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Bet on Houston, Nebraska to cover in 1st round

March 18, 2026 02:02 PM

Trysta Krick and Drew Dinsick break down their top bets for the first day of NCAA Tournament play, picking Nebraska and Houston to cover in their matchups versus Troy and Idaho, respectively.

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