Hallucinating Upsets

{
  "query": "2026 NCAA March Madness bracket predictions upset picks Round of 64"
}

{
  "query": "Duke vs Siena 2026 NCAA tournament preview"
}

{
  "query": "St Johns vs Northern Iowa upset pick 12 seed 2026"
}

{
  "query": "UCLA vs UCF 2026 NCAA tournament matchup analysis"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/ncaa-tournament-2026-bracket-simulation-predicts-surprising-upsets-top-sleepers-march-madness-picks/",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament 2026 bracket: Simulation predicts ...",
      "snippet": "When does the March Madness 2026 schedule start, and when are 2026 NCAA Tournament brackets due? The 2026 March Madness bracket begins on ..."
    },
    {
      "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": "March Madness Brackets: Expert Predictions for First-Round Upsets in the 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament ... Upset picks can be hard to spot in the ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/2026-march-madness-bracket-how-to-choose-upsets-use-odds-betting-lines-and-other-expert-picks-to-win-your-pool-183030158.html",
      "title": "2026 March Madness bracket: How to choose upsets, use ...",
      "snippet": "Bracket betting guide: March Madness odds, best bets and predictions for NCAA tournament ... March Madness 2026 printable brackets for ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70Ks4POvmUk",
      "title": "Ryan Hammer LIVE: March Madness Upsets, Bracket Picks ...",
      "snippet": "Ryan Hammer joins Yahoo Sports live to break down the 2026 March Madness bracket. From upset picks and sleepers to Final Four favorites, ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/18/march-madness-upset-predictions-ncaa-tournament-bracket-buster-picks-2026/88487995007/",
      "title": "6 March Madness upset predictions for NCAA Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "Which March Madness teams could pull off upsets in the first round? Here's six bracket-buster predictions for Round of 64 NCAA Tournament ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "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": "Expert picks for the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket: Why Brendan Marks has Duke winning it all ; 1 Duke. 16 Siena ; 8 Ohio State. 9 TCU ; 5 St."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/duke/blue-devils-3-ways-can-beat-siena-round-64",
      "title": "3 Ways Duke Can Beat Siena in Round of 64 - Sports Illustrated",
      "snippet": "Duke will face 16-seed Siena in the Round of 64. The Duke Blue Devils are entering the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed and the ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.wral.com/sports/ncaa-tournament-duke-northcarolina-ncstate-selection-sunday-march-2026/",
      "title": "Duke earns top seed in 2026 NCAA Tournament - WRAL",
      "snippet": "The Duke Blue Devils earned the top overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Duke (32-2) will play Siena (23-11) at 2:50 p.m. ET Thursday in ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://herosports.com/cbb-2026-ncaa-tournament-duke-siena-prediction-odds-tv-mnmn/",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament: No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Siena Prediction, Odds ...",
      "snippet": "For such a big underdog, the key to staying close is being able to shoot from distance. Siena shoots just .304 from three-point range."
    },
    {
      "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-round game in ...",
      "snippet": "2026 March Madness picks: Predictions for every first-round game in the bracket ; Duke vs. No. 16 Siena · Duke ; Ohio State vs. No. 9 TCU · TCU ; St."
    }
  ]
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/no-5-st-johns-out-to-prove-seeding-too-low-vs-no-12-northern-iowa/",
      "title": "No. 5 St. John's out to prove seeding too low vs. No. 12 Northern Iowa",
      "snippet": "The Red Storm (28-6) won both the Big East regular-season title and the conference tournament, yet secured only a No. 5 seed for a first-round ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/16/st-johns-northern-iowa-picks-predictions-odds-march-madness-ncaa-tournament/88420748007/",
      "title": "St. John's vs Northern Iowa picks for NCAA March Madness",
      "snippet": "John's has an 85% chance to beat Northern Iowa. The site gives the Panthers a 15% shot at defeating the Red Storm in the NCAA Tournament March ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UsRCo0QRg0",
      "title": "St. John's vs. Northern Iowa NCAA Tournament Game Preview And ...",
      "snippet": "The Sleepers preview the St. John's vs. Northern Iowa NCAA Tournament game! This video is brought to you by Tinker Coffee, the Midwest's ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/they-got-hosed-st-john-s-red-storm-fans-furious-over-5-seed-ranking-in-ncaa-tournament/ar-AA1YKzZb?ocid=DELLDHP",
      "title": "'They got hosed': St. John's Red Storm fans furious over 5 seed ...",
      "snippet": "If they were to take down Northern Iowa, the Red Storm could potentially be facing #4 Kansas Jayhawks in the next round. It would be a matchup ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-5-seed-st-john-234932004.html",
      "title": "No. 5 Seed St. John's drawing Final Four buzz if perimeter shots fall",
      "snippet": "The 5-seeded St. John's Red Storm might have at making the 2026 Final Four if they flourish in one key aspect on offense, per John Fanta."
    }
  ]
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_fWuECqP4M",
      "title": "UCLA vs. UCF NCAA Tournament Game Preview And Predictions!",
      "snippet": "The Sleepers preview the UCLA vs. UCF NCAA Tournament game! This video is brought to you by Tinker Coffee, the Midwest's best brew!"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ucla-ucf-pick-7-vs-191500092.html",
      "title": "UCLA or UCF? How to pick 7 vs. 10 matchup in 2026 March ...",
      "snippet": "Here is a complete guide to picking No. 7 UCLA and No. 10 UCF in your 2026 March Madness bracket, including updated odds and our expert ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/college/ucf/2026/03/15/ucf-ucla-march-madness-prediction-ncaa-bracket/89142675007/",
      "title": "UCF vs UCLA prediction, pick, odds March Madness first round",
      "snippet": "It's the UCF Knights vs. the UCLA Bruins in the March Madness bracket. Here's our prediction for the 2026 NCAA Tournament basketball game."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x4F6x5G2hA",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament 2026 East Region | AI Bracket Analysis - YouTube",
      "snippet": "... matchup between UCLA and UCF. UCLA: 23-11 | Adj Net: 20.5 ... UCLA vs UCF | NCAA Tournament 2026 East Region | AI Bracket Analysis."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://nationaltoday.com/us/il/chicago/news/2026/03/16/ucla-basketball-and-ucf-face-off-in-ncaa-tournament-matchup/",
      "title": "UCLA Basketball and UCF Face Off in NCAA Tournament Matchup",
      "snippet": "Defensively, UCLA allows 71.0 points per game (80th) while UCF gives up 78.5 (278th). The Bruins have the edge in effective field goal ..."
    }
  ]
}

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

{
  "query": "Arkansas vs Hawaii upset pick 13 seed 2026 NCAA tournament"
}

{
  "query": "Wisconsin vs High Point 12 seed upset 2026 NCAA tournament"
}

{
  "query": "BYU vs Texas NC State play in game 2026 NCAA tournament prediction"
}

{
  "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"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://nationaltoday.com/us/mo/st-louis/news/2026/03/16/hawaii-draws-sec-champion-arkansas-in-ncaa-tournament-opener/",
      "title": "Hawaii Draws SEC Champion Arkansas in NCAA Tournament Opener",
      "snippet": "The University of Hawaii men's basketball team has drawn the No. 13 seed in the West Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will face off ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNiw205eC8I",
      "title": "Arkansas vs. Hawaii PREDICTION | 2026 NCAA Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Arkansas vs. Hawaii in the 2026 NCAA Tournament first round game in the West Region and share predictions ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/arkansas-faces-dangerous-hawaii-in-opener/gm-GM5DAED4F5?gemSnapshotKey=GM5DAED4F5-snapshot-3&uxmode=ruby",
      "title": "Arkansas faces dangerous Hawaii in opener - MSN",
      "snippet": "Arkansas secures No. 4 seed after title run · Hawaii's size and defensive approach · Battle of interior play · Upset history adds intrigue ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/the-best-13-vs-4-seed-upset-pick-for-your-march-madness-bracket-11680849",
      "title": "The Best 13 vs 4 Seed Upset Pick for Your March Madness Bracket",
      "snippet": "East Region: 4. Kansas vs. 13. Cal Baptist · South Region: 4. Nebraska vs. 13. Troy · West Region: 4. Arkansas vs. 13. Hawaii · Midwest Region: 4."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/arkansas-to-face-hawaii-in-2026-ncaa-tournament/",
      "title": "Arkansas to Face Hawai'i in 2026 NCAA Tournament",
      "snippet": "FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas, seeded fourth in the West Region, will face Hawai'i, the region's No. 13 seed, on Thursday, March 19, in the first ..."
    }
  ]
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/wisconsin-badgers-mens-basketball/89263/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-news-likeliest-12-seed-upset-high-point-panthers-ncaa-tournament-odds",
      "title": "ESPN: Badgers are the likeliest 12 seed to get upset",
      "snippet": "Are the Wisconsin Badgers on upset watch this Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament? ESPN believes so against the High Point"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wisconsin-trendy-march-madness-upset-171644349.html",
      "title": "Is Wisconsin a trendy March Madness upset pick vs High Point?",
      "snippet": "Wisconsin heads into the NCAA Tournament on March 19 facing a high-scoring High Point team that's looking like a trendy upset pick."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/wisconsin-wary-of-high-scoring-high-point-in-classic-5-12-matchup/",
      "title": "Wisconsin wary of high-scoring High Point in classic 5-12 matchup",
      "snippet": "Wisconsin has five first-round losses to a No. 12 seed, most recently to James Madison in 2024, 72-61. Each of the past three trips into the ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/wisconsin-badgers-mens-basketball/89221/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-news-unfavorable-draw-march-madness-high-point-arkansas-razorbacks",
      "title": "Did Wisconsin get an unfavorable draw in the NCAA Tournament?",
      "snippet": "This season, High Point went 30-4, winning the Big South again and earning a No. 12 seed. While their offense has been a strong one, averaging ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://bigsouthsports.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-high-point-earns-no-12-seed-to-face-no-5-wisconsin-in-ncaa-tournament.aspx",
      "title": "High Point Earns No. 12 Seed, to Face No. 5 Wisconsin in NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "The Panthers have been selected as the No. 12 seed and will play No. 5 seed Wisconsin in the First Round on Thursday, March 19 in Portland, ..."
    }
  ]
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/2026-first-four-predictions-odds-start-time-line-spread-north-carolina-state-texas-expert-picks/",
      "title": "2026 First Four predictions, odds, time: NC State vs. Texas picks ...",
      "snippet": "The 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, ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/byu/basketball/kenpom-predicts-byu-vs-texas-in-the-first-round-of-the-ncaa-tournament",
      "title": "KenPom Predicts BYU vs Texas in the First Round of the NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "KenPom gives BYU a 60% chance to win with a projected final score of 84-81. BYU is currently ranked no. 23 in KenPom."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/byu-vs-texas-prediction-preview-042340911.html",
      "title": "BYU vs Texas Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament First Round",
      "snippet": "BYU vs Texas/NC State Prediction, Betting Lines ... Let the Madness begin: Texas beats NC State on Tramon Mark's game-winner with 1 second left."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LENuGjQRMyE",
      "title": "Texas vs. NC State PREDICTION | 2026 NCAA Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Texas vs. NC State in the 2026 NCAA Tournament First Four game in the West Region and share predictions ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/17/texas-nc-state-picks-predictions-odds-march-madness-ncaa-tournament/88420167007/",
      "title": "Texas vs NC State picks, predictions, odds for March Madness ...",
      "snippet": "ESPN: NC State has a 50.2% chance to beat Texas. The site gives the Longhorns a 49.8% shot at defeating the Wolfpack in the NCAA Tournament ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "Miami vs Missouri 10 seed upset 2026 NCAA tournament pick"
}

{
  "query": "Clemson vs Iowa 8 vs 9 2026 NCAA tournament prediction"
}

{
  "query": "Nebraska vs Troy 13 seed upset 2026 NCAA tournament"
}

{
  "query": "Texas Tech vs Akron 12 seed upset 2026 NCAA tournament"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://247sports.com/college/missouri/longformarticle/march-madness-upset-picks-2026-ncaa-tournament-first-round-bracket-busters-277979844/",
      "title": "March Madness Upset Picks: 2026 NCAA Tournament's five first ...",
      "snippet": "10 MISSOURI OVER NO. 7 MIAMI. (Photo: ACC). Miami is the higher seed than Missouri, but Friday's game in St. Louis won't feel that way for the Hurricanes. On ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/missouri/basketball/instant-reaction-to-mizzou-seeding-matchup-in-2026-ncaa-tournament",
      "title": "Instant Reaction to Mizzou's Seeding, Matchup in 2026 NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "The Tigers are staying close to home, playing in St. Louis as a 10-seed against seven-seeded Miami. This matchup stands out for a variety of ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mizzous-ncaa-tournament-seed-opponent-221558073.html",
      "title": "Mizzou's NCAA Tournament Seed, Opponent, Region Revealed",
      "snippet": "The Tigers were selected as the 10 seed in the West Region. Missouri will begin play against 7 seed Miami in St. Louis at the Enterprise Center ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/16/miami-missouri-picks-predictions-odds-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-game/88421043007/",
      "title": "Miami vs Missouri picks, predictions, odds for NCAA March Madness ...",
      "snippet": "ESPN: Miami has a 55.1% chance to beat Missouri. The site gives the Tigers a 44.9% shot at defeating the Hurricanes in the NCAA Tournament March ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-tigers-basketball/142051/ncaa-tournament-picks-for-your-bracket-challenge-picks-fanduel-odds-missouri-miami",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament Picks for your bracket | Rock M Nation",
      "snippet": "Per FanDuel's odds — Miami (FL) comes in as 1.5-point favorites (so, this game is essentially a toss-up). Despite coming in on a three-game ..."
    }
  ]
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/clemson/basketball/espn-predicts-early-exit-for-clemson-tigers-in-ncaa-tournament",
      "title": "ESPN Predicts Early Exit for Clemson Tigers in NCAA Tournament",
      "snippet": "Despite being the higher seed, ESPN calls the Hawkeyes a 2.5-point favorite over Clemson, and Jay Bilas predicts an early exit for the Tigers in ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.theclemsoninsider.com/2026/03/16/national-outlets-predict-clemson-vs-iowa-matchup/",
      "title": "National Outlets Predict Clemson vs. Iowa Matchup",
      "snippet": "Meanwhile, The Sporting News gave its Clemson vs. Iowa prediction, and picked Iowa to win: “This 8 vs. 9 matchup is an interesting battle ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-men/2026/03/17/iowa-mens-basketball-clemson-ncaa-tournament-hawkeyes/89180445007/",
      "title": "In-depth scout of Clemson, Iowa basketball's NCAA Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "But this is a very winnable 8/9 matchup for Iowa, which is searching for its first NCAA Tournament win since 2021. One of the keys for Iowa ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/clemson-iowa-march-madness-bracket-pick/4112f8b02b22645442491e69",
      "title": "Clemson or Iowa? How to pick 8 vs. 9 matchup in 2026 March ...",
      "snippet": "While Clemson is ranked higher as a No. 8 seed, Iowa enters the tournament with a lot going its way to potentially win this first-round matchup."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.sling.com/whatson/sports/college-basketball/how-to-watch-clemson-iowa-march-madness",
      "title": "#8 Clemson vs. #9 Iowa Prediction, Odds, & How to Watch: March ...",
      "snippet": "Final Prediction & Betting Pick. The Verdict: Iowa Hawkeyes. Final Score Prediction: Iowa 68, Clemson 64. Best Bet: Iowa -2.5."
    }
  ]
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/13-vs-4-upset-rankings-will-nebraskas-historic-season-come-to-a-crashing-end/",
      "title": "13 vs. 4 upset rankings: Will Nebraska's historic season end here?",
      "snippet": "A No. 13 seed has beaten a No. 4 seed four times this decade, and here's who's most likely to do so this year."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://huskercorner.com/nebraska-basketball-ncaa-tournament-4-seed-spread-troy-upset-odds",
      "title": "Nebraska basketball is not the shakiest 4 seed with bigger spread ...",
      "snippet": "Nebraska basketball enters the NCAA Tournament as a 13.5-point favorite over Troy. Holloway was arrested on Sunday for possession of marijuana, ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/nebraska/basketball/experts-predict-outcome-of-nebraska-troy-ncaa-tournament-game-and-give-reasons-why",
      "title": "'Experts' Predict Outcome of Nebraska-Troy NCAA Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "Eddie Timanus, of USA Today, thinks an upset is possible: “South Region potential upset in first round: No. 13 Troy over No. 4 Nebraska. Fred ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2026/03/18/troy-vs-nebraska-ncaa-tournament-odds-picks-and-predictions/89202588007/",
      "title": "Troy Trojans vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers odds, picks and predictions",
      "snippet": "The Troy Trojans (22-11) and No. 14 Nebraska Cornhuskers (26-6) meet Thursday in a first round NCAA Tournament game."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.xtrasports1300.com/2026/03/17/nebraska-chasing-history-in-challenge-from-no-13-seed-troy/",
      "title": "Nebraska chasing history in challenge from No. 13 seed Troy",
      "snippet": "The Trojans won more than 20 games for the fifth season in a row and nearly took down Kentucky in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament."
    }
  ]
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/texas-tech/texas-tech-s-biggest-concerns-against-akron-in-march-madness-01kkwy053kh5",
      "title": "Texas Tech's Biggest Concerns Against Akron in March Madness",
      "snippet": "The Midwest region's No. 5 seed Texas Tech kicks off the NCAA Tournament's round of 64 against No. 12 seed Akron Friday."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/without-jt-toppin-texas-tech-sliding-into-5-vs-12-match-with-akron/",
      "title": "Without JT Toppin, Texas Tech sliding into 5 vs. 12 match with Akron",
      "snippet": "When the RedHawks were upset in the MAC quarterfinals, that opened the door for Akron, which rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to beat ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-akron-texas-tech-3f5bd81b2b2f0b5e8a787e806dca82d5",
      "title": "Experienced 12 seed Akron seeks its first win in March Madness",
      "snippet": "At least one 12 seed has pulled off a first-round upset ... The winner of Akron-Texas Tech will face either Alabama or Hofstra on Sunday."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://nationaltoday.com/us/fl/tampa/news/2026/03/18/texas-tech-faces-akron-in-5-vs-12-ncaa-tournament-matchup/",
      "title": "Texas Tech Faces Akron in 5 vs. 12 NCAA Tournament Matchup",
      "snippet": "Texas Tech lost to Iowa State 75-53 in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals on March 9, 2026. JT Toppin suffered a torn ACL on February 17, 2026."
    },
    {
      "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": "12 Akron vs. No. 5 Texas Tech. Odds: -7.5. Why this can happen: This could end up being the most popular pick because Texas Tech lost its last ..."
    }
  ]
}

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  "query": "NC State vs Texas First Four 2026 winner prediction"
}

{
  "query": "Kentucky vs Santa Clara 10 seed upset 2026 NCAA tournament"
}

{
  "query": "Tennessee vs SMU Miami Ohio 2026 NCAA tournament prediction"
}

{
  "query": "VCU vs North Carolina upset 11 seed 2026 NCAA tournament"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/2026-first-four-predictions-odds-start-time-line-spread-north-carolina-state-texas-expert-picks/",
      "title": "2026 First Four predictions, odds, time: NC State vs. Texas picks ...",
      "snippet": "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 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLoiPonVPeM",
      "title": "Texas vs NC State First Four Predictions! Tuesday ... - YouTube",
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    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/texas-nc-state-odds-spread-prediction-line-time-2026-first-four-picks/",
      "title": "Texas vs. NC State odds, prediction, time: 2026 First Four picks from ...",
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    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/march-madness-2026-mens-first-four-live-updates-scores-results-bracket/FaqP8tALRmPJ/ARyIMIXFs9QQ/",
      "title": "Texas leads NC State at halftime; Howard edges UMBC",
      "snippet": "Per the upset-minded projection model that fuels our annual Bracket Breakers series, NC State would have a 35.2 percent chance of toppling No. 6 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/betting/march-madness-odds-predictions-for-march-madness-first-four-games-tuesday-nc-state-vs-texas-umbc-vs-howard/",
      "title": "March Madness First Four odds, predictions: NC State vs. Texas ...",
      "snippet": "The Longhorns claimed victory over the Wolfpack in November, 102-97, but it's safe to say that Texas won't shoot 16-for-32 from deep again. NC ..."
    }
  ]
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/men-s-basketball/santa-clara-over-kentucky-will-be-one-of-the-most-common-upset-picks-in-ncaa-tournament-brackets",
      "title": "Santa Clara over Kentucky will be one of the most common upset ...",
      "snippet": "There is a good chance that Santa Clara over Kentucky will be one of the top upset picks in college basketball this season. Mark Pop. Mar 13, ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUwIicnBgsc",
      "title": "Just how good is Kentucky's first opponent the #10 seed Santa Clara ...",
      "snippet": "On today's episode of the Wildcats Today Podcast hosts Andrew Stefaniak and Carson Nash break down Kentucky's first opponent in the NCAA ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.aseaofblue.com/kentucky-wildcats-basketball/166364/why-santa-clara-ncaa-tournament-selection-committee-seeding-rules",
      "title": "Why Santa Clara was the only choice for Kentucky's first NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "In essence, the Wildcats drew Santa Clara by default, as none of the other No. 10 seeds were able to be chosen. Missouri is a No. 10 seed, but ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DV98SYIDQzU/",
      "title": "10-seed Santa Clara over 7-seed Kentucky is a popular upset pick ...",
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/early-look-kentucky-ncaa-tournament-120251543.html",
      "title": "An early look at Kentucky NCAA Tournament foe Santa Clara",
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    }
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      "url": "https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/ncaab/2026/03/17/smu-vs-miami-ohio-ncaa-tournament-odds-picks-and-predictions/89192261007/",
      "title": "SMU vs. Miami (Ohio) NCAA Tournament odds, picks and ...",
      "snippet": "March 17, 2026, 11:10 p.m. ET. The SMU Mustangs (20-13) and the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (31-1) meet Wednesday in a First 4 NCAA Tournament game."
    },
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      "url": "https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/03/16/the-pros-and-cons-of-tennessee-basketball-facing-smu-or-miami-ohio/",
      "title": "The Pros And Cons Of Tennessee Basketball Facing SMU ...",
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    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/news/college-basketball/how-far-will-tennessee-advance-in-the-2026-ncaa-tournament/",
      "title": "How far will Tennessee advance in the 2026 NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "... Tennessee will advance in the 2026 NCAA Tournament: Round 1: No. 11 SMU or Miami (OH) (in Philadelphia). RECORD: SMU 20-13; Miami (OH), 31-1."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/mens-basketball/2026/03/15/tennessee-miami-ohio-smu-march-madness-prediction-ncaa-bracket/89086399007/",
      "title": "Tennessee vs Miami (Ohio), SMU prediction, pick in March ...",
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    },
    {
      "url": "https://allfortennessee.com/tennessee-s-2026-ncaa-tournament-draw-is-an-absolute-nightmare-01kkssq1ds49",
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      "snippet": "SMU is the better match for Tennessee, in my opinion. They are a really good scoring team led by star Boopier Miller, who averages nearly 20 ..."
    }
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    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/11-vs-6-upset-rankings-vcu-more-than-capable-of-handing-north-carolina-second-straight-first-round-loss/",
      "title": "11 vs. 6 upset rankings: Potential NCAA Tournament bracket busters",
      "snippet": "11 vs. 6 upset rankings: VCU more than capable of handing North Carolina second straight first-round loss. By Matt Severance. 3 hrs ago • 4 min read."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-mens-basketball-ncaa-tournament-opponent-breakdown-vcu",
      "title": "UNC Men's Basketball NCAA Tournament Opponent Breakdown: VCU",
      "snippet": "No. 6 seed UNC will begin its NCAA Tournament journey Thursday in Greenville, S.C. when it faces No. 11 seed VCU in the first round."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.aol.com/articles/north-carolina-could-hands-full-222907236.html",
      "title": "North Carolina could have hands full against scrappy VCU - AOL.com",
      "snippet": "11 seed VCU (27-7) played as recently as Sunday, winning the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament. The Rams have won 16 of their last 17 games ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/acc/2026/03/17/vcu-unc-ncaa-tournament-march-madness-richmond-virginia/89139967007/",
      "title": "VCU basketball: Location, March Madness history, more to know",
      "snippet": "UNC basketball is a No. 6 seed in the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament and will face No. 11 seed VCU to tip off March Madness."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/12OnYourSide/posts/vcu-has-earned-a-no-11-seed-in-the-ncaa-tournament-and-will-face-off-against-nor/1358496906314135/",
      "title": "VCU has earned a No. 11 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will ...",
      "snippet": "Carolina got a minor boost with one of its victories upgraded to Quad 2. Most projections suggest UNC hasn't done enough to make men's field, ..."
    }
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  "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/11-vs-6-upset-rankings-vcu-more-than-capable-of-handing-north-carolina-second-straight-first-round-loss/"
}

{
  "query": "Alabama vs Hofstra 13 seed upset 2026 NCAA tournament"
}

{
  "query": "Georgia vs Saint Louis 8 vs 9 2026 NCAA tournament pick"
}

{
  "content": "site: media \\| arena: collegebasketball \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: 11-vs-6-upset-rankings-vcu-more-than-capable-of-handing-north-carolina-second-straight-first-round-loss \\| 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/11-vs-6-upset-rankings-vcu-more-than-capable-of-handing-north-carolina-second-straight-first-round-loss/#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# 11 vs. 6 upset rankings: VCU more than capable of handing North Carolina second straight first-round loss\n\n## There has been at least one No. 11 over No. 6 seed upset in the NCAA Tournament every year since 2005. Which No. 6 is in the most danger in 2026?\n\nBy\n[Matt Severance](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/matt-severance/)\n\n22 hrs ago\n•\n4 min read\n\n\n![vcu-2.png](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/03/15/99cd55bf-4a43-43c6-85b8-1a6af7490ce9/thumbnail/770x433/d51863b8438a27b5bf437339587e1bee/vcu-2.png)\n\nEvery NCAA Tournament, the loudest chirping about first-round upsets usually involves the 5 vs. 12 game. And indeed, there have been 57 upsets by the No. 12 seed since the Dance expanded to 64 teams in 1984. But there have been 62 such upsets by No. 11 seeds, a percentage of 38.85%. At least one No. 11 seed has reached the second round every tournament since 2005 -- a No. 11 is the lowest-ever seed to reach a Final Four.\n\nDating to 2014, No. 11 seeds are 23-21 in this matchup. In 2021, No. 11 [UCLA](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UCLA/ucla-bruins/) beat No. 11 Michigan State in overtime in the First Four and reached the Final Four. In 2022, three No. 11 seeds advanced out of the first round and it happened again in 2024 when [Duquesne](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/DUQ/duquesne-dukes/), [NC State](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/NCST/nc-state-wolfpack/) and [Oregon](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/OREG/oregon-ducks/) all won. The Wolfpack went all the way to the Final Four. Last year, the lone No. 11 to win was [Drake](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/DRAKE/drake-bulldogs/) over [Missouri](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/MIZZOU/missouri-tigers/). In 1989, all four No. 11 seeds prevailed.\n\nThe biggest margin of victory for a No. 11 over a No. 6 was [Pepperdine](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/PEPPER/pepperdine-waves/) beating [Indiana](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/IND/indiana-hoosiers/) 77-57 in 2000, which was Bobby Knight's final game as IU's head coach.\n\n## 11 vs. 6 upset rankings\n\nThese are ordered from least likely to most likely.\n\n### 4\\. Tennessee over Miami of Ohio/SMU (TBD)\n\nOf course, [Miami](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/MIAMI/miami-fla-hurricanes/) of [Ohio](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/OHIO/ohio-bobcats/) of the Mid-American Conference ran the regular-season table only to be upset in the first round of the conference tournament by UMass. The RedHawks got the final at-large bid into the Dance, squeezing out [Oklahoma](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/OKLA/oklahoma-sooners/) of the Big 12 -- as they should have. [Saint Louis](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/STLOU/saint-louis-billikens/) of the Atlantic 10 also got in despite not winning its conference tournament, marking the first season since 2011-12 where multiple teams received at-large bids despite not playing an AP-ranked team.\n\nEight RedHawks wins this season have come by three or fewer points, tied for the most such wins in Division I. I expect [SMU](https://www.cbssports.com/coll"
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      "title": "Behind the Numbers: Can Alabama Get Upset By Hofstra in March ...",
      "snippet": "Upsets in March are what draws eyes to the television, but how can Alabama avoid being another statistic in the 2026 NCAA Tournament?"
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      "title": "Behind the Numbers: Can Alabama Get Upset By Hofstra in March ...",
      "snippet": "Upsets in March are what draws eyes to the television, but how can Alabama avoid being another statistic in the 2026 NCAA Tournament?"
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      "url": "https://www.aol.com/articles/hofstra-unfazed-drawing-sec-power-020923698.html",
      "title": "Hofstra unfazed by drawing SEC power Alabama in March Madness",
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    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/alabama/basketball/instant-reaction-alabama-seeding-matchup-in-2026-ncaa-tournament",
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      "snippet": "Hofstra finished third in the Coastal Athletic Association and defeated William & Mary, Towson and Monmouth to qualify for the NCAA Tournament."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/272675809841711/posts/2395567734219164/",
      "title": "CAA MBB champion Hofstra gains a 13 seed vs 4 Alabama ….",
      "snippet": "CAA MBB champion Hofstra gains a 13 seed vs 4 Alabama …. Joe Compagni and 6 others."
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      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P4rqRSSPas",
      "title": "Georgia vs. Saint Louis PREDICTION | 2026 NCAA Tournament ...",
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      "url": "https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/georgia-saint-louis-march-madness-bracket-pick/36571d8fbfb480a076a41cea",
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      "title": "2026 NCAA Tournament Midwest Region bracket preview",
      "snippet": "(8) Saint Louis vs. (9) Georgia: This will be a smorgasbord of offense. Georgia cracked the century mark a whopping eight times this year."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/15/saint-louis-georgia-odds-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-bracket-betting/88440702007/",
      "title": "Saint Louis vs Georgia odds for March Madness NCAA Tournament ...",
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    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qDHvC5Sbc8",
      "title": "Georgia vs Saint Louis Preview: Bracket Picks & Best Bets! - YouTube",
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    }
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  "query": "Lehigh vs Prairie View AM 16 seed play in 2026 NCAA tournament winner"
}

{
  "query": "UMBC vs Howard 16 seed play in 2026 NCAA tournament First Four"
}

{
  "query": "Vanderbilt vs McNeese 12 seed upset 2026 NCAA tournament"
}

{
  "query": "Texas AM vs Saint Marys 10 seed upset 2026 NCAA tournament"
}

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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401856437/lehigh-prairie-view",
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      "url": "https://www.foxsports.com/articles/cbk/lehigh-plays-prairie-view-am-in-first-4-matchup",
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      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball-men/2026-03-17/final-2-minutes-howard-umbc-kicks-2026-march-madness-intense-finish",
      "title": "Howard-UMBC kicks off 2026 March Madness with intense finish",
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    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6diwZNv6P0",
      "title": "UMBC vs Howard - FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS First Four - YouTube",
      "snippet": "Live Games on TNT/TruTV/TBS/CBS UMBC vs Howard full game highlights from the First Four of the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2026/03/17/first-four-scores-updates-howard-vs-umbc-nc-state-vs-texas-march-madness-2026/89181709007/",
      "title": "First Four scores, highlights: NC State vs Texas; Howard vs UMBC",
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    },
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      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/march-madness-2026-mens-first-four-live-updates-scores-results-bracket/FaqP8tALRmPJ/goXooMIPHr5a/",
      "title": "History of No. 16 seeds upsetting No. 1 - The Athletic",
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    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/2026/03/18/ncaa-tournament-capsules/b57d72ae-2282-11f1-954a-6300919c9854_story.html",
      "title": "Howard holds off UMBC in First Four for its first March Madness win",
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    }
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      "url": "https://www.southland.org/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-mcneese-earns-third-consecutive-no-12-seed-draws-vanderbilt-in-first-round-of-march-madness.aspx",
      "title": "McNeese Earns Third Consecutive No. 12 Seed, Draws Vanderbilt ...",
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-vanderbilt-basketball-upset-alert-033119077.html",
      "title": "Why Vanderbilt basketball is on upset alert in 2026 NCAA Tournament",
      "snippet": "But the experience isn't the only edge here for McNeese. Vandy is tangling with one of more highly aggressive defenses among the 68-team field."
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401856488/mcneese-vanderbilt",
      "title": "McNeese vs. Vanderbilt (Mar 19, 2026) Live Score - ESPN",
      "snippet": "No 12. McNeese vs. No. 5 Vanderbilt game preview. Vanderbilt faces McNeese in opening round of NCAA Tournament. McNeese Cowboys (28-5, 21-3 Southland) vs."
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      "title": "March Madness upset predictions 2026: Which 10 seed is most ...",
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  "url": "https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2026/03/17/first-four-scores-updates-howard-vs-umbc-nc-state-vs-texas-march-madness-2026/89181709007/"
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  "query": "SMU vs Miami Ohio First Four 2026 winner"
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  "query": "Lehigh vs Prairie View First Four 2026 winner result"
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  "content": "[Close](https://www.usatoday.com/sports/) [Close](https://www.usatoday.com/sports/)\n\n[MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL](https://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaab/)\n\nNCAA Men's Basketball Tournament\n\nAdd Topic\n\n# First Four highlights, scores: Texas edges NC State, Howard beats UMBC\n\n[Blake Schuster](https://www.usatoday.com/staff/79195591007/blake-schuster/) [Craig Meyer](https://www.usatoday.com/staff/8378342001/craig-meyer/)\n\nUSA TODAY Network\n\nMarch 17, 2026Updated March 18, 2026, 1:58 a.m. ET\n\nHear this story\n\n[Share to Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/share?display=popup&app_id=1279862243338849&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fncaab%2F2026%2F03%2F17%2Ffirst-four-scores-updates-howard-vs-umbc-nc-state-vs-texas-march-madness-2026%2F89181709007%2F)[Share to Twitter](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fncaab%2F2026%2F03%2F17%2Ffirst-four-scores-updates-howard-vs-umbc-nc-state-vs-texas-march-madness-2026%2F89181709007%2F&text=First%20Four%20highlights%2C%20scores%3A%20Texas%20edges%20NC%20State%2C%20Howard%20beats%20UMBC&via=usatoday)[Share by email](mailto:?subject=First%20Four%20highlights%2C%20scores%3A%20Texas%20edges%20NC%20State%2C%20Howard%20beats%20UMBC%20-%20from%20USA%20TODAY&body=First%20Four%20highlights%2C%20scores%3A%20Texas%20edges%20NC%20State%2C%20Howard%20beats%20UMBC%0A%0ALive%20score%20updates%20from%20tonight%27s%20First%20Four%20games%20of%20the%202026%20NCAA%20Tournament%20as%20Howard%20plays%20UMBC%20and%20NC%20State%20plays%20Texas%20in%20Dayton%2C%20Ohio.%0A%0ACheck%20out%20this%20story%20on%20usatoday.com%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fncaab%2F2026%2F03%2F17%2Ffirst-four-scores-updates-howard-vs-umbc-nc-state-vs-texas-march-madness-2026%2F89181709007%2F)\n\nBefore the first round of the [2026 Men's NCAA Tournament](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/tourney/2026/03/16/march-madness-bracket-predictions-ncaa-tournament-2026-expert-picks/89170127007/) tips off Thursday, launching a frenzied 36-hour stretch featuring 32 games, the madness of March gets started Tuesday night.\n\nThe First Four marks the official start of the [NCAA tournament](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/tourney/2026/03/16/march-madness-predictions-upset-picks-ncaa-tournament-cinderella-vcu-santa-clara/89176697007/), with eight teams descending on UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, for four play-in games that will determine the 64-team bracket for the Big Dance. The event includes the four lowest-rated No. 16 seeds and the four final at-large selections, all of which are No. 11 seeds this year.\n\nThis year, the festivities got rolling on March 17 with a pair of matchups: [No. 16 Howard vs. No. 16 UMBC](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2026/03/17/umbc-howard-score-march-madness-live-updates-first-four-michigan/89184114007/) and No. 11 Texas vs. No. 11 NC State.\n\nWith an 86-83 victory, the first NCAA tournament win in program history, Howard advanced to take on [No. 1 seed Michigan](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2026/03/17/michigan-basketball-yaxel-lendeborg-kentucky-offer/89197787007/). In the nightcap, fans were gifted another thriller, with Texas getting a pair of late jumpers from Tramon Mark, including one with 1.1 seconds left, to get a 68-66 win over fellow No. 11 seed NC State and advance to take on No. 6 seed BYU.\n\nBoth of those first-round games will take place on Thursday, March 19.\n\nUSA TODAY Sports has a team of journalists covering the Men's NCAA Tournament to keep you up to date with every point scored, rebound grabbed and game won in the 68-team tournament.\n\nFollow along below for live updates from the first day of the First Four:\n\n[Join the USA TODAY Bracket Challenge for your shot at $1 million](https://www.usatoday.com/sports/contests/brackets \"Join the USA TODAY Bracket Challenge for your shot at $1 million\")\n\n## Texas vs NC State First"
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      "snippet": "South Florida matches up really, really well with Louisville across the board. It can out-rebound the Cardinals. It can shoot with the Cardinals ..."
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      "title": "Louisville vs USF Prediction and Preview",
      "snippet": "Louisville vs USF Prediction, Betting Lines ; Prediction: Louisville 91, USF 82 ; Consensus Line: Louisville -5.5, o/u: 165.5 ; ATS Confidence out ..."
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      "url": "https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaab/2026-ncaa-tournament-bracket-busters-ranking-upset-chances-13-seed-15-seed",
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      "url": "https://www.hammerandrails.com/mens-basketball/59042/predicting-purdue-mens-basketballs-run-through-the-west-region-of-the-2026-ncaa-tournament",
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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/15-vs-2-upset-rankings-iowa-state-least-likely-ncaa-tournament-no-2-seed-to-lose-but-heres-who-could/",
      "title": "15 vs. 2 upset rankings: Could Iowa State or UConn be in danger?",
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      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7121264/2026/03/16/march-madness-upsets-ncaa-tournament-2026-10-most-likely/",
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  "query": "Duke vs TCU basketball 2025 March Madness preview"
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{
  "query": "St Johns vs Kansas basketball matchup preview"
}

{
  "query": "Michigan State vs Louisville basketball 2025"
}

{
  "query": "UConn vs UCF basketball March Madness"
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  "results": [
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      "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": "Expert picks for the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket: Why Brendan Marks has Duke winning it all ; 1 Duke. 16 Siena ; 8 Ohio State. 9 TCU ; 5 St."
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      "url": "https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/03/15/can-duke-basketball-reach-final-four-in-march-madness-our-prediction/89016424007/",
      "title": "Can Duke basketball reach Final Four in March Madness? Our ...",
      "snippet": "Can Duke basketball and head coach Jon Scheyer reach the Final Four in March Madness bracket? Here's our prediction."
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48219697/joe-lunardi-mens-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-guide-2026",
      "title": "Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026 - ESPN",
      "snippet": "... March Madness as cheerleaders, 5-12 upsets and office pools. The Spartans hold the longest active NCAA tournament appearance streak in ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2026-03-15/duke-takes-no-1-seed-andy-katzs-final-march-madness-bracket-predictions",
      "title": "Duke takes the No. 1 seed in Andy Katz's final March Madness ...",
      "snippet": "Duke takes the No. 1 seed in Andy Katz's final March Madness bracket predictions ... The 68 teams selected for the 2026 NCAA tournament will be ..."
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      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO8MgS5_Vh4",
      "title": "EAST REGION PREVIEW: Duke got SCREWED by the committee",
      "snippet": "Comments ; Jon Rothstein Talks NCAA Tournament Chaos, Big East Power & March Madness Upsets! WFAN · 3K views ; March Madness Mega Bracket Breakdown."
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      "snippet": "The official Michigan State University Spartans Men's Basketball History vs University of Louisville. ... 2025-26 Media Guide (PDF) · Game Notes (PDF). Coaches."
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      "url": "https://bigredlouie.com/louisville-basketball-gets-nightmare-ncaa-tournament-draw-in-loaded-east-region",
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401817244/e-michigan-louisville",
      "title": "Louisville 87-46 Eastern Michigan (Nov 24, 2025) Final Score - ESPN",
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401414514/ucf-uconn",
      "title": "UConn 52-47 UCF (Mar 21, 2022) Final Score - ESPN",
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    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hllkzvanDwg",
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      "url": "https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/university-of-central-florida/194",
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      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball-men/2025-03-23/final-328-florida-vs-uconn-second-round-march-madness-battle",
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      "snippet": "20:03 DI Men's Basketball Final 3:28 from Florida vs. UConn second round March Madness battle March 23, 2025"
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  "query": "Arizona vs Villanova basketball March Madness 2025 preview"
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  "query": "BYU vs Gonzaga basketball rivalry 2025 preview"
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{
  "query": "Missouri vs Purdue basketball matchup analysis"
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{
  "query": "Texas A&M vs Houston basketball March Madness 2025"
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      "snippet": "Yahoo Sports · Bracket betting guide: March Madness odds, best bets and predictions for NCAA tournament. Everything you need to know to bet ..."
    },
    {
      "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 ...",
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    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/betting/betting-the-west-region-in-2026-ncaa-tournament-predictions-odds-upsets-for-march-madness",
      "title": "Betting the West Region in 2026 NCAA Tournament",
      "snippet": "Betting the West Region in 2026 NCAA Tournament: Predictions, Odds, Upsets for March Madness. Will Arizona reach the Final Four? Peter Dewey ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/where-villanova-basketball-stands-march-121708394.html",
      "title": "Where Villanova basketball stands in March Madness ...",
      "snippet": "... Villanova March Madness bracket predictions for 2026 NCAA tournament ... Madness 2026: Printable brackets for men's and women's NCAA basketball ..."
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.scacchoops.com/top-ncaa-matchups-gonzaga-and-byu-ready-to-dominate",
      "title": "Top NCAA Matchups: Gonzaga and BYU Ready to Dominate",
      "snippet": "According to our simulations, Gonzaga is heavily favored with a 66% win probability, projecting a final score of 86.4 to 73.7 in their favor."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/byu/basketball/predicting-byu-s-2026-ncaa-tournament-path",
      "title": "Predicting BYU's 2026 NCAA Tournament Path",
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    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.guboards.com/forum/bob-zag-s-house-the-home-of-gonzaga-basketball-talk/schomburg-hall/2283819-gonzaga-baseball-greets-byu-for-2025-home-opening-series",
      "title": "Baseball Greets BYU for 2025 Home-Opening Series",
      "snippet": "Gonzaga opens their 2025 home schedule this weekend against BYU. The Bulldogs and Cougars will meet for the 68th, 69th, and 70th time."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/45900425/mens-college-basketball-way-too-early-top-25-teams-best-nonconference-game-2025-2026",
      "title": "Men's NCAA basketball early top 25 teams",
      "snippet": "Regional rivalries, freshmen debuts and more of the most intriguing nonconference games to tune into for each preseason top 25 team."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-11-10/10-mens-basketball-games-watch-week-according-andy-katz",
      "title": "10 men's basketball games to watch this week, according ...",
      "snippet": "The 2025-26 opening weekend of college basketball is in the books — and the action is just getting started. Here are Andy Katz's top 10 ..."
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  "results": [
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      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/purdue/basketball/multiple-college-basketball-analysts-like-purdue-final-four-chances",
      "title": "Multiple College Basketball Analysts Like Purdue's Final Four ...",
      "snippet": "Crean thinks Purdue will glide into the second round, where it will face either No. 7 Miami (Florida) or No. 10 Missouri. The former IU coach ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.hammerandrails.com/mens-basketball/58933/2026-ncaa-tournament-west-region-preview",
      "title": "How The West Will Be Won | Hammer and Rails",
      "snippet": "10 Seed: Missouri Tigers – Purdue's potential second round opponent is a dangerous one. They were good enough to beat Florida 76-74, giving them ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.sofascore.com/basketball/match/missouri-tigers-purdue-boilermakers/gRnsPRn",
      "title": "Missouri vs Purdue scores & predictions - Sofascore",
      "snippet": "Missouri Tigers is playing against Purdue Boilermakers on Nov 25, 2014 at 7:00:00 PM UTC. The game is played at Mizzou Arena. This game is part of NCAA Men."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.365scores.com/basketball/match/ncaab-d-i-7630/missouri-state-purdue-fort-wayne-1389-1551-7630",
      "title": "Missouri State 61 - 65 Purdue Fort Wayne (12/11) - Match Report",
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    {
      "url": "https://www.on3.com/teams/purdue-boilermakers/news/first-look-purdues-first-and-possible-second-round-opponents/",
      "title": "First Look: Purdue's first and possible second round opponents - On3",
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      "url": "https://gmg-kprc-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/news/local/2025/03/17/5-texas-teams-make-2025-march-madness-tournament/?ref=%2Ftopic%2Fcriminal_justice%2F",
      "title": "5 Texas teams make 2025 March Madness tournament",
      "snippet": "5 Texas teams make 2025 March Madness tournament · Houston Cougars · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Texas A&M Aggies · Baylor Bears · Texas Longhorns."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://12thman.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
      "title": "2025-26 Men's Basketball Schedule - 12thMan.com",
      "snippet": "The official 2025-26 Men's Basketball schedule for the Texas A&M Aggies."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/emanuel-sharp-houston-cougars-revenge-165554743.html",
      "title": "Emanuel Sharp and the Houston Cougars can get revenge in March ...",
      "snippet": "MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 24: Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars reacts during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies in the ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/2025-march-madness-schedule-dates-locations-channels-how-watch",
      "title": "2025 March Madness Schedule: Dates, locations, channels, how to ...",
      "snippet": "Below are the dates and locations for March Madness, which will end with the championship game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 7."
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  "query": "Tennessee vs Virginia basketball March Madness 2025 matchup"
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  "query": "Michigan vs Georgia basketball NCAA tournament 2025"
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  "query": "VCU vs Illinois basketball March Madness 2025 preview"
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{
  "query": "Iowa State basketball March Madness 2025 preview Santa Clara"
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      "url": "https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/march-madness-where-tennessee-volunteers-basketball-is-slotted-in-final-ncaa-tournament-projections-espn-joe-lunardi-277786718/",
      "title": "March Madness: Where Tennessee basketball is slotted in final ...",
      "snippet": "March Madness: Where Tennessee basketball is slotted in final NCAA Tournament projections ... As he has mentioned a few times, Virginia's 2025 ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/mens-basketball/2026/03/15/tennessee-basketball-miami-smu-march-madness-bracket-ncaa-tournament-2026/89036452007/",
      "title": "Tennessee basketball March Madness opponent is First Four winner ...",
      "snippet": "Tennessee's March Madness opponent First Four winner to open 2026 NCAA tournament bracket · How Tennessee basketball landed as a No. 6 seed in ..."
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      "url": "https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/15/final-four-predictions-ncaa-bracket-picks-march-madness/89100520007/",
      "title": "Final Four picks, March Madness predictions for NCAA Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "Who will win March Madness? NCAA tournament bracket predictions, Final Four picks. Portrait of Nick Gray Nick Gray. Nashville Tennessean."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/GoVols247/posts/march-madness-where-tennessee-basketball-is-slotted-in-final-ncaa-tournament-pro/1313026344189055/",
      "title": "Where Tennessee basketball is slotted in final NCAA Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "March Madness: Where Tennessee basketball is slotted in final NCAA Tournament projections."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.on3.com/teams/tennessee-volunteers/news/tennessee-game-time-date-tv-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-bracket/",
      "title": "Tennessee basketball: Time, date for first March Madness game - On3",
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401827734/georgia-st-e-michigan",
      "title": "Eastern Michigan 71-49 Georgia State (Nov 3, 2025) Final Score",
      "snippet": "Game summary of the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Georgia State Panthers NCAAM game, final score 71-49, from November 3, 2025 on ESPN."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2026-03-18/2026-march-madness-mens-ncaa-tournament-schedule-dates",
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401746092/ga-southern-w-michigan",
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      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2026-03-17/2026-march-madness-mens-ncaa-tournament-schedule-dates",
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    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2026-01-13/2025-ncaa-bracket-scores-stats-march-madness-mens-tournament",
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      "snippet": "Here is the final 2025 NCAA bracket for the March Madness men's tournament, along with the scores and stats for all games."
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/far-illinois-projecting-ncaa-tournament-114530892.html",
      "title": "How Far Can Illinois Go? Projecting the NCAA Tournament South ...",
      "snippet": "It's time to dance. With the reveal of the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket on Sunday evening, the madness has finally arrived. Illinois ..."
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      "url": "https://www.thechampaignroom.com/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball-news/52627/breaking-down-illinois-path-to-ncaa-tournament-final-four-fighting-illini-ncaa-big-ten-houston-florida",
      "title": "Breaking down Illinois' path to NCAA Tournament Final Four",
      "snippet": "March Madness' 50 best players, ranked for 2026 men's NCAA tournament. Mar 16. What's Illinois' tournament fate? Here's TCR's bracket breakdown."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/illinois/basketball/illinois-march-madness-run",
      "title": "Why Illinois Has the Pieces to Make a March Madness Run",
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    {
      "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."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/TheChampaignRoom/videos/illinois-basketballs-march-madness-game-preview/868316126246131/",
      "title": "Illinois Basketball's March Madness Game preview - Facebook",
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    {
      "url": "https://iowastatedaily.com/334335/sports/staff-predictions-how-far-will-iowa-state-go/",
      "title": "Staff predictions: How far will Iowa State go?",
      "snippet": "Tags: march madness · ncaa tournament. Donate to Iowa State Daily. $4803. $10000. Contributed."
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    {
      "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",
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    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/iowa-state/latest-news/iowa-state-basketball-predicted-to-make-final-four-in-march-madness",
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    {
      "url": "https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/03/iowa-states-2026-ncaa-tournament-preview/",
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      "snippet": "Iowa State enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a 2‑seed in St. ... Big 12 Buzz: Bring on the Madness! Kevin Dresser, Stevo Poulin and ..."
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    {
      "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",
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  "query": "Florida Gators basketball March Madness 2025 preview Iowa Hawkeyes"
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  "query": "Alabama basketball March Madness 2025 preview Akron Zips"
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      "url": "https://hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/hawkeyes/mens-basketball/2026/03/17/iowa-basketball-march-madness-florida-upset/89189536007/",
      "title": "Analyst scoffs at idea Iowa basketball could knock off Florida",
      "snippet": "March Madness isn't just some corporate catchphrase. It's an annual reality and why so many people love the NCAA Tournament. The idea that any ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/painting-floridas-path-defend-title-003000758.html",
      "title": "Painting Florida's Path to Defend Title in NCAA Tournament",
      "snippet": "March Madness 2026: We had AI pick every game of the men's NCAA tournament bracket. Here's who won. Who is the better tourney predictor: man or ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/predicting-iowa-hawkeyes-mbb-full-ncaa-tournament-path-deck-stacked-against-the-hawkeyes",
      "title": "Predicting Iowa MBB Full NCAA Tournament Path - Sports Illustrated",
      "snippet": "First-year head coach Ben McCollum has some NCAA Tournament experience under his belt, but this is an incredibly tough draw for the Hawkeyes."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/03/17/florida-gators-basketball-march-madness-time-date-tampa/89191410007/",
      "title": "Florida Gators fans can stay here, in Tampa, to start March Madness",
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      "url": "https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2026/03/15/akron-march-madness-bracket-predictions-ncaa-tournament-2026-bracketology/89161241007/",
      "title": "Where Akron basketball stands in March Madness bracket predictions",
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/where-akron-basketball-stands-march-090715859.html",
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      "url": "https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2026/03/17/espn-jay-bilas-march-madness-predictions-akron-zips/89197147007/",
      "title": "ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas calls Akron Zips 'legit'",
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    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/AkronBeaconJournal/posts/its-akron-zips-vs-texas-tech-in-march-madness-bracket-heres-our-prediction-for-t/1681274833563901/",
      "title": "It's Akron Zips vs Texas Tech in March Madness bracket. Here's our ...",
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    {
      "url": "https://collegefootballnews.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-predictions-2025-east-region",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament Predictions 2025: East Region Picks & First ...",
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  "query": "High Point Panthers basketball March Madness 2025 Cinderella"
}

{
  "query": "McNeese Cowboys basketball March Madness 2025"
}

{
  "query": "Troy Trojans basketball NCAA tournament 2025"
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://bustingbrackets.com/second-weekend-cinderella-s-high-point-panthers-are-the-trendy-upset-pick-basketball",
      "title": "Second Weekend Cinderella's? High Point Panthers are the trendy ...",
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      "url": "https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mens-cbb/high-point-university-march-madness-cinderella-story/",
      "title": "Where Is High Point University? Everything to Know About the ...",
      "snippet": "High Point University is back in March Madness. Here's everything to know about the Panthers, their location, and their Cinderella story."
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    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-high-point-panthers-head-125101931.html",
      "title": "WATCH: High Point Panthers head to Portland for NCAA Tournament",
      "snippet": "The Panthers earned a 12-seed in the West Region of the bracket and will play the 5-seed Wisconsin Badgers on Thursday at 1:50 p.m. in Portland."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.newsbreak.com/pro-football-sports-network-299253692/4541733296925-where-is-high-point-university-everything-to-know-about-the-potential-march-madness-cinderella-story",
      "title": "Where Is High Point University? Everything to Know About the ...",
      "snippet": "Where Is High Point University? Everything to Know About the Potential March Madness Cinderella Story. By Mohamed Rizvi,. 55 minutes ago."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://highpointpanthers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2025-26",
      "title": "2025-26 Men's Basketball Schedule - High Point University Athletics",
      "snippet": "The official 2025-26 Men's Basketball schedule for the High Point University Panthers."
    }
  ]
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_McNeese_Cowboys_basketball_team",
      "title": "2025–26 McNeese Cowboys basketball team - Wikipedia",
      "snippet": "The 2025–26 McNeese Cowboys basketball team represents McNeese State University in the 2025–26 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Cowboys, led by ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/schedule/_/id/2377/mcneese-cowboys",
      "title": "McNeese Cowboys 2025-26 Postseason NCAAM Schedule - ESPN",
      "snippet": "ESPN has the full 2025-26 McNeese Cowboys Postseason NCAAM schedule. Includes game times, TV listings and ticket information for all Cowboys games."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.theadvocate.com/lake_charles/mcneese-men-s-basketball-team-to-make-3-peat-appearance-in-the-ncaa-tournament/article_339dde7b-6b70-4468-9565-9eca51a49a91.html",
      "title": "McNeese men's basketball team makes it to NCAA tournament",
      "snippet": "The McNeese State University Cowboys will be making history for the university as it makes its way to the NCAA March Madness tournament."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://mcneesesports.com/news/2025/3/20/mens-basketball-tournament-treasure-cowboys-down-tigers-to-claim-first-ever-march-madness-win.aspx",
      "title": "Cowboys down Tigers to claim first-ever March Madness win",
      "snippet": "The win was the 12th-straight for McNeese, who improves to 28-6 on the season. Clemson, ranked No. 12 and 13 in the polls, ends its season at 27 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhQg2SgPDnA",
      "title": "Purdue vs. McNeese - 2025 NCAA men's second round - YouTube",
      "snippet": "Watch the full March Madness game replay between Purdue and McNeese in the second round of the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://troytrojans.com/news/2026/3/9/basketball-m-troy-goes-back-to-back-after-winning-2025-26-sun-belt-tournament-championship",
      "title": "Troy Goes Back-to-Back After Winning 2025-26 Sun Belt ...",
      "snippet": "1 Troy men's basketball went back-to-back as Sun Belt Conference Tournament Champions with a dominant 77-61 victory over No. 10 Georgia Southern ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.wsfa.com/2026/03/10/troy-punches-ticket-ncaa-tournament-after-claiming-2025-2026-sun-belt-title/",
      "title": "Troy punches ticket to NCAA Tournament after claiming 2025-2026 ...",
      "snippet": "2025-26 marks the second straight tournament championship under head coach Scott Cross and the fourth in program history."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/troy-basketball-march-madness-seed-223605924.html",
      "title": "Troy basketball in March Madness: Get seed, opponent, tip-off time",
      "snippet": "For the fourth time in program history and the second season in a row, Troy basketball is heading to the NCAA Tournament."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_Troy_Trojans_men%27s_basketball_team",
      "title": "2025–26 Troy Trojans men's basketball team - Wikipedia",
      "snippet": "^ Stephenson, Creg (March 10, 2025). \"Troy basketball headed to NCAA tournament after winning Sun Belt title\". AL.com. Retrieved September 25, 2025."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/schedule/_/id/2653/troy-trojans",
      "title": "Troy Trojans 2025-26 Postseason NCAAM Schedule - ESPN",
      "snippet": "ESPN has the full 2025-26 Troy Trojans Postseason NCAAM schedule. Includes game times, TV listings and ticket information for all Trojans games."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "duke"
}

{
  "query": "tcu"
}

{
  "query": "st johns"
}

{
  "query": "kansas"
}

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  "matches": [
    {
      "id": "duke-blue-devils",
      "name": "duke blue devils",
      "seed": 0,
      "region": ""
    }
  ]
}

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  "matches": [
    {
      "id": "tcu-horned-frogs",
      "name": "tcu horned frogs",
      "seed": 0,
      "region": ""
    }
  ]
}

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  "matches": [
    {
      "id": "st-johns-red-storm",
      "name": "st johns red storm",
      "seed": 0,
      "region": ""
    }
  ]
}

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  "matches": [
    {
      "id": "kansas-jayhawks",
      "name": "kansas jayhawks",
      "seed": 0,
      "region": ""
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "gonzaga"
}

{
  "query": "byu"
}

{
  "query": "purdue"
}

{
  "query": "arizona"
}

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  "matches": [
    {
      "id": "gonzaga-bulldogs",
      "name": "gonzaga bulldogs",
      "seed": 0,
      "region": ""
    }
  ]
}

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  "matches": [
    {
      "id": "byu-cougars",
      "name": "byu cougars",
      "seed": 0,
      "region": ""
    }
  ]
}

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  "matches": [
    {
      "id": "purdue-boilermakers",
      "name": "purdue boilermakers",
      "seed": 0,
      "region": ""
    }
  ]
}

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  "matches": [
    {
      "id": "arizona-wildcats",
      "name": "arizona wildcats",
      "seed": 0,
      "region": ""
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "Kansas Jayhawks basketball 2025 struggles down year"
}

{
  "query": "St Johns Red Storm basketball Rick Pitino March Madness 2025"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/kansas/basketball/kansas-troubling-road-woes-could-ruin-its-fate-in-big-12-play",
      "title": "Kansas' Troubling Road Woes Could Ruin Its Fate In Big 12 Play",
      "snippet": "Kansas basketball's struggles away from home could prove to be costly down the stretch in conference play."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/comments/1p1h93y/does_anyone_know_what_is_wrong_with_kansas_in_the/",
      "title": "Does anyone know what is wrong with Kansas in the last few years?",
      "snippet": "Nah you're right on. Bill's not built for the transfer portal era of college basketball. He does better with good players who are in his system ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/FansOfKU/posts/checking-in-on-how-some-former-jayhawks-are-doing-so-far-in-the-2025-2026-colleg/1252479356909688/",
      "title": "Checking in on how some former Jayhawks are doing so far in the ...",
      "snippet": "I for one enjoy checking on former players. Whether they're on another team or in the NBA. Thanks for the post, Kansas Jayhawk Fans!"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.kwch.com/2025/02/09/kansas-continued-struggles-risk-ending-78-game-ranked-streak/",
      "title": "Kansas' continued struggles risk ending a 78-game ranked streak",
      "snippet": "The Jayhawks, the preseason No. 1 team, has alternated between wins and losses in the last six games, including an 81-73 loss at Kansas ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w5SFsV7-Jg",
      "title": "Kansas Jayhawks 2025-2026 Top Strengths & Weaknesses",
      "snippet": "Kansas Jayhawks Basketball: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Uncertainties for Bill Self's 2025-2026 season in Lawrence. Will the Jayhawks' size ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/st-johns-announces-rick-pitino-news-ahead-of-ncaa-tournament-11692450",
      "title": "St. John's Announces Rick Pitino News Ahead of NCAA Tournament",
      "snippet": "St. John's Red Storm make big announcement regarding head coach Rick Pitino just days before the NCAA Tournament."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DV4rUy1jTzP/",
      "title": "ST. JOHN'S GOES BACK-TO-BACK The Rick Pitino era ... - Instagram",
      "snippet": "marchmadnessmbb. and. 5 others. Photo shared by NCAA March Madness on March 14, 2026 tagging @bigeast, @. bigeast · stjohnsu · stjohnsredstorm."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rick-pitino-st-john-red-055620944.html",
      "title": "Rick Pitino, St. John's Red Storm make Big East history with back-to ...",
      "snippet": "March Madness 2026: Blown alley-oop dunk costs Utah Valley its shot at the NCAA tournament. Utah Valley squandered its chance to force ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DD58zIrY6w",
      "title": "Rick Pitino + St. John's may be in TROUBLE this March Madness ...",
      "snippet": "Rick Pitino + St. John's may be in TROUBLE this March Madness… #marchmadness #cbb #collegebasketball. 1K views · 1 hour ago ...more. Max ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-02-08/magic-brewing-st-johns-rick-pitino-helm",
      "title": "Magic is brewing at St. John's with Rick Pitino at the helm | NCAA.com",
      "snippet": "The last NCAA tournament bid for the Red Storm was 2019. The ... 🎟️ TICKETS: March Madness men's basketball tournament. STORE: Shop ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "UConn basketball Dan Hurley March Madness 2025"
}

{
  "query": "Michigan State basketball Tom Izzo March Madness 2025"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/uconns-dan-hurley-beefing-officials-215542353.html",
      "title": "UConn's Hurley beefing with officials again ahead of March ...",
      "snippet": "Add another chapter to UConn coach Dan Hurley's combative history with officials just as March Madness is approaching."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLpELgmNU7o",
      "title": "UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley Selection Sunday Media Availability",
      "snippet": "Hear from UConn MBB Head Coach Dan Hurley following UConn's selection as the No. 2 seed in the East Region in the NCAA Tournament on 3.15.26 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48095465/uconn-championship-contention-dynasty",
      "title": "How UConn prepared to chase its third title in four years - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Men's March Madness 2026 bracket: Get to know all 68 teams · Duke Blue ... -- \"Dynasty\" occupied Dan Hurley's mind for eight straight months."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/uconn-basketball-dan-hurley-gives-035247679.html",
      "title": "UConn basketball's Dan Hurley gives positive injury updates before ...",
      "snippet": "March Madness 2026: UConn enters the women's NCAA tournament as a massive favorite. The Huskies haven't lost a game yet as they go for back ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV4vCVPlv-H/",
      "title": "UConn HC Dan Hurley discusses the plan moving forward after ...",
      "snippet": "Photo shared by TNT Sports US on February 21, 2026 tagging @marchmadnessmbb, and ... UConn Basketball HC Dan Hurley's college basketball highlight ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tom-izzo-reacts-michigan-state-044659837.html",
      "title": "Tom Izzo reacts to Michigan State Spartans earning No. 3 seed in ...",
      "snippet": "Tom Izzo is proud to be back in March Madness once again, looking forward to another deep NCAA tournament run with the Michigan State ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2026/03/16/msu-basketball-march-madness-tom-izzo/89177428007/",
      "title": "Tom Izzo March Madness message clear to Michigan State basketball",
      "snippet": "Tipoff at KeyBank Center is 4:05 p.m. (TNT) in Izzo's 28th straight NCAA tournament appearance, which ties the record for the longest streak in ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMT3oWuJUQc",
      "title": "Tom Izzo reacts to Michigan State gettting No. 3 seed in ... - YouTube",
      "snippet": "Michigan State coach Tom Izzo shared his inital thoughts on being the No.3 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Michigan State opens the NCAA ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://msuspartans.com/news/2025/10/3/mens-basketball-michigan-state-basketball-hosts-msu-madness",
      "title": "Michigan State Basketball Hosts MSU Madness",
      "snippet": "– Michigan State's men's and women's basketball teams marked the official start of the 2025-26 season with the annual MSU Madness on Friday ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-03-14/michigan-state-mens-basketball-rolling-and-so-tom-izzo-march-heats",
      "title": "Michigan State men's basketball is rolling — and so is Tom Izzo",
      "snippet": "Tom Izzo's Michigan State team is on a hot streak — just in time for the madness ... 🎟️ TICKETS: March Madness men's basketball tournament. STORE: ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "High Point vs Hawaii basketball matchup preview March Madness"
}

{
  "query": "VCU vs Illinois basketball spread odds March Madness 2025"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/breaking-news/article/march-madness-bracket-west-region-predictions-cinderella-expert-picks-schedule-odds-betting-lines-and-more-144511208.html",
      "title": "March Madness bracket: West region predictions, Cinderella, expert ...",
      "snippet": "High Point is a high-scoring team. Sorry for the horrible attempt at a pun there, but the region's No. 12 seed averages 90 points per game."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUf6fmJKH1E",
      "title": "Filling Out My Entire Bracket + Tips And Strategy - YouTube",
      "snippet": "... basketball models approaches March Madness. ... Queens HC Grant Leonard Joins LIVE + Purdue vs Queens Tournament Preview | March Madness is here."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/sports/2026-march-madness-bracket-west-region-breakdown-prediction/",
      "title": "2026 March Madness bracket West Region breakdown, prediction",
      "snippet": "Arkansas tends to play with its food, and Hawaii's strength is on the defensive end as a top 30 team defending the 3 and a top 10 team in ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUgt2ZJR3RY",
      "title": "Where Each SEC Team's NCAAT Run Will End - YouTube",
      "snippet": "BONUS: Inside Scoop On Hawaii Matchup | Where Each SEC Team's NCAAT Run Will End ... The ONLY teams that can Win March Madness.. Dannyology."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://vsin.com/college-basketball/wisconsin-vs-high-point-prediction-ncaa-tournament-west-region-no-5-vs-no-12-march-madness-preview/",
      "title": "March Madness Picks: Wisconsin vs. High Point Prediction - VSiN",
      "snippet": "College basketball betting odds, March Madness preview and NCAA Tournament prediction for Wisconsin vs. High Point on Thursday, March 19th."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/far-illinois-projecting-ncaa-tournament-114530892.html",
      "title": "How Far Can Illinois Go? Projecting the NCAA Tournament South ...",
      "snippet": "The Illini are the No. 3 seed in the South Region at the NCAA Tournament. Here is our game-by-game prediction for the region."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/futures/",
      "title": "2025-26 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship Odds",
      "snippet": "... March Madness futures odds, now at +650. The defending national champion ... Iowa State (27-7) is the +1900 sixth choice, followed by Illinois (24-8) at +2000 in ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://bustingbrackets.com/early-march-madness-odds-reveal-which-ncaa-tournament-games-could-deliver-chaos-basketball",
      "title": "Early March Madness odds reveal which NCAA tournament games ...",
      "snippet": "Vanderbilt -10.5 vs McNeese. Nebraska -13.5 vs Troy North Carolina -2.5 vs VCU Illinois -22.5 vs Penn Saint Mary's -1.5 vs Texas A&M Houston ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/illinois-fighting-illini/odds",
      "title": "Illinois Fighting Illini Odds, Betting Lines & Spreads - Covers.com",
      "snippet": "Online Odds. SPREAD. PENN · Illinois ILL · +24.5-110 · -24.5-110 · +24.5-110 · -24.5-110 · +24.5-116 · -24.5-116 · +23.5-105 · -23.5-115."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.thetelegraph.com/sports/article/illinois-basketball-2026-ncaa-title-odds-futures-22078553.php",
      "title": "March Madness: Illinois basketball title odds in 2026 NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "The Fighting Illini are +1900 (bet $100 to win $1,900) to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Duke has the shortest odds at +300 (bet $100 to win $300) ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "UCF Knights basketball March Madness 2025 upset potential"
}

{
  "query": "Georgia Bulldogs basketball March Madness 2025 seed"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://247sports.com/article/bj-taylor-on-ucfs-potential-to-make-a-run-in-march-madness-it-really-depends-on-which-team-shows-up-277729615/",
      "title": "B.J. Taylor on UCF's Potential to Make a Run in March Madness",
      "snippet": "Former UCF star and CBS Sports analyst B.J. Taylor shared his thoughts on the Knights' NCAA Tournament chances, explaining why their March ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/ucf/basketball/ucf-knights-march-madness-tournament-projection-what-seed-will-the-knights-get-johnny-dawkins-ncaa-tournament-bracketology-01kkj85ckyty",
      "title": "UCF March Madness Tournament Projection: What Seed Will The ...",
      "snippet": "UCF Knights on SI's Projection. Considering the positions of other bubble teams yet to play, the Knights are likeliest to remain at a 10-seed."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.news-press.com/story/sports/college/ucf/2026/03/16/ucf-predictions-march-madness-picks-college-basketball/89181127007/",
      "title": "Can UCF basketball make a run in March Madness bracket? Our ...",
      "snippet": "Can UCF basketball reach NCAA bracket's Sweet 16? Our 2026 March Madness predictions show how Knights can make run in tournament."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-reasons-ucf-basketball-could-231434598.html",
      "title": "3 reasons UCF basketball could still make it to March Madness",
      "snippet": "The UCF Knights lost to Arizona in the Big 12 quarterfinals but will take a 21-11 record into Selection Sunday."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/college/ucf/2026/03/16/ucf-predictions-march-madness-picks-college-basketball/89181127007/",
      "title": "Can UCF basketball make a run in March Madness bracket? Our ...",
      "snippet": "Can UCF basketball reach NCAA bracket's Sweet 16? Our 2026 March Madness predictions show how Knights can make run in tournament."
    }
  ]
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/georgia-basketball-learns-ncaa-tournament-223927570.html",
      "title": "Georgia basketball learns its NCAA Tournament opponent",
      "snippet": "8 seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament. Georgia will play the No. 9 seed Saint Louis Billikens in the first-round of March Madness."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/mens-basketball/2026/03/14/georgia-basketball-march-madness-projections-bracketlogy-selection-sunday/89154522007/",
      "title": "Georgia basketball March Madness projections before Selection ...",
      "snippet": "The Bulldogs are most commonly projected as a No. 8 or No. 9 seed. Georgia will wait to find out its NCAA Tournament path on Selection Sunday."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.news-daily.com/sports/georgia-bulldogs-headed-to-ncaa-tournament-as-no-8-seed/article_2277a4f1-1a2c-5ce8-9d28-364607b93ce6.html",
      "title": "Georgia Bulldogs headed to NCAA Tournament as No. 8 seed | Sports",
      "snippet": "The Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament on Sunday as the No. 8 seed in the Midwest ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.henryherald.com/sports/georgia-bulldogs-headed-to-ncaa-tournament-as-no-8-seed/article_34c95488-ef9b-52e0-9e04-b6c5017112e7.html",
      "title": "Georgia Bulldogs headed to NCAA Tournament as No. 8 seed | Sports",
      "snippet": "The Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament on Sunday as the No. 8 seed in the Midwest ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.11alive.com/article/sports/college/georgia-bulldogs/georgia-first-round-march-madness-opponent-full-ncaa-tournament-bracket/85-d6378152-f57d-484f-b125-49ed83f6cd24",
      "title": "Georgia finds out first round March Madness opponent | Full NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "The Dawgs were penciled in as the No. 8 seed in the Midwest Region of the bracket and will battle the No. 9 seed Saint Louis Billikens on ..."
    }
  ]
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{
  "query": "Duke vs St John's basketball 2024 2025 matchup prediction"
}

{
  "query": "Michigan State vs UConn basketball 2024 2025 matchup prediction"
}

{
  "query": "Arizona vs High Point basketball 2024 2025 matchup prediction"
}

{
  "query": "Gonzaga vs Purdue basketball 2024 2025 matchup prediction"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/duke-favored-win-east-region-195938493.html",
      "title": "Duke Favored to Win East Region: NCAA Tournament Odds",
      "snippet": "Duke, with -135 odds in the East, gears up for a crucial Sweet 16 clash against Saint John's, anticipating tough challenges."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/popescats/posts/25452394621102784/",
      "title": "Duke predicted to be first - Facebook",
      "snippet": "Duke will be the 1st Number 1 seed to fall in the tournament…..you heard it here first. Go St. John's!!!! · Other posts · Courtesy of the Sports ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/44240775/jay-bilas-picks-every-single-game-2025-ncaa-men-basketball-tournament",
      "title": "Jay Bilas picks every single game in the 2025 men's NCAA ... - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Elite Eight. No. 1 Duke vs. No. 2 Alabama. Winner: Duke Potential ... 2 St. John's vs. No. 3 Texas Tech. Winner: St. John's Potential for ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb/video/7617707154882972959",
      "title": "Brent Stover reveals his bracket for March Madness this year! Fill out...",
      "snippet": "Saint John's over duke. 1d agoReply. 22 ... March Madness bracket predictions 2024, college basketball predictions 2024, March Madness 2024 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/index.php?threads/2024-25-net-bracketology-thread.51110/page-24",
      "title": "2024-25 NET/Bracketology Thread | Page 24 | Duke Basketball Report",
      "snippet": "2. St. Johns & Tennessee are our 2 & 3 seeds - and I am going to be more peeved about St Johns then TN cause of the home court issue."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michigan-state-basketball-predictions-deep-090943435.html",
      "title": "Michigan State basketball predictions, how deep in March Madness",
      "snippet": "Tom Izzo know how to get his team ready for the Big Dance, but 2-seed UConn will be too much in their Sweet 16 matchup. Tony Garcia: The ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2026/03/15/michigan-state-final-four-predictions-march-madness-picks/89101529007/",
      "title": "Michigan State basketball March Madness predictions",
      "snippet": "Can Michigan State basketball win March Madness? Our 2026 NCAA bracket predictions are in for the Spartans."
    },
    {
      "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": "March Madness bracket: Region-by-region predictions, Cinderellas ...",
      "snippet": "With the 2026 NCAA tournament upon us, here's everything you need to know about all four regions."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://collegefootballnetwork.com/mens-college-basketball/march-madness-duke-uconn-east-region/",
      "title": "Top 5 Possible Matchups in March Madness As Duke, UConn ...",
      "snippet": "Top 5 Possible Matchups in March Madness As Duke, UConn, Kansas, UCLA, Michigan State All Get Seeded in the East Region ... #4 Sweet 16: Michigan ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/msu-spartans-mens-basketball-tom-izzo-exhibition-uconn-coen-carr-tarris-reed-jeremy-fears-jr",
      "title": "What to Expect from MSU's Exhibition Game vs. UConn",
      "snippet": "The Michigan State Spartans will play a high-level game against the UConn Huskies, even if the final score doesn't matter."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.docsports.com/current/arizona-wildcats-basketball-predictions.html",
      "title": "2024-25 Arizona Wildcats Basketball Predictions and Odds to Win ...",
      "snippet": "2024-25 Arizona Wildcats basketball predictions and odds to win the National Championship by Docsports.com."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-ncaa-tournament-west-region-bracket-preview/",
      "title": "2026 NCAA Tournament West Region bracket preview - CBS Sports",
      "snippet": "Arizona enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket as the No. 1 seed in the West Region, and the Wildcats might have the clearest path yet to ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/predicting-arizonas-full-ncaa-tournament-120003945.html",
      "title": "Predicting Arizona's Full NCAA Tournament Path - Yahoo Sports",
      "snippet": "This is where the stellar Wildcat defense will prevail. In the first matchup, the Wildcats made just two 3-pointers in the entire game and still ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.azdesertswarm.com/basketball/2025/3/19/24388907/arizona-wildcats-mens-basketball-ncaa-tournament-east-region-preview-cinderella-fanduel-odds-2025",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament: Previewing the East Region, Arizona's chances ...",
      "snippet": "The Wildcats (22-12) open the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Friday against Akron, the No. 13 seed and champions of the Mid-American Conference."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/2025-march-madness-bracket-predictions-picks-analysis-from-fox-sports-writers",
      "title": "2025 March Madness bracket predictions: Picks and analysis from ...",
      "snippet": "We asked FOX Sports college basketball writers John Fanta and Michael Cohen to submit their full brackets ahead of the Big Dance."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/predicting-gonzagas-full-ncaa-tournament-035359753.html",
      "title": "Predicting Gonzaga's full NCAA Tournament path: Bulldogs ...",
      "snippet": "\"It's going to be up tempo,\" Gonzaga assistant coach R-Jay Barsh said of the first-round matchup. ... Prediction: Gonzaga 77, Purdue 72. Elite ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/purdue-vs-gonzaga-odds-score-prediction-2024-ncaa-tournament-picks-sweet-16-best-bets-from-proven-model/",
      "title": "Purdue vs. Gonzaga odds, score prediction: 2024 NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "The Boilermakers are 5-point favorites in the latest Gonzaga vs. Purdue odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 154.5."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.fanduel.com/research/purdue-vs-gonzaga-college-basketball-odds-prediction-spread-best-bets-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-3-29-2024",
      "title": "Purdue vs Gonzaga Basketball Prediction, Best Bets, Spread & Odds",
      "snippet": "As a 4.5-point underdog or more in 2023-24, Gonzaga is 1-1 against the spread compared to the 15-15 ATS record Purdue racks up as a 4.5-point favorite. The ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.hammerandrails.com/mens-basketball/58933/2026-ncaa-tournament-west-region-preview",
      "title": "How The West Will Be Won | Hammer and Rails",
      "snippet": "3 Seed: Gonzaga Bulldogs – Fun fact: Purdue is undefeated all-time against Gonzaga and has twice beaten them in the Sweet 16 in 2000 and 2024. ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/03/25/gonzaga-purdue-predictions-odds-picks/73088312007/",
      "title": "Gonzaga vs. Purdue: Predictions, picks, odds - USA Today",
      "snippet": "The FOX Sports staff gives Purdue a 69.7% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. They give Gonzaga a 34.5% chance ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "Florida vs McNeese basketball 2024 2025 matchup prediction"
}

{
  "query": "Illinois vs Houston basketball 2024 2025 matchup prediction"
}

{
  "query": "Michigan vs Alabama basketball 2024 2025 matchup prediction"
}

{
  "query": "Tennessee vs Iowa State basketball 2024 2025 matchup prediction"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/march-madness-bracket-2026-upset-024117999.html",
      "title": "Upset predictions, sleepers, Final Four pick in South Region",
      "snippet": "This is not the same McNeese State that rolled through its first-round game in the 2025 tournament. ... 2024 and championship game loss to Florida ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/44240775/jay-bilas-picks-every-single-game-2025-ncaa-men-basketball-tournament",
      "title": "Jay Bilas picks every single game in the 2025 men's NCAA ... - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Houston, Duke, UC San Diego, High Point, McNeese, Colorado State and Robert Morris all enter the tournament on at least a 10-game winning streak."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25181654-expert-picks-2025-mens-ncaa-championship-game",
      "title": "Expert Picks for the 2025 Men's NCAA Championship Game",
      "snippet": "The Florida Gators won 24 games during the 2023-24 season and earned a No. 7 seed in the 2024 NCAA tournament, but they were bounced in the ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6212636/2025/03/18/march-madness-upsets-midwest-region-2025/",
      "title": "The most likely upsets in the Midwest Region for the 2025 Men's ...",
      "snippet": "This region is home to the likeliest No. 4 vs. No. 13 upset on our board. Below, you'll find a game-by-game analysis of every first-round matchup."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.on3.com/news/2025-ncaa-tournament-predictions-bracketology-projections-entering-conference-championship-weekend/",
      "title": "2025 NCAA Tournament Predictions: Bracketology projections ... - On3",
      "snippet": "Bracketology aims to predict how the selection committee will seed each team based on the results to this point in the season."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/illinois/basketball/illinois-basketball-ncaa-tournament-south-region-projection",
      "title": "How Far Can Illinois Go? Projecting the NCAA Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "The pick: Florida. A rematch of the 2025 national championship game, Florida-Houston is the likely matchup in the South Regional final, and it ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.thechampaignroom.com/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball-news/52627/breaking-down-illinois-path-to-ncaa-tournament-final-four-fighting-illini-ncaa-big-ten-houston-florida",
      "title": "Breaking down Illinois' path to NCAA Tournament Final Four",
      "snippet": "My pick to win the South Regional is Houston. Illinois certainly has a chance to beat Houston, but I lean toward the Cougars advancing. Houston ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/illinois/basketball/college-basketball-experts-reveal-illinois-2026-ncaa-tournament-predictions",
      "title": "College Basketball Experts Reveal Illinois' 2026 NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "“Houston's offense comes up a little bit dry at the wrong time,” Lunardi said. But Lunardi predicts that the Illini, after reaching the Elite ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43jJpyRiuWQ",
      "title": "FIELD OF 68 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket breakdown",
      "snippet": "This is why Illinois will BEAT Houston, Florida | FIELD OF 68 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket breakdown · Comments."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.thetelegraph.com/sports/article/jon-rothstein-illinois-basketball-prediction-20231024.php",
      "title": "CBS' Jon Rothstein predicts Illinois basketball makes deep ...",
      "snippet": "Rothstein predicts Illinois to upset No. 3 seed Kentucky and No. 2-seeded Tennessee in the second round and the Sweet 16, respectively, to reach ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/al-com-midwest-regional-preview-140046221.html",
      "title": "AL.com Midwest Regional Preview: Will Alabama ...",
      "snippet": "It's 2024 all over again. Alabama pulls off the upset vs. top-seed Michigan in the Sweet 16 and in the Regional Final vs. Iowa State, the ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/michigan/basketball/predicting-michigan-wolverines-ncaa-tournament-path",
      "title": "Predicting Michigan's Full NCAA Tournament Path",
      "snippet": "Alabama is the No. 4 seed, and we expect the Tide to get past Hofstra and Texas Tech. Alabama averages a staggering 91.7 points per game and ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr0r5kCjZKs",
      "title": "MIDWEST REGION PREVIEW: Will Michigan's slump HAUNT ...",
      "snippet": "The conversation spotlights bracket predictions, upset alerts, and whether Alabama's depth can withstand adversity. Will the Wolverines ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://pickdawgz.com/college-basketball-picks/central-michigan-vs-south-alabama-prediction-11-13-2025-todays-college-basketball-picks/",
      "title": "Central Michigan vs South Alabama Prediction 11/13/2025 ...",
      "snippet": "In this article we will formulate a Central Michigan vs South Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 13th ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25171804-2025-mens-ncaa-bracket-predictions-best-picks-every-matchup",
      "title": "2025 Men's NCAA Bracket Predictions: Best Picks for Every ...",
      "snippet": "The picks: North Carolina over San Diego State, Texas over Xavier, Alabama State over Saint Francis, American over Mount St. Mary's."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://vsin.com/college-basketball/iowa-state-vs-tennessee-state-prediction-ncaa-tournament-midwest-region-no-2-vs-no-15-march-madness-preview/",
      "title": "March Madness Picks: Iowa State vs. Tennessee State Prediction",
      "snippet": "In the No. 2 vs. No. 15 matchup in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region, Iowa State vs. Tennessee State is the first-round game at 2:50 p.m. ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/iowa-state/latest-news/iowa-state-basketball-predicted-to-breeze-past-tennessee-state-in-ncaa-tournament",
      "title": "Iowa State Basketball Predicted To Breeze Past Tennessee State in ...",
      "snippet": "ESPN's BPI prediction for the Cyclones was a very favorable one, with them giving them a 94 percent chance of winning the game. Iowa State ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/16/iowa-state-tennessee-state-picks-predictions-odds-march-madness-ncaa-tournament/88420597007/",
      "title": "Iowa State vs Tennessee State picks, predictions for March Madness",
      "snippet": "ESPN: Iowa State has a 98.4% chance to beat Tennessee State. The site gives the Tigers a 1.6% shot at defeating the Cyclones in the NCAA ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/16/tennessee-state-iowa-state-march-madness-prediction-ncaa-bracket/89091991007/",
      "title": "TSU vs Iowa State prediction, pick, odds March Madness first round",
      "snippet": "It's Tennessee State Tigers vs Iowa State in March Madness bracket. Here's our prediction for the 2026 NCAA tournament basketball game."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/03/15/iowa-state-tennessee-state-march-madness-prediction-ncaa-bracket/89154823007/",
      "title": "Iowa State basketball vs Tennessee State prediction, our NCAA pick",
      "snippet": "Iowa State will be a heavy favorite entering this matchup and has the experience and recent momentum to potentially make a run this postseason."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "2025 NCAA tournament Sweet 16 predictions Duke St John's Michigan State UConn"
}

{
  "query": "2025 NCAA tournament Sweet 16 Gonzaga Purdue Arizona High Point"
}

{
  "query": "2025 NCAA tournament Sweet 16 Florida McNeese Illinois Houston Michigan Alabama Tennessee Iowa State"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "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",
      "snippet": "11 South Florida. 3 Michigan State. 7 UCLA. 2 UConn. 1 Duke. 5 St. John's. 3 Michigan State. 2 UConn. 1 Duke. 2 UConn. 1 Duke. South. 1 Florida."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.wral.com/video/to-reach-final-four-duke-could-face-uconn-michigan-state-st-john-s-or-kansas/22336681/",
      "title": "To reach Final Four, Duke could face UConn, Michigan ...",
      "snippet": "While the Duke Blue Devils are the overall No. 1 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, they could meet either St. John's or Kansas in the Sweet 16."
    },
    {
      "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": "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.youtube.com/watch?v=0DX5kJ2TCzQ",
      "title": "Can UConn or St. John's beat Duke? 2026 March Madness ...",
      "snippet": "Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander make their game-by-game picks and predictions for the East Region in the 2026 NCAA Tournament."
    },
    {
      "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 ...",
      "snippet": "The East region is loaded with multiple threats to Duke including Connecticut, Michigan State, St. John's and Kansas. Duke won the ACC ..."
    }
  ]
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/article/no-2-arizona-earns-no-1-seed-in-west-region-22078308.php",
      "title": "No. 2 Arizona earns No. 1 seed in a West Region that ... - CT Insider",
      "snippet": "Gonzaga, making its 26th straight NCAA Tournament under coach Mark Few, is led by big man Graham Ike, who 19.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2026-03-18/what-know-about-every-mens-team-ncaa-tournament?amp",
      "title": "What to know about every men's team in the NCAA tournament",
      "snippet": "High Point battled against Sweet 16 qualifier Purdue last season in the first round of the tournament, and it looks poised to bust some ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/332448437248164/posts/2263903300769325/",
      "title": "Gonzaga Bulldogs' chances of advancing to Sweet 16 - Facebook",
      "snippet": "HOWEVER,….the good news is the 2025/26 Zags WILL get to the Sweet 16, I don't believe this is in question. They are a talented ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/basketball/ncaa-tournament/matching-up-the-regions-en-route-to-a-final-four-3725902/",
      "title": "Matching up the regions en route to a Final Four",
      "snippet": "Arizona seems primed to win out West, but the other three regions in the NCAA Tournament are more challenging to predict."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JINvkqWo4i4",
      "title": "Purdue vs. Gonzaga - Sweet 16 NCAA tournament ... - YouTube",
      "snippet": "Purdue's Zach Edey led the way with another double-double scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds to defeat Gonzaga 80-68 to advance to the Elite ..."
    }
  ]
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2026-01-13/2025-ncaa-bracket-scores-stats-march-madness-mens-tournament",
      "title": "2025 NCAA bracket: Scores, stats for March Madness men's ...",
      "snippet": "No. 1 seed Florida beat No. 1 Houston 65-63 to win the program's third national title — and first since winning back-to-back championships ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NCAA_Division_I_men%27s_basketball_tournament",
      "title": "2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament - Wikipedia",
      "snippet": "The championship matchup was between Florida and Houston. Florida defeated Houston, 65–63, to claim its third title, and its first since 2007."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/2025-sweet-16-bracket-schedule-locations-teams",
      "title": "2025 Sweet 16: Bracket, schedule, scores, locations, teams",
      "snippet": "The men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round will be held on Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28. There will be four games each day. All times Eastern."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25178833-mens-ncaa-tournament-2025-fridays-sweet-16-winners-and-losers",
      "title": "Men's NCAA Tournament 2025: Friday's Sweet 16 Winners and Losers",
      "snippet": "Four teams claimed their spot in the Elite Eight on Thursday evening, and the rest of the field is now officially set following another exciting night of ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracket",
      "title": "Men's NCAA Tournament Bracket 2025-26 - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Visit ESPN to view the 2025-26 Men's NCAA Tournament bracket for live scores and results."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-tournament-predictions-expert-highlights-potential-cinderella-bracket-busters-and-more-in-east-region/"
}

{
  "url": "https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/2025-sweet-16-bracket-schedule-locations-teams"
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  "content": "site: media \\| arena: collegebasketball \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: ncaa-tournament-predictions-expert-highlights-potential-cinderella-bracket-busters-and-more-in-east-region \\| 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/ncaa-tournament-predictions-expert-highlights-potential-cinderella-bracket-busters-and-more-in-east-region/#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 Tournament predictions: Expert highlights potential Cinderella, bracket busters and more in East region\n\n## College basketball expert Thomas Casale looks at the East region in the 2026 tournament and picks a Cinderella, team to avoid and regional champion\n\nBy\n[Thomas Casale](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/thomas-casale/)\n\n\nMar 16, 2026\n\nat\n\n1:58 pm ET\n•\n4 min read\n\n\n![hurley.png](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/03/16/2239a1db-f2af-4ed8-a9c7-897f7b92a6ff/thumbnail/770x433/ab7a118de10016a03b7f33b87818f6e5/hurley.png)Imagn Images\n\nCollege basketball fans love to argue the [Duke Blue Devils](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/DUKE/duke-blue-devils/) always have a favorable path to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament. Sometimes that may be the case, but not this year. The East region is loaded with multiple threats to Duke including [Connecticut](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UCONN/connecticut-huskies/), Michigan State, [St. John's](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/STJOHN/st-johns-red-storm/) and [Kansas](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/KANSAS/kansas-jayhawks/).\n\nDuke won the ACC conference tournament but enters the main bracket short-handed after losing point guard [Caleb Foster](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/29233677/caleb-foster/) for the season. Will that be enough for another team to upend the Blue Devils and win the region?\n\nHere is a breakdown of the NCAA Tournament's East region with a potential Cinderella, bracket buster and regional champion pick.\n\n## East Region bracket strategy\n\n### Cinderella to watch: No. 7 UCLA\n\n[UCLA](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UCLA/ucla-bruins/) has some injury concerns entering the tournament but if you believe head coach Mick Cronin, both [Donovan Dent](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/28953005/donovan-dent/) (calf strain) and [Tyler Bilodeau](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/28954652/tyler-bilodeau/) (knee) will be ready for Friday's matchup against [UCF](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UCF/ucf-knights/). If that's the case, the Bruins are a dangerous team in the East Region.\n\nUCLA went 6-2 down the stretch with wins over [Illinois](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/ILL/illinois-fighting-illini/) and Michigan State. The Bruins found their offensive rhythm late in the season, scoring 80+ points four times in that six game stretch. The health of Dent and Bilodeau is key though. The duo combined to average 31.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per game this season.\n\nI don't hate how the bottom half of the East region shakes out for UCLA. Assuming they get by UCF, the Bruins will have to deal with UConn, then likely Michigan State or [Louisville](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/LVILLE/louisville-cardinals/) in the Sweet 16. Those aren't terrible matchups for UCLA. The Bruins split with Michigan State this season, can get UConn into a rock fight and would be able to exploit a Louisville defense that struggles to defend against quality opponents.\n\nI think the upper part of the bracket is tougher with Duke, Kansas and St. John's. If"
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  "content": "secure-us.imrworldwide.com\n\n# secure-us.imrworldwide.com is blocked\n\nThis page has been blocked by an extension\n\n- Try disabling your extensions.\n\nERR\\_BLOCKED\\_BY\\_CLIENT\n\nReload\n\n\nThis page has been blocked by an extension\n\n![](<Base64-Image-Removed>)![](<Base64-Image-Removed>)\n\nCollege Basketball\n\nCollege Basketball\n\n# 2025 Sweet 16: Bracket, schedule, scores, locations, teams\n\nUpdatedMar. 28, 2025 8:53 a.m. ET\n\nshare\n\nfacebookxredditlink\n\nThe opening weekend of the 2025 [March Madness](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/bracket) tournament was full of incredible moments, thrilling finishes and upsets. Now we are moving to the Sweet 16 with a bunch of [college basketball](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball) bluebloods and big-name schools, including all No. 1 seeds. Check out everything you need to know about the Sweet 16 below.\n\n## Sweet 16 Schedule\n\n### When is the Sweet 16 for March Madness?\n\nThe men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round will be held on Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28. There will be four games each day. All times Eastern.\n\n### Thursday, March 27\n\n- [(2) Alabama 113, (6) BYU 88](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-byu-cougars-vs-alabama-crimson-tide-mar-27-2025-game-boxscore-258019)\n- [(1) Florida 87, (4) Maryland 71](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-maryland-terrapins-vs-florida-gators-mar-27-2025-game-boxscore-258058)\n- [(1) Duke 100, (4) Arizona 93](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-arizona-wildcats-vs-duke-blue-devils-mar-27-2025-game-boxscore-258018)\n- [(3) Texas Tech 85, (10) Arkansas 83 (OT)](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-arkansas-razorbacks-vs-texas-tech-red-raiders-mar-27-2025-game-boxscore-258057)\n\n### Friday, March 28\n\n- [(6) Ole Miss vs. (2) Michigan State](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-ole-miss-rebels-vs-michigan-state-spartans-mar-28-2025-game-boxscore-258059) \\- 7:09 p.m. (CBS)\n- [(3) Kentucky vs. (2) Tennessee](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-kentucky-wildcats-vs-tennessee-volunteers-mar-28-2025-game-boxscore-258064) \\- 7:39 p.m. (TBS)\n- [(5) Michigan vs. (1) Auburn](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-michigan-wolverines-vs-auburn-tigers-mar-28-2025-game-boxscore-258060) \\- 9:39 p.m. (CBS)\n- [(4) Purdue vs. (1) Houston](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-purdue-boilermakers-vs-houston-cougars-mar-28-2025-game-boxscore-258063) \\- 10:09 p.m. (TBS)\n\n### NCAA Tournament: The BEST BETS to make in the Sweet 16 \\| Bears Bets\n\n[![NCAA Tournament: The BEST BETS to make in the Sweet 16 | Bears Bets](https://a57.foxsports.com/static-media.fox.com/fmc/prod/sports/VX-12344954/1600/900/qzgffst2yr6y27lz.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)](https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-mvdmlj8af1avoh46)\n\nGeoff Schwartz and Chris \"The Bear\" Fallica give their best bets heading into the Sweet 16. Hear why the guys are interested in the Duke Blue Devils' team total over 81.5 against the Arizona Wildcats.\n\n## Sweet 16 Bracket\n\n### South Region\n\n- (1) Auburn vs. (5) Michigan\n\n[NCAA BK\\\\\n\\\\\nNCAA TOURNAMENT - SWEET 16\\\\\n\\\\\n![AUB](https://b.fssta.com/uploads/application/college/team-logos/Auburn.vresize.88.88.medium.0.png)\\\\\n\\\\\nAuburnTigersAUB\\\\\n\\\\\n78 \\\\\n\\\\\nFINAL\\\\\n\\\\\n65 \\\\\n\\\\\n1![Auburn](https://b.fssta.com/uploads/application/college/team-logos/Auburn.vresize.80.80.medium.0.png)\\\\\n\\\\\nAuburn31-5\\\\\n\\\\\nAUB31-5\\\\\n\\\\\n78\\\\\n\\\\\n5![Michigan](https://b.fssta.com/uploads/application/college/team-logos/Michigan.vresize.80.80.medium.2.png)\\\\\n\\\\\nMichigan27-10\\\\\n\\\\\nMICH27-10\\\\\n\\\\\n65\\\\\n\\\\\nMichiganWolverinesMICH\\\\\n\\\\\n![MICH](https://b.fssta.com/uploads/application/college/team-logos/Michigan.vresize.88.88.medium.2.png)\\\\\n\\\\\nFINAL\\\\\n\\\\\nAUB -8.5UNDER 155.5](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-michigan-wolverines-vs-"
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  "query": "Jay Bilas ESPN 2025 NCAA tournament bracket picks predictions Sweet 16"
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  "query": "college basketball expert picks Sweet 16 2025 NCAA tournament predictions"
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    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/44240775/jay-bilas-picks-every-single-game-2025-ncaa-men-basketball-tournament",
      "title": "Jay Bilas picks every single game in the 2025 men's NCAA ... - ESPN",
      "snippet": "First round ; No. 5 Memphis Tigers vs. No. 12 Colorado State Rams · PJ Haggerty · Memphis ; No. 4 Maryland Terrapins vs. No. 13 Grand Canyon Lopes."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-analyst-jay-bilas-predicts-112200479.html",
      "title": "ESPN analyst Jay Bilas predicts every NCAA Tournament game",
      "snippet": "Looking ahead in his bracket, Bilas predicts the Final Four will feature Arizona, Michigan State, Illinois, and Iowa State. He ultimately ..."
    },
    {
      "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": "Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament · Duke Blue ... Sweet 16. Also in the Midwest: A potential 12-over-5 upset ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0ONTglQzeI",
      "title": "Jay Bilas Previews the Sweet 16 | 2025 March Madness Predictions",
      "snippet": "Check out our NCAA College Basketball free picks today and NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen predictions. Eli Hershkovich and special guest Jay ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/44411062/march-madness-2025-ncaa-men-tournament-sweet-16-final-four",
      "title": "Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team - ESPN",
      "snippet": "March Madness 2025: Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team. Tahaad Pettiford is Jay Bilas' player to watch on Auburn. Can ..."
    }
  ]
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2025-march-madness-predictions-ncaa-bracket-expert-picks-against-the-spread-odds-in-fridays-sweet-16/",
      "title": "2025 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks ...",
      "snippet": "2025 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks against the spread, odds in Friday's Sweet 16 ; (1) Auburn vs. (5) Michigan · AUB -8.5 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt9e-0LHOF4",
      "title": "2025 March Madness NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview, Picks ...",
      "snippet": "... college basketball all year long."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/44390601/mens-march-madness-2025-picking-every-sweet-16-game-predictions",
      "title": "Men's March Madness 2025: Picking every Sweet 16 game - ESPN",
      "snippet": "ESPN's Jeff Borzello, Myron Medcalf and Joe Lunardi (mostly) agree on who will win each Sweet 16 game. But why? And who will be key in each? Let's find out."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25174872-mens-ncaa-tournament-2025-br-expert-predictions-sweet-16",
      "title": "Men's NCAA Tournament 2025: B/R Expert Predictions for Sweet 16",
      "snippet": "Men's NCAA Tournament 2025: B/R Expert Predictions for Sweet 16 ; No. 2 Michigan State vs. No. 6 Ole Miss (South Region). 1 of 8. New Mexico v ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYGJ_sMpRg4",
      "title": "PICKS ON EVERY NCAA SWEET 16 GAME ON THE BOARD! 2025 ...",
      "snippet": "2025 NCAA Tournament Picks & Predictions 3/27/25 ... John Fanta picks the full 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket | College Basketball on NBC Sports."
    }
  ]
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  "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/44390601/mens-march-madness-2025-picking-every-sweet-16-game-predictions"
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{
  "query": "Duke vs St John's Sweet 16 prediction who will win"
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{
  "query": "Michigan State vs UConn basketball prediction NCAA tournament"
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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": "16-seeds are 2-158 against 1-seeds all-time, and the Blue Devils won't falter here. Final score prediction: Duke wins 104-56. c. Mar 14, 2026; ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/duke-favored-win-east-region-195938493.html",
      "title": "Duke Favored to Win East Region: NCAA Tournament Odds",
      "snippet": "Duke, with -135 odds in the East, gears up for a crucial Sweet 16 clash against Saint John's, anticipating tough challenges."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/326226867525086/posts/3496314543849620/",
      "title": "Duke region and potential sweet 16 matchup? - Facebook",
      "snippet": "Well what's everyone thoughts on Duke region? If we get to the Sweet 16 and have to play St. John's that could be tough."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.threads.com/@espn/post/DWAXfeDmiWz/duke-vs-st-johns-in-the-sweet-would-be-cinema-link-in-bio-to-pick-the-winner-of",
      "title": "Duke vs. St. John's in the Sweet 16 would be cinema - Threads",
      "snippet": "St. John's in the Sweet 16 would be cinema. Link in bio to pick the winner of this potential matchup ✍️."
    },
    {
      "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 ... 16…two weeks ago he was getting 15 mins a game. This team is ..."
    }
  ]
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  "results": [
    {
      "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": "Assuming they get by UCF, the Bruins will have to deal with UConn, then likely Michigan State or Louisville in the Sweet 16. Those aren't ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michigan-state-basketball-predictions-deep-090943435.html",
      "title": "Michigan State basketball predictions, how deep in March Madness",
      "snippet": "The run ends in the Sweet 16 against a UConn squad that has the size and skill to handle MSU's greatest strengths. Advertisement."
    },
    {
      "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://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2026/03/15/michigan-state-final-four-predictions-march-madness-picks/89101529007/",
      "title": "Michigan State basketball March Madness predictions",
      "snippet": "Can Michigan State basketball win March Madness? Our 2026 NCAA bracket predictions are in for the Spartans."
    },
    {
      "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": "(3) Michigan State 79, (6) Louisville 74 (2) UConn 71, (7) UCLA 67. SWEET 16. (1) Duke 73, (5) St. John's 71 (2) UConn 68, (3) Michigan State 64 ..."
    }
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  "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48217204/march-madness-bracket-predictions-picks-ncaa-tournament-final-four-2026"
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{
  "query": "Arizona vs High Point basketball prediction 2025 NCAA tournament"
}

{
  "query": "Gonzaga vs Purdue Sweet 16 prediction who will win"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/predicting-arizonas-full-ncaa-tournament-120003945.html",
      "title": "Predicting Arizona's Full NCAA Tournament Path - Yahoo Sports",
      "snippet": "Tommy Lloyd's squad claims Big 12 crown and looks to turn strong season into national championship glory."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37bzWt78A4Q",
      "title": "Arizona NCAA Tournament Preview & Predictions with Fran Fraschilla",
      "snippet": "I'm one of those \"old\" fans. Missed one game since 72. Saw Coniel Norman , Eric ( Dollar Bill) Money and Freddie the Fox Snowden turn the ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25171335-mens-ncaa-tournament-2025-breaking-down-every-teams-chance-win-title",
      "title": "Men's NCAA Tournament 2025: Breaking Down Every Team's ...",
      "snippet": "At last, the 2025 men's NCAA tournament is here."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47809690/bubble-watch-mens-ncaa-tournament-march-madness-bracket-predictions-2026",
      "title": "Men's Bubble Watch: Tracking which teams will make (or miss) the ...",
      "snippet": "We've been tracking how each team on the \"bubble\" of the bracket has been trending using a variety of metrics as guides, classifying them based ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.azdesertswarm.com/basketball/2025/3/19/24388907/arizona-wildcats-mens-basketball-ncaa-tournament-east-region-preview-cinderella-fanduel-odds-2025",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament: Previewing the East Region, Arizona's chances ...",
      "snippet": "Arizona is a heavy favorite for that first game against the Zips but after that its odds shrink dramatically. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga/basketball/predicting-gonzaga-full-ncaa-tournament-path-bulldogs-overcome-familiar-foes-for-another-deep-postseason-run",
      "title": "Predicting Gonzaga's full NCAA Tournament path - Sports Illustrated",
      "snippet": "Prediction: Gonzaga 86, Kennesaw State 72 · Prediction: Gonzaga 82, BYU 77 · Prediction: Gonzaga 77, Purdue 72 · Elite Eight: Arizona · Prediction: ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.hammerandrails.com/mens-basketball/58933/2026-ncaa-tournament-west-region-preview",
      "title": "How The West Will Be Won | Hammer and Rails",
      "snippet": "3 Seed: Gonzaga Bulldogs – Fun fact: Purdue is undefeated all-time against Gonzaga and has twice beaten them in the Sweet 16 in 2000 and 2024."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gonzagas-most-favorable-potential-matchups-014816898.html",
      "title": "Gonzaga's most favorable potential matchups in the NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "Most bracketologists are lining Gonzaga up against UC-Irvine - the projected winner ... win and a shot at the Sweet 16. 11 Seed: VCU Rams. VCU is ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vYvEkOwCBK4",
      "title": "2025 March Madness Round 2 Predictions - YouTube",
      "snippet": "... March Madness Round 2 Predictions | West Region Sweet 16 Picks West Region March Madness Round 2 predictions ... Arizona Arkansas Gonzaga Purdue ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/gonzaga-purdue-picks-odds-ncaa-tourney-sweet-16-prediction/",
      "title": "Gonzaga vs Purdue Picks, Odds | NCAA Tourney Sweet 16 Prediction",
      "snippet": "The Boilermakers are 5.5-point favorites on the spread in Friday's contest; with the game total set at over/under 154.5 at most sportsbooks. Here's everything ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "Florida vs McNeese basketball prediction NCAA tournament Sweet 16"
}

{
  "query": "Illinois vs Houston basketball prediction NCAA tournament"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7126238/2026/03/17/predicting-second-round-2026-ncaa-tournament-upsets/",
      "title": "Predicting second-round 2026 NCAA Tournament upsets",
      "snippet": "McNeese has the best odds of any double-digit seed to advance to the Sweet 16, per the Bracket Breakers model. Rick Osentoski / Imagn Images."
    },
    {
      "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": "The 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament is a top-heavy bracket. The four No. 1 seeds have been dominant forces for most of the season and ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2026/03/17/vanderbilt-basketball-jay-bilas-march-madness-prediction-ncaa-tournament/89196569007/",
      "title": "How far ESPN's Jay Bilas predicts Vanderbilt basketball in March ...",
      "snippet": "Bilas forecasts Vanderbilt will defeat McNeese State in the first round and Nebraska in the second round. He predicts the Commodores' run will ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/march-madness-bracket-2026-upset-024117999.html",
      "title": "Upset predictions, sleepers, Final Four pick in South Region",
      "snippet": "South Region Final Four pick. Think about Kelvin Sampson's NCAA Tournament performance since 2019: narrow Sweet 16 loss to Kentucky; Final ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaab/ncaa-tournament-futures-picks-final-four-sweet-16-national-championship-2026",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament Futures: 5 Final Four, Sweet 16 & National ...",
      "snippet": "Read our 2026 NCAA Tournament futures, including picks to make the Sweet 16, Final Four and a National Championship winner."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-ncaa-tournament-south-region-bracket-preview/",
      "title": "2026 NCAA Tournament South Region bracket preview - CBS Sports",
      "snippet": "Illinois would be at a home-court disadvantage playing Houston in Houston, but the game's location would guarantee a great environment."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.thechampaignroom.com/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball-news/52627/breaking-down-illinois-path-to-ncaa-tournament-final-four-fighting-illini-ncaa-big-ten-houston-florida",
      "title": "Breaking down Illinois' path to NCAA Tournament Final Four",
      "snippet": "My pick to win the South Regional is Houston. Illinois certainly has a chance to beat Houston, but I lean toward the Cougars advancing. Houston ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/illinois/basketball/illinois-basketball-ncaa-tournament-south-region-projection",
      "title": "How Far Can Illinois Go? Projecting the NCAA Tournament South ...",
      "snippet": "The Illini are the No. 3 seed in the South Region at the NCAA Tournament. Here is our game-by-game prediction for the region."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-2026-south-region-bracket-predictions-cinderella-expert-picks-watch-times-schedule-odds-betting-lines-and-more-144500978.html",
      "title": "March Madness 2026: South region bracket predictions, Cinderella ...",
      "snippet": "Who are the favorites? No. 1 Florida (+650 to win the national title at BetMGM). No. 2 Houston (+900). No. 3 Illinois (+2000) ... 2 Houston vs. No ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43jJpyRiuWQ",
      "title": "FIELD OF 68 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket breakdown - YouTube",
      "snippet": "This is why Illinois will BEAT Houston, Florida | FIELD OF 68 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket breakdown · Comments."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "Michigan vs Alabama basketball prediction NCAA tournament Sweet 16"
}

{
  "query": "Tennessee vs Iowa State basketball prediction NCAA tournament"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/potential-michigan-sweet-16-opponent-163941128.html",
      "title": "Potential Michigan Sweet 16 Opponent Facing Trouble Before ...",
      "snippet": "If the bracket unfolds as expected, Alabama could be a potential Sweet 16 opponent for Michigan later in the tournament. That means the status ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/flintjournal/posts/if-seeds-hold-alabama-and-michigan-would-play-in-the-sweet-16/1556912136444989/",
      "title": "If seeds hold, Alabama and Michigan would play in the Sweet 16.",
      "snippet": "If seeds hold, Alabama and Michigan would play in the Sweet 16. Alabama hoops star arrested days before NCAA Tournament. MLIVE.COM."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvnbXR5lKYk",
      "title": "84% of Teams with this Stat Make at Least the Sweet 16 - YouTube",
      "snippet": "Expert Matt Norlander fills out his bracket | 2026 NCAA TOURNAMENT PREDICTIONS & ADVICE ... | PVAMU vs Lehigh & SMU vs Miami (OH) Predictions & ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/sec/2026/03/15/march-madness-first-round-predictions-picks/89138120007/",
      "title": "March Madness predictions: First-round picks for men's NCAA bracket",
      "snippet": "Men's March Madness Sweet 16 predictions · No. 1 Michigan over TBA · No. 9 Saint Louis over No. 8 Georgia · No. 5 Texas Tech over No. 12 Akron · No."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr0r5kCjZKs",
      "title": "MIDWEST REGION PREVIEW: Will Michigan's slump HAUNT them?",
      "snippet": "Michigan Wolverines face renewed scrutiny after a late-season slump—can their high-octane offense carry them through the Midwest bracket, ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/iowa-state/latest-news/iowa-state-basketball-predicted-to-breeze-past-tennessee-state-in-ncaa-tournament",
      "title": "Iowa State Basketball Predicted To Breeze Past Tennessee State in ...",
      "snippet": "ESPN's BPI prediction for the Cyclones was a very favorable one, with them giving them a 94 percent chance of winning the game. Iowa State ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/16/iowa-state-tennessee-state-picks-predictions-odds-march-madness-ncaa-tournament/88420597007/",
      "title": "Iowa State vs Tennessee State picks, predictions for March Madness",
      "snippet": "ESPN: Iowa State has a 98.4% chance to beat Tennessee State. The site gives the Tigers a 1.6% shot at defeating the Cyclones in the NCAA ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/16/tennessee-state-iowa-state-march-madness-prediction-ncaa-bracket/89091991007/",
      "title": "TSU vs Iowa State prediction, pick, odds March Madness first round",
      "snippet": "Iowa State will be the best team TSU has faced since playing at Tennessee on Nov. 20. The Tigers fell behind by 22 points at halftime against ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/03/15/iowa-state-tennessee-state-march-madness-prediction-ncaa-bracket/89154823007/",
      "title": "Iowa State basketball vs Tennessee State prediction, our NCAA pick",
      "snippet": "Iowa State will be a heavy favorite entering this matchup and has the experience and recent momentum to potentially make a run this postseason."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/iowa-state/basketball/iowa-state-cyclones-receive-bold-ncaa-tournament-prediction-from-jay-bilas",
      "title": "Iowa State Cyclones Receive Bold NCAA Tournament Prediction ...",
      "snippet": "Bilas has predicted that the Cyclones will defeat Tennessee State, setting up a Round of 32 matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "Tennessee Volunteers vs Iowa State Cyclones Sweet 16 prediction NCAA tournament 2025"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/iowa-state-cyclones-receive-bold-ncaa-tournament-prediction-from-jay-bilas/ar-AA1YLbtV?cvid=69b97a9407164a8191d3951a8d171365&ocid=BingNewsSearch&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1",
      "title": "Iowa State Cyclones receive bold NCAA tournament prediction from ...",
      "snippet": "Another SEC foe, the Tennessee Volunteers, is predicted to face off against the Cyclones in the Sweet 16. Iowa State is predicted to beat them, ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/16/iowa-state-tennessee-state-picks-predictions-odds-march-madness-ncaa-tournament/88420597007/",
      "title": "Iowa State vs Tennessee State picks, predictions for March Madness",
      "snippet": "ESPN: Iowa State has a 98.4% chance to beat Tennessee State. The site gives the Tigers a 1.6% shot at defeating the Cyclones in the NCAA ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/iowa-state/latest-news/iowa-state-basketball-predicted-to-breeze-past-tennessee-state-in-ncaa-tournament",
      "title": "Iowa State Basketball Predicted To Breeze Past Tennessee State in ...",
      "snippet": "With it being a two-seed against a 15-seed, the expectation is that the Cyclones should be able to handle the Tigers relatively easily. However, ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://vsin.com/college-basketball/iowa-state-vs-tennessee-state-prediction-ncaa-tournament-midwest-region-no-2-vs-no-15-march-madness-preview/",
      "title": "March Madness Picks: Iowa State vs. Tennessee State Prediction",
      "snippet": "Sweet 16 appearances in 2022 and 2024 sandwich first-weekend exits in 2023 and 2025, the latter coming as a No. 3 seed in the second round ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/16/tennessee-state-iowa-state-march-madness-prediction-ncaa-bracket/89091991007/",
      "title": "TSU vs Iowa State prediction, pick, odds March Madness first round",
      "snippet": "Tennessee State vs. Iowa State betting odds. Odds courtesy of DraftKings. Spread: Iowa State -24.5; Over/under: 148.5. Have TSU and ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "Jay Bilas 2026 NCAA tournament bracket picks Midwest region Alabama Michigan Iowa State Tennessee"
}

{
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-expert-bracket-bilas-vitale-ncaa-tournament/78cfbed753b4a036389b9e06",
      "title": "Compare Jay Bilas, Dick Vitale, more picks to win 2026 NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "Jay Bilas bracket ; Region, Team ; South, No. 3 Illinois ; West, No. 1 Arizona ; East, No. 3 Michigan State ; Midwest, No. 2 Iowa State ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2bi9rWyetI",
      "title": "Best of Bracketology Breaking down the LOADED East Region and ...",
      "snippet": "Bracketology's Rece Davis, Jay Bilas, Jay Williams and Seth Greenberg react to the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament field. 0:00 East ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jay-bilas-march-madness-predictions-150157811.html",
      "title": "Jay Bilas' March Madness predictions for 2026 Final Four, national ...",
      "snippet": "EAST: Michigan State Spartans (3) WEST: Arizona Wildcats (1) MIDWEST: Iowa State Cyclones (2) SOUTH: Illinois Fighting Illini (3). Bilas then ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.tsn.ca/ncaa/article/jay-bilas-predicts-every-game-of-the-2026-ncaa-tournament-n1-48219737/",
      "title": "Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament - TSN",
      "snippet": "That said, I go with Lendeborg. Advance Michigan in your bracket. I already have. Winner: Michigan. No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 6 Tennessee. Coach ..."
    },
    {
      "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 NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "Jay Williams, Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg make their men's NCAA tournament bracket picks. ... Coach K reacts to the stacked East region. 4 ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "url": "https://www.tsn.ca/ncaa/article/jay-bilas-predicts-every-game-of-the-2026-ncaa-tournament-n1-48219737/"
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  "content": "[Skip to main content](https://www.tsn.ca/ncaa/article/jay-bilas-predicts-every-game-of-the-2026-ncaa-tournament-n1-48219737/#main)\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n[NCAA](https://www.tsn.ca/ncaa/)\n\n# Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament\n\nBy\nJay Bilas\n\nPublished: March 16, 2026 at 10:54AM EDT\n\nPlaying 1 of 5\n\n![How far can Cam Boozer carry Duke?](https://bellmediainc-bnn-bloomberg-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Farc-goldfish-bellmediainc-thumbnails.s3.amazonaws.com%2F03-16-2026%2Ft_b8a89073c7a64ce1a346471e24d4bb77_name_2026_3_16_fd6e3349_5c80_4b9a_98a4_0d8f4591a13f_jpg_1920x1080.jpg?auth=bb8d51bde2570cc026cef40fb438d33b2b7b553324cb6588fdd47bddc89d0829&width=960&height=540&smart=true&quality=80)\n\nNow Playing\n\n## How far can Cam Boozer carry Duke?\n\n!['College GameDay' crew makes its Final Four picks](https://bellmediainc-bnn-bloomberg-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Farc-goldfish-bellmediainc-thumbnails.s3.amazonaws.com%2F03-16-2026%2Ft_b969d8cb88f54b178a504130f6f8133e_name_2026_3_15_508ee430_cb50_4a4d_b696_babdaa12d2c4_jpg_1920x1080.jpg?auth=573bf7ccf1852aa41a20f97fbc20dfd85093f78552b6c50fd0ad47d3302bae76&width=960&height=540&smart=true&quality=80)\n\n## 'College GameDay' crew makes its Final Four picks\n\n![The Boozer twins: Making their own legacy](https://bellmediainc-bnn-bloomberg-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Farc-goldfish-bellmediainc-thumbnails.s3.amazonaws.com%2F03-07-2026%2Ft_4d50c59a16ab489c8b4fe0552bd714b3_name_2026_3_7_e866c91a_8ffd_4b45_b9e6_0e66d7b2bba6_jpg_1280x720.jpg?auth=d142fa29a005cdb151f579668dd8791f7e6660def791e8126018124ecd60a79c&width=640&height=360&smart=true&quality=80)\n\n## The Boozer twins: Making their own legacy\n\n![Why Duke has a 'very, very difficult' draw in the East](https://bellmediainc-bnn-bloomberg-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Farc-goldfish-bellmediainc-thumbnails.s3.amazonaws.com%2F03-16-2026%2Ft_ec8165409e7e402b970c1cfa1ee63bee_name_2026_3_15_95bc2bce_4eb9_4c81_88fe_389435d767c2_jpg_1920x1080.jpg?auth=2de498e0479e10d995c7bc1052a80b17c48c9d0d4636e2a3c956816bc20a4d32&width=960&height=540&smart=true&quality=80)\n\n## Why Duke has a 'very, very difficult' draw in the East\n\n![Greenberg: Cam Boozer in 'role of Scottie Pippen' with Caleb Foster out](https://bellmediainc-bnn-bloomberg-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Farc-goldfish-bellmediainc-thumbnails.s3.amazonaws.com%2F03-13-2026%2Ft_8730ee25f344499b9889bd39e4c9c559_name_2026_3_13_34cbcde1_197e_4d5a_adc1_649e092897c3_jpg_1920x1080.jpg?auth=45ca6922556c009df3d54e0b5748b3a9ad222eaafa98245406741bbd0127cc1c&width=960&height=540&smart=true&quality=80)\n\n## Greenberg: Cam Boozer in 'role of Scottie Pippen' with Caleb Foster out\n\nYou already know the drill. After my fellow analysts and I have the privilege of calling the SEC championship game in Nashville, Tennessee, we move swiftly to process the men's NCAA tournament field as it is revealed. Our bosses at ESPN ask us each to fill out a bracket -- while we are on the air -- so we can reveal our picks before the end of the show.\n\nThey give us less than five minutes. Hardly ideal, but perhaps our first instincts are better than considered thought. I decided that I would give you more than five minutes so you can dazzle your friends and win your office pool -- and perhaps our Tournament Challenge.\n\nLast season, my bracket was chalky: I had all four No. 1 seeds reaching the Final Four, Houston and Florida advancing to the championship game, and the Gators cutting down the nets. The backlash was swift and unrelenting. I was criticized for no\n\nt picking an underdog to reach San Antonio. But when the dust cleared, all four No. 1 seeds reached the Final Four, and the Cougars and Gators battled it out for the title. You're welcome -- and I forgive you. All of you.\n\nThis season is different. Cinderella just took a year off. The top teams aren't so much better than the rest of the field, so there will be more surprises. Though picking a bunch of "
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  "query": "Jay Bilas 2026 NCAA bracket Duke St John's Michigan State UConn Arizona High Point Gonzaga Purdue"
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      "title": "Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Still, unless you went to St. John's, take Duke in this one. Winner: Duke. No. 2 UConn vs. No. 3 Michigan State. Both teams ..."
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  "query": "2026 NCAA tournament bracket predictions Arizona vs High Point Gonzaga vs Purdue Florida vs McNeese"
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      "title": "March Madness bracket: West region predictions, Cinderella, expert ...",
      "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."
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      "title": "Final Four picks: March Madness predictions for NCAA bracket",
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48217204/march-madness-bracket-predictions-picks-ncaa-tournament-final-four-2026",
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      "snippet": "Jeff Borzello makes his picks for the 2026 NCAA tournament, from the First Four through the Final Four."
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      "title": "March Madness bracket picks, predictions from The Arizona Republic",
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  "query": "Florida vs Houston Elite 8 March Madness 2025 prediction odds"
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      "snippet": "Michigan opened as the early favorite after the selection show, but is now firmly the No. 2 favorite behind Duke. Iowa State's odds have ..."
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      "url": "https://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/march-madness-odds-2025/",
      "title": "2025 March Madness: Elite 8 Odds, Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends",
      "snippet": "Everything you need to know about 2025 NCAA Tournament Elite 8 odds: lines, spreads, totals and betting trends, from VI senior reporter Patrick Everson."
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      "url": "https://www.si.com/betting/betting-the-midwest-region-in-2026-ncaa-tournament-predictions-odds-upsets-for-march-madness",
      "title": "Betting the Midwest Region in 2026 NCAA Tournament",
      "snippet": "Each Midwest Region Team's Odds to Win March Madness · Michigan +360 · Iowa State +1500 · Virginia +7500 · Tennessee +12000 · Texas Tech +13000 ..."
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  "content": "site: media \\| arena: collegebasketball \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: 2025-march-madness-predictions-ncaa-bracket-expert-picks-against-the-spread-elite-eight-odds-for-saturday \\| 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/2025-march-madness-predictions-ncaa-bracket-expert-picks-against-the-spread-elite-eight-odds-for-saturday/#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# 2025 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks against the spread, Elite Eight odds for Saturday\n\n## Our experts predict who wins Florida vs. Texas Tech and Duke vs. Alabama in Saturday's Elite Eight\n\n[![            Chip Patterson     ](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2016/05/04/824c27de-4885-4392-934d-c369caebcd22/thumbnail/80x80/e5619041e24dcf80e4ca3934b3db3990/chippatterson.png)](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/chip-patterson/)\n\nBy\n[Chip Patterson](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/chip-patterson/)\n\n\nMar 29, 2025\n\nat\n\n3:25 pm ET\n•\n3 min read\n\n\n![NCAA Basketball: Mississippi State at Alabama](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2025/03/29/5990c797-b7c6-4c60-8d8f-705791975dba/thumbnail/770x433/2e2a65ff8990d7618806c8c9355557a3/usatsi-25512282-1.jpg)Imagn Images\n\nTwo tickets to the final weekend of the Big Dance in San Antonio for the 2025 Final Four will be punched on Saturday and nets will be cut down as the focus will be on the West Regional and the East Regional of the NCAA Tournament bracket.\n\nThe [March Madness](https://cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/) festivities get started out in San Francisco with the West Regional Final between No. 1 seed [Florida](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/FLA/florida-gators/) and No. 3 seed [Texas Tech](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/TXTECH/texas-tech-red-raiders/). The Red Raiders earned their spot in with a triumphant second half comeback against [Arkansas](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/ARK/arkansas-razorbacks/) that ended in overtime, while the top-seed Gators pulled away in the second half for a 16-point win against [Maryland](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/MD/maryland-terrapins/). Then the college basketball world will pivot its attention to Newark, where the East Regional final features the the top two seeds and two of the top three offensive teams in the entire country with [Duke](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/DUKE/duke-blue-devils/) and Arkansas.\n\nBoth teams hit or eclipsed 100 points in regulation during Thursday's regional semifinal, and the Crimson Tide setting a new NCAA Tournament record with 25 made 3-pointers in the 113-88 win against [BYU](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/BYU/byu-cougars/). Duke hit the century mark on the nose as it held off a furious last push by [Arizona](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/ARIZ/arizona-wildcats/), holding on for 100-93 win after leading by as many as 19 in the second half.\n\nIn total we are dealing with a night of worthy competitors when it comes to awarding spots in the game's most prestigious event. All four of these teams have been among the best in the country over the last two months and now they get to decide, on the court, who gets to remain in the race for a national championship.\n\n[Florida's Alijah Martin makes March Madness history after passing on reunion with Dusty May at Michigan\\\\\n\\\\\nCameron Salerno \\\\\n\\\\\n![Florida's Alijah Martin makes March Madness history after passing on reunion with Dusty May at Michigan](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2025/03/30/3538fe51-dfbb-489a-832c-a94699621434/thumbnail/270x152/c0"
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  "content": "[![promotion banner image](https://assets.actionnetwork.com/593228_VIxBL_3200x280.png)](https://whop.com/bet-labs-sports/bet-labs-x-vegasinsider)\n\n[Featured](https://www.vegasinsider.com/featured/headlines/)\n\n# 2025 March Madness: Elite 8 Odds, Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends\n\n![Patrick Everson](https://cdn.vegasinsider.com/wp-content/patrick_everson-150.png)\n\n[Patrick Everson](https://www.vegasinsider.com/authors/patrick-everson/) Sports Betting Expert\n\n9 minute read\n\n\n![2025 March Madness: Elite 8 Odds, Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends](https://cdn.vegasinsider.com/wp-content/Bruce-Pearl-Auburn-College-Basketball.jpg)\n\n_**Note: With the Elite 8 now complete, check out our 2025 [Final Four Odds](https://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/final-four-odds-2025/) Report for the latest.**_\n\nMarch Madness Elite 8 odds continue to draw plenty of interest. No. 1 seeds Duke and Florida are already into the Final Four. Now, fellow No. 1s Houston and Auburn aim to join the Blue Devils and Gators.\n\nOn Sunday, Houston meets No. 2 seed Tennessee, and in the other matchup in Elite 8 odds, it's Auburn vs. No. 2 seed Michigan State.\n\nHere's everything you need to know about [college basketball odds](https://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/) for NCAA Tournament Elite 8 matchups: lines, spreads and betting trends on the most noteworthy games. Check back regularly for updates and use our [BetMGM bonus code](https://www.vegasinsider.com/sportsbooks/betmgm/) to get the most out of your action.\n\n[![](https://cdn.vegasinsider.com/wp-content/VI_General_v2_3200x280-1024x90.png)](https://www.vegasinsider.com/premium/)\n\n## March Madness Elite 8 Odds\n\n### South Region\n\n#### Michigan State vs. Auburn Odds\n\n![](https://cdn.vegasinsider.com/wp-content/NCAAB-MichSt-Izzo-MMRd1Odds.jpg)**Tom Izzo has Michigan State one win from the Final Four. (Getty)**\n\n| **Matchup** | **Spread** | **Total** | **Moneyline** |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| [Auburn vs\\<br> \\<br>\\<br> Michigan State](https://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/matchups/auburn-vs-michigan-state/) | -5.5 (-102)<br> <br> +5.5 (-118) | o146.5 (-115)<br> <br> u146.5 (-105) | -238 <br> +195 |\n\n- **Opening point spread:** Auburn -6.5\n- **Opening moneyline:** Auburn -278/Michigan State +225\n- **Opening total:** Over/Under 147.5 points scored\n- **Time:** 5:05 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)\n\n**UPDATE 4:15 P.M. ET SUNDAY:** Caesars Sports opened Auburn -4, made a few trips to -4.5/-5 Friday night and got to -5.5 a couple times Saturday. The Tigers have been either -5 or -4.5 all day today and are now -5 (-115).\n\n\"There's an influx of public support on the SEC and Bruce Pearl. We would like to see Sparty win for the \\[championship\\] outrights and continuous moneyline chalk parlay liability,\" said Rich Zanco, head of college basketball trading for Caesars Sports.\n\nThe total opened at 150 and steadily made its way down to the current 146.5 (Under -115). But Zanco said there's not much of a decision.\n\n**UPDATE 9 P.M. ET SATURDAY:** Auburn opened -6.5 in DraftKings Sportsbook's Elite Eight odds, then fell to -5.5 within minutes last night. This afternoon, the Tigers dipped another point to -4.5 (-115), where the line remains tonight.\n\nAuburn is netting 64% of early spread tickets/62% of early spread money. On the moneyline, it's 63% tickets/56% money on the Tigers so far.\n\nDK opened the total at 147.5 and advanced to 148.5 multiple times in the first several hours. But it's been at 147.5 since lunchtime today, with 64% of tickets/60% of cash on the Over.\n\n**UPDATE 12:15 A.M. ET SATURDAY:** Overall No. 1 seed [Auburn](https://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/teams/auburn/) (31-5 SU/20-16 ATS) found itself in 9-point second-half hole vs. No. 5 seed Michigan. The Tigers trailed 48-39 with 12:26 remaining in Friday night's Sweet 16 tilt.\n\nBut Bruce Pearl's squad then went on a 31-8 run en route to a 78-65 victory as 8.5-point chalk. Auburn covered for the second straight game, after an 0-5 "
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  "query": "\"Duke\" \"UConn\" Elite 8 2025 spread odds moneyline"
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  "query": "\"Arizona\" \"Purdue\" Elite 8 2025 spread odds prediction"
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  "query": "\"Florida\" \"Houston\" Elite 8 2025 prediction pick winner"
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  "query": "\"Michigan\" \"Iowa State\" Elite 8 2025 prediction pick spread"
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    {
      "url": "https://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tourney-picks/elite-eight/",
      "title": "2025 Elite Eight Picks, Predictions, Betting Odds",
      "snippet": "Duke Blue Devils Duke · +340 + · +300 + · +350 + · +400 + · +275 +. Michigan ... +2500 + · +2800 + · +3500 + · +2200 +. UConn Huskies UConn · +2000 + · +2200 + ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/march-madness/24481256/march-madness-odds-2026-first-round-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-spread-total",
      "title": "Opening odds for first round of the 2026 NCAA men's ...",
      "snippet": "#16 Siena. Point spread: Duke -27.5. Total: 136.5. Moneyline: Duke ... #15 Furman. Point spread: UConn -19.5. Total: 137.5. Moneyline: UConn -4500, Furman +1600 ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/march-madness-odds-2025/",
      "title": "2025 March Madness: Elite 8 Odds, Lines, Spreads, ...",
      "snippet": "Opening point spread: Duke -6.5 · Opening moneyline: Duke -265/Alabama +215 · Opening total: Over/Under TBA 166.5 points scored · Time: 8:49 p.m. ET Saturday (TBS/ ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-basketball/article/2025-march-madness-betting-lines-odds-three-key-storylines-for-the-ncaa-tournament-031255184.html",
      "title": "2025 March Madness betting, lines, odds: Three key ...",
      "snippet": "1-seeded Duke Blue Devils (+360), Auburn (+400) and No. 1 seed Houston (+600). Two-time defending champion UConn is a No. 8 seed and 50-1 to win ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/teams/college-basketball/uconn-huskies/odds",
      "title": "UConn Huskies Basketball Odds & Betting Lines",
      "snippet": "Find the latest UConn Huskies odds for the College Basketball season, including betting ... Duke and Houston. Their combination of elite defensive stoppers Silas ..."
    }
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/breaking-news/article/march-madness-west-region-predictions-cinderella-expert-picks-schedule-odds-betting-lines-and-more-144511318.html",
      "title": "West region predictions, Cinderella, expert picks, schedule, ...",
      "snippet": "Who are the favorites? Arizona (+400 to win the national title at BetMGM). Purdue (30-1). Gonzaga (55-1). Arizona is the No. 3 favorite overall ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48237100/final-four-national-championship-picks-predictions-march-madness-2026",
      "title": "Final Four, national champion predictions for the men's ...",
      "snippet": "Arizona was by far the most popular choice with 33 votes. The Wildcats are looking to win their first national championship since 1997. The ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tourney-picks/elite-eight/",
      "title": "2025 Elite Eight Picks, Predictions, Betting Odds",
      "snippet": "Purdue Boilermakers Purdue · +3500 + · +2500 + · +2800 + · +3500 + · +2200 +. UConn ... Arizona · Colorado · Illinois · Indiana · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/breaking-news/article/march-madness-bracket-west-region-predictions-cinderella-expert-picks-schedule-odds-betting-lines-and-more-144511208.html",
      "title": "West region predictions, Cinderella, expert picks, schedule, ...",
      "snippet": "Who are the favorites? Arizona (+400 to win the national title at BetMGM). Purdue (30-1). Gonzaga (55-1). Arizona is the No. 3 favorite overall ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.natesilver.net/p/2026-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-predictions",
      "title": "2026 March Madness Predictions",
      "snippet": "Do the math, and it says that such a team has only a 42 percent chance of making the Final Four. The big problem for Arizona is #2 Purdue, which ..."
    }
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-bracket-south-region-predictions-cinderella-expert-picks-schedule-odds-betting-lines-and-more-144500974.html",
      "title": "March Madness bracket: South region predictions, ...",
      "snippet": "Florida enters the the NCAA tournament as a No. 1 seed with its frontcourt intact from his 2025 NCAA championship roster. Houston has added ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxMjI_Ao8cE",
      "title": "National Championship Preview : Florida vs Houston, Picks ...",
      "snippet": "National Championship Preview : Florida vs Houston, Picks & Predictions | 2025 March Madness · Comments."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/florida-vs-houston-odds-line-prediction-2025-march-madness-championship-game-picks-from-proven-model/",
      "title": "Florida vs. Houston odds, line, prediction: 2025 March ...",
      "snippet": "The Gators are 1.5-point favorites in the latest Houston vs. Florida odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 140.5."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.onlygators.com/04/07/2025/florida-vs-houston-2025-national-championship-preview-prediction-pick-where-to-watch-odds-line/",
      "title": "Florida vs. Houston, 2025 national championship preview",
      "snippet": "Against five common opponents this season (Alabama, Arizona State, Auburn, Tennessee, Texas Tech), Florida went 8-1 while Houston went 3-3."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTCb3kixzpI",
      "title": "Florida vs. Houston PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS | 2025 SEC ...",
      "snippet": "Florida vs. Houston PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS | 2025 SEC Basketball | NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP."
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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": "Michigan opened as the early favorite after the selection show, but is now firmly the No. 2 favorite behind Duke. Iowa State's odds have ..."
    },
    {
      "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": "First-round picks ; 2. Houston. 28 ; 2. Iowa State. 28 ; 2. Connecticut. 28 ; 3. Michigan State. 28."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/michigan/basketball/predicting-michigan-wolverines-ncaa-tournament-path",
      "title": "Predicting Michigan's Full NCAA Tournament Path",
      "snippet": "Iowa State goes through big men Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic, and Michigan's Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. would have to be on their ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/1106825/ncaa-tournament-bracket-predictions-with-surprise-team-reaching-mens-final-four",
      "title": "NCAA tournament bracket predictions with surprise team ...",
      "snippet": "The Sweet 16 sees Michigan running past upstart Akron while Iowa State carries past Tennessee. The Chicago crowd during the regional finals ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-ncaa-tournament-midwest-region-bracket-preview/",
      "title": "2026 NCAA Tournament Midwest Region bracket preview",
      "snippet": "Alabama would get blasted on the boards in the Sweet 16, and Michigan has more talent than Iowa State in that potential Elite Eight brawl."
    }
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      "gameId": "e8-midwest-1",
      "winnerId": "michigan-wolverines"
    }
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  "query": "Duke vs Arizona Final Four 2025 matchup basketball"
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  "query": "Florida vs Michigan Final Four 2025 matchup basketball"
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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtiZgPwcwNA",
      "title": "Duke vs. Arizona - 2025 NCAA men's Sweet 16 | FULL REPLAY",
      "snippet": "Watch the full March Madness game replay between No. 1 seed Duke and No. 4 seed Arizona men's basketball from the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com.au/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401746061/arizona-duke",
      "title": "Duke 100-93 Arizona (28 Mar, 2025) Final Score - ESPN (AU)",
      "snippet": "Flagg flies in March Madness and Duke wins 100-93 over Arizona to reach the Elite Eight ; Arizona. ARIZ. 42, 51, 93 ; Duke. DUKE. 48, 52, 100 ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://goduke.com/news/2025/3/27/mens-basketball-duke-advances-to-elite-eight-with-100-93-victory-over-arizona",
      "title": "Duke Advances to Elite Eight with 100-93 Victory over Arizona",
      "snippet": "The freshman duo of Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel helped lead No. 1-seed Duke into the Elite Eight, as the Blue Devils (34-3) defeated Arizona (24-13), 100-93."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball-men/2025-03-28/duke-blue-devils-vs-arizona-wildcats-condensed-game-202521520",
      "title": "Duke vs. Arizona - Sweet 16 NCAA tournament extended highlights",
      "snippet": "Watch the highlights from No. 1 Duke and No. 4 Arizona's matchup in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 men's NCAA tournament."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbs17.com/sports/duke/live-scoreboard-duke-blue-devils-arizona-wildcats-2025-ncaa-tournament-mens-basketball-sweet-sixteen/",
      "title": "Final score: No. 1 Duke, No. 4 Arizona clash in Sweet 16",
      "snippet": "Duke and Arizona clashed in the desert on Nov. 22, with the Blue Devils winning 69-55 in what was only Duke's fifth game of the season."
    }
  ]
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/march-madness-predictions-florida-back-162305540.html",
      "title": "March Madness predictions: Can Florida get back to the Final Four?",
      "snippet": "Can the Florida Gators get back to the Final Four in this year's edition of March Madness? USA TODAY Sports weighs in."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2026-01-13/2025-ncaa-bracket-scores-stats-march-madness-mens-tournament",
      "title": "2025 NCAA bracket: Scores, stats for March Madness men's ...",
      "snippet": "Here is the final 2025 NCAA bracket for the March Madness men's tournament, along with the scores and stats for all games."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWyXZi84Xzk",
      "title": "LIVE FROM CHAMP WEEK! Big East, ACC, Big 12 TITLES! Florida ...",
      "snippet": "0:00 = Welcome! 02:00 = Michigan survives Wisconsin 20:45 = Purdue beats UCLA 26:29 = Arizona wins the Big 12 title 35:25 = Duke wins the ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NCAA_Division_I_men%27s_basketball_tournament",
      "title": "2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament - Wikipedia",
      "snippet": "The championship matchup was between Florida and Houston. Florida defeated Houston, 65–63, to claim its third title, and its first since 2007."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2025-march-madness-michigan-florida-among-conference-tournament-winners-to-punch-final-tickets-to-big-dance/",
      "title": "2025 March Madness: Michigan, Florida among conference ...",
      "snippet": "2025 March Madness: Michigan, Florida among conference tournament winners to punch final tickets to Big Dance ... The hours leading up to Sunday's ..."
    }
  ]
}

{
  "query": "Florida Gators basketball 2025 season performance Final Four"
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{
  "query": "Michigan Wolverines basketball 2025 season performance Final Four"
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401746081",
      "title": "Florida 79-73 Auburn (Apr 5, 2025) Game Recap",
      "snippet": "Thomas Haugh had 12. The Tigers, in their second Final Four with Pearl, were the top overall seed and had an eight-point halftime lead."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHJ90jJmCYw",
      "title": "2025 NCAA men's national championship | FULL REPLAY",
      "snippet": "Florida men's basketball won its first national championship since going back-to-back in 2007 and 2008, defeating Houston for the 2025 title ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://floridagators.com/news/2025/4/5/mens-basketball-final-four-florida--auburn-final",
      "title": "FINAL FOUR: Florida 79, Auburn 73 — Gators to Play for ...",
      "snippet": "The Gators overcame a 46-38 halftime deficit at the sold-out Alamodome behind a game-high 34 points from senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. , who ..."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball-men/2025-04-05/auburn-tigers-vs-florida-gators-condensed-game-202521567",
      "title": "Florida vs. Auburn - Final Four NCAA tournament extended ...",
      "snippet": "Watch the highlights from No. 1 Florida and No. 1 Auburn's matchup in the Final Four semifinals of the 2025 men's NCAA tournament."
    },
    {
      "url": "https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/gators/mens-basketball/2025/04/07/mens-march-madness-florida-gators-basketball-2025-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-championship/82984457007/",
      "title": "Florida Gators win 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament ...",
      "snippet": "The Orange and Blue overcame a 12-point deficit against the Houston Cougars to win the national championship, 65-63, Monday night. Nothing about ..."
    }
  ]
}

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  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michigan-basketball-path-final-four-120000477.html",
      "title": "Michigan Basketball's path to the Final Four out of the Midwest Region",
      "snippet": "Let's take a look at Michigan Basketball's potential path to the Final Four as the NCAA Tournament tips off this week:"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_Michigan_Wolverines_men%27s_basketball_team",
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  "query": "Duke vs Florida championship game 2025 NCAA tournament preview odds"
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  "query": "Duke Blue Devils basketball 2025 NCAA tournament stats Jon Scheyer"
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  "query": "Florida Gators basketball 2025 NCAA tournament stats Todd Golden"
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      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6208316/2025/03/16/march-madness-2025-betting-favorites-national-championship/",
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      "title": "Final Four 2025 NCAA Tournament Men's Basketball Odds, Picks ...",
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  "query": "2025 NCAA championship game Duke Florida April 7 2025 prediction odds"
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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2025-final-four-odds-lines-duke-favored-to-win-national-title-but-where-do-florida-auburn-houston-place/",
      "title": "2025 Final Four odds, lines: Duke favored to win national title, but ...",
      "snippet": "2025 National championship odds, lines · Duke +105 · Florida +260 · Houston +400 · Auburn +500."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/2025-march-madness-odds-back-duke-florida-final-four",
      "title": "2025 March Madness odds: Back Duke, Florida in Final Four",
      "snippet": "Here are my best bets for the Final Four. Cooper Flagg to score 20-plus points. In a game with a low point total (136.5) and a Ken Pom projection of 68-66."
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      "url": "https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/48216458/espn-college-basketball-tournament-men-national-championship-odds",
      "title": "Men's NCAA Tournament odds: Duke, Michigan, Arizona ... - ESPN",
      "snippet": "Duke is the favorite to cut down the nets with +360 odds (opened +330), followed closely by Michigan at +370 and Arizona (+380), with Florida (+ ..."
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      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6208316/2025/03/16/march-madness-2025-betting-favorites-national-championship/",
      "title": "March Madness 2025 national title odds: Florida, Duke early betting ...",
      "snippet": "Florida, not Duke or Auburn, emerges as post-Selection Sunday national championship favorite. Read here for the title odds."
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-basketball/article/march-madness-2025-duke-is-a-better-than-even-money-favorite-to-win-the-final-four-234458243.html",
      "title": "Duke is a better than even-money favorite to win the Final Four",
      "snippet": "Duke is -110 to win it all after being the most impressive team in the NCAA tournament so far."
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  "content": "site: media \\| arena: collegebasketball \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: 2025-final-four-odds-lines-duke-favored-to-win-national-title-but-where-do-florida-auburn-houston-place \\| 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/2025-final-four-odds-lines-duke-favored-to-win-national-title-but-where-do-florida-auburn-houston-place/#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# 2025 Final Four odds, lines: Duke favored to win national title, but where do Florida, Auburn, Houston place?\n\n## Four No. 1 seeds will convene in San Antonio next week\n\n[![            Kyle Boone     ](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2024/11/16/1cb5d845-f506-4648-b1df-5968fb8cb736/thumbnail/80x80/d9e49d8e9158f7ba63b89c1f0bbdd518/kyle-boone-2.png)](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/kyle-boone/)\n\nBy\n[Kyle Boone](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/kyle-boone/)\n\n\nMar 30, 2025\n\nat\n\n7:32 pm ET\n•\n1 min read\n\n\n![](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2025/03/30/5f5a14c7-354b-46d4-a904-e2ce7b0b1f8b/thumbnail/770x433/7442b5d24cad9e4d744b14f5c3a94129/dukeboys.jpg)Imagn Images\n\nDuke has opened as the favorites to win the 2025 national championship next week in San Antonio, Texas. The Blue Devils open the[2025 Final Four](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2025-final-four-evaluating-duke-vs-houston-florida-vs-auburn-as-march-madness-reaches-final-weekend/) as the team to beat as they seek their first title in a decade, but there will be steep competition both on their side of the bracket Saturday and awaiting in the national title game on Monday.\n\nInterestingly enough, No. 1 overall seed Auburn is not only behind Duke -- it's has the longest odds entering the semifinals of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Between the Tigers sit Florida, which beat Auburn by nine points on the road earlier this season, and Houston, which continues to play some of the nation's best defense.\n\nWhile the Tigers would have been last among the Final Four competitors either way, their odds fell from +410 to +500 following multiple injuries to star Johni Broome during their Elite Eight game in a [scary play that briefly sidelined him](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/johni-broome-injury-update-auburn-star-returns-vs-michigan-state-in-march-madness-after-hurting-elbow-knee/). Consequently, the Gators' odds jumped given the SEC foes will be playing in the first game of the Final Four on Saturday. Both teams are seeking to become the first SEC squad other than Kentucky to compete for a national championship since UF completed its back-to-back wins in 2007.\n\nThis year's Final Four features four No. 1 seeds for the first time since 2008, so there are no true underdogs. Auburn, Duke, Houston and Florida were the four best teams for the vast majority of the 2024-25 college basketball season, so it makes perfect sense that all reached the Promised Land with three games remaining.\n\nLet's take a look at the odds for not only the Final Four but the national championship.\n\n## 2025 Final Four game odds, lines\n\n- (1) Florida -2.5 vs. (1) Auburn\n- (1) Duke -4.5 vs. (1) Houston\n\n## 2025 National championship odds, lines\n\n- Duke +105\n- Florida +260\n- Houston +400\n- Auburn +500\n\nJoin the Conversation\n\n\ncomments\n\n## Our Latest College Basketball Stories\n\n[![Louisville v Clemson](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/03/18/9fe2138d-68bb-4565-95a1-71f4b7024ee4/thumbnail/160x160/ef92a95550eadceba6439180d28e56b3/gettyimages-2264423012.jpg)](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-tournament-injuries-march-madness-louisville-mikel-brown-duke-patrick-ngongba-caleb-foster/)\n\n#### [Key NCAA Tournament i"
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      "title": "2025 Final Four odds, lines: Duke favored to win national title, but ...",
      "snippet": "Duke has opened as the favorites to win the 2025 national championship next week in San Antonio, Texas."
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      "url": "https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/2025-march-madness-odds-back-favorites-florida-duke-cover-final-four",
      "title": "2025 March Madness odds: Back favorites Florida, Duke to cover in ...",
      "snippet": "Find out why Will Hill is backing both favorites to cover in the men's Final Four and check out his bonus bet on Auburn's Johni Broome."
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-basketball/article/2025-march-madness-odds-lines-favorites-florida-emerges-as-post-selection-sunday-national-championship-favorite-231308279.html",
      "title": "2025 March Madness odds, lines, favorites: Florida emerges as post ...",
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      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzURTjvnVKg",
      "title": "Florida vs Duke Predictions and BEST Bets - YouTube",
      "snippet": "This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not guarantee results or profits. WagerTalk discusses legal ..."
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      "url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/comments/1j83rsr/national_championship_matchup_prediction/",
      "title": "National championship matchup prediction : r/CollegeBasketball",
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  "query": "Duke Florida championship 2025 final score prediction over under total points"
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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2025-march-madness-odds-duke-florida-have-best-odds-to-win-ncaa-tournament-after-bracket-is-set/",
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      "snippet": "Auburn and Houston are the only teams to join Duke and Florida with 10/1 odds or better to win the 2025 NCAA Tournament title."
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      "title": "2025 March Madness odds: Back Duke, Florida in Final Four",
      "snippet": "Here are my best bets for the Final Four. Cooper Flagg to score 20-plus points. In a game with a low point total (136.5) and a Ken Pom projection of 68-66."
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      "title": "Florida 65-63 Houston (Apr 7, 2025) Game Recap",
      "snippet": "Walter Clayton Jr.'s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over Houston. 3:45. Golden's savvy, Gators' willpower ..."
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-basketball/live/final-four-scores-results-houston-stuns-duke-after-late-cooper-flagg-miss-florida-tops-auburn-to-set-up-championship-game-203030651.html",
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      "snippet": "After two thrilling Final Four games, we have our national championship matchup. Houston will meet Florida on Monday for the title."
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      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/FloridaGatorNation/posts/9044803832290316/",
      "title": "Cooper Flagg vs Walter Clayton Jr. Basketball Skills",
      "snippet": "Cooper Flagg is absolutely the real deal. But Walter Clayton Jr. should be player of the year. We all know why he won't be. That's okay."
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      "url": "https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/gators/mens-basketball/2025/04/11/march-madness-florida-basketball-walter-clayton-sec-ncaa-tournament-winners/83044166007/",
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