Women's March Madness picks today: Thursday's First Four best bets include South Dakota State vs. Washington play [3/19/2026]

Today’s women's March Madness picks for March 19, 2026 are here, with South Dakota State vs. Washington among the First Four matchups identified as top value plays across Thursday’s women's NCAA Tournament action.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, analyzing the latest women's basketball odds to uncover top betting edges throughout the bracket. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of women's March Madness picks today [3/19, updated 10:35PM ET]

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

South Dakota State ML (+215)

• Edge: 12.9%
• Probability: 44.7%
• Matchup: South Dakota State vs. Washington (2:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on South Dakota State to defeat Washington at +215 odds. A 44.7% probability produces an edge of 12.9%, making this the strongest play for today's First Four slate.

South Dakota State +5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Matchup: South Dakota State vs. Washington (2:30PM ET, Friday)

South Dakota State +5.5 carries a 5.8% edge and a probability of 56.3% at -102 odds, according to our model.

Virginia Tech ML (+142)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 47%
• Matchup: Virginia Tech vs. Oregon (1:30PM ET, Friday)

Virginia Tech ML at +142 odds shows a 5.6% edge, supported by a 47% probability in simulations.

Missouri State +43.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55%
• Matchup: Missouri State vs. Texas (4:00PM ET, Friday)

A 4.5% edge and 55% probability make Missouri State +43.5 vs. Texas at a value play in the Missouri State vs. Texas matchup, per our model.

Jacksonville +51.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Jacksonville vs. LSU (6:00PM ET, Friday)

Jacksonville +51.5 at -110 odds presents a 3.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56%.

Women's March Madness best bets summary: Thursday, 3/19/2026

As of 10:35PM ET, here are our top women's March Madness bets by edge:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
South Dakota State vs. Washington	South Dakota State ML	+215 @ DraftKings	12.9%	44.7%
South Dakota State vs. Washington	South Dakota State +5.5	-102 @ DraftKings	5.8%	56.3%
Virginia Tech vs. Oregon	Virginia Tech ML	+142 @ DraftKings	5.6%	47%
Missouri State vs. Texas	Missouri State +43.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.5%	55%
Jacksonville vs. LSU	Jacksonville +51.5	-110 @ DraftKings	3.6%	56%

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Conclusion

Today's women's March Madness best bets are locked and loaded for March 19, 2026, featuring plays such as South Dakota State ML and South Dakota State +5.5. 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.