March Madness Odds For Today's NCAA Tournament Second Round Games: Saturday, March 22

The latest odds for every March Madness Round 2 matchup — from Arkansas vs. St. John's to Gonzaga vs. Houston.

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Mar 22, 2025 • 08:36 ET • 4 min read
Jahmai Mashack Tennessee Volunteers
Photo By - Imagn Images. Tennessee Volunteers guard Jahmai Mashack (15) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

We're now into Round 2 of the Big Dance, with a handful of opening round upsets leading to intriguing March Madness odds heading into the first weekend.

We've got the latest odds for each of today's Second Round games, including some high-profile matchups and Cinderellas looking to reach the Sweet 16.

Second Round odds for Saturday, March 22 (early games)

The early slate starts with No. 12 McNeese State looking to pull off another upset, while the highlight is a high-profile coaching matchup between John Calipari and Rick Pitino as Arkansas faces St. John's.

McNeese State vs Purdue odds

12:10 p.m. E.T | Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI | CBS

  • Spread: McNeese State +6.0 (-110) | Purdue -6.0 (-110)
  • Total: Over 142.5 (-110) | Under 142.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: McNeese State +210 | Purdue -260

Arkansas vs St. John’s odds

2:40 p.m. E.T | Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI | CBS

  • Spread: Arkansas +7.5 (-110) | St. John’s -7.5 (-110)
  • Total: Over 144.5 (-110), Under 144.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Arkansas +260 | St. John’s -320

Michigan vs Texas A&M odds

5:15 p.m. E.T | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | CBS

  • Spread: Michigan +3.0 (-110) | Texas A&M -3.0 (-110)
  • Total: Over 141.0 (-110) | Under 141.0 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Michigan +130 | Texas A&M -155

Drake vs Texas Tech odds

6:10 p.m. E.T | INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, KS | TNT

  • Spread: Drake +7.0 (-110) | Texas Tech -7.0 (-110)
  • Total: Over 127.0 (-110) | Under 127.0 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Drake +260 | Texas Tech -320

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Second Round odds for Saturday, March 22 (late games)

Today's late session is highlighted by two No. 1 seeds in action, with Auburn facing Creighton and Houston taking on Gonzaga, with the nightcap featuring Tennessee against UCLA.

Creighton vs Auburn odds

7:10 p.m. E.T | Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY | TBS/truTV

  • Spread: Creighton +9.0 (-110) | Auburn -9.0 (-110)
  • Total: Over 151.0 (-110) | Under 151.0 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Creighton +350 | Auburn -450

BYU vs Wisconsin odds

7:45 p.m. E.T | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | CBS

  • Spread: BYU +1.0 (-110) | Wisconsin -1.0 (-110)
  • Total: Over 155.5 (-110) | Under 155.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: BYU -105 | Wisconsin -115

Gonzaga vs Houston odds

8:40 p.m. E.T | INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, KS | TNT

  • Spread: Gonzaga +5.5 (-110) | Houston -5.5 (-110)
  • Total: Over 139.5 (-110) | Under 139.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Gonzaga +195 | Houston -240

UCLA vs Tennessee odds

9:40 p.m. E.T | Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY | TBS

  • Spread: UCLA +5.0 (-110) | Tennessee -5.0 (-110)
  • Total: Over 131.0 (-110) | Under 131.0 (-110)
  • Moneyline: UCLA +185 | Tennessee -225

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Before Jared Hochman joined the Covers team in 2020, he worked for newspaper outlets such as the Chronicle Herald and The Coast, worked in marketing for SkipTheDishes and Vivid Seats, and previously ran a magazine. A journalism graduate from the University of King's College in, Halifax, N.S., "Hoch" brings more than a decade of experience in sports betting, having worked as a freelance handicapper, making appearances on Monumental Sports Network and the Sharp 600 podcast, and now also filling in occasionally as host of Covers' NHL Puck Props. 

Awarded Covers' company MVP for 2023, Jared is an avid bettor of MLB, NFL, NHL, and NBA, while also wagering on some soccer and WNBA. His best advice for sports bettors? Price shop — something he does daily across 10 different sportsbook apps.

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