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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 play.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, going over the latest men's college basketball odds to find 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 [3/19, updated 4:08PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top men's March Madness bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, March 19, 2026.
BYU ML (-135)
- Edge: 3.8%
- Probability: 61.3%
- Matchup: Texas vs. BYU (7:25PM ET, Thursday)
Our model has identified value on BYU to defeat Texas at -135 odds. A 61.3% probability produces an edge of 3.8%, making this the strongest play for today's First Round slate.
List of upcoming Men's March Madness games to bet on now
- 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)
- Idaho vs. Houston (10:10PM ET, Thursday)
- Santa Clara vs. Kentucky (12:15PM 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 BYU ML. 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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