2026 NCAA tournament picks, predictions: Best bets for Sunday's second-round games
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Key Points:
- The 2026 NCAA tournament Round 2 features key matchups including underdog St. John's against Kansas, Kentucky versus Iowa State, and Tennessee favored over Virginia.
- Experts highlight Iowa State's strong recent performance and favor them over Kentucky, while St. John's is predicted to contain Kansas star Darryn Peterson and cover the spread.
- Tennessee's health status, particularly Nate Ament's ankle injury, is crucial, but Tennessee is favored to win and the game is expected to go over the total points line.
- Florida is favored over Iowa by a large margin, but Iowa's slower tempo style could keep the game low scoring, leading to a bet on the under.
- The nightcap between Texas Tech and Alabama is expected
