LSU vs Jacksonville: Expert Predictions and Odds for NCAA Tournament Round 1
The women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament first round continues Friday with No. 2 LSU facing No. 15 Jacksonville. The matchup is part of a 16-game slate on the opening weekend.
For readers seeking analysis, LSU vs Jacksonville: Expert Predictions and Odds for NCAA Tournament Round 1 collects picks and lines. Filmogaz.com staff and national reporters are tracking the 68-team field throughout the event.
Expert picks
A group of reporters published their selections. All selected LSU to win.
- Meghan Hall — LSU
- Heather Burns — LSU
- Mitchell Northam — LSU
- Cydney Henderson — LSU
- Nancy Armour — LSU
Odds and betting lines
Opening moneyline heavily favors LSU at -9900. The initial spread was LSU -51.5 and the total opened at 162.5.
Game details
Tipoff is March 20 at 6:00 p.m. EST. The venue is the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge.
The game airs on ESPN and streams via Fubo. It is one of the 16 first-round matchups on Friday.
Tournament schedule
- March 18-19: First Four
- March 20-21: First Round
- March 22-23: Second Round
- March 27-28: Sweet 16
- March 29-30: Elite 8
- April 3: Final Four
- April 5: National Championship
Oddsmakers installed LSU as a heavy favorite. Reporters’ consensus echoed that view.
