The NCAA Tournament First Four kicks off with two play-in games that will help determine the final March Madness bracket. Here's what you need to know about tonight's matchups:

Texas A&M Corpus Christi vs Texas Southern (-4) | O/U 143

• Texas Southern started 0-7 but showed potential with an upset win over Florida
• Texas Southern faced much tougher competition in their non-conference schedule
• Both teams have adjusted offenses ranked outside top 250
• Key Pick: Texas Southern to cover and win, Under 143 total points

Indiana (-4) vs Wyoming | O/U 132.5

• Indiana enters with momentum behind star Trayce Jackson-Davis
• Wyoming relies heavily on Graham Ike and Hunter Maldonado's scoring
• Indiana's interior defense ranks 21st nationally (KenPom)
• Wyoming's lack of 3-point shooting could be problematic
• Key Pick: Indiana to cover and win, Under 132.5 total points

Analysis: For First Four games with single-digit spreads, teams that cover typically win outright. Texas Southern's tougher schedule and Indiana's superior defense make them the favorites to advance. Expect lower-scoring games given both matchups' offensive limitations.

The winner of Texas A&M CC/Texas Southern will face #1 Kansas, while the Indiana/Wyoming victor matches up against #5 Saint Mary's in the Round of 64.

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