At least one First Four team has advanced to the Round of 32 in all but one of the past dozen years and the Panthers should continue that trend. 

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While the Cyclones have lost seven of their past eight games against <a href="https://nypost.com/article/best-college-basketball-betting-sites/">college basketball</a> teams not named Baylor, Pittsburgh will find no surprises in its latest matchup against a slow-paced opponent defined by defense. 

The Panthers have won multiple matchups against similar tournament teams (Virginia, Northwestern), and knocked off one (Mississippi State) Tuesday night while committing just six turnovers. 

Jeff Capel’s top-30 offense is due to shoot even better in its next game.

Here’s why we are expecting Pittsburgh to cover against Iowa State during the NCAA Tournament.

Pittsburgh vs. Iowa State prediction: March Madness first-round pick

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