Final Four Picks and Predictions

[SBR Andy]

For the first time since 2008, all four #1 seeds have reached the Final Four. Let's take a look at the March Madness Odds going into Saturday's games:



Who's the best bet to cut down the nets in San Antonio? Post your Final Four predictions below!

[SBR Andy]

SBR's C Jackson Cowart gives his thoughts on each of the final four teams:

Duke (+105 Caesars)

"The Blue Devils entered the tournament with five of the best players in March Madness, and they've relied on that depth and star power en route to a seemingly inevitable Final Four run for our expert Rob Paul's predicted March Madness champion.

Jon Scheyer's group will face a tough opponent in the Final Four in Houston, which bludgeoned 2-seed Tennessee in the Elite Eight and boasts the best defensive efficiency in the country. Duke's offense is the top unit nationally, too, setting up a true clash of titans in Saturday's second matchup at 8:49 p.m. ET."


Florida (+300 DraftKings)

"The Gators were the hottest team in the country entering the NCAA Tournament, and they played with fire in the Elite Eight before erasing a late deficit to beat Texas Tech and set up this SEC showdown with Auburn in the Final Four on Saturday at 6:09 p.m. ET.

Florida won the only meeting between these two back in early February, a 90-81 road victory for the Gators, and the Tigers could be in worse shape this time around if Johni Broome isn't at full strength after his injury in the Elite Eight."


Houston (+450 bet365)

"It's a tough draw for Houston, which is the second-best team in the country per KenPom but enters the Final Four as the biggest long shot because of who's on the other side.

If anyone can try to contain Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Tyrese Proctor, and friends, it'd be Houston and its top-ranked defense in the country. The Cougars are also prolific from long range and haven't lost a game since Feb. 1 - this isn't your typical long shot."


Auburn (+525 BetMGM)

"Is Broome fully healthy heading into the title game? And if so, is that enough to change the outcome this time around against one of the only teams to beat Auburn in the regular season?

We've had our doubts about the Tigers all tournament long, but Bruce Pearl and Co. keep winning, so it's hard not to be enticed by these long odds on the field's No. 1 overall seed - especially if Broome, who finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds in the Elite Eight, is ready to roll by Saturday."