March Madness picks today: Tuesday's First Four men's best bets highlight Texas vs. North Carolina State play [3/17/2026]

Today’s men's March Madness picks for March 17, 2026 are here, with Texas vs. North Carolina State among the First Four matchups identified as top value plays across Tuesday’s NCAA Tournament schedule.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest men's college basketball odds to discover legitimate 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 tonight [3/17, updated 7:53PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top men's March Madness bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Texas +1.5 (-115)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Texas vs. North Carolina State (9:15PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Texas +1.5 at -115 odds. A 55.8% probability produces an edge of 2.3%, making this the strongest play for today's First Four slate.

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

• Texas vs. North Carolina State (9:15PM ET, Tuesday)
• Prairie View A&M vs. Lehigh (6:40PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Today's men's March Madness best bets are locked and loaded for March 17, 2026, featuring plays such as Texas +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.