
- Posted by Nick Brown
Of course, the real reason for the First Four is a contrived money grab. But for those who say the First Four is meaningless, history shows otherwise. The VCU Rams and the UCLA Bruins went on epic March Madness betting runs that ended in the Final Four. Now the 2023 First Four features a combination of poorly known and lightly regarded teams compared to name brands that are grateful for a second chance. The winners of the First Four games will advance to the regular field of 64.
Texas A&M CC vs. SE Missouri State Information
Date: | Tuesday, March 14, 2023 |
Time: | 6:40 p.m. ET |
Location: | University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio |
TV Coverage: | Tru TV |
Texas A&am CC vs. SE Missouri State Betting Odds
Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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Texas A&M CC | -5 ( -110 ) | 141½ ( -110 ) | -220 | Place Bets |
SE Missiouri St. | +5 ( -110 ) | 141½ ( -110 ) | +180 | |
Place Bets |
The SE Missouri State Redhawks are 15-16 straight up, 15-13-1 against the spread, and 18-11 over/under the top online sportsbook total. Overall, SE Missouri State ranks 55th for scoring offense, 242nd for field goal percentage, 275th for 3-point field goal percentage, 226th for free throw percentage, and 183rd for offensive rebounding.
And then on defense, SE Missouri State ranks 337th for scoring defense, 281st for field goal percentage permitted, 293rd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 323rd for defensive rebounding.
Consider that SE Missouri State is in the First Four on the fluke of winning its conference tournament.
In sum, the Texas A&M CC Islanders are 21-10 straight up, 15-12 against the spread, and 17-9 over/under the total. The Islanders rank 19th for scoring offense, 138th for field goal percentage, 61st for 3-point field goal percentage, 5th for free throw percentage, and 62nd for offensive rebounding.
In comparison, on defense, Texas A&M CC ranks 264th for scoring defense, 268th for field goal percentage permitted, 134th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 154th for defensive rebounding.
Correlate that Texas A&M CC is the more legitimate team in this matchup with a winning record.
Pitt Panthers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Information
Date: | Tuesday, March 14, 2023 |
Time: | 9:10 p.m. ET |
Location: | University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio |
TV Coverage: | Tru TV |
Pitt Panthers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Odds
Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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Pitt Panthers | +2½ ( -110 ) | 133 ( -110 ) | +120 | Place Bets |
Mississippi St | -2½ ( -110 ) | 133 ( -110 ) | -140 | |
Place Bets |
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 20-11 straight up, 16-14-1 against the spread, and 13-18 over/under the 2023 March Madness Betting total. In sum, Mississippi State ranks 314th for scoring offense, 291st for field goal percentage, 363rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 347th for free throw percentage, and 36th for offensive rebounding.
At the same time, on defense, Mississippi State ranks 10th for scoring defense, 10th for field goal percentage permitted, 34th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 130th for defensive rebounding.
The Pitt Panthers are 21-10 straight up, 21-9-1 against the spread, and 19-12 over/under the total. Overall, Pitt ranks 81st for scoring offense, 168th for field goal percentage, 79th for 3-point field goal percentage, 42nd for free throw percentage, and 76th for offensive rebounding.
In turn, on defense, Pitt ranks 156th for scoring defense, 66th for field goal percentage permitted, 136th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 198th for defensive rebounding.
On the whole, both of these teams were near misses for the field of 64. And they showed the ability to beat quality teams this season.
Farleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Texas Southern Tigers Information
Date: | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 |
Time: | 6:40 p.m. ET |
Location: | University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio |
TV Coverage: | Tru TV |
Farleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Texas Southern Tigers Betting Odds
Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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Knights | +2 ( -110 ) | 147 ( -110 ) | +110 | Place Bets |
Tiggers | -2 ( -110 ) | 147 ( -110 ) | -130 | |
Place Bets |
The Texas Southern Tigers are 11-20 straight up, 8-21 against the spread, and 14-15 over/under the bet on NCAA basketball total. Overall, Texas Southern ranks 257th for scoring offense, 138th for field goal percentage, 177th for 3-point field goal percentage, 150th for free throw percentage, and 285th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison, on defense, Texas Southern ranks 257th for scoring defense, 138th for field goal percentage permitted, 177th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 285th for defensive rebounding. Yet another example of a bad team that won its conference tournament is Texas Southern. The Tigers were a horrible value in the regular season.
The Farleigh Dickinson Knights are 17-14 straight up, 11-18 against the spread, and 17-11 over/under the total. Overall, Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 38th for scoring offense, 120th for field goal percentage, 182nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 57th for free throw percentage, and 249th for offensive rebounding.
At the same time, on defense, Farleigh Dickinson ranks 330th for scoring defense, 358th for field goal percentage permitted, 336th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 147th for defensive rebounding.
Although Farleigh Dickinson is a more legitimate 2023 March Madness Betting brand, they were deep in the red this campaign.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Information
Date: | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 |
Time: | 9:10 p.m. ET |
Location: | University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio |
TV Coverage: | Tru TV |
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Odds
Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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Worlf Pack | +2 ( -110 ) | 134 ( -110 ) | +110 | Place Bets |
Sun Devils | -2 ( -110 ) | 134 ( -110 ) | -130 | |
Place Bets |
To summarize, the Arizona State Sun Devils are 20-11 straight up, 14-16-1 against the spread, and 16-15 over/under the total. Arizona State ranks 198th for scoring offense, 315th for field goal percentage, 329th for 3-point field goal percentage, 260th for free throw percentage, and 92nd for offensive rebounding.
In comparison, on defense, Arizona State ranks 106th for scoring defense, 12th for field goal percentage permitted 156th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 349th for defensive rebounding.
Correlate that Arizona State had a quality win over highly regarded Arizona this season.
The Nevada Wolf Pack are 22-9 straight up, 18-10-2 against the spread, and 17-13 over/under the total. To summarize, Nevada ranks 160th for scoring offense, 185th for field goal percentage, 156th for 3-point field goal percentage, 6th for free throw percentage, and 258th for offensive rebounding.
In turn, on defense, Nevada ranks 76th for scoring defense, 56th for field goal percentage permitted, 102nd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 179th for defensive rebounding.
As mentioned earlier, Nevada was a highly profitable team this year. The casual sector almost entirely ignores this quality Wolf Pack team.

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