March Madness features key betting picks for Friday games

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament continues, with exciting matchups on Friday night. March Madness is always full of surprises and good games, and tonight will feature many well-known teams. The games kick off with Norfolk State taking on top-seeded Florida at 6:50 p.m. ET. Florida is expected to dominate this match, with analysts predicting they will lead by halftime. At 7:10 p.m. ET, Kentucky, a 3-seed, will face Troy. Despite some inconsistencies, Kentucky is expected to score heavily. The recommendation is to bet on Kentucky's total points. Later in the evening, New Mexico and Marquette will compete at 7:25 p.m. ET. This matchup features two of the best scorers in college basketball. It could be a close game, and analysts suggest betting on the total score to be high. Arizona, a 4-seed, will play against 13-seed Akron at 7:35 p.m. ET. Arizona is coming off a solid performance in the Big 12 and is expected to win comfortably. At 9:25 p.m. ET, UConn, the 8-seed, is set to take on Oklahoma. UConn is predicted to win, though they will need to watch out for Oklahoma's talented players. Xavier faces Illinois at 9:45 p.m. ET. Xavier has strong scorers and could create an upset. Betting on Xavier to cover the spread is suggested. In the late slot, 15-seed Bryant will challenge Michigan State at 10:00 p.m. ET. Although Michigan State is a favorite, they are not seen as a strong contender overall. Finally, Liberty will play against Oregon at 10:10 p.m. ET. Liberty is seen as a potential upset team with good chances to win, especially with their shooting ability. Betting on them might provide good returns. Fans and bettors alike are eager to see how these games unfold.