March Madness First Four Opening Night Preview and Betting Guide
The NCAA Tournament's First Four kicks off March Madness with two compelling matchups:
Texas A&M Corpus Christi vs Texas Southern (-4) | O/U 143
- Texas Southern brings tough scheduling experience, including an upset win over Florida
- Despite starting 0-7, Texas Southern looks stronger than Corpus Christi's weaker schedule
- Both teams rank outside top 250 in adjusted offense
- Prediction: Texas Southern to cover and under 143
Indiana (-4) vs Wyoming | O/U 132.5
- Indiana enters hot behind Trayce Jackson-Davis's strong play
- Wyoming relies on Graham Ike and Hunter Maldonado's scoring
- Indiana's interior defense ranks 21st nationally (KenPom)
- Wyoming's lack of three-point shooting could be problematic
- Indiana's superior defense gives them the edge
- Prediction: Indiana to cover and under 132.5
Key Takeaways:
- Single-digit spreads matter less in March - pick winners straight up
- Defense and tournament experience often prevail
- Indiana could pose problems for St. Mary's if they advance
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