The 2026 NCAA Tournament Perfect Bracket Tracker The first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament concluded early Saturday morning, leaving 224 perfect brackets remaining across major online games. Starting with over 36 million brackets, the number has been reduced due to several close calls and near-upsets. While there were three upsets on the first day, none occurred on the second day, though several games significantly impacted the number of perfect brackets left. As the tournament moved into the second round, the number of remaining perfect brackets was reduced to 224. Key games that contributed to this reduction included the matchup between No. 2 UConn and No. 15 Furman, where UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. had a standout performance with 31 points and 27 rebounds. Reed's efforts helped UConn secure a 82-71 victory, advancing to face No. 7 UCLA in the second round. Another significant game was between No. 7 Miami and No. 10 Missouri, where Miami won 80-66. Despite a close game, Miami's senior forward Malik Reneau led the way with 24 points, securing their place in the second round against No. 2 Purdue. No. 4 Kansas defeated No. 13 Cal Baptist 68-60, with freshman Darryn Peterson leading the way with 28 points. Although Cal Baptist mounted a strong comeback, Kansas's dominance in rebounding and shooting secured their advancement to face No. 5 St. John's. No. 1 Florida dominated No. 16 Prairie View A&M with a 114-55 victory, marking the largest 1-over-16 blowout in tournament history. Florida's performance was highlighted by their shooting efficiency and rebounding, with the game being a stark contrast to the previous year's 58-point win. The number of remaining perfect brackets was further reduced to 494 after No. 7 UCLA defeated No. 10 UCF 75-71.#ucla #uconn #ncaa_tournament #furman #tarris_reed_jr
UNC Greensboro vs Furman Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today - NCAAB, Mar. 8 The UNC Greensboro Spartans will face the Furman Paladins in a college basketball matchup on March 8 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, with the game scheduled to tip off at 6:30 pm. The contest will be broadcast on ESPNU, and the betting lines for the game have been set with Furman as the -7.5 point favorite. The total points over/under for the game is 148.5. Furman is positioned as the stronger team in this matchup, with the spread model predicting a 57.8% chance that they will cover the -7.5 point line. The winning team model, based on simulations and recent performance, gives Furman a 67.8% probability of securing the victory. BetMGM is promoting the game as a key betting opportunity, offering odds for both teams and total points. For UNC Greensboro, the best bets include their strong performance against the spread in the first half, where they have covered the +5.75 line in 8 of their last 10 games. They also have a solid track record with the moneyline, hitting it in 7 of their last 10 contests. On the total points side, UNC Greensboro has exceeded the over line in 17 of their last 25 games, with a positive return of +8.20 units. Furman’s betting trends show a similar pattern, with the team hitting the over line in 8 of their last 13 games and covering the first-half spread in 9 of their last 14 contests. Their performance against the moneyline has also been consistent, with a 12-17 record in recent games. The team’s defensive stats highlight their ability to limit opponents, particularly in the paint, where they are shooting 61% from inside the arc, ranking fourth in Division I. UNC Greensboro’s offensive strengths include their three-point shooting, averaging 40% from beyond the arc, which places them fourth in the league.#unc_greensboro #furman #harrahs_cherokee_center #espnu #southern_conference
