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{
  "query": "2026 NCAA tournament bracket predictions March Madness analysis 2026"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/ncaa-bracket-predictions-model-says-surprising-march-madness-2026-tournament-picks/",
      "title": "NCAA bracket predictions: Model reveals surprising March Madness ...",
      "snippet": "Another 2026 March Madness game to watch out for: No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 11 South Florida in the East Region. Louisville is basically looking ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2026-march-madness-men-field-predictions",
      "title": "NCAA Bracketology: 2026 March Madness men's field predictions",
      "snippet": "The selection show is almost here! Here's the latest look at what we're expecting when it starts."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAZJ_li2jzg",
      "title": "Andy Katz breaks down his 2026 March Madness bracket - YouTube",
      "snippet": "Andy Katz runs through each region in his official men's 2026 March Madness bracket predictions, joined by Wayne Staats."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball-men/2026-03-17/andy-katz-breaks-down-his-2026-march-madness-bracket",
      "title": "Andy Katz breaks down his 2026 March Madness bracket - NCAA.com",
      "snippet": "Andy Katz runs through each region in his official men's 2026 March Madness bracket predictions, joined by Wayne Staats."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7123628/2026/03/17/march-madness-expert-bracket-picks-duke-champion/",
      "title": "Expert picks for the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket: Why Brendan ...",
      "snippet": "The Athletic has live coverage of the First Four from 2026 Men's March Madness. Let's try this again. Last postseason, I picked Duke — the ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/ncaa-bracket-predictions-model-says-surprising-march-madness-2026-tournament-picks/"
}

{
  "content": "site: media \\| arena: general \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: ncaa-bracket-predictions-model-reveals-surprising-march-madness-2026-tournament-picks-to-enter \\| sport: other \\| route: article\\_single.us \\|\n6-keys: media/spln/other/reg/free/stories\n\n[Skip to Main Content](https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/ncaa-bracket-predictions-model-reveals-surprising-march-madness-2026-tournament-picks-to-enter/#page-content)\n\nClose\n\nSign in with your TV provider\n\nIf not listed, please contact your TV provider.\n\n![[object Object] Logo](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/2020/04/22/e9ceb731-8b3f-4c60-98fe-090ab66a2997/screen-shot-2020-04-22-at-11-04-56-am.png)\n\nAll ProvidersXfinity\n\n# NCAA bracket predictions: Model reveals surprising March Madness 2026 tournament picks to enter\n\n## SportsLine's model nailed 12 of the teams in the Sweet 16 last season and simulated the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket 10,000 times\n\n[![            Ross Kelly     ](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2025/03/11/efa72436-fdb6-4a95-b3c1-1cd55194b2ed/thumbnail/80x80/008d321a5c94ada59a7de6b3c0c34676/ross-kelly-500.png)](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/ross-kelly/)\n\nBy\n[Ross Kelly](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/ross-kelly/)\n\n2 hrs ago\n•\n3 min read\n\n\n![NCAA Basketball: Florida at Duke](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2025/12/03/09a18bc3-7e10-4c39-8053-8450b5a54e67/thumbnail/770x433/1d643a20663d38c82b7081c3b320cf9e/usatsi-27726277-1.jpg)Imagn Images\n\nThe SEC landed a conference-high 10 teams in the NCAA Tournament 2026, with the Midwest Region having four of them. No. 4 Alabama, No. 6 Tennessee, No. 7 Kentucky and No. 8 Georgia could all conceivably make the Sweet 16. Florida won it all for the SEC a year ago, as the conference is hoping for back-to-back national champions for just the third time in SEC history.\n\nOther power conferences by number of March Madness 2026 bids include the Big Ten (9 teams), ACC (8), Big 12 (8) and Big East (3). The West Coast Conference (3) is the only mid-major with more than two teams dancing. Who will have conference supremacy come the conclusion of the March Madness bracket 2026? Before making any 2026 March Madness bracket predictions, be sure to [check out the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket picks from the proven computer model at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2026-ncaa-tournament-optimal-bracket-simulation-model-on-epic-run-reveals-picks-predictions/#ttag=03172026_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_ncaa_model_fastbracket1cbb).\n\nTheir proven projection model has simulated every game in the tournament 10,000 times. It has absolutely crushed its March Madness picks recently, beating over 91 percent of all CBS Sports brackets in four of the past seven tournaments. It was all over UConn's championship run two years ago and nailed 12 teams in the Sweet 16 last year. It also correctly predicted all four Final Four teams in 2025.\n\nIt knows how to spot an upset as well. The same model has produced brackets that have nailed 25 first-round upsets by double-digit seeds since its inception in 2016.\n\nNow, with the 2026 NCAA bracket revealed, the model is simulating the matchups and its results are in. [You can only see it over at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2026-ncaa-tournament-optimal-bracket-simulation-model-on-epic-run-reveals-picks-predictions/#ttag=03172026_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_ncaa_model_fastbracket1cbb).\n\n## Three 2026 March Madness bracket games to watch\n\nOne of the most intriguing 2026 March Madness matchups to watch: No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 TCU in the East region. Ohio State is 4-0 all-time versus TCU, and this year's Buckeyes are heavily reliant on their starters. Nearly 86% of their points come from the starting five, which is the third-highest percentage among NCAA tourney teams. TCU, meanwhile, has quite the resume with wins over No. 1 Florida and No. 2 Iowa State. It also has depth that Ohio State lacks as Jamie Dixon's squad boasts seven players who average 8.0 po"
}

{
  "query": "2026 NCAA tournament first round upsets predictions analysis"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48223542/ncaa-tournament-upsets-first-round-giant-killers-march-madness-2026",
      "title": "Most probable first-round upsets in the men's 2026 NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "Which double-digit seeds have the highest potential to advance to the second round? Here's what ESPN's BPI says."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-march-madness-picks-predictions-first-round-games-bracket/",
      "title": "2026 March Madness picks: Predictions for every first- ...",
      "snippet": "Expert NCAA Tournament picks for every 2026 first-round game, with matchup analysis, player insights and predictions for March Madness."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college-basketball/march-madness-brackets-expert-predictions-first-round-upsets-2026-mens-ncaa-tournament",
      "title": "Expert Predictions for First-Round Upsets in the 2026 ...",
      "snippet": "Both Fischer and Sweeney have the five-seeds sweeping the 12-seeds in the first round, and Forde has just one such upset—No. 12 Akron over No. ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7123051/2026/03/17/the-definitive-guide-to-march-madness-2026-first-round-upsets/",
      "title": "The definitive guide to March Madness 2026 first-round ...",
      "snippet": "An in-depth, region-by-region look at potential first-round upsets based on historical statistical markers."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLMcohiwLV4",
      "title": "2026 March Madness ROUND 1 Preview & Predictions! ...",
      "snippet": "... 2026 NCAA Tournament! Which Round 1 matchups are most intriguing? Where are the upsets waiting to happen? All that and more on the doorstep ..."
    }
  ]
}

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  "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48223542/ncaa-tournament-upsets-first-round-giant-killers-march-madness-2026"
}

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  "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-march-madness-picks-predictions-first-round-games-bracket/"
}

{
  "content": "site: media \\| arena: collegebasketball \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: 2026-march-madness-picks-predictions-first-round-games-bracket \\| sport: collegebasketball \\| route: article\\_single.us \\|\n6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories\n\n[Skip to Main Content](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-march-madness-picks-predictions-first-round-games-bracket/#page-content)\n\nClose\n\nSign in with your TV provider\n\nIf not listed, please contact your TV provider.\n\n![[object Object] Logo](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/2020/04/22/e9ceb731-8b3f-4c60-98fe-090ab66a2997/screen-shot-2020-04-22-at-11-04-56-am.png)\n\nAll ProvidersXfinity\n\n# 2026 March Madness picks: Predictions for every first-round game in the bracket\n\n## From matchup advantages to player-level edges, Isaac Trotter's scouting-driven breakdown projects how every first-round game could unfold.\n\n[![            Isaac Trotter     ](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2025/03/17/c3888e39-122f-43a1-bfd0-4a6dd7be7e8c/thumbnail/80x80/74a64173968db162c7df545f893445fc/trotter.png)](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/isaac-trotter/)\n\nBy\n[Isaac Trotter](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/isaac-trotter/)\n\n6 hrs ago\n•\n21 min read\n\n\n![firstroundpick-trotter.jpg](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/03/17/93341877-ffb5-4b6d-8340-894ec22ff277/thumbnail/770x433/7dfbf4b1c63e67215c2b652b89ee2b1a/firstroundpick-trotter.jpg)Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports\n\nTrends flood the lead-up to the [NCAA Tournament](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/), but numbers without context rarely tell you what's actually about to happen in March. The real edges live in the matchups -- in how styles clash, where defenses crack and which players can tilt a game.\n\nThat's the approach here.\n\nThese aren't blind picks for every first-round game in the [bracket](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/march-madness-bracket-2026-printable-mens-ncaa-tournament/). They're scouting reports -- built on data, personnel and the eye test -- to project how each matchup could unfold.\n\nThe [First Four continues Wednesday after a thrilling Tuesday](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/march-madness-2026-first-four-live-updates-scores-bracket-tuesday/live/). Here's a quick look at how we expect these last two games to play out.\n\n> **No. 16** Lehigh **vs. No. 16** Prairie View: One team has Nasir Whitlock. The other does not. **The pick:** Lehigh\n>\n> **No. 11** SMU **vs. No. 11** Miami (Ohio): RedHawks star wing Eian Elmer has to play his best defensive game of the season against SMU's Jaron Pierre if Miami (Ohio) wants to advance to the field of 68. SMU probably won't have BJ Edwards, but it has unleashed stud freshman forward Jaden Toombs, who could be a game-wrecker in this one. SMU controls the paint and hangs on for dear life. **The pick:** SMU\n\nOK. Now, let's get into the X's and O's and players who will shape these first-round contests. You can [find my full bracket here](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-march-madness-picks-predictions-first-round-games-bracket/).\n\n## [EAST REGION](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-ncaa-tournament-east-region-bracket-preview/)\n\n[![team logo](https://sports.cbsimg.net/fly/images/team-logos/21130.svg)](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/DUKE/duke-blue-devils/)\n\n[![team logo](https://sports.cbsimg.net/fly/images/team-logos/21262.svg)](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/SIENA/siena-saints/)\n\n**No. 1** [Duke](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/DUKE/duke-blue-devils/) **vs. No. 16** [Siena](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/SIENA/siena-saints/)\n\nDuke is the second-biggest team in the sport. Its size is simply overwhelming for mid-major foes. Even without [Caleb Foster](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/29233677/caleb-foster/) and Patrick Ngongba, Duke still trots out a seven-man rota"
}

{
  "query": "2026 NCAA tournament team rankings kenpom net rankings"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://kenpom.com/",
      "title": "2026 Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings",
      "snippet": "2026 Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings ; 3, Michigan 1, B10 ; 4, Florida 1, SEC ; 5, Houston 2, B12 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-2026-ranking-every-mens-ncaa-tournament-first-four-and-first-round-game-from-most-competitive-to-least-060130968.html",
      "title": "March Madness 2026: Ranking every men's NCAA tournament First ...",
      "snippet": "15 Queens: Purdue is KenPom 8 overall with a No. 2 offense. Queens is a first-time tournament team. East No. 2 UConn vs. 15 Furman: UConn is ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-ncaa-tournament-bracket-ranking-every-team-march-madness-1-to-68/",
      "title": "2026 NCAA Tournament bracket: Ranking every team playing in ...",
      "snippet": "Nets · team logo. Raptors. Central. team logo. Bucks · team logo. Bulls · team ... These guys are also 28-5 and rank top-70 at KenPom thanks to a ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://bballnet.com/",
      "title": "2026 NET Rankings and Quad Wins",
      "snippet": "Rank, Prev, School, Conf, Record. 1, 1, Duke · ACC, 32-2. 2, 2, Michigan · Big Ten, 31-3. 3, 3, Arizona · Big 12, 32-2. 4, 4, Florida · SEC, 26-7."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ncaab/ncaa-tournament-bracket-based-using-kenpom-ratings-sgc/",
      "title": "Updated KenPom Rankings for the 2026 NCAA Tournament - BetMGM",
      "snippet": "Updated KenPom Rankings for the 2026 NCAA Tournament ; 91, Stephen F. Austin, 111 ; 92, High Point, 66 ; 93, Miami OH, 70 ; 94, Pittsburgh, 98 ..."
    }
  ]
}

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  "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-2026-ranking-every-mens-ncaa-tournament-first-four-and-first-round-game-from-most-competitive-to-least-060130968.html"
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  "content": "Advertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[19\\\\\n\\\\\nHOURS LEFT\\\\\n\\\\\n![](https://s.yimg.com/ba/images/9c465512eeec582cf7a7fcd1ea7142f6df38b20ec9cfbcf46b7f7a11811cc12e.png)\\\\\n\\\\\nThink you've got the perfect bracket? Prove it.\\\\\n\\\\\n$50k is on the line. Enter by 3/19\\\\\n\\\\\nFill Out Bracket](https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/register/createteam?ncid=100003769)\n\nTRENDING\n\n- [Play Bracket Mayhem](http://yahoofantasy.com/bracketmayhem)\n\n- [March Madness bracket picks](https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-bracket-picks-cinderellas-upsets-final-four-predictions-and-more-for-the-ncaa-mens-and-womens-tournaments-134128076.html)\n\n- [Printable brackets](https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/breaking-news/article/march-madness-2026-printable-brackets-for-mens-and-womens-ncaa-basketball-tournaments-141418159.html)\n\n- [About WNBA's new CBA and season](https://sports.yahoo.com/wnba/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-wnbas-new-cba-and-upcoming-season-173735615.html)\n\n- [No silver lining for USA](https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/world-baseball-classic-for-team-usa-juggernaut-offense-never-materializes-in-another-wbc-disappointment-075418149.html)\n\n\nStory by [![Yahoo Sports](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OY7XpdnJ.mnppEyjHIbScA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI2MjtoPTU2O2NmPXdlYnA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2021-02/d6cfeca0-6bdc-11eb-9fff-072dbeffa160)\\\\\n\\\\\n![Yahoo Sports](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0a6D8e9zyXYgoJ0vQZUUQw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI4ODtoPTU2O2NmPXdlYnA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2021-02/ca3e26a0-6bdc-11eb-b7ee-d9fd18161c81)](https://sports.yahoo.com/)\n\n[Yahoo Sports Staff](https://sports.yahoo.com/author/yahoo!-sports-staff/)\n\nMon, March 16, 2026 at 6:01 AM UTC·\n\n4 min read\n\nThe 2026 men’s NCAA tournament begins Tuesday with the First Four. The tourney’s first round officially begins two days later after the field shrinks to 64 teams.\n\nThat’s a lot of games. Need help looking for potential upsets? Or even just a little guidance on how to best spend your viewing hours?\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nUsing KenPom ratings as a barometer, here’s how the 36 games rank in terms of competitiveness — from most to least:\n\n01. **West No. 8 Villanova vs. 9 Utah State:** Utah State is 32nd in KenPom, one spot ahead of Villanova. Best 8/9 in bracket.\n\n02. **Midwest No. 8 Georgia vs. 9 Saint Louis:** Georgia is eight spots ahead of Saint Louis in KenPom, but susceptible to upset.\n\n03. **South No. 8 Clemson vs. 9 Iowa:** Iowa is 11 spots ahead of Clemson in KenPom. Strongest case for 9-over-8 upset in bracket.\n\n04. **Midwest No. 11 SMU vs. 11 Miami (Ohio):** Closest First Four game, despite Miami of Ohio having lost just once in 32 games.\n\n\n\n    **\\[** [**Enter Yahoo Bracket Mayhem now**](http://yahoofantasy.com/bracketmayhem) **\\|** [**Printable bracket**](https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-2026-printable-brackets-for-mens-and-womens-ncaa-basketball-tournaments-141418159.html) **\\]**\n\n05. **Midwest No. 7 Kentucky vs. 10 Santa Clara:** One of the most competitive 7/10s in the bracket.\n\n06. **East No. 8 Ohio State vs. 9 TCU:** Ohio State has edge, but TCU is a strong defensive team (23rd in KenPom).\n\n07. **South No. 7 Saint Mary's vs. 10 Texas A&M:** SMC is experienced but A&M’s athleticism could win out.\n\n08. **West No. 11 Texas vs. 11 NC State:** Two 11-seeds battle for spot vs. BYU\n\n09. **West No. 6 BYU vs. 11 NC State/Texas:** AJ Dybantsa will be the difference for BYU, regardless of their first-round opponent.\n\n10. **West No. 7 Miami (Fla.) vs. 10 Missouri:** Missouri (KenPom No. 51) is a big step below Miami on paper, but the 7/10 line historically sees upsets often.\n\n11. **East No. 7 UCLA vs. 10 UCF:** KenPom gap is 25.\n\n12. **South No. 6 North Carolina vs. 11 VCU:** VCU (No. 47) is a tournament-tested defensive team. UNC missing Caleb W"
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  "query": "2026 NCAA tournament injuries Duke Caleb Foster Patrick Ngongba"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/main/87760/ngongba-and-foster-injury-updates",
      "title": "Ngongba And Foster Injury Updates - Duke Basketball Report",
      "snippet": "Jon Scheyer told Brendan Marks of the Athletic that “Pat is working his butt off every day. He took another really good step with our medical ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/caleb-foster-injury-updates-duke-134753743.html",
      "title": "Caleb Foster injury updates: Will Duke star play in 2026 March ...",
      "snippet": "Foster suffered a fracture in his right foot and underwent surgery, Scheyer told reporters ahead of the ACC Tournament. The injury occurred in ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/03/15/caleb-foster-patrick-ngongba-injury-update-duke-basketball-jon-scheyer/89086462007/",
      "title": "Jon Scheyer shares injury update on Caleb Foster, Patrick Ngongba ...",
      "snippet": "Foster fractured his foot in Duke's regular-season finale against UNC on March 7, while Ngongba missed the contest with foot soreness and has ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/duke/blue-devils-foster-ngongba-injuries-make-duke-weakness-glaring",
      "title": "Foster and Ngongba Injuries Make Duke Weakness Glaring",
      "snippet": "Both sophomore center Patrick Ngongba and junior guard Caleb Foster are dealing with foot injuries and will be sidelined. c. Feb 28, 2026; ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfERHJZXy6U",
      "title": "SHOCK: Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II Injuries ... - YouTube",
      "snippet": "SHOCK: Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II Injuries Threaten Duke Basketball's ACC Tournament Run? · Comments."
    }
  ]
}

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  "query": "\"No. 12 Akron\" \"Texas Tech\" 2026 NCAA tournament prediction"
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://247sports.com/high-school/washington/video/mike-odonnell-previews-the-no-12-akron-no-5-texas-tech-matchup-in-the-first-round-of-the-ncaa-tournament-13662866",
      "title": "Mike O'Donnell previews the No. 12 Akron-No. 5 Texas Tech ...",
      "snippet": "Mike O'Donnell previews the No. 12 Akron-No. 5 Texas Tech matchup in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Mar 18th, 2026 - 2:14 PM. 02:47."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/march-madness-upset-predictions-2026-131717987.html",
      "title": "March Madness upset predictions 2026: Which 12 seed is most ...",
      "snippet": "No. 12 Akron vs. No. 5 Texas Tech. Odds: -7.5. Why this can happen: This could end up being the most popular pick ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.sportsbookreview.com/picks/ncaa-basketball/akron-vs-texas-tech-prediction-picks-odds-march-madness-2026/",
      "title": "Akron vs. Texas Tech Prediction: March Madness Picks & Odds for ...",
      "snippet": "No. 12 Akron has the marks of a sneaky March Madness underdog with ... Texas Tech prediction backs the Red Raiders as part of our March Madness ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college-basketball/march-madness-five-bold-predictions-mens-ncaa-tournament-first-round",
      "title": "Five Bold Predictions for Men's NCAA Tournament Round of 64",
      "snippet": "No. 12 matchup that has me nervous for this prediction, it's No. 12 Akron facing off against No. 5 Texas Tech. The Red Raiders enter the ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48219737/2026-men-ncaa-tournament-jay-bilas-predictions-bracket",
      "title": "Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament - ESPN",
      "snippet": "5 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. No. 12 Akron Zips. There's an argument to be made that Akron had a better résumé than Miami (Ohio) -- and maybe ..."
    }
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  "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/march-madness-upset-predictions-2026-131717987.html"
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  "content": "Advertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nTRENDING\n\n- [Play Bracket Mayhem](http://yahoofantasy.com/bracketmayhem)\n\n- [March Madness bracket picks](https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-bracket-picks-cinderellas-upsets-final-four-predictions-and-more-for-the-ncaa-mens-and-womens-tournaments-134128076.html)\n\n- [Printable brackets](https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/breaking-news/article/march-madness-2026-printable-brackets-for-mens-and-womens-ncaa-basketball-tournaments-141418159.html)\n\n- [About WNBA's new CBA and season](https://sports.yahoo.com/wnba/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-wnbas-new-cba-and-upcoming-season-173735615.html)\n\n- [No silver lining for USA](https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/world-baseball-classic-for-team-usa-juggernaut-offense-never-materializes-in-another-wbc-disappointment-075418149.html)\n\n\nStory by [![The Sporting News](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/eLDeO6lFz.Ay9OsqxaUVRg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTMyMDtoPTU2O2NmPXdlYnA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-07/afbd81b0-569a-11f0-bbf3-fe4a286db1d0)\\\\\n\\\\\n![The Sporting News](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/f0QDpA_g_sk631H1N_nsnw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTMyMDtoPTU2O2NmPXdlYnA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-07/a6b0c3c0-569a-11f0-bdcb-76d680bc1f92)](https://www.sportingnews.com/us)\n\nBill Bender\n\nMon, March 16, 2026 at 1:17 PM UTC·\n\n4 min read\n\n![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/TjzktXJIOJcxz3YGUgd1YA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_sporting_news_articles_584/9056dc61d9df631d9529210ac0950e13)\n\n_[March Madness upset predictions 2026: Which 12 seed is most likely to win in first round?](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-2026-upset-predictions-12-seeds/309e764f0208617ff6f67a23?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=appeared_on) originally appeared on [The Sporting News](https://www.sportingnews.com/us?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=appeared_on). Add The Sporting News as a [Preferred Source by clicking here](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.sportingnews.com)._\n\nEverybody loves the 5-12 upset pick, and with good reason.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThat line is always good for a possible upset. Last year, there were two No. 12 seeds who won in the first round in Colorado State and McNeese.\n\nGuess who is back? No. 12 McNeese (28-5) takes on No. 5 Vanderbilt (26-8) in the South Region. No. 12 Northern Iowa (23-12) takes on No. 5 St. John's (26-6) in the East Region. No. 12 High Point (30-4) takes on No. 5 Wisconsin (24-10) in the West Region, and No. 12 Akron (29-5) takes on No. 5 Texas Tech (22-10) in the Midwest Region.\n\n**SN EXPERT BRACKETS:** [DeCourcy (Arizona)](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-mike-decourcys-expert-ncaa-tournament-bracket-picks/e783caef7a226b7977e2cef5) \\| [Bender (Michigan)](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-predictions-2026-bill-bender-ncaa-bracket-picks/0bf031798f62031db6e742be) \\| [Iyer (Arizona)](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-predictions-2026-kenpom-bracket/945668cd2309e4f4a2cdecdb) \\| [Gay (UCLA women)](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/womens-college-basketball/news/womens-march-madness-predictions-2026-expert-bracket/4589dd03b7c228f884baec94)\n\nThe No. 12 seed is 57-103 in the first round — [a winning percentage of .356](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-2026-bracket-tips/9a0f31c469d991f2ecd68048). A total of 22 teams seeded No. 12 have made the Sweet 16 since 1985. Here is a closer look at the matchups.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n**MARCH MADNESS HQ:** [Live NCAA bracket](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/bracket) \\| [TV schedule](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madnes"
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  "query": "\"Jay Bilas\" 2026 NCAA tournament predictions bracket"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.aseaofblue.com/kentucky-wildcats-basketball/166616/jay-bilas-predictions-every-ncaa-tournament-game",
      "title": "ESPN analyst Jay Bilas predicts every NCAA Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "ESPN analyst Jay Bilas has Kentucky advancing past Santa Clara before falling to Iowa State. by chrisbeasmore. Mar 17, 2026, 4:22 AM PDT."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/houston/basketball/jay-bilas-makes-disappointing-projection-for-houston-cougars-in-march-madness",
      "title": "Jay Bilas Makes Disappointing Projection For Houston ...",
      "snippet": "Jay Bilas Makes Disappointing Projection For Houston Cougars in March Madness. All the expert picks are out there on Houston's March Madness ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jay-bilas-predicts-major-upset-183836706.html",
      "title": "Jay Bilas Predicts Major Upset in First-Round of NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "Jay Bilas is predicting that one of college basketball's powerhouses will lose in the first round."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/jay-bilas-predicts-winner-of-2026-ncaa-tournament-11690374",
      "title": "Jay Bilas Predicts Winner of 2026 NCAA Tournament",
      "snippet": "ESPN analyst Jay Bilas reveals his Final Four and national championship picks for the NCAA Tournament."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/SportsCenter/videos/mens-ncaa-tournament-bracket-picks/1653095759041968/",
      "title": "Jay Williams, Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg make their men's ...",
      "snippet": "Jay Williams, Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg make their men's NCAA tournament bracket picks."
    }
  ]
}

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  "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jay-bilas-predicts-major-upset-183836706.html"
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  "content": "Advertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[18\\\\\n\\\\\nHOURS LEFT\\\\\n\\\\\n![](https://s.yimg.com/ba/images/9c465512eeec582cf7a7fcd1ea7142f6df38b20ec9cfbcf46b7f7a11811cc12e.png)\\\\\n\\\\\nThink you've got the perfect bracket? Prove it.\\\\\n\\\\\n$50k is on the line. Enter by 3/19\\\\\n\\\\\nFill Out Bracket](https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/register/createteam?ncid=100003769)\n\nTRENDING\n\n- [Play Bracket Mayhem](http://yahoofantasy.com/bracketmayhem)\n\n- [March Madness bracket picks](https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-bracket-picks-cinderellas-upsets-final-four-predictions-and-more-for-the-ncaa-mens-and-womens-tournaments-134128076.html)\n\n- [Printable brackets](https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/breaking-news/article/march-madness-printable-brackets-for-mens-and-womens-2026-ncaa-basketball-tournaments-141418306.html)\n\n- [About WNBA's new CBA and season](https://sports.yahoo.com/wnba/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-wnbas-new-cba-and-upcoming-season-173735615.html)\n\n- [No silver lining for USA](https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/world-baseball-classic-for-team-usa-juggernaut-offense-never-materializes-in-another-wbc-disappointment-075418149.html)\n\n\nStory by [![Athlon Sports](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/rxK2PHstSOaUAFg3VLXoPQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIzNDtoPTU2O2NmPXdlYnA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-03/a2de3f90-0a49-11f0-b7f7-fa75d2ae501d)\\\\\n\\\\\n![Athlon Sports](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uJz90_44L4Z6jUpsBuSGTg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIzNDtoPTU2O2NmPXdlYnA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-03/903ecad0-0a49-11f0-8f1f-bf5e4290b3ee)](https://athlonsports.com/)\n\nKevin Matthew Borba\n\nTue, March 17, 2026 at 6:38 PM UTC·\n\n2 min read\n\nThe 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket is out, which also means fans and experts alike around the country are on the quest for the perfect bracket.\n\nThe First Four games will tip off on Tuesday as the No. 11 seed [Texas Longhorns](https://athlonsports.com/college/texas-longhorns) face off against the No. 11 seed North Carolina State Wolfpack. They will be joined by a battle of No. 16 seeds as the UMBC Retrievers take on the Howard Bison.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas was one of the first notable names to unveil a prediction for how the tournament would unfold, and to no surprise, he is calling for a significant upset in round one.\n\nAlthough we have grown to look for and love the No. 12 seed over No. 5 seed upsets, Bilas didn't foresee a single one happening this year. Instead, the first upset he sees occurring is the No. 11 USF Bulls knocking off [ACC](https://athlonsports.com/tag/acc) power and No. 5 seed Louisville Cardinals.\n\n![ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas.© Adam Cairns / USA TODAY NETWORK](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Bk00.Ba44IQrGl08qONFaw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MztjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/59ca44d709576e19db669b93dca3d4eb)\n\nESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas.© Adam Cairns / USA TODAY NETWORK\n\n(© Adam Cairns / USA TODAY NETWORK)\n\nBilas cited the fact that Louisville could be without star player Mikel Brown Jr., who has missed the past four games with a back issue.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n\"One thing is for sure in this game: There will be a lot of long rebounds because both teams like to shoot 3s,\" [wrote](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48219737/2026-men-ncaa-tournament-jay-bilas-predictions-bracket) Bilas. \"This is a great upset pick: Mikel Brown Jr. has been out because of a sore back, and South Florida is tough. It's worth rolling the dice on this one because Michigan State will likely beat either team.\"\n\nFor USF, this would be a monumental win, as they haven't appeared in the NCAA Tournament since 2011-12, when they advanced to the Round of 32.\n\nThe matchup will take pla"
}

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  "query": "South Florida Bulls Louisville Cardinals Mikel Brown injury 2026"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48240538/louisville-star-freshman-mikel-brown-usf",
      "title": "Louisville to be without star freshman Mikel Brown against USF",
      "snippet": "Brown has missed the last four games with his back injury, the same injury that kept him out of eight games earlier this season. When on the ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/louisville-freshman-mikel-brown-out-ncaa-tournament-opener-south-florida/",
      "title": "Louisville star freshman Mikel Brown out for NCAA Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "Louisville's second-leading scorer is dealing with a back injury and is not expected back should the Cardinals advance to the second round ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.wdrb.com/sports/u-of-l-sports/louisville-star-guard-mikel-brown-jr-to-miss-start-of-ncaa-tournament-with-nagging-back/article_9224261e-1bf4-498d-aff7-ada74af891a2.html",
      "title": "Louisville star guard Mikel Brown Jr. to miss start of NCAA ... - WDRB",
      "snippet": "Louisville freshman star Mikel Brown Jr. will miss the NCAA Tournament opener against South Florida and a potential second-round game due to a ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2026/03/18/mikel-brown-jr-injury-update-louisville-star-out-first-two-rounds-march-madness/89209917007/",
      "title": "Mikel Brown Jr injury update: Louisville star out first two rounds",
      "snippet": "Louisville will be without star freshman Mikel Brown Jr. for its NCAA Tournament first round game against 11-seed South Florida on Thursday."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/03/18/mikel-brown-jr-injury-update-usf-basketball-louisville-ncaa-brackets/89211811007/",
      "title": "South Florida won't see Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. in March Madness",
      "snippet": "Brown, projected to be an NBA lottery pick later this year, has been sidelined for the Cardinals' past four games (and 12 total this season)."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "\"No. 9 Iowa\" \"Clemson\" 2026 NCAA tournament prediction"
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/college/clemson/2026/03/15/clemson-iowa-march-madness-prediction-ncaa-bracket/89069817007/",
      "title": "Clemson vs Iowa prediction, pick, odds March Madness ...",
      "snippet": "Clemson enters the NCAA Tournament as a No. 8 seed and will face No. 9 Iowa in the first round. The Tigers are dealing with the loss of starting ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espns-jay-bilas-predicts-ncaa-180056153.html",
      "title": "ESPN's Jay Bilas predicts NCAA Tournament, Iowa ...",
      "snippet": "9 Clemson Tigers. Should Iowa win that, things don't get any easier ... No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes. The Tigers are big and well-coached, but ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-march-madness-picks-predictions-first-round-games-bracket/",
      "title": "2026 March Madness picks: Predictions for every first- ...",
      "snippet": "8 Clemson vs. No. 9 Iowa. Clemson wants to drag this game into the mud by eliminating transition opportunities and relying on its well ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/iowa-hawkeyes-ncaa-tournament-upset-chances-path-victory-against-clemson",
      "title": "Iowa NCAA Tournament Upset Chances: Path to Victory ...",
      "snippet": "Technically, the No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes defeating No. 8 Clemson would be an upset. Jordon Lawrenz| Mar 16, 2026."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48219737/2026-men-ncaa-tournament-jay-bilas-predictions-bracket",
      "title": "Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament",
      "snippet": "Chomp, chomp. Winner: Florida. No. 8 Clemson Tigers vs. No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes. The Tigers are big and well-coached, but the Hawkeyes have ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "\"First Four\" 2026 NCAA tournament Texas Longhorns NC State prediction"
}

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      "title": "2026 First Four predictions, odds, time: NC State vs. Texas ...",
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      "snippet": "Three keys for Texas against NC State in the First Four. The Horns already have a blueprint for how to beat the Wolfpack. by Gerald Goodridge."
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{
  "content": "site: media \\| arena: general \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: 2026-first-four-predictions-odds-start-time-line-spread-north-carolina-state-texas-expert-picks \\| sport: other \\| route: article\\_single.us \\|\n6-keys: media/spln/other/reg/free/stories\n\n[Skip to Main Content](https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/2026-first-four-predictions-odds-start-time-line-spread-north-carolina-state-texas-expert-picks/#page-content)\n\nClose\n\nSign in with your TV provider\n\nIf not listed, please contact your TV provider.\n\n![[object Object] Logo](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/2020/04/22/e9ceb731-8b3f-4c60-98fe-090ab66a2997/screen-shot-2020-04-22-at-11-04-56-am.png)\n\nAll ProvidersXfinity\n\n# 2026 First Four predictions, odds, time: NC State vs. Texas picks from expert on 65-44 run\n\n## SportsLine's expert Bob Konarski reveals his Texas Longhorns vs. NC State Wolfpack First Four 2026 picks for Tuesday\n\n[![            Daniel Kohn     ](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2025/03/11/afe3a6c1-9117-43eb-9845-17bbb59aca59/thumbnail/80x80/7938327011aef0fca289bf098ebd7317/dan-kohn-500.png)](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/daniel-kohn/)\n\nBy\n[Daniel Kohn](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/daniel-kohn/)\n\n18 hrs ago\n•\n2 min read\n\n\n![darrion-williams-nc-state-wolfpack](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/03/17/83390dfd-3bf7-413d-81c3-470a517f164c/thumbnail/770x433/d897dd8a4a3c18f528fdf52375a2af0d/darrion-williams-nc-state-imagn-images.jpg)Imagn Images\n\nTeams trending in the wrong direction meet when the Texas Longhorns face the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Tuesday night in a 2026 First Four matchup. The winner moves on as a No. 11 seed to face sixth-seeded BYU on Thursday. Ole Miss defeated Texas 76-66 in the first round of the SEC Tournament last Wednesday, while NC State was beaten by Virginia 81-74 in Thursday's quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. The Longhorns (18-14), who have lost five of six, placed sixth in the SEC regular-season standings at 9-9. The Wolfpack (20-13), who have also dropped five of six, finished in a tie for seventh in the ACC with Florida State at 10-8.\n\nThe game from UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, tips off at 9:15 p.m. ET. The Wolfpack are 1.5-point favorites in the latest Texas vs. NC State odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 158.5. Before making any Texas vs. N.C. State picks, [check out what SportsLine college basketball expert Bob Konarski has to say](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/texas-vs-nc-state-odds-prediction-2026-ncaa-tournament-picks-from-expert/#ttag=03172026_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_cbb_Konarski_TexasNCState).\n\nKonarski specializes in college basketball, displaying in-depth knowledge of hundreds of Division I teams. He is a regular presence in the SportsLine Discord, co-hosts a weekly X Spaces with fellow CBB expert Tom Casale and can be seen on the \"Early Edge\" breaking down his college hoops plays. He enters the tournament on a 65-44 run on college basketball picks, returning $1,615 for $100 players. Anyone following could have seen huge returns.\n\nNow, Konarski has his sights set on [Texas vs. NC State](https://www.sportsline.com/college-basketball/game-forecast/NCAAB_20260317_TEXAS@NCST/), and just revealed his First Four picks and betting predictions. You can [head to SportsLine now to see Konarski's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/texas-vs-nc-state-odds-prediction-2026-ncaa-tournament-picks-from-expert/#ttag=03172026_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_cbb_Konarski_TexasNCState). Here are several [men's college basketball odds](https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/college-basketball/) and men's college basketball betting lines for NC State vs. Texas:\n\n|     |     |\n| --- | --- |\n| Texas vs. NC State spread: | NC State -1.5 |\n| Texas vs. NC State over/under: | 158.5 points |\n| Texas vs. NC State money line: | NC State -121, Texas +101 |\n| Texas vs. NC State picks: | [See picks at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/texas-vs-nc-state-odds-predict"
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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/umbc-howard-odds-prediction-spread-line-time-2026-first-four-picks-best-bets/",
      "title": "UMBC vs. Howard odds, prediction, time: 2026 First Four ...",
      "snippet": "The UMBC Retrievers battle the Howard Bison in a 2026 First Four matchup on Tuesday night. The winner will be the 16th seed and will face ..."
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/betting/article/march-madness-2026-picks-predictions-odds-lines-schedule-for-tuesdays-first-four-games-142845250.html",
      "title": "March Madness 2026 picks: Predictions, odds, lines, ...",
      "snippet": "Here are the picks for the First Four games on Tuesday, with all odds from BetMGM: UMBC (-1.5) over Howard. NCAAB 1st Round. UMBC Retrievers."
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      "url": "https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/umbc-vs-howard-predictions-picks-odds-tuesday-3-17-2026",
      "title": "UMBC vs Howard Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's ...",
      "snippet": "Game models all call for a very close contest in the First Four, but all give the nod to the Retrievers. I like UMBC to edge the Howard Bison in ..."
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      "url": "https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/umbc-vs-howard-odds-prediction-2026-ncaa-tournament-picks-from-proven-model/",
      "title": "2026 NCAA Tournament First Four picks from proven model",
      "snippet": "Howard odds, prediction: 2026 NCAA Tournament First Four picks from proven model ... UMBC is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest UMBC vs Howard ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/17/umbc-howard-picks-predictions-odds-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-game/88420137007/",
      "title": "UMBC vs Howard picks, predictions, odds for NCAA March ...",
      "snippet": "The site predicts that Howard will win the First Four game against UMBC. It is taking the over for the point total. March Madness schedule: TV ..."
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  "query": "\"Prairie View\" \"Lehigh\" \"First Four\" 2026 prediction"
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      "title": "Lehigh vs Prairie View A&M Prediction, Picks & Odds for ...",
      "snippet": "... Prairie View A&M Panthers are riding momentum into tonight's First Four matchup. My Lehigh vs. Prairie View A&M predictions are more bullish ..."
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      "title": "Lehigh vs. Prairie View A&M prediction: March Madness ...",
      "snippet": "Read the Post's March Madness First Four betting preview, including odds and a best bet for Lehigh vs. Prairie View A&M."
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      "url": "https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2026/03/18/first-four-prediction-lehigh-vs-prairie-view-am-march-madness-odds-tv-channel-pvmu/89212188007/",
      "title": "First Four prediction Prairie View A&M vs Lehigh, odds, TV ...",
      "snippet": "Lehigh vs Prairie View A&M betting odds: Who is favored in First Four? · Spread: Lehigh (-3.5) · Moneyline: Lehigh (-170) · Over/under: 143.5."
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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/march-madness-predictions-expert-picks-ncaa-tournament-bracket-2026-first-four-games-wednesday/",
      "title": "NCAA bracket expert picks, odds for First Four games ...",
      "snippet": "Best bets for Lehigh vs. Prairie View A&M and Miami (Ohio) vs. SMU as the First Four action rolls along in Wednesday in the 2026 NCAA ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.syracuse.com/betting/2026/03/lehigh-vs-prairie-view-am-kalshi-markets-prediction-and-picks-for-wednesdays-first-four-ncaa-tournament.html",
      "title": "Lehigh vs. Prairie View A&M: Kalshi markets, prediction ...",
      "snippet": "Lehigh vs. Prairie View A&M: Kalshi markets, prediction and picks for Wednesday's “First Four” NCAA Tournament ; Team, Chance to Win · Prairie ..."
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      "snippet": "SportsLine expert Bob Konarski has revealed his SMU vs. Miami (Ohio) best bets for the First Four 2026 game on Wednesday."
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      "snippet": "... SMU. 3 keys for Miami (Ohio) RedHawks to beat SMU Mustangs in NCAA Tournament First Four. 1. Miami RedHawks must clean up rebounding. There's ..."
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      "title": "March Madness 2026 First Four odds, predictions: Miami (Ohio) vs ...",
      "snippet": "Howie Hoops makes his best bets for Wednesday's men's NCAA Tournament First Four college basketball games, including Miami (Ohio) vs. SMU ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.oddsshark.com/ncaab/miami-ohio-smu-first-four-picks-odds-march-18-2026",
      "title": "Miami (OH) vs SMU First Four Picks & Odds Today",
      "snippet": "... 2026. SMU is a 7.5-point favorite, and the total for the matchup ... Miami (OH) vs SMU First Four Picks & Odds Today: UNDER With High Total."
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    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/betting/article/march-madness-2026-picks-predictions-odds-lines-schedule-for-wednesdays-first-four-games-192110369.html",
      "title": "March Madness 2026 picks: Predictions, odds, lines, schedule for ...",
      "snippet": "... Miami (Ohio) so far'. The betting public is all over the 31-1 Miami (Ohio) RedHawks in their First Four matchup with SMU. Yahoo Sports. Just ..."
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  "query": "2024 NCAA Tournament Round of 32 matchups Duke vs TCU Kansas Jayhawks Northern Iowa"
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401603400/tcu-kansas",
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      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2024-12-06/2024-ncaa-bracket-scores-stats-march-madness-mens-tournament",
      "title": "2024 NCAA bracket: Scores, stats, for March Madness men's ...",
      "snippet": "Here's a look back at the 2024 NCAA tournament for March Madness. The UConn men won it all for the second season in a row."
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      "url": "https://www.foxsports.com/live-blog/college-basketball/2024-selection-sunday-bracket-reveal-top-matchups-upset-picks-winners",
      "title": "2024 Selection Sunday highlights: March Madness matchups, upset ...",
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  "query": "Duke Blue Devils TCU Horned Frogs 2024 season stats comparison"
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      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/322276078521706/posts/2036403607108936/",
      "title": "Duke football score comparison 2024 - Facebook",
      "snippet": "Duke Blue Devils Football fans. 623 members. Join · Duke Blue Devils ... Bulldogs' 2024 season recap and stats analysis. Profile photo of JJ."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47273217/mens-college-basketball-power-rankings-michigan-arizona-duke-iowa-state-no-1-race",
      "title": "Men's college basketball Power Rankings: The 4-team race for No. 1",
      "snippet": "But against the Blue Devils, Michigan State shot just 29.5% on 2-pointers while making only 13 shots inside the arc to Duke's 12. The Spartans ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-ncaa-tournament-east-region-192900640.html",
      "title": "2026 NCAA Tournament East Region Odds, Picks and Predictions",
      "snippet": "(9) TCU Horned Frogs. +12500. Hardings' playmaking fuels balanced ... East Region Favorite: Duke Blue Devils. A perpetual destroyer of ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/duke/2024.html",
      "title": "2024 Duke Blue Devils Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference ...",
      "snippet": "2024 Duke Blue Devils Stats ; Record: 9-4 (28th of 134) (Schedule & Results) ; Conference: ACC ; Conference Record: 5-3 ; Coach: Manny Diaz (9-4) ; Points For: 342."
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      "snippet": "TCU Horned Frogs (29-5), 39.0. 9, Duke Blue Devils (24-8), 38.6. 10, Louisville Cardinals (27-7), 37.7. Full list available for subscribers. 2025-26 NCAA Win ..."
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  "query": "\"March Madness 2024\" \"Round of 32\" predictions Duke Kansas UConn"
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      "title": "Men's March Madness 2024: second-round tournament ...",
      "snippet": "March Madness 2024: Reseeding the men's round of 32. Myron Medcalf ... UConn and 21 in a victory against Duke. \"Games like this, when it ..."
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      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/deadspin/posts/best-ncaa-tournament-championship-future-betting-picks-before-selection-sunday/1361650902666781/",
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      "url": "https://www.natesilver.net/p/ncaa-sweet-sixteen-projections",
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      "url": "https://www.seedsing.com/seedsing/2024/3/18/ty-predicts-march-madness-2024",
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  "content": "Skip to main content\n\nSkip to navigation\n\n\n<\n\n>\n\nJoe Sargent/Getty Images\n\n- ESPN\n\n\nMultiple Authors\n\nMar 23, 2024, 01:30 AM ET\n\n![](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/content-reactions/share-ios-on_light.png&h=80&w=80)Share\n\n- [Copy Link![Copy Link](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/content-reactions/check.png&h=80&w=80)](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39794549/mens-march-madness-2024-ncaa-tournament-round-32-takeaways-highlights#)\n- [Email](mailto:?subject=Men%27s%20March%20Madness%202024%3A%20second%2Dround%20tournament%20takeaways&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fmens%2Dcollege%2Dbasketball%2Fstory%2F_%2Fid%2F39794549)\n- [Print](https://www.espn.com/espn/print?id=39794549)\n\nOpen Extended Reactions\n\nWhen [Creighton](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/156/creighton-bluejays) walked off the court at the end of double-overtime with a hard-earned victory over [Oregon](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2483/oregon-ducks), it capped the end of a strangely predictable day.\n\nEvery higher seed won on Saturday except one. Even the exception wasn't exactly what you'd call a plucky underdog.\n\nNo. 5 seed [Gonzaga](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2250/gonzaga-bulldogs) reached its ninth straight Sweet 16 by brushing aside No. 4 seed Kansas. The Bulldogs were actually favored in a game where the Jayhawks were playing without [Kevin McCullar Jr](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4411057/kevin-mccullar-jr).\n\nOf course, \"higher seed\" includes the No. 11 seed [NC State](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/152/nc-state-wolfpack), who survived overtime and got past No. 14 seed [Oakland](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2473/oakland-golden-grizzlies). We're not saying this bracket looks completely normal. Still, Saturday did go pretty much according to form.\n\nYour big names are all still here: [North Carolina](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/153/north-carolina-tar-heels), [Arizona](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/12/arizona-wildcats), [Iowa State](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/66/iowa-state-cyclones), [Tennessee](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2633/tennessee-volunteers), Creighton and [Illinois](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/356/illinois-fighting-illini).\n\nWill Sunday follow the same pattern? There are 24 teams remaining, and anything can happen.\n\n_Scroll to read our breakdown of every game of the first day of the men's round of 32 -- and what the results mean for the rest of the tournament. Check your bracket [here](https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2024/)._\n\n## Live projections: [ESPN's March Madness forecast](https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/39609463/march-madness-2024-live-mens-ncaa-tournament-projections)\n\n![](https://a.espncdn.com/i/infographics/20170710_nfl_fpr/charts/_end_rule.png)\n\n![](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/ncaa/500/152.png&h=60&w=60)![](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/ncaa/500/2473.png&h=60&w=60)\n\n## SOUTH REGION: [No. 11 NC State 79, No. 14 Oakland 73 (OT)](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401638620/oakland-nc-state)\n\n**Can anyone stop [DJ Burns Jr](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4396933/dj-burns-jr).?** The short answer: No. Burns scored 24 points and grabbed 11 boards in the overtime win, fighting through double and triple teams. When he couldn't muscle his way to the rim, he passed it out to the shooters freed up by the defensive crush around him and recorded four assists. Burns' double-double was just his second this season, his first since Dec. 12 against UT Martin. After the game, Burns nodded as NC State coach Kevin Keatts described the game as a \"boxing match.\" He said he made a choice not to get in his feelings w"
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{
  "query": "Duke vs TCU basketball 2024 matchup prediction analysis"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/duke/blue-devils-predicting-full-ncaa-tournament-path",
      "title": "Predicting Duke's Full NCAA Tournament Path - Sports Illustrated",
      "snippet": "Round of 32: 1 Duke vs. 8 Ohio State. 8-seed Ohio State will defeat 9-seed TCU and advance to take on Duke in the Round of 32. Bruce Thornton ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@coversclubchris/video/7617625703927860494",
      "title": "March Madness bracket predictions with Duke potentially going to ...",
      "snippet": "... 2024, college basketball tournament analysis, March Madness bracket tips. original sound - CBS Sports College Basketball. 48.9KLikes. 603 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/east-region-odds-picks-predictions",
      "title": "2026 NCAA Tournament East Region Odds, Picks and Predictions",
      "snippet": "Duke to Win the East Region (-135 at bet365): This is the opposite of spicy — but it's also the safest Final Four bet you'll find. Led by he-man ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/61578064388110/videos/march-madness-bracket-predictions-with-duke-potentially-going-to-the-final-four-/1235376028791016/",
      "title": "March Madness bracket predictions with Duke potentially going to ...",
      "snippet": "March Madness bracket predictions with Duke potentially going to the final four in the NCAA basketball tournament #marchmadness ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48217204/march-madness-bracket-predictions-picks-ncaa-tournament-final-four-2026",
      "title": "Instant men's March Madness bracket: Predicting every game - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Jeff Borzello makes his picks for the 2026 NCAA tournament, from the First Four through the Final Four."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "Kansas Jayhawks 2024 season record Northern Iowa Panthers matchup"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/matchup/_/gameId/401714668",
      "title": "Kansas 76-73 Northern Iowa (Nov 29, 2024) Game Stats - ESPN",
      "snippet": "FG, 21-54, 23-51. Field Goal %, 39, 45. 3PT, 14-27, 11-20. Three Point %, 52, 55. FT, 20-26, 16-21. Free Throw %, 77, 76."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401714668/kansas-northern-iowa",
      "title": "Kansas 76-73 Northern Iowa (Nov 29, 2024) Final Score - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Northern Iowa Panthers vs Kansas Jayhawks. Paradise Jam - Island Division. KU. Kansas JayhawksKansasKU. 6-1. 76. 6-1. Final. 1, 2, 3, 4, T. Kansas. KU. 12, 22 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://unipanthers.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/university-of-kansas/61",
      "title": "UNI Athletics Men's Basketball History vs University of Kansas",
      "snippet": "Opponent History ; Wins. 1. Losses. 0 ; Home Record. 0-0. Away Record. 1-0 ; Conference Record. 0-0. Streak. W1."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/video/_/gameId/401714668",
      "title": "Kansas 76-73 Northern Iowa (Nov 29, 2024) Video Highlights - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Kansas Jayhawks vs. Northern Iowa Panthers NCAAW game from November 29, 2024 on ESPN."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.sofascore.com/basketball/match/kansas-jayhawks-northern-iowa-panthers/uNZbsgyic",
      "title": "Northern Iowa Panthers Kansas Jayhawks live score and H2H results",
      "snippet": "Northern Iowa Panthers is playing against Kansas Jayhawks on Nov 29, 2024 at 8:00:00 PM UTC. This game is part of NCAA Women."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "\"March Madness\" \"UConn Huskies\" \"UCLA Bruins\" prediction 2024"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college-basketball/dark-horses-vulnerable-no-1-seeds-predictions-for-womens-march-madness",
      "title": "Dark Horses, Vulnerable No. 1 Seeds and Other ...",
      "snippet": "UConn HuskiesUCLA BruinsTexas LonghornsSouth Carolina GamecocksTCU ... More March Madness from Sports Illustrated. •. Men's March Madness ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/ncaaeverythingwbb/posts/26337874109235260/",
      "title": "If you're a betting person, would you put big money on the ...",
      "snippet": "... March Madness – Championship Odds As we head into the NCAA ... UConn Huskies — around -280 / -300 2️⃣ UCLA Bruins — around +650 to + ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1122801278927948/posts/1605319254009479/",
      "title": "Bruins chances against UConn Huskies",
      "snippet": "The UCLA Bruins basketball team for 2023/24 is a monster. They ... March Madness tournament (19-10 on plays overall beginning with the ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://collegefootballnetwork.com/mens-college-basketball/march-madness-duke-uconn-east-region/",
      "title": "Top 5 Possible Matchups in March Madness As Duke, ...",
      "snippet": "The UConn Huskies and the UCLA Bruins could go up against one another since they are bracketed to clash in the second round. With both teams ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "2024 NCAA Tournament bracket predictions Round of 32 picks analysis"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/ncaa-tournament-bracket-predictions-how-to-choose-upsets-winners-use-betting-lines-and-other-expert-picks-to-win-your-pool-183030534.html",
      "title": "NCAA tournament bracket predictions: How to choose upsets ...",
      "snippet": "March Madness bracket, predictions, picks: Best bets for every first-round 2026 NCAA tournament game ... 32 first-round tourney games."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/ncaa-bracket-picks/articles/college-basketball-bracket-predictions-2024/",
      "title": "2024 NCAA College Basketball Bracket Predictions - PoolGenius",
      "snippet": "Tennessee and North Carolina are neck-and-neck for the last No. 1 seed in our bracket predictions as tourney week begins, as Kentucky rises."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2024-march-madness-predictions-ncaa-bracket-expert-picks-against-the-spread-odds-in-thursdays-round-1-games/",
      "title": "2024 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks ...",
      "snippet": "Our CBS Sports experts are here to help by providing insight into Thursday's first-round games with picks straight up and against the spread."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg5VRfJp7bs",
      "title": "Expert Gary Parrish fills out his bracket | March Madness - YouTube",
      "snippet": "Expert Gary Parrish fills out his bracket | NCAA TOURNAMENT PREDICTIONS & ADVICE | March Madness. 93K views · 11 months ago. #basketball #cbb ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/39641586/picks-analysis-all-32-mens-college-basketball-champ-week-conference-tournaments",
      "title": "Picks, predictions for all 32 Champ Week men's tournaments - ESPN",
      "snippet": "ESPN's Jeff Borzello, John Gasaway, Joe Lunardi and Myron Medcalf decided to make public their predictions and debate why the teams they picked are definitely ..."
    }
  ]
}

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  "picks": [
    {
      "gameId": "r32-east-1",
      "winnerId": "duke-blue-devils"
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    {
      "gameId": "r32-east-2",
      "winnerId": "kansas-jayhawks"
    },
    {
      "gameId": "r32-east-3",
      "winnerId": "michigan-state-spartans"
    },
    {
      "gameId": "r32-east-4",
      "winnerId": "uconn-huskies"
    },
    {
      "gameId": "r32-west-1",
      "winnerId": "arizona-wildcats"
    },
    {
      "gameId": "r32-west-2",
      "winnerId": "arkansas-razorbacks"
    },
    {
      "gameId": "r32-west-3",
      "winnerId": "gonzaga-bulldogs"
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    {
      "gameId": "r32-west-4",
      "winnerId": "purdue-boilermakers"
    },
    {
      "gameId": "r32-south-1",
      "winnerId": "iowa-hawkeyes"
    },
    {
      "gameId": "r32-south-2",
      "winnerId": "nebraska-cornhuskers"
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    {
      "gameId": "r32-south-3",
      "winnerId": "north-carolina-tar-heels"
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    {
      "gameId": "r32-south-4",
      "winnerId": "houston-cougars"
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    {
      "gameId": "r32-midwest-1",
      "winnerId": "michigan-wolverines"
    },
    {
      "gameId": "r32-midwest-2",
      "winnerId": "alabama-crimson-tide"
    },
    {
      "gameId": "r32-midwest-3",
      "winnerId": "virginia-cavaliers"
    },
    {
      "gameId": "r32-midwest-4",
      "winnerId": "iowa-state-cyclones"
    }
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}

{
  "query": "2025 NCAA tournament Sweet 16 predictions Duke vs Kansas Michigan State vs UConn"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-bracket-duke-has-ncaa-no-1-overall-seed-it-also-has-the-toughest-path-to-the-title-005508673.html",
      "title": "March Madness bracket: Duke has NCAA No. 1 overall seed. It also ...",
      "snippet": "Duke has UConn and Michigan State — two of the 11 KenPom-certified national championship contenders — before even reaching the Final Four."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-tournament-predictions-expert-highlights-potential-cinderella-bracket-busters-and-more-in-east-region/",
      "title": "Expert's Cinderella, bracket buster, team to avoid and ... - CBS Sports",
      "snippet": "The East region is loaded with multiple threats to Duke including Connecticut, Michigan State, St. John's and Kansas. Duke won the ACC ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48217204/march-madness-bracket-predictions-picks-ncaa-tournament-final-four-2026",
      "title": "Instant men's March Madness bracket: Predicting every game - ESPN",
      "snippet": "(2) UConn 71, (7) UCLA 67. SWEET 16. (1) Duke 73, (5) St. John's 71 (2) UConn 68, (3) Michigan State 64. ELITE EIGHT. (1) Duke 72, (2) UConn 73 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/betting/betting-the-east-region-in-2026-ncaa-tournament-predictions-odds-upsets-for-march-madness",
      "title": "Betting the East Region in 2026 NCAA Tournament - Sports Illustrated",
      "snippet": "Odds to Win East Region · Duke: -130 · UConn: +550 · Michigan State: +750 · Kansas: +1200 · St. John's: +1200 · Louisville: +2000 · UCLA: +2500 · Ohio ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25407372-ncaa-tournament-2026-predictions-mens-sweet-16-bracket-after-selection-sunday",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament 2026 Predictions for Men's Sweet 16 Bracket ...",
      "snippet": "... Sweet 16 Prediction: 1. Duke vs. 4. Kansas, 2. UConn vs. 3. Michigan State. South Region. 2 of 4. Vanderbilt v Florida. Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "Arizona vs Arkansas Gonzaga vs Purdue Iowa vs Nebraska North Carolina vs Houston"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.reflector.com/sports/state-national/no-2-arizona-earns-no-1-seed-in-a-west-region-that-includes-purdue-gonzaga/article_3c80f2c3-1d45-5eaf-af0d-d617fa87a6af.html",
      "title": "No. 2 Arizona earns No. 1 seed in a West Region that includes ...",
      "snippet": "No. 2 Arizona earns No. 1 seed in a West Region that includes Purdue, Gonzaga and Arkansas · Arizona (32-2) has a big, balanced roster that's had ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKyG7Hrl3GI",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament West Region PREVIEW: Arizona is No. 1",
      "snippet": "On today's show @AaronTorres previews the LOADED West Regional and asks: Can Arkansas, Purdue or anyone else take down the Arizona Wildcats?"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7105478/2026/03/17/march-madness-national-championship-houston-illinois-purdue-gonzaga/",
      "title": "Twelve men's basketball teams with the best chance of winning their ...",
      "snippet": "With brackets unveiled, we're taking a look at the most promising potential first-time champs."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/gonzaga-bulldogs/ncaa-mens-tournament-breakdown-and-picks-for-every-game-analysis/",
      "title": "NCAA men's tournament breakdown and picks for every game",
      "snippet": "Second round: Arizona over Utah State, Arkansas over Wisconsin, Gonzaga over NC State and Purdue over Miami. Sweet 16: Arizona over Arkansas ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/bracket",
      "title": "NCAA bracket for March Madness",
      "snippet": "The live NCAA bracket for March Madness, which includes links to watch every game live, tournament scoring, Bracket Challenge game, statistics and seeds."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "Michigan vs Alabama Virginia vs Iowa State Sweet 16 predictions 2025"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-midwest-region-predictions-cinderella-expert-picks-schedule-odds-betting-lines-and-more-144504385.html",
      "title": "Midwest region predictions, Cinderella, expert picks, schedule, odds ...",
      "snippet": "Who are the favorites? Michigan (+350 to win the national title at BetMGM). Iowa State (16-1). Virginia (80-1). Michigan opened as the early ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-tournament-predictions-college-basketball-expert-has-midwest-region-cinderella-team-to-avoid-and-winner/",
      "title": "Expert's Cinderella, bracket buster, team to avoid and winner for ...",
      "snippet": "The only team in the bottom half of the bracket I believe can compete with the Cyclones is Virginia, although I give Iowa State the edge in that ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7127597/2026/03/18/ncaa-tournament-march-madness-mens-consensus-predictions-bracket/",
      "title": "Men's NCAA Tournament consensus bracket predictions",
      "snippet": "Who will advance to the Sweet 16? ; 3. Michigan State. 25 ; 2. Purdue. 24 ; 3. Illinois. 23 ; 3. Virginia. 23."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/michigan/basketball/predicting-michigan-wolverines-ncaa-tournament-path",
      "title": "Predicting Michigan's Full NCAA Tournament Path: How Each Game ...",
      "snippet": "2 Iowa State and No. 3 Virginia will be the favorites to get out of the bottom of the region. The Cyclones have a little bit of everything, ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/16/ncaa-tournament-predictions-for-bracket-vibes/89184640007/",
      "title": "I made NCAA Tournament predictions for entire bracket on vibes alone",
      "snippet": "Alabama over Michigan. Michigan is probably the better team but we're sticking to our Wisconsin beliefs and picking Bama. Iowa State over ..."
    }
  ]
}

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  "url": "https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/gonzaga-bulldogs/ncaa-mens-tournament-breakdown-and-picks-for-every-game-analysis/"
}

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{
  "query": "\"Sweet 16\" predictions Duke Kansas UConn Michigan State expert picks"
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-bracket-region-by-region-predictions-cinderellas-expert-picks-odds-schedule-and-more-204524756.html",
      "title": "Region-by-region predictions, Cinderellas, expert picks, ...",
      "snippet": "1 seed go down? The Wildcats look like a lock to get to the Sweet 16, but getting out of the region could be tough. No. 4 Arkansas has won ..."
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      "url": "https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2026/03/17/final-four-predictions-ncaa-bracket-march-madness-picks/89187322007/",
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      "snippet": "Sweet 16 predictions. Arizona (1) over Wisconsin (5); Gonzaga (3) over ... Duke's likely foe in the regional final is UConn or Michigan State ..."
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      "url": "https://lawlessrepublic.com/march-madness-bracket-bolster-thoughts-and-picks-for-every-round-of-64-matchup",
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      "snippet": "7 Miami (FL) vs 10 Missouri. Flip a coin -- this is an incredibly even matchup. Both of which are entirely capable of reaching the Sweet 16. But ..."
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  "query": "Duke basketball 2025 season record stats Kansas Jayhawks 2025 comparison"
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401817232",
      "title": "Duke 78-66 Kansas (Nov 18, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Duke Blue Devils vs Kansas Jayhawks · Cameron Boozer scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke outlasts No. 24 Kansas 78-66."
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    {
      "url": "https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/kansas/427",
      "title": "Duke University Men's Basketball History vs University of Kansas",
      "snippet": "Opponent History ; First Matchup. W 92-86. 12/1/1985 ; Last 10 Matchups. 4-6. 3/19/2000 - 11/18/2025 ; Largest Margin of Victory. W 102-77. 2/18/1989."
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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/live/NCAAB_20251118_KANSAS@DUKE/",
      "title": "Kansas Jayhawks vs. Duke Blue Devils Live Score and Stats",
      "snippet": "Cameron Boozer scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke outlasts No. 24 Kansas 78-66. AP; Nov 19, 2025. default-cbs-image. Learn More."
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      "url": "https://kuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/duke/2901",
      "title": "University of Kansas Men's Basketball History vs Duke ... - KU Athletics",
      "snippet": "Opponent History ; First Matchup. L 86-92. 12/1/1985 ; Last 10 Matchups. 6-4. 3/19/2000 - 11/18/2025 ; Largest Margin of Victory. W 94-83. 11/12/2013."
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401817232",
      "title": "Duke 78-66 Kansas (Nov 18, 2025) Box Score - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Box score for the Duke Blue Devils vs. Kansas Jayhawks NCAAM game from November 18, 2025 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats."
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  "query": "UConn vs Michigan State 2025 season matchup Arizona vs Arkansas recent games"
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47807977/arizona-no1-michigan-jumps-uconn-no-2-ap-men-poll",
      "title": "Arizona No. 1, Michigan jumps UConn for No. 2 in AP men's poll",
      "snippet": "Michigan jumped over UConn to snag the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, while Arizona remained the unanimous No."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/usatodaysports/posts/arizona-duke-and-michigan-continue-to-pace-the-field-for-number-one-seeds-while-/1481333166685826/",
      "title": "Arizona Duke and Michigan continue to pace the field for number ...",
      "snippet": "Arizona Duke and Michigan continue to pace the field for number one seeds while UConn and Houston fight for the final top line in the men's ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2025/dec/16/arizona-michigan-remain-in-top-two/",
      "title": "Arizona, Michigan remain in top two | Northwest Arkansas Democrat ...",
      "snippet": "No. 1 Arizona and No. 2 Michigan remained locked in place atop The Associated Press men's college basketball poll released Monday while No."
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arizona-remains-no-1-ap-183831676.html",
      "title": "Arizona remains No. 1 in AP Top 25, Michigan jumps UConn for No. 2",
      "snippet": "Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll Monday while Michigan jumped over UConn and into second ..."
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      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/bracket",
      "title": "NCAA bracket for March Madness",
      "snippet": "The live NCAA bracket for March Madness, which includes links to watch every game live, tournament scoring, Bracket Challenge game, statistics and seeds."
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  "query": "North Carolina Tar Heels vs Houston Cougars 2025 basketball matchup"
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      "snippet": "The official 2025-26 Men's Basketball schedule for the North Carolina Heels."
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      "url": "https://uhcougars.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
      "title": "2025-26 Men's Basketball Schedule - University of Houston Athletics",
      "snippet": "The official 2025-26 Men's Basketball schedule for the University of Houston Cougars."
    },
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      "title": "Where UNC basketball lands in ESPN's early top 25 for 2025-26 ...",
      "snippet": "ESPN's Jeff Borzello released his first way-too-early top 25 rankings for the 2025-26 season, and he has UNC barely cracking the list, checking in at No. 25."
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      "url": "https://theacc.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=4461",
      "title": "2025-26 North Carolina Men's Basketball Schedule (24-8)",
      "snippet": "The official 2025-26 Men's Basketball schedule for Atlantic Coast Conference."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.tarheeltimes.com/schedulebasketball-2025.aspx",
      "title": "2025-2026 UNC Basketball Schedule - Tar Heel Times",
      "snippet": "2025-2026 UNC Basketball schedule with game times, tv schedule, tickets, live online streaming links, box scores and game notes."
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{
  "query": "2025 NCAA tournament Elite 8 matchups Duke vs UConn analysis"
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://balldurham.com/potential-elite-eight-matchup-for-duke-and-jon-scheyer-is-already-terrifying-on-paper",
      "title": "Potential Elite Eight matchup for Duke and Jon Scheyer is already ...",
      "snippet": "Potential Elite Eight matchup for Duke and Jon Scheyer is already terrifying on paper · Duke and UConn in Elite 8 could spell trouble for Blue ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DX5kJ2TCzQ",
      "title": "March Madness East Region Bracket Preview & Picks - YouTube",
      "snippet": "Can UConn or St. John's beat Duke? 2026 March Madness East Region Bracket Preview & Picks · Comments."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/march-madness-bracketology-duke-uconn-195508349.html",
      "title": "What Duke, UConn and more have on the line in title games",
      "snippet": "How will Duke, UConn, Arizona and Houston be affected by their conference championship games in March Madness seeding?"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji9BvAyGbgY",
      "title": "'Here's why UConn can STILL win the East Region!!' - YouTube",
      "snippet": "... Elite 8, the 2026 Big East tournament, the 2026 Big Ten tournament, the 2026 Big 12 tournament, the 2026 ACC tournament, or the 2026 SEC."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/44458355/womens-march-madness-2025-ranking-elite-eight-ncaa-tournament-teams",
      "title": "Women's March Madness 2025: Ranking every Elite Eight team",
      "snippet": "Paige Bueckers sets a new UConn NCAA Tournament record with 40 points to lead the Huskies past Oklahoma and into the Elite Eight."
    }
  ]
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{
  "query": "Arizona vs Purdue Elite 8 matchup 2025 tournament analysis"
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    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIJcOmNJQ8c",
      "title": "'Purdue can go on a RUN and knock off Arizona'",
      "snippet": "'Purdue can go on a RUN and knock off Arizona' | 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket ..."
    },
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-2-arizona-earns-no-223342725.html",
      "title": "No. 2 Arizona earns No. 1 seed in a West Region that ...",
      "snippet": "No. 2 Arizona can add a No. 1 seed to its impressive resume. The Big 12 regular-season and tournament champion Wildcats are the No."
    },
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      "url": "https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/no-2-arizona-eyeing-deep-ncaa-tournament-run-behind-balance-and-versatility,670977",
      "title": "No. 2 Arizona eyeing deep NCAA Tournament run behind ...",
      "snippet": "The Wildcats (32-2) are projected to make a deep run into the bracket, in large part because of their balance and versatility. Burries leads the ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/analysts-back-purdue-for-final-four-push/gm-GMC287D9EB?gemSnapshotKey=GMC287D9EB-snapshot-2&uxmode=ruby",
      "title": "Analysts back Purdue for Final Four push",
      "snippet": "Purdue's Big Ten Tournament title run has fueled bold predictions from top analysts, with Clark Kellogg picking them to win it all and Tom Crean ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://zonazealots.com/multiple-analysts-give-arizona-fans-extra-hope-ncaa-tournament-glory-coming",
      "title": "Multiple analysts give Arizona fans extra hope NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "Arizona and Tommy Lloyd have what it takes to win the NCAA Tournament ... and a potential Elite Eight matchup with Purdue could be on the way."
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  "query": "Iowa vs Houston Elite 8 matchup 2025 tournament predictions"
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  "results": [
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-predicts-every-ncaa-tournament-024841061.html",
      "title": "ESPN Predicts every NCAA Tournament game: Where do ...",
      "snippet": "March Madness 2026 odds, picks: Bracket picks, opening betting lines, expert predictions for first-round NCAA tournament games. Here are the ..."
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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-bracketology-ncaa-tournament-iowa-state-vs-houston-no-1-seeds/",
      "title": "Bracketology: Houston vs. Iowa State carries No. 1 seed ...",
      "snippet": "Monday night's Big 12 showdown is loaded with ramifications and could impact the No. 1 seed line."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://collegefootballnews.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-schedule-predictions-betting-lines-game-previews-2025",
      "title": "2025 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight Schedule, Predictions ...",
      "snippet": "The 2025 NCAA Tournament schedule, predictions, and game previews with all of the game times, betting lines, and how to watch"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25171335-mens-ncaa-tournament-2025-breaking-down-every-teams-chance-win-title",
      "title": "Breaking Down Every Team's Chance to Win the Title",
      "snippet": "At last, the 2025 men's NCAA tournament is here."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/comments/1d062g5/give_your_way_too_early_elite_8_predictions_for/",
      "title": "give your WAY TOO EARLY ELITE 8 PREDICTIONS for ...",
      "snippet": "give your WAY TOO EARLY ELITE 8 PREDICTIONS for 2024-2025 NCAA tourney. ... Also, a lot of people would include Duke or Iowa state, and I ..."
    }
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  "query": "Michigan vs Iowa State Elite 8 matchup 2025 tournament preview"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.hoopshq.com/bracketology/midwest-regional-analysis-2026",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament Midwest Preview: Can Anyone Beat Michigan?",
      "snippet": "The Pick. Iowa State over Michigan in the Elite Eight. This is a bet on continuity, culture and experience. Two of Iowa State's key players ( ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svOBiaC7yoI",
      "title": "Iowa State can upset Michigan and make a Final Four run - YouTube",
      "snippet": "UVA feasted on a weak ACC. Iowa State was battle-tested in the toughest conference in the country. That could be a classic Elite 8 game."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/michigan-gets-no-1-seed-230151128.html",
      "title": "Michigan gets No. 1 seed in Midwest, where Iowa State, Virginia and ...",
      "snippet": "The Wolverines (31-3) are the third overall seed behind Duke and Arizona and will open the tournament against the winner of a First Four matchup ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/2026-ncaa-tournament-projections-iowa-state-surges-michigan-state-falls",
      "title": "2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Iowa State Surges, Michigan ...",
      "snippet": "The Iowa State Cyclones are surging in Mike DeCourcy's latest NCAA Tournament projections after a statement week that included a 70-67 win over ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIqdtV_Ek7M",
      "title": "BIG TEN TOURNAMENT PREVIEW! This is Michigan's ... - YouTube",
      "snippet": "This is Michigan's championship to lose! 'They are a freight train'. 3.1K views · 8 days ago. Shooters Shoot!"
    }
  ]
}

{
  "url": "https://www.hoopshq.com/bracketology/midwest-regional-analysis-2026"
}

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  "content": "[HoopsHQ](https://www.hoopshq.com/)\n\n- [Seth Davis](https://www.hoopshq.com/seth-davis)\n- [Conferences](https://www.hoopshq.com/conferences)\n  - [ACC](https://www.hoopshq.com/acc)\n  - [Big East](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-east)\n  - [Big Ten](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-ten)\n  - [Big 12](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-12)\n  - [SEC](https://www.hoopshq.com/sec)\n  - [Mid Majors](https://www.hoopshq.com/mid-majors)\n- [Women's](https://www.hoopshq.com/womens-college-basketball)\n- [Rankings](https://www.hoopshq.com/rankings)\n- [Transfer portal](https://www.hoopshq.com/transfer-portal)\n- [Recruiting](https://www.hoopshq.com/recruiting)\n- [Betting & Picks](https://www.hoopshq.com/betting-picks)\n- [Bracketology & Bubble Watch](https://www.hoopshq.com/bracketology)\n- [NBA Draft News](https://www.hoopshq.com/nba-draft)\n- [Long Reads](https://www.hoopshq.com/long-reads)\n\n- [Advertise](mailto:advertise@hoopshq.com)\n- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.insidehook.com/terms-conditions)\n- [Privacy Policy](https://www.insidehook.com/privacy-policy)\n\n![Michigan's dominant frontcourt, led by Yaxel Lendeborg, has been overpowering opponents this season](https://www.hoopshq.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/GettyImages-2266678489.jpg?fit=1200%2C800)\n\nMichigan's dominant frontcourt, led by Yaxel Lendeborg, has been overpowering opponents this season\n\nGetty Images\n\nIt’s time to dance.\n\nThe 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket has finally arrived, and it’s beautiful. While you ruminate on your picks over the next few days, Hoops HQ is here to guide you through the process.\n\nBelow is a breakdown of the Midwest Region, including players to watch, possible upsets, major storylines and my pick to advance to the Final Four.\n\nLet the Madness begin….\n\nBe sure to check out our previews of the other three regions.\n\n[East](https://www.hoopshq.com/bracketology/east-region-preview-duke-kansas)\n\n[south](https://www.hoopshq.com/bracketology/south-regional-preview-2026)\n\n[west](https://www.hoopshq.com/bracketology/ncaa-west-regional-analysis-2026)\n\n* * *\n\n#### **Power Watch**\n\nLed by its stellar — and gigantic — frontcourt, top-seeded Michigan has been a juggernaut all season. Graduate Yaxel Lendeborg, a 6-foot-9 forward, was named the Big Ten Player of the Year with averages of 14.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals. The Wolverines rank in the top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency, per KenPom. Unfortunately, they will be without 6-foot-2 guard L.J. Cason (8.4 points per game) in the Big Dance after the sophomore tore his ACL in February.\n\nWith a stout defense and loads of experience, Iowa State has the recipe to make it to the Final Four for just the second time in program history. The Cyclones are led by a lockdown 6-foot-1 guard in Tamin Lipsey, a do-it-all 6-foot-9 forward in Joshua Jefferson and a sharpshooting 6-foot-8 forward in Milan Momcilovic.\n\n![Iowa State's versatile forward Joshua Jefferson is averaging 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game this season](https://www.hoopshq.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/GettyImages-2266382231.jpg?w=5871&resize=5871%2C3914)\n\nIowa State’s versatile forward Joshua Jefferson is averaging 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game this season\n\nGetty Images\n\nOne of the top international stars in college basketball plays for Virginia: 6-foot-9 freshman forward Thijs De Ridder from Belgium (15.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game).\n\nUnder coach Nate Oats, Alabama has another top-five offense that pushes the tempo and launches a ton of threes. The engine is 6-foot-4 sophomore guard Labaron Philon, who’s averaging 21.7 points, 4.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds.\n\nTexas Tech was on pace to be a higher seed in the Dance but National Player of the Year contender JT Toppin, a 6-foot-9 junior forward, suffered a torn ACL in mid-February. The Red Raiders still have an All-American candidate in 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Christian Anderson (18.9 points, 7.6 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game).\n\nTennessee has two"
}

{
  "query": "\"Elite Eight\" Duke UConn prediction 2025 March Madness"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-bracket-region-by-region-predictions-cinderellas-expert-picks-odds-schedule-and-more-204524756.html",
      "title": "Region-by-region predictions, Cinderellas, expert picks, ...",
      "snippet": "Arizona is -105 to make the Final Four and -250 to make it to the Elite Eight, while Purdue is +300 to win the region and Gonzaga is +550."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7127597/2026/03/18/ncaa-tournament-march-madness-mens-consensus-predictions-bracket/",
      "title": "Men's NCAA Tournament consensus bracket predictions",
      "snippet": "Who got an Elite Eight vote? ; 1. Florida. 25 ; 1. Duke. 22 ; 2. Houston. 22 ; 2. Iowa State. 18."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2026/03/18/2026-march-madness-rankings-ncaa-tournament-odds/89195419007/",
      "title": "Ranking all 68 March Madness teams by odds to win 2026 ...",
      "snippet": "Elite Eight: March 28-29; Final Four: Saturday, April 4 (at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis); National championship game: Monday, April 6 (at ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/bracketology-duke-projected-as-top-overall-seed-for-2026-ncaa-tournament-ahead-of-michigan-and-arizona/",
      "title": "Bracketology: Duke projected as top overall seed for 2026 ...",
      "snippet": "Bracketology: Duke projected as top overall seed for 2026 NCAA Tournament ahead of Michigan and Arizona ... Elite Eight if both teams were to make ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://rpubs.com/mpomer/1295910",
      "title": "2025 March Madness Analysis",
      "snippet": "... Elite Eight', 'Elite Eight', 'Elite Eight ... But Duke has better efficiency than last year's UConn team. ... And no, I wouldn't pick Duke to win next ..."
    }
  ]
}

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      "winnerId": "uconn-huskies"
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      "gameId": "e8-west-1",
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      "gameId": "e8-south-1",
      "winnerId": "houston-cougars"
    },
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      "gameId": "e8-midwest-1",
      "winnerId": "iowa-state-cyclones"
    }
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  "submitted": true
}

{
  "query": "2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four UConn Huskies vs Arizona Wildcats matchup analysis"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/4-takeaways-from-arizonas-win-over-uconn",
      "title": "4 Takeaways From Arizona's Win Over UConn",
      "snippet": "Arizona rallied in the final moments after surrendering a double-digit second-half lead to hold off UConn in a top-five matchup on Wednesday ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://allsportstucson.com/2025/11/19/no-4-arizona-holds-off-no-3-uconn-to-improve-to-5-0/",
      "title": "No. 4 Arizona holds off No. 3 UConn to improve to 5-0",
      "snippet": "Arizona (5-0) withstood a rally by UConn (4-1) after leading by 13 points with nearly 13 minutes remaining. The Wildcats outscored the Huskies 9 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47031663/arizona-men-basketball-dominates-paint-battle-win-uconn",
      "title": "No. 4 Arizona dominates paint battle in win at No. 3 UConn",
      "snippet": "Arizona flipped the script on UConn in their top-five matchup, taking advantage of senior center Tarris Reed Jr.'s absence to win a physical ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2025/11/19/mens-basketball-no-3-uconn-falls-71-67-to-no-4-arizona",
      "title": "No. 3 UConn Falls, 71-67, To No. 4 Arizona - University of ...",
      "snippet": "The Huskies recorded 15 assists on 25 baskets against only five turnovers; Arizona dominated in the paint, 42-24, and in second chance ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.azdesertswarm.com/basketball/72516/arizona-wildcats-mens-basketball-uconn-huskies-recap-final-score-stats-highlights-2025",
      "title": "Arizona men's basketball holds off No. 3 UConn late in ...",
      "snippet": "The UA held a 35-33 lead at halftime thanks to a 25-13 edge on the boards. The Wildcats held UConn scoreless for almost the first three minutes ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four Houston Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones matchup analysis"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/breaking-news/article/no-6-iowa-state-rallies-from-10-point-hole-to-knock-off-no-2-houston-for-latest-major-win-041648560.html",
      "title": "No. 6 Iowa State rallies from 10-point hole to knock off No. 2 ...",
      "snippet": "Iowa State looks like it's fully back on track. The Cyclones, after a rough loss in Fort Worth early last week, have now won back-to-back ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/houston/basketball/no-2-houston-cougars-vs-no-6-iowa-state-cyclones-live-updates-box-score-01khma041816",
      "title": "No. 2 Houston Cougars vs No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones Live Updates ...",
      "snippet": "Houston is 23-2 and 11-1 in the Big 12 entering this game while Iowa State is right behind them with a 22-3 record and is 9-3 in the conference."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-bracketology-ncaa-tournament-houston-uconn-no-1-seed-march-madness-projections/",
      "title": "Bracketology: Houston's loss to Iowa State causes shakeup on No. 1 ...",
      "snippet": "2 Cougars lost 70-67 at No. 6 Iowa State after leading by 10 late in the second half. While a close road loss against an elite opponent didn't ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k3oKosotj8",
      "title": "#2 Houston Cougars vs #6 Iowa State Cyclones FULL GAME ...",
      "snippet": "Watch the full highlights from the massive Big 12 college basketball matchup between the #2 Houston Cougars and the #6 Iowa State Cyclones ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47952219/nate-heise-fuels-no-6-iowa-state-win-no-2-houston",
      "title": "Nate Heise fuels No. 6 Iowa State's win over No. 2 Houston - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Heise hit the trey from the left corner with 1:17 to play to give the Cyclones a 69-67 lead. Houston had two chances to tie or take the lead, ..."
    }
  ]
}

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  "query": "Arizona Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones 2025 NCAA tournament championship game prediction"
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      "title": "Arizona vs. Iowa State odds, prediction: 2026 Big 12 ...",
      "snippet": "The latest Iowa State vs. Arizona odds list the Wildcats as 3.5-point favorites, while the over/under is 143.5. Before making any Arizona vs."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/2026/03/13/arizona-vs-iowa-state-big-12-tournament-prediction-preview-and-odds/",
      "title": "Arizona vs. Iowa State Big 12 Tournament Prediction ...",
      "snippet": "Prediction: Arizona 78, Iowa State 68​​ The Cyclones will undoubtedly by playing essentially a home game on Friday night in Kansas City, where T- ..."
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      "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/iowa-state-vs-arizona-in-big-12-tournament-bold-predictions/ar-AA1YztdZ?cvid=69b52d780c614a0c94b775ee951cc090&ocid=bdshopsd&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1",
      "title": "Iowa State vs. Arizona in Big 12 Tournament bold predictions",
      "snippet": "Iowa State vs. Arizona in Big 12 Tournament bold predictions · Joshua Jefferson Stays Hot · Cyclones Make Brayden Burries Work · Iowa State Bench ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iowa-state-vs-arizona-prediction-134600762.html",
      "title": "Iowa State vs Arizona Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's ...",
      "snippet": "The Cyclones destroyed their first two opponents in the tourney, and my Iowa State vs. Arizona predictions are backing them as underdogs ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWtnQdI2f-g",
      "title": "Iowa State vs Arizona Best Bets! | Big 12 Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "If you are looking for a college basketball betting preview with picks and predictions for the Iowa State vs Arizona matchup, ..."
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{
  "query": "\"Arizona Wildcats\" \"Iowa State Cyclones\" NCAA championship 2025 odds spread"
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    {
      "url": "https://zonazealots.com/arizona-vs-iowa-st-big-xii-tournament-2025-26-point-spread-and-over-under-history",
      "title": "Arizona vs. Iowa St Big XII Tournament: 2025-26 point ...",
      "snippet": "Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus ... Iowa State Cyclones at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit ..."
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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/arizona-iowa-state-odds-prediction-spread-time-line-2026-big-12-tournament-semifinal-picks/",
      "title": "Arizona vs. Iowa State odds, prediction: 2026 Big 12 ...",
      "snippet": "The top-seeded Arizona Wildcats take on the No. 5 seed Iowa State Cyclones on Friday in the semifinals of the 2026 Big 12 Tournament."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-2-arizona-vs-no-050311065.html",
      "title": "No. 2 Arizona vs. No. 4 Iowa State predictions",
      "snippet": "Game Odds: Iowa State at Arizona · Moneyline: Iowa State Cyclones (+275), Arizona Wildcats (-345) · Spread: Arizona -7.5 · Total: 147.5 points."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.foxsports.com/articles/college-football/iowa-state-vs-arizona-prediction-odds-picks-september-27-2025",
      "title": "Iowa State vs. Arizona Prediction, Odds, Picks",
      "snippet": "Oddsmakers give the No. 14 Iowa State Cyclones (4-0) the edge when they host the Arizona Wildcats (3-0) on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in a ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf-game/ari-isu-score-odds-september-27-2025/254652",
      "title": "Arizona vs Iowa State Odds & Live Scores - September 27, ...",
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  "query": "NCAA tournament championship Arizona Iowa State prediction total score"
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iowa-state-vs-arizona-prediction-134600762.html",
      "title": "Iowa State vs Arizona Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's Big 12 ...",
      "snippet": "Our college basketball predictions, picks, and odds for Iowa State vs. Arizona in the Big 12 Conference Tournament on Friday, March 13."
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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/arizona-iowa-state-odds-prediction-spread-time-line-2026-big-12-tournament-semifinal-picks/",
      "title": "Arizona vs. Iowa State odds, prediction: 2026 Big 12 Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "After 10,000 simulations of Arizona vs. Iowa State, SportsLine's model is going Over on the total (143.5 points). It was a defensive battle when ..."
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      "url": "https://www.si.com/betting/iowa-state-vs-arizona-prediction-odds-for-big-12-championship-semifinal-01kkm1wj53ae",
      "title": "Iowa State vs. Arizona Prediction, Odds for Big 12 Championship ...",
      "snippet": "Spread. Iowa State +3.5 (-104); Arizona -3.5 (-118) ; Moneyline. Iowa State +142; Arizona -172 ; Total. OVER 143.5 (-110); UNDER 143.5 (-110) ..."
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      "snippet": "The Wildcats dominated the Cyclones the only time they faced each other this season, less than two weeks ago, cruising to a 73-57 win on March 2 ..."
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