FINAL β’ First Round
March 19, 2026 β’ Paycom Center
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ March 19, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Idaho Vandals meets Houston Cougars at Paycom Center.
Idaho Vandals
Visiting Side
Houston Cougars
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
Idaho Vandals
VS
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Houston Cougars
Projected Score
IDA 79
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HOU 83
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
Idaho Vandals
STAT
Houston Cougars
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Houston Cougars plays on familiar turf at Paycom Center.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Idaho Vandals Could Win
Idaho Vandals generates 76.9 points per game while shooting 44.8%.
Why Houston Cougars Could Win
Houston Cougars produces 76.9 points per game on 45.0% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Houston Cougars's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Paycom Center
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Idaho Vandals (41.4%)
Houston Cougars (58.6%)
Total Submissions: 53 circles
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