who is a perfect 4-0 overall and against the spread as an underdog, against SMU. The winner of this game will face Tennessee. In another contest, Lehigh is favored to defeat Prairie View, who also secured a tournament spot through their conference tournament win. Lehigh has a 5-5 record as a favorite this season and has covered seven of their last nine games. The winner will proceed to face the defending champions, Florida. Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook are available for these opening games, adding another layer of excitement for fans.




