Free Printable 2026 Men's March Madness Bracket PDF with Spreads, Odds, and Lines
Grab your free printable March Madness bracket with spreads, download the PDF, and get ready to make your picks for the first round. March Madness starts March 17th, and this is your chance to print and fill out a bracket. Our bracket includes spreads for each game to help you make smarter picks.
Jack Borovitz - March 19, 2026, 9:40 AM EDT
10 Minute ReadLast Updated March 19, 9:30 AM ET
March Madness is here, and college basketball fans are in for an exciting ride! Whether you're filling out a bracket for fun, competing with friends, or chasing the perfect picks, having a printable NCAA Tournament bracket with spreads makes it easy to follow every game. Download our free 2026 March Madness printable bracket PDF with spreads to stay ahead of the action.
Download Your 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket PDF with Spreads
Keep your March Madness bracket organized from the first tip-off to the championship game with our free printable NCAA Tournament bracket. Just download, print, and track your picks as teams battle for the title!
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2026 NCAA Tournament First Four
Get ready for the play-ins of the 2026 NCAA Tournament with the latest odds for every matchup. Below, you'll find the point spreads, moneylines, and totals for each First Four game, helping you make informed picks as March Madness tips off.
UMBC vs. Howard (Tuesday, March 17 6:40 PM ET)
- Spread: UMBC -1.5 (+100), Howard +1.5 (-120)
- Moneyline: UMBC -120, Howard +100
- Total: Over 142.5 (-110), Under 142.5 (-110)
Texas vs. North Carolina St. (Tuesday, March 17 9:15 PM ET)
- Spread: Texas +1.5 (-110), NC State -1.5 (+105)
- Moneyline: Texas -105, NC State -115
- Total: Over 162.5 (-110), Under 162.5 (-110)
Prairie View A&M vs. Lehigh (Wednesday, March 18 6:40 PM ET)
- Spread: Prairie View A&M +2.5 (-110), Lehigh (-110)
- Moneyline: Prairie View A&M +114, Lehigh -135
- Total: Over 147.5 (-110), Under 147.5 (-110)
Miami (OH) vs. SMU (Wednesday, March 18 9:15 PM ET)
- Spread: Miami (OH) +8.5 (-102), SMU -8.5 (-118)
- Moneyline: Miami (OH) +330, SMU -425
- Total: Over 165.5 (-105), Under 165.5 (-115)
2026 NCAA Tournament Round of 64
Get ready for the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament with the latest odds for every matchup. Below, you'll find the point spreads, moneylines, and totals for each Round of 64 game, helping you make informed picks as March Madness tips off.
South Region March Madness Odds
Florida vs. Prairie View/Lehigh (Friday, March 20; 9:25 PM ET)
- Spread: TBD
- Moneyline: TBD
- Total: TBD
Clemson vs. Iowa Odds (Friday, March 20; 6:50 PM ET)
- Spread: Clemson +2.5 (-110), Iowa -2.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Clemson +122, Iowa -140
- Total: Over 131.5 (-110), Under 131.5 (-110)
Vanderbilt vs. McNeese Odds (Thursday, March 19; 3:15 PM ET)
- Spread: Vanderbilt -11.5 (-115), McNeese +11.5 (-102)
- Moneyline: Vanderbilt -720, McNeese +525
- Total: Over 150.5 (-110), Under 150.5 (-110)
Nebraska vs. Troy Odds (Thursday, March 19; 12:40 PM ET)
- Spread: Nebraska -13.5 (-110), Troy +13.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Nebraska -1000, Troy +700
- Total: Over 137.5 (-110), Under 137.5 (-110)
North Carolina vs. VCU (Thursday, March 19; 6:50 PM ET)
- Spread: North Carolina -2.5 (-115), VCU +2.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: North Carolina -145, VCU +122
- Total: Over 154.5 (-105), Under 154.5 (-115)
Illinois vs. Penn Odds (Thursday, March 19; 9:25 PM ET)
- Spread: Illinois -23.5 (-105), Penn +23.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Illinois -10000, Penn +2200
- Total: Over 149.5 (-110), Under 149.5 (-110)
Saint Mary's vs. Texas A&M Odds (Thursday, March 19; 7:35 PM ET)
- Spread: Saint Mary's -2.5 (-102), Texas A&M +2.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Saint Mary's -126, Texas A&M +118
- Total: Over 146.5 (-110), Under 146.5 (-110)
Houston vs. Idaho Odds (Thursday, March 19; 10:10 PM ET)
- Spread: Houston -22.5 (-115), Idaho +22.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Houston -7000, Idaho +2200
- Total: Over 136.5 (-105), Under 136.5 (-115)
East Region NCAA Men's Tournament Odds
Duke vs. Siena (Thursday, March 19; 2:50 PM ET)
- Spread: Duke -29.5 (-110), Siena +29.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Duke -30000, Siena +5000
- Total: Over 135.5 (-110), Under 135.5 (-110)
Ohio State vs. TCU (Thursday, March 19; 12:15 PM ET)
- Spread: Ohio State -2.5 (-102), TCU +2.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Ohio State -126, TCU +118
- Total: Over 146.5 (-105), Under 146.5 (-115)
St. John's vs. Northern Iowa Odds (Friday, March 20; 7:10 PM ET)
- Spread: St. John's -11.5 (-115), Northern Iowa +11.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: St. John's -580, Northern Iowa +575
- Total: Over 132.5 (-105), Under 132.5 (-115)
Kansas vs. Cal Baptist Odds (Friday, March 20; 9:45 PM ET)
- Spread: Kansas -13.5 (-110), Cal Baptist +13.5 (-102)
- Moneyline: Kansas -1200, Cal Baptist +750
- Total: Over 135.5 (-115), Under 135.5 (-105)
Louisville vs. South Florida Odds (Thursday, March 19; 1:30 PM ET)
- Spread: Louisville -5.5 (-110), South Florida +5.5 (-102)
- Moneyline: Louisville -220, South Florida +190
- Total: Over 163.5 (-105), Under 163.5 (-115)
Michigan St. vs. North Dakota St. Odds (Thursday, March 19; 4:05 PM ET)
- Spread: Michigan St. -16.5 (-102), North Dakota St. +16.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Michigan St. -1700, North Dakota St. +950
- Total: Over 143.5 (-105), Under 143.5 (-115)
UCLA vs. UCF Odds (Friday, March 20; 7:25 PM ET)
- Spread: UCLA -5.5 (-115), UCF +5.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: UCLA -230, UCF +200
- Total: Over 152.5 (-110), Under 152.5 (-110)
UConn vs. Furman Odds (Friday, March 20; 10:00 PM ET)
- Spread: UConn -20.5 (-110), Furman +20.5 (-102)
- Moneyline: UConn -4500, Furman +1600
- Total: Over 137..5 (-105), Under 137.5 (-115)
Midwest Region 2025 NCAA Tournament Odds
Michigan vs. UMBC/Howard Odds (Thursday, March 19; 7:10 PM ET)
- Spread: TBD
- Moneyline: TBD
- Total: TBD
Georgia vs. Saint Louis Odds (Thursday, March 19; 9:45 PM ET)
- Spread: Georgia -2.5 (-110), Saint Louis +2.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Georgia -134, Saint Louis +118
- Total: Over 169.5 (-115), Under 169.5 (-105)
Texas Tech vs. Akron Odds (Friday, March 20; 12:40 PM ET)
- Spread: Texas Tech -7.5 (-110), Akron +7.5 (-106)
- Moneyline: Texas Tech -295, Akron +240
- Total: Over 156.5 (-110), Under 156.5 (-110)
Alabama vs. Hofstra Odds (Friday, March 20; 3:15 PM ET)
- Spread: Alabama -13.5 (-110), Hofstra +13.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Alabama -900, Hofstra +675
- Total: Over 161.5 (-105), Under 161.5 (-115)
Tennessee vs. Miami (OH)/SMU Odds (Friday, March 20; 4:25 PM ET)
- Spread: TBD
- Moneyline: TBD
- Total: TBD
Virginia vs. Wright St Odds (Friday, March 20; 1:50 PM ET)
- Spread: Virginia -18.5 (-110), Wright St +18.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Virginia -2500, Wright St +1280
- Total: Over 145.5 (-110), Under 145.5 (-110)
Kentucky vs. Santa Clara State Odds (Friday, March 20; 12:15 PM ET)
- Spread: Kentucky -3.5 (-110), Santa Clara +3.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Kentucky -160, Santa Clara +135
- Total: Over 160.5 (-110), Under 160.5 (-110)
Iowa St. vs. Tennessee St. Odds (Friday, March 20; 1:50 PM ET)
- Spread: Iowa St. -24.5 (-105), Tennessee +24.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Iowa St. -8000, Tennessee +2500
- Total: Over 148.5 (-110), Under 148.5 (-110)
West Region March Madness Odds
Arizona vs. Long Island Odds (Friday, March 20; 1:35 PM ET)
- Spread: Arizona -30.5 (-105), Long Island State +30.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Arizona -50000, Long Island State +5500
- Total: Over 151.5 (-115), Under 151.5 (-105)
Villanova vs. Utah St. Odds (Friday, March 20; 4:10 PM ET)
- Spread: Villanova +1.5 (-105), Utah St. +1.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Villanova +115, Utah St. -128
- Total: Over 147.5 (-105), Under 147.5 (-115)
Wisconsin vs. High Point Odds (Thursday, March 19; 1:50 PM ET)
- Spread: Wisconsin -10.5 (-110), High Point +10.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Wisconsin -490, High Point +400
- Total: Over 164.5 (-110), Under 164.5 (-110)
Arkansas vs. Hawaii Odds (Thursday, March 19; 4:25 PM ET)
- Spread: Arkansas -15.5 (-105), Hawaii +15.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Arkansas -1400, Hawaii +800
- Total: Over 160.5 (-110), Under 160.5 (-110)
BYU vs. Texas/NC State Odds (Thursday, March 19; 7:25 PM ET)
- Moneyline: TBD
- Spread: TBD
- Total: TBD
Gonzaga vs. Kennesaw St. Odds (Thursday, March 19; 10:00 PM ET)
- Spread: Gonzaga -19.5 (-105), Kennesaw St. +19..5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Gonzaga -3000, Kennesaw St. +1280
- Total: Over 157.5 (-115), Under 157.5 (-105)
Miami (FL) vs. Missouri Odds (Friday, March 20; 10:10 PM ET)
- Spread: Miami (FL) -1.5 (-105), Missouri +1.5 (-102)
- Moneyline: Miami (FL) -120, Missouri +112
- Total: Over 147.5 (-115), Under 147.5 (-105)
Purdue vs. Queens (N.C) Odds (Friday, March 20; 7:35 PM ET)
- Spread: Purdue -24.5 (-110), Queens (N.C) +24.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Purdue -10000, Queens (N.C) +2500
- Total: Over 163.5 (-105), Under 163.5 (-115)
NCAA Tournament No. 1 Seeds Profiles – Teams to Watch
1. Duke Blue Devils (East Region)
- Record: 32-2 (ACC Tournament Champions)
- Tournament Ceiling: National Championship
- Strengths: Duke enters as the No. 1 overall seed and betting favorite after winning both the ACC regular season and tournament titles. Cameron Boozer is averaging 22.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, and the Blue Devils rank 3rd nationally in scoring defense.
- Challenges: Starting point guard Caleb Foster is out for the season and center Patrick Ngongba II is nursing a foot injury. The East Region is considered the toughest draw, with UConn, Michigan State, and Kansas all lurking before the Final Four.
2. Arizona Wildcats (West Region)
- Record: 32-2 (Big 12 Tournament Champions)
- Tournament Ceiling: Final Four
- Strengths: Arizona set a program record with 29 regular season wins and held the No. 1 AP ranking for nine consecutive weeks while playing in the Big 12. The Wildcats beat Houston in the Big 12 Tournament final and have a balanced three-headed attack led by Brayden Burries, Jaden Bradley, and freshman Koa Peat.
- Challenges: Purdue earned the 2-seed in the West after a strong Big Ten Tournament run, and Gonzaga at the 3-line carries serious March pedigree at 30-3. Arizona's two losses both came in conference play against elite competition.
3. Michigan Wolverines (Midwest Region)
- Record: 31-3
- Tournament Ceiling: National Championship
- Strengths: Michigan posted one of the most dominant Big Ten seasons in recent memory at 19-1 in conference play, and the Wolverines have held the top spot in betting handle all season. Their offense has been historically efficient, with KenPom numbers comparable to the best teams of the last three decades.
- Challenges: Sixth-man L.J. Cason tore his ACL, thinning the rotation at a critical time. Losses to Duke on a neutral floor and Purdue in the Big Ten Championship game raise questions about whether Michigan can win tight games against top competition.
4. Florida Gators (South Region)
- Record: 26-7
- Tournament Ceiling: Final Four
- Strengths: The defending national champions earned the outright SEC regular season title in what NET rankings consider the sport's best conference. Florida's tournament experience from last year's title run gives them an edge that most teams simply don't have heading into March.
- Challenges: A 91-74 loss to Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament semifinals raised real concerns about consistency. The South Region puts No. 2 Houston just miles from its home campus, meaning a potential Elite Eight matchup would feel like a road game for the Gators.
Other Top Contenders
1. UConn Huskies (East Region, No. 2 Seed)
- Record: 29-5
- Tournament Ceiling: Final Four
- Strengths: The 2023 and 2024 national champions know how to win in March better than anyone in the field. UConn ranks 11th in KenPom defensive efficiency and has the kind of postseason pedigree that scares higher seeds.
- Challenges: A blowout loss to St. John's in the Big East Tournament final (72-52) is a rough way to enter the bracket. Sharing the East Region with No. 1 Duke means a potential Elite Eight collision with the overall top seed.
2. Purdue Boilermakers (West Region, No. 2 Seed)
- Record: 27-8 (Big 10 Tournament Champions)
- Tournament Ceiling: Final Four
- Strengths: Purdue surged at the right time, beating Michigan in the Big Ten Championship game to earn the conference's automatic bid. Matt Painter's teams consistently peak in March, and the Boilermakers rank in the top 10 in Wins Above Bubble.
- Challenges: A 6-7 stretch over their final 13 regular season games showed real inconsistency. They'll need to prove the Big Ten Tournament run wasn't a blip if they want to navigate past Arizona in the West.
3. Iowa State Cyclones (Midwest Region, No. 2 Seed)
- Record: 27-7
- Tournament Ceiling: Final Four
- Strengths: Iowa State went 4-1 against Quad 1A opponents, the best mark among the 2-seed contenders. Their Big 12 Tournament win over Texas Tech helped cement their spot on the 2-line, and the Cyclones play a physical, tempo-controlling style that can neutralize more talented rosters.
- Challenges: The Midwest draw puts them on a collision course with Michigan, and the Wolverines' offensive firepower could overwhelm Iowa State's preferred pace. A loss to Arizona in the Big 12 Tournament final exposed some scoring limitations.
4. Houston Cougars (South Region, No. 2 Seed)
- Record: 28-6
- Tournament Ceiling: Final Four
- Strengths: Houston reached the national championship game last season and returns a defense-first identity that thrives in tournament settings. The Cougars have the best championship odds among 2-seeds at +1000, and their proximity to the South Region's host site gives them a near-home-court advantage through the Elite Eight.
- Challenges: A three-game losing streak against Iowa State, Kansas, and Arizona in late February exposed vulnerability against top-tier offenses. The Big 12 Tournament final loss to Arizona (79-74) is their most recent result, and momentum heading into the bracket matters.
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Top Players to Watch in March Madness
As March Madness 2026 tips off, this year's tournament features one of the deepest freshman classes in recent memory alongside experienced veterans who've been here before. Here are some of the top players to watch:
Cameron Boozer, Duke
The freshman forward is the runaway National Player of the Year. Boozer is averaging 22.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game while shooting 58.3% from the field, numbers that made him the highest-rated player in KenPom Player of the Year history. He became only the fourth player in ACC history to win both Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year in the same season. With Duke holding the No. 1 overall seed, Boozer's ability to take over games on both ends makes the Blue Devils the team everyone is trying to avoid.
AJ Dybantsa, BYU
The nation's leading scorer at 25.2 points per game, Dybantsa has put together one of the greatest freshman seasons in Big 12 history. The 6-foot-9 wing broke Kevin Durant's Big 12 Tournament freshman scoring record with a 40-point performance against Kansas State, then dropped 93 total points across three tournament games. BYU's No. 6 seed in the West means Dybantsa will need to carry a heavy load for the Cougars to make noise, but he's shown all year he can handle it.
Koa Peat, Arizona
Peat announced himself on opening night with a 30-point debut against defending champion Florida, and he hasn't slowed down since. The Arizona freshman is averaging 13.8 points on 54.8% shooting while providing the Wildcats with a physical interior presence that complements their guard play. Peat and Brayden Burries combined for 42 points in Arizona's Big 12 Tournament title game win over Houston, showing the kind of one-two punch that could carry the Wildcats deep into April.
Darryn Peterson, Kansas
The potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has the kind of scoring ability and ball-handling that can take over a tournament game at any moment. Peterson's season has been complicated by a lingering cramping ailment that limited his availability, but when he's on the floor, Kansas looks like a completely different team. As a No. 4 seed in the East, the Jayhawks will need Peterson healthy and engaged to navigate a tough path.
Thijs De Ridder, Virginia
Virginia received just two total votes in the preseason AP poll, and De Ridder is a major reason the Cavaliers went from afterthought to 29-5 and a No. 3 seed in the Midwest. The All-ACC First Team selection has been the engine of Ryan Odom's Year 1 turnaround, and Virginia's defense-first identity gives them the kind of floor that translates well to the tournament's single-elimination format.
Other notable players to keep an eye on include Brayden Burries from Arizona (16 PPG, Big 12 Tournament co-MVP performance), Caleb Wilson from North Carolina (All-ACC First Team), Ebuka Okorie from Stanford (All-ACC First Team as a freshman), and Pryce Sandfort from Nebraska, whose transfer from Iowa has helped lead the Cornhuskers to their best season in program history. Each of these players brings the type of skill set that can swing a tournament game, and March has a way of turning the right performance into a lasting moment.
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