Trevor Knapp
• Betting Analyst
7+ years betting experience
Updated:
Mar 21, 2026 , 09:46 PM ET
• 5 min read
Daily March Madness player props, odds, and betting insights — all in one place. We break down the best picks for today’s games, plus key tournament markets like Most Outstanding Player.
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Donovan Atwell (12).
March Madness isn’t just about sides and totals — player props have become one of the most exploitable markets on the board. With rotation changes, matchup edges, and public overreactions, there’s value to attack every single day of the tournament.
Below, you’ll find the best March Madness player props for today’s games, along with quick-hit analysis and updated odds.
March Madness player props for March 22, 2026
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Best March Madness Player Props for March 22
Miami vs Purdue player prop
Fletcher Loyer Over 2.5 threes (-110 at bet365)
Expect the Boilermakers to capitalize on Miami’s atrocious 3-point defense, so let’s back their best outside shooter, Fletcher Loyer.
Loyer shoots 42.3% from deep and has knocked down 3+ treys in his last four games.
Read Rohit Ponnaiya’s full Miami vs Purdue predictions for Sunday, March 22.
Kentucky vs Iowa State player prop
Otega Oweh Under 24.5 points (-110 at bet365)
This matchup screams that someone other than Otega Oweh will have to beat Iowa State.
Outside of that, though, Oweh is a midrange, dribble jumper, and transition-reliant player. Iowa State is elite defensively against all three of those.
Read Chris Hatfield’s full Kentucky vs Iowa State predictions for Sunday, March 22.
St. John’s vs Kansas player prop
Darryn Peterson Over 23.5 points (-105 at bet365)
Peterson had 28 points with just under six minutes left on Friday, and then didn’t touch the ball for the remainder of the game. He still set a season high in attempts, with 24 FGAs over 37 minutes, and was efficient with 11 makes — four coming from beyond the arc.
He’ll do a better job of getting to the foul line vs. St. John’s and go Over his total once again.
Read Jason Logan’s full St. John’s vs Kansas predictions for Sunday, March 22.
Tennessee vs Virginia player prop
Thijs De Ridder Over 12.5 points (-110 at bet365)
Thijs De Ridder leads Virginia in scoring, and he’s the one offensive weapon who can produce in this kind of defensive slugfest.
His rim attack volume and ability to get to the line (44.6% FTR) mean he scores even when the half-court offense stalls.
Read Chris Hatfield’s full Tennessee vs Virginia predictions for Sunday, March 22.
Iowa vs Florida player prop
Bennett Stirtz Under 18.5 points (-110 at bet365)
Florida knows it only has to take away one player from beyond the arc.
Bennett Stirtz won’t get the looks he needs to keep Iowa in this game, and asking him to knock down five-plus shots inside the arc would require something he hasn’t done in any of his last six games.
Read Douglas Farmer’s full Iowa vs Florida predictions for Sunday, March 22.
Utah State vs Arizona player prop
Brayden Burries Over 17.5 points (-110 at bet365)
The Wildcats don’t take many threes and need to utilize more outside shooting to crack Utah State’s zone defense.
That means getting the ball to Brayden Burries, who is averaging 17.8 ppg while shooting 42% from deep over the last 18 games.
Read Rohit Ponnaiya’s full Utah State vs Arizona predictions for Sunday, March 22.
UCLA vs UConn player prop
Trent Perry Over 13.5 points (-110 at bet365)
Trent Perry is a constant green light on offense. The ball goes in. It doesn’t come back out.
He can get to the rim and knock it down from outside. He’s scored 15 or more in three straight outings.
Read Jason Logan’s full UCLA vs UConn predictions for Sunday, March 22.
Texas Tech vs Alabama player prop
Donovan Atewell Over 3.5 threes (-110 at bet365)
Donovan Atwell enters this game shooting over 45% from deep on high volume.
Alabama has struggled against spray-outs all season, so this bet fits nicely.
Read Chris Hatfield’s full Texas Tech vs Alabama predictions for Sunday, March 22.
March Madness MVP Odds 2026
The Most Outstanding Player market typically favors stars on teams making deep runs. High-usage players from No. 1 and No. 2 seeds dominate this market, but breakout performances during the Final Four can quickly shift the odds.
Covers expert Douglas Farmer says: With Houston being a respectable +1000 to win the NCAA Tournament, star freshman Kingston Flemings should not be double that to be MOP. If the Cougars make that kind of run, have no doubt that Flemings will star in Indianapolis.
March Madness MVP
The March Madness MVP (also known as the tournament’s most outstanding player) is a fun market that can provide value, provided you have a good take on which team will win the national title. After all, the MVP has come from the tournament winner every year since 1983.
March Madness prop bets explained
Prop bets — also known as proposition bets — aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when talking about March Madness odds. Tournament prop menus have expanded dramatically, now including region winners, exact matchup outcomes, conference performance props, and player tournament leader markets. They’re also a great attraction for those learning how to bet on March Madness.
March Madness props focus on individual team or player performances and particular events or happenings during a game, round, or tournament. Some prop bets can unfold in a matter of minutes, while others are graded on the Final Four and National Championship results.
Where to bet on March Madness props
March Madness is one of the most popular times of the year for sports bettors, making it one of the busiest times of the year for online sportsbooks. Every betting site will offer March Madness scores, matchups, and odds, but the top sites are safe and secure, offer a wide range of banking options, and offer a ton of markets for each game. Check out the best March Madness betting sites in your region.
Top strategy tips for NCAA Tournament props
March Madness prop bets can vary in focus and scope. Some props are longer-running markets, graded after a certain round or at the end of the NCAA Tournament. Other props are game-based and limited to a particular matchup.
Build your bracket
For betting on tournament or round props, you’ll want to build out your March Madness bracket and bracket predictions to lay your path to the Final Four. Weigh each matchup and then base those prop bets on how you see the Big Dance playing out.
Spotting Cinderella
Singling out a Cinderella team that could provide an upset or two is vital to getting value from the March Madness props. Finding a live lower seed or an unknown mid-major giant killer can score some big plus-money prop payouts.
Don’t contradict
Make sure your March Madness prop picks are in line with your single-game wagers. You don’t want to play the Over on the number of Big Ten schools making it out of the Round of 64 and then fade Michigan to cover as a favorite in the first round.
Set a narrative
When it comes to game props, such as team and player prop bets, set a narrative for how you see the matchup playing out. If you think a talented big man will have his way with a smaller opponent, then look to the Over on props for points and rebounds. If you like a small-conference Cinderella to shoot their way to an upset win, look to back up that opinion with an Over wager on the team’s total number of 3-point buckets made.
Money management
The excitement of March Madness can get the best of basketball bettors, so have a money management system in place. If you plan on playing some NCAA Tournament props, designate a certain amount of your bankroll to just those types of wagers. This will help you be more selective about your prop bets and narrow down which types of bets you are winning and losing throughout the Big Dance.
Instant Replay: March Madness prop bets
- March Madness prop bets can focus on various aspects of the tournament, from the rounds to seeds to the overall tournament and individual matchups.
- March Madness game props are gaining popularity, and sportsbooks will have more of these than ever in 2025.
- The “First to 15” prop is one of the most exciting and entertaining bets you can make during the NCAA Tournament.
- Set a narrative for your March Madness props, whether that’s building out your bracket or setting a game script for player and team props.
March Madness prop bets FAQs
March Madness props get released after Selection Sunday when the NCAA Tournament field is set.
Depending on the focus, March Madness props could pay out in a matter of minutes, after each round, or at the end of the NCAA Tournament.
You can bet on a number of March Madness props, from tournament and round-by-round props to team and player props for individual games.