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March Madness picks today: Thursday's First Round men's best bets highlight Texas vs. BYU play [3/19/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get men's March Madness picks and NCAA Tournament best bets for Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Today’s men's March Madness picks for March 19, 2026 are here, with Texas vs. BYU among the First Round matchups identified as top value plays across Thursday’s NCAA Tournament schedule.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest men's college basketball odds to uncover genuine 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 [3/19, updated 3:07PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top men's March Madness bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, March 19, 2026.
BYU -2.5 (-105)
- Edge: 4.4%
- Probability: 55.6%
- Matchup: Texas vs. BYU (7:25PM ET, Thursday)
Our model has identified value on BYU -2.5 at -105 odds. A 55.6% probability produces an edge of 4.4%, making this the strongest play for today's First Round slate.
List of upcoming Men's March Madness games to bet on now
- McNeese State vs. Vanderbilt (3:15PM ET, Thursday)
- North Dakota State vs. Michigan State (4:05PM ET, Thursday)
- Hawaii vs. Arkansas (4:25PM ET, Thursday)
- Virginia Commonwealth vs. North Carolina (6:50PM ET, Thursday)
- Howard vs. Michigan (7:10PM ET, Thursday)
- Texas vs. BYU (7:25PM ET, Thursday)
- Texas A&M vs. Saint Mary's (7:35PM ET, Thursday)
- Pennsylvania vs. Illinois (9:25PM ET, Thursday)
- Saint Louis vs. Georgia (9:45PM ET, Thursday)
- Kennesaw State vs. Gonzaga (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
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Conclusion
Today's men's March Madness best bets are locked and loaded for March 19, 2026, featuring plays such as BYU -2.5. 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.
Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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