In a Final Four that features all No. 1 seeds, bookmakers are still rooting for an underdog to have a storybook ending. Patrick Everson breaks it all down.
Tennessee veterans Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack were part of the Volunteers team that lost to Purdue in the Elite Eight last year. They could have left to explore their professional basketball opportunities, but decided to return to Tennessee for another opportunity like the one they have today.
Madness odds for Houston Cougars vs Duke Blue Devils Final Four NCAA Tournament game, including point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting.
There are no real edges for any of these teams as the matchups fit their playing styles. Duke and Houston have the two best defenses in the country and play slower, so fitting they meet, while Auburn and Florida both play at quicker tempos and rank as the second and third-best offenses behind Duke.
That's why it's one of the best sporting events in the world to watch. To an extent, the norm has been broken this season with a historic Final Four field on tap. If you love underdogs, this might be a forgettable weekend for you.
All four number one seeds, Duke, Auburn, Houston, and Florida, are the last ones standing with a chance at a national championship. Meanwhile, the women’s Final Four will be decided Monday night, where South Carolina is awaiting its next opponent.
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