March Madness: Sleepers to Make the Final Four
Just hours remain before the 2021 NCAA Men’s Tournament tips off in Indianapolis, IN, when 68 teams get together with one goal in mind; going on a run. While all eyes will be focused on predicting each game’s winner and the whole thing, one such prop future bet finds itself in the middle.
At books across the country, you can now bet on whether or not a team reaches the Final Four. With plenty of teams thinking they can win the four games to get there, let’s take a look at a few sleepers I have my eye on.
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Arkansas Razorbacks +900
After going 13-4 in the conference to finish #2 in the SEC during the regular season, the #3 seeded Razorbacks are poised for a deep run. With one of the best coaches in the tournament in Eric Musselman, the Razorbacks have the star player in Moses Moody that often comes with splashes in March.
During his freshman campaign, Moody has averaged 17.4 points per game while shooting 44% from the field against stiff competition in the SEC all season long.
Additionally, when hitting from the field, few teams in the country have the firepower Arkansas has. Averaging 82.4 points per game this season, the Razorbacks ranked #2 in the SEC this season, shooting 46% from the field.
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West Virginia Mountaineers +900
Few coaches in this year’s tournament can say they have Final Four experience and the Mountaineer’s Bob Huggins is one of them. Twice, in fact.
With his most talented team top to bottom that he has had since coming to Morgantown, Huggins will need top big man Derek Culver to take over on the boards early and often. With one of the best backcourt in the country in Miles McBride, Sean McNeil, and Taz Sherman, the Mountaineers have the guard play as well to compete with anyone.
Taking a look at their draw in the Midwest region, the Mountaineers should avoid any real challenges until the Sweet 16, where they’ll get a Houston Cougars team that has been streaky in 2021. Having played the #2 strength of schedule in the entire country, this WVU team has run with the country’s best teams this season and hasn’t blinked.
If Huggins can get this group of guys to output the kind of effort on the defensive end his teams are largely known for, WVU fans could have plenty to be excited about well into March.
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