The opening weekend of the NCAA tournament is in full swing and these games could not have been more exciting so far. It’s been wildly unpredictable from a bracket and betting standpoint, but that’s kind of the fun of it, I suppose. I will have you covered with projections on every tournament game, both NCAA and NIT, which will be posted here at VSiN.com a day ahead of time. As always, be sure to follow me on X @TShoeIndex for all the latest tidbits and analysis, as well as women’s best bets as they come throughout the tournament as well.

Men’s Projections for 3/22

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DateTeamTeamTSITSI Total
3/22/2026AlabamaTexas Tech3.3168.4
3/22/2026ArizonaUtah State9.9153.5
3/22/2026AuburnSeattle11.2136.8
3/22/2026CaliforniaSaint Joseph’s3.1143.5
3/22/2026FloridaIowa7.9144.4
3/22/2026Iowa StateKentucky6.0151.9
3/22/2026KansasSt. John’s (NY)-4.0134.4
3/22/2026New MexicoGeorge Washington5.6159.8
3/22/2026Oklahoma StateWichita State3.0158.7
3/22/2026PurdueMiami (FL)9.8152.3
3/22/2026TulsaUNLV2.1166.0
3/22/2026U ConnUCLA2.0138.1
3/22/2026VirginiaTennessee-2.1138.3
3/22/2026Wake ForestIllinois State3.7145.5
     
Negative # = Right Team Projected Favorite
Positive # = Left Team Projected Favorite

Bets:
Iowa State -4.5
Auburn/Seattle Under 146.5
Iowa +10.5

Women’s Projections for 3/22

DateTeamTeamTSITSI Total
3/22MarylandNorth Carolina3.2141.7
3/22MichiganNC State11.9148.0
3/22MinnesotaOle Miss2.4134.7
3/22LSUTexas Tech20.8144.2
3/22DukeBaylor8.7132.2
3/22TexasOregon18.2141.3
3/22OklahomaMichigan State4.4154.4
3/22TCUWashington8.4133.7
Negative # = Right Team Projected Favorite
Positive # = Left Team Projected Favorite

Bets:
Maryland +2.5
Ole Miss +4.5
Baylor +12.5

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