» Previewing today’s NCAA Tournament games,

12: 15 p. m. — No. 12 Georgetown vs. No. 5 Colorado, CBS

The Patrick Ewing- coached Hoyas ( 13- 12) would not be in the NCAA tournament without its unexpected run to a Big East tourney title. Guard Jahvon Blair has developed into a go- to scorer during the Hoyas’ hot streak averaging 16.6 points over his past five games. Colorado ( 22- 8) is led by guard McKinley Wright IV. Forward Evan Battey is a solid contributor on the inside. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Colorado - 6, O/ U 138.5

12: 45 p. m. — No. 13 UNC Greensboro vs. No. 4 Florida State, trutv

UNC- Greensboro ( 21- 8) is led by high- flying guard Isaiah Miller, who is one of the best athletes in the country. Florida State ( 16- 6) has several long, athletic players in its lineup as well. Senior guard M. J. Walker leads the Seminoles in scoring at 13 ppg.

Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Florida State - 10, O/ U 144.5 1: 15 p. m. — No. 14 Eastern Washington vs. No. 3 Kansas, TBS

COVID- 19 issues cloud Kansas’ chances in the tournament. Junior guard Ochai Agbaji leads Kansas ( 20- 8) averaging 14.2 points per game. Eastern Washington ( 16- 7) earned its first NCAA berth since 2015 with its win over Montana State. The Eagles have won 13 of their past 14 games.

Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Kansas - 10.5, O/ U 146.5 1: 45 p. m. — No. 9 Saint Bonaventure vs. No. 8 LSU, TNT

This matchup has the making of a fast- paced, high- scoring game. St. Bonaventure ( 16- 4) guard Kyle Lofton leads the way at 14.6 points per game. LSU ( 18- 9) struggles on the boards, but the Tigers compensate with a upand- down, iso- heavy style that utilizes its strong scorers. Guard Cameron Thomas ( 22.6 ppg) is one of the most dynamic scorers in the country. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): LSU - 1, O/ U 143.5

3 p. m. — No. 16 Texas Southern vs. No. 1 Michigan, CBS

Texas Southern beat Mount St. Mary’s, 60- 52, in its First Four matchup Thursday. ohn Walker III led the Tigers ( 17- 8) with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Freshman center Hunter Dickinson ( 14.2 points, 7.6 rebounds) leads Michigan ( 20- 4). The Wolverines started the season 11- 0 before losing to Minnesota. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Michigan - 26, O/ U 142.5

3: 30 p. m. — No. 12 UC Santa Barbara vs. No. 5 Creighton, trutv

UC Santa Barbara ( 16- 4) earned its first trip to the NCAA tournament since 2011. Guard Jaquori Mclaughlin averages 16.2 points per game. Creighton ( 20- 8) relies on its perimeter shooting to generate offense. Guard Marcus Zegarowski ( 15.5 ppg) is one of the best shooters in the country. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Creighton - 7, O/ U 138.5

4 p. m. — No. 15 Iona vs. No. 2 Alabama, TBS

Longtime coach Rick Pitino is back in the NCAA tournament, leading Iona ( 12- 5) to a Metro- Atlantic Athletic Conference championship. Guard Isaiah Ross leads Iona with 18.4 ppg. Alabama ( 24- 6) utilizes its run- andgun style to score points in bunches. The Crimson Tide has the third- highest pace in the tournament, and they shot 3s on 47.1% of their possessions, second most in the field. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Alabama - 16.5, O/ U 146.5

4: 30 p. m. — No. 11 Drake vs. No. 6 USC, TNT

Drake ( 26- 4) survived a potential game- winning 3- pointer, holding on to beat Wichita State, 53- 52, in the First Four on Thursday for its first tournament victory in 50 years. The Trojans have an imposing frontcourt led by potential NBA lottery pick 7- foot freshman Evan Mobley ( 16.8 ppg, 8.6 rebound, 3 blocks). Betting odds ( via BETMGM): USC - 6, O/ U 135

6: 25 p. m. — No. 15 Grand Canyon vs. No. 2 Iowa, TBS

Grand Canyon ( 17- 6) punched its first- ever ticket to the dance, by winning the WAC title. The Antelopes are one of the best defensive teams in the country. Seven- footer Asbjorn Midtgaard averages 1.4 blocks per game. Iowa’s ( 21- 8) tournament hopes rest on two- time Big Ten Player of the Year Luka Garza. The 6- 11 senior center averages 23.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Iowa - 14.5, O/ U 144.5

7: 10 p. m. — No. 10 Maryland vs. No. 7 Uconn, CBS

Maryland ( 16- 13) has wins over tournament qualifiers Mount St. Mary’s, Illinois, Purdue, Rutgers and Michigan State ( twice). Guard Eric Ayala leads Maryland averaging 14.9 ppg. Uconn’s led by James Bouknight. The Huskies ( 15- 7) struggled when Bouknight ( 19 ppg, 5.7 rebounds) missed time with an elbow injury. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Uconn - 3.5, O/ U 128.5

7: 15 p. m. — No. 13 Ohio vs. No. 4 Virginia, CBS

Virginia ( 18- 6) didn’t travel to Indy until Friday because of COVID issues. Ohio ( 16- 7) is a popular upset pick because of Virginia’s COVID issues. Jason Preston’s 31- point, 6- rebound, 8- assist and 0- turnover game vs., Illinois put him in the radar of NBA scouts. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Virginia - 7, O/ U 130.5

7: 25 p. m. — No. 9 Missouri vs. No. 8 Oklahoma, TNT

Missouri ( 16- 9) is led by guards Dru Smith and Xavier Pinson, who average 14.1 points per game. Oklahoma ( 15- 10) will be without starter De’vion Hamilton ( 12.9 ppg) after testing positive for COVID- 19. Senior Alondes Williams ( 6.4 ppg) will likely replace Hamilton in the starting lineup. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Oklahoma - 1, O/ U 138.5

9: 20 p. m. — No. 16 Norfolk State vs. No. 1 Gonzaga, TBS

Norfolk State ( 17- 7) led by as many 19 points in the first half, of its First Four game against Appalachian State, and escaped with a 54- 53 win. Gonzaga is the first team since Kentucky in 2014- 15 to be ranked No. 1 in every poll during the season. The Bulldogs are trying to become the first unbeaten national champion since Indiana in 1976. Gonzaga ( 26- 0) is led by senior forward Corey Kispert ( 19.2 ppg). Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Gonzaga - 33.5, O/ U 154.5

9: 40 p. m. — No. 11 UCLA vs. No. 6 BYU, CBS

Johnny Juzang scored four points in OT leading UCLA ( 18- 9) to a win over Michigan State in a First Four game. BYU ( 20- 6) has a useful combination of strong rebounders and capable shooters. The Cougars rank ninth in rebounding percentage and eighth in true shooting percentage. Alex Barcello leads BYU averaging 15.9 ppg. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): BYU - 4, O/ U 138.5

9: 50 p. m. — No. 14 Abilene Christian vs. No. 3 Texas, trutv

Abilene Christian ( 23- 4) focuses on spreading the ball around, assisting on a tourney best 65.6% on field goals. Kolton Kohl ( 12.3 ppg) leads the way. Texas ( 19- 7) guard Andrew Jones ( 14.6 ppg) and Matt Coleman III ( 13.3 ppg) form an experienced backcourt. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Texas - 9, O/ U 139.5

9: 57 p. m. — No. 10 VCU vs. No. 7 Oregon, TNT

VCU ( 19- 7) is one the best defensive teams. The Rams force a turnover on 13% of its defensive possessions, thirdbest among tourney teams. They lead the field with a 14.8 block percentage. Oregon ( 20- 6) played just once in a three- week stretch in January due to COVID stoppages. Eugene Omoruyi ( 16.7 ppg) leads the offense. Betting odds ( via BETMGM): Oregon - 5, O/ U 137.5