NCAA Men’s Basketball First Round Picks & Predictions: Ohio State vs. TCU
What are the keys to the game between the Horned Frogs and Buckeyes?
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 18: Xavier Edmonds #24 of the TCU Horned Frogs speaks with the media during practice day ahead of the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 18, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The No.
9-seeded TCU Horned Frogs (22-11) are set to square off against the No. 8-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (21-12) in the first round of the East Region in the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Horned Frogs, who’ve won nine of their last 11 games, are currently 2.
5-point underdogs to the Buckeyes, who’ve won four of their last five games. Full odds, including player props and moneyline wagers, are available on FanDuel here . What can the Horned Frogs do to knock off the Buckeyes in the first round?
Here are a few keys to the game. Containing Bruce Thornton Thornton is the highest scoring player on the Buckeyes, averaging 20. 2 points per game on 55.