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Kentucky vs. James Madison in NCAA First Round: Tip Time, TV and Odds

Oddsmakers plus reporter picks heavily favor Kentucky, with an opening moneyline of -2000.

Overview

  • No. 5 Kentucky faces No. 12 James Madison today at 2:30 p.m. ET at Hope Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia.
  • The game airs on ESPNU and streams on Fubo for viewers seeking a live feed.
  • USA TODAY Sports Network reporters unanimously picked Kentucky to win the matchup.
  • Opening lines list Kentucky -15.5 against the spread with an opening total of 130.5 points.
  • The contest is part of the 68-team 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament First Round, which runs March 20–21.