<p>The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament is here, and the first round in the South Region features the Troy Trojans taking on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Troy, a 13 seed from the Sun Belt Conference, will face the 4 seed Nebraska, ranked 15th in the AP poll and representing the Big Ten. This game will take place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 12:40 PM ET, broadcasted on truT.</p> <p>Troy enters the tournament with a 22-11 overall record and a 14-6 conference record. Last year, they lost to Kentucky in the first round. Nebraska, with a 26-6 overall record and a 15-6 conference record, had a strong postseason last year, winning against teams like Arizona State and Georgetown. Both teams are eager to advance further in this year's tournament.</p> <h2>Troy Trojans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: Troy Trojans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers</li><li>Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK</li><li>Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Nebraska -13.5, Troy +13.5</li></ul> <h2>Troy Trojans Team Preview</h2> <p>The Troy Trojans are coming off a strong performance in their recent games. They secured a 77-61 win against the Georgia Southern Eagles. Thomas Dowd was key, scoring 23 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.</p> <p>In the game before, the Trojans defeated Southern Miss Golden Eagles 78-70. Jerrell Bellamy led with 22 points. The team's field goal percentage was 44% in that game.</p> <p>Overall, Troy has an impressive record of 22-11 this season. They have averaged 80.3 points per game. Their conference record stands at 14-6 in the Sun Belt.</p> <h2>Nebraska Cornhuskers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Nebraska Cornhuskers hold an impressive AP rank of #15. They have a solid regular season record of 26-6, with a 15-6 mark in the Big Ten Conference. The team has shown strength, especially when playing at home, evidenced by their recent win against Iowa, 84-75.</p> <p>Offensively, Nebraska scores 77.3 points per game, ranking 165th in the nation. They have a high field goal percentage at 46.5%, placing them 105th overall. The Cornhuskers are proficient from beyond the arc, making 10.5 three-pointers per game, which ranks 37th.</p> <p>Pryce Sandfort stands out as a key player, averaging 17.8 points per game. His shooting accuracy is notable, with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and a three-point percentage of 40.1%. Rienk Mast also contributes significantly, adding 13.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, Troy is getting +13.5 points against Nebraska. Troy scores 80.3 points per game, while Nebraska scores 77.3 points. With Troy's ability to score and Nebraska's spread of -13.5, picking Troy to cover seems reasonable.</p> <p>For the over/under pick, the line is set at 137.5 points. Troy averages 80.3 points per game, and Nebraska averages 77.3 points. This adds up to a projected total of 157.6 points. Given both teams' scoring stats, taking the over 137.5 points is recommended.</p>

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