NCAA March Madness Best Edges - Thursday March 17, 2022

With 16 games on the docket to open up the first round of the NCAA Tournament, knowing who to bet on can be tough. Lucky for you, we've done the hard work by identifying the biggest edges on the games as identified by our DimersBOT.

It's Thursday March 17, 2022, and, as always, we've simulated all of the day's CBB games 10,000 times each to determine where the value lies for basketball bettors across the United States for the top favorites, underdogs and total bets for the NCAA Tourney.

With March Madness betting picks, probabilities, odds and predicted scores featured each and every day, check out our top plays for Thursday's NCAAM games.

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Our Best Edges Thursday March 17, 2022

BEST FAVORITE: Providence ML vs. South Dakota State (-135)

Whilst not the biggest favorite in terms of Dimers probability, this is the best value. Our projections have the Friars winning this game and moving onto the second round.

DimersBOT probability: 57.6%

🏀 South Dakota State vs. Providence Simulator
🔥 Betting Preview: South Dakota State vs. Providence

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BEST DOG: New Mexico State ML vs. Connecticut (+240)

All underdogs are rated as a low percentage to win at the moneyline, but some dogs to have their day. Despite the 6.5-point spread, our projections have this one finishing a little closer than what the sportsbooks have down.

DimersBOT probability: 28.2%

🏀 New Mexico State vs. Connecticut Simulator
🔥 Betting Preview: New Mexico State vs. Connecticut

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BEST TOTAL: Norfolk State vs. Baylor OVER 137.5 (-110)

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Norfolk State vs. Baylor on Thursday has Baylor winning 80-60, leaving enough breathing room for bettors taking the over.

DimersBOT probability: 54.5%

🏀 Norfolk State vs. Baylor Simulator
🔥 Betting Preview: Norfolk State vs. Baylor

*Lines and probabilities correct at time of publishing.

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Your game not here? Find out who we're betting on for every college basketball game on Thursday via our CBB Bet Hub, where we deliver you CBB predictions and suggested bets, or check out the CBB Betting News section.