March Madness picks today: Thursday's First Round men's best bets highlight California Baptist vs. Kansas play [3/19/2026]

Today’s men's March Madness picks for March 19, 2026 are here, with California Baptist vs. Kansas among the First Round matchups identified as top value plays across Thursday’s NCAA Tournament schedule.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, going over the latest men's college basketball odds to unearth genuine betting edges throughout the bracket. The result? Data-backed plays that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of men's March Madness picks today [3/19, updated 10:10PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top men's March Madness bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, March 19, 2026.

California Baptist vs. Kansas over 138.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: California Baptist vs. Kansas (9:45PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on over 138.5 points in California Baptist vs. Kansas at -105 odds. A 56.2% probability produces an edge of 5.0%, making this the strongest play for today's First Round slate.

List of upcoming Men's March Madness games to bet on now

• Idaho vs. Houston (10:10PM ET, Thursday)
• 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)

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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 over 138.5 points in the California Baptist vs. Kansas matchup. 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.