Top 25 College Basketball Picks & Predictions Today - March 19

A matchup between No. 1 Duke and Siena at 3 p.m. ET is one of the highlights of Thursday's slate, which includes 13 games involving teams ranked in the AP Poll's Top 25. For picks and predictions for each game, continue reading.

Trying to find an edge in March Madness? We dissect the betting odds for all the big matchups below.

Nebraska vs. Troy

• Matchup: Troy Trojans vs. No. 15 Nebraska Cornhuskers
• Projected Winner: Nebraska (78.13% win probability)
• Spread: Nebraska (-13.5)
• Time: 12:40 p.m. ET
• Date: March 19
• TV Channel: truTV

Bet on Nebraska vs. Troy with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Louisville vs. South Florida

• Matchup: South Florida Bulls vs. No. 23 Louisville Cardinals
• Projected Winner: Louisville (57.13% win probability)
• Spread: Louisville (-3.5)
• Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
• Date: March 19
• TV Channel: TNT

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Wisconsin vs. High Point

• Matchup: High Point Panthers vs. No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers
• Projected Winner: Wisconsin (61.51% win probability)
• Spread: Wisconsin (-10.5)
• Time: 1:50 p.m. ET
• Date: March 19
• TV Channel: TBS

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Duke vs. Siena

• Matchup: Siena Saints vs. No. 1 Duke Blue Devils
• Projected Winner: Duke (88.80% win probability)
• Spread: Duke (-28.5)
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Date: March 19
• TV Channel: CBS

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Vanderbilt vs. McNeese

• Matchup: McNeese Cowboys vs. No. 16 Vanderbilt Commodores
• Projected Winner: Vanderbilt (68.63% win probability)
• Spread: Vanderbilt (-11.5)
• Time: 3:15 p.m. ET
• Date: March 19
• TV Channel: truTV

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Michigan State vs. North Dakota State

• Matchup: North Dakota State Bison vs. No. 11 Michigan State Spartans
• Projected Winner: Michigan State (77.65% win probability)
• Spread: Michigan State (-16.5)
• Time: 4:27 p.m. ET
• Date: March 19
• TV Channel: TNT

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Arkansas vs. Hawaii

• Matchup: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks
• Projected Winner: Arkansas (78.13% win probability)
• Spread: Arkansas (-14.5)
• Time: 4:27 p.m. ET
• Date: March 19
• TV Channel: TBS

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North Carolina vs. VCU

• Matchup: VCU Rams vs. No. 21 North Carolina Tar Heels
• Projected Winner: VCU (51.29% win probability)
• Spread: North Carolina (-2.5)
• Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
• Date: March 19
• TV Channel: TNT

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Michigan vs. Howard

• Matchup: Howard Bison vs. No. 3 Michigan Wolverines
• Projected Winner: Michigan (91.24% win probability)
• Spread: Michigan (-30.5)
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Date: March 19
• TV Channel: CBS

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Saint Mary's (CA) vs. Texas A&M

• Matchup: Texas A&M Aggies vs. No. 22 Saint Mary's Gaels
• Projected Winner: Saint Mary's (CA) (68.60% win probability)
• Spread: Saint Mary's (CA) (-2.5)
• Time: 7:35 p.m. ET
• Date: March 19
• TV Channel: truTV

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Illinois vs. Pennsylvania

• Matchup: Pennsylvania Quakers vs. No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini
• Projected Winner: Illinois (88.63% win probability)
• Spread: Illinois (-25.5)
• Time: 9:25 p.m. ET
• Date: March 20
• TV Channel: TNT

Bet on Illinois vs. Pennsylvania with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Gonzaga vs. Kennesaw State

• Matchup: Kennesaw State Owls vs. No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs
• Projected Winner: Gonzaga (83.62% win probability)
• Spread: Gonzaga (-20.5)
• Time: 10 p.m. ET
• Date: March 20
• TV Channel: TBS

Bet on Gonzaga vs. Kennesaw State with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Houston vs. Idaho

• Matchup: Idaho Vandals vs. No. 5 Houston Cougars
• Projected Winner: Houston (87.41% win probability)
• Spread: Houston (-23.5)
• Time: 10:10 p.m. ET
• Date: March 20
• TV Channel: truTV

Bet on Houston vs. Idaho with FanDuel Sportsbook.

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