FINAL β’ First Round
March 19, 2026 β’ KeyBank Center
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ March 19, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Howard Bison meets Michigan Wolverines at KeyBank Center.
Howard Bison
Visiting Side
Michigan Wolverines
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
27%
Howard Bison
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Michigan Wolverines
Projected Score
HOW 78
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MIC 87
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Michigan Wolverines maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Michigan Wolverines holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Michigan Wolverines shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Howard Bison
STAT
Michigan Wolverines
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Michigan Wolverines plays on familiar turf at KeyBank Center.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Howard Bison Could Win
Howard Bison generates 77.8 points per game while shooting 45.9%.
Why Michigan Wolverines Could Win
Michigan Wolverines produces 83.0 points per game on 50.5% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Michigan Wolverines's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
KeyBank Center
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Howard Bison (44.4%)
Michigan Wolverines (55.6%)
Total Submissions: 70 circles
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