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March Madness picks today: Friday's First Round men's best bets highlight Iowa vs. Clemson play [3/20/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get men's March Madness picks and NCAA Tournament best bets for Friday, March 20, 2026.
Today’s men's March Madness picks for March 20, 2026 are here, with Iowa vs. Clemson among the First Round matchups identified as top value plays across Friday’s NCAA Tournament action.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, analyzing the latest men's college basketball odds to unearth top betting edges throughout the bracket. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of men's March Madness picks today [3/20, updated 9:08AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top men's March Madness bets, ranked by edge for Friday, March 20, 2026.
Clemson +1.5 (+100)
- Edge: 4.8%
- Probability: 54.8%
- Matchup: Iowa vs. Clemson (6:50PM ET, Friday)
Our model has identified value on Clemson +1.5 at +100 odds. A 54.8% probability produces an edge of 4.8%, making this the strongest play for today's First Round slate.
List of upcoming Men's March Madness games to bet on now
- Santa Clara vs. Kentucky (12:15PM ET, Friday)
- Akron vs. Texas Tech (12:40PM ET, Friday)
- LIU vs. Arizona (1:35PM ET, Friday)
- Wright State vs. Virginia (1:50PM ET, Friday)
- Tennessee State vs. Iowa State (2:50PM ET, Friday)
- Hofstra vs. Alabama (3:15PM ET, Friday)
- Utah State vs. Villanova (4:10PM ET, Friday)
- Miami (OH) vs. Tennessee (4:25PM ET, Friday)
- Iowa vs. Clemson (6:50PM ET, Friday)
- UCF vs. UCLA (7:25PM ET, Friday)
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Conclusion
Today's men's March Madness best bets are locked and loaded for March 20, 2026, featuring plays such as Clemson +1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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