Houston vs. Idaho odds, March Madness predictions: 2026 NCAA Tournament picks from proven model

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Xavier Edmonds converted a layup to beat the shot clock with 4.3 seconds left, and No. 9 seed TCU held off a furious second-half rally by eighth-seeded Ohio State for a 66-64 victory to open the first round of the NCAA tournament.

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SportsLine's model simulated Saint Mary's Gaels vs. Texas A&M Aggies and revealed its college basketball picks for this NCAA Tournament 2026 first-round matchup on Thursday