MARCH MADNESS BEST BETS: 2025 ELITE EIGHT DAY 2

ANIMUS IN CONSULENDO LIBER

MCBB Best Bet Season Record: 77-59-0

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GLORY IN THESE FINAL COLLEGE BEST BETS

Tennessee @ Houston(-3.5)

DK -102

FD -110

I know I have picked against both of these teams in this tournament. Hand up my bad! This is a mirror match of teams that grind you to dust. They love nothing more than winning in the 60's. Tennessee has had some good offensive showings but they have yet to face a defense like Houston's. Not only do the Cougars play amazing defense, they also shoot the three percentage wise at 39% as a team. That shot making has elevated Houston to a true threat this season and why I think they'll punch their ticket to the Final Four.

Michigan State(ML) @ Auburn

DK +185 FD +188

I picked Michigan State for my final four and I'm sticking with it. The strategy of "Keep it close and Jase Richardson will be awesome at the end of the game" has been tried and true. Auburn has that same sort of strategy but it's Tahaad Pettiford/Johni Broome being awesome at the end of games. I think that Jase Richardson has been more consistent than either Pettiford or Broome and that's why I'm picking Michigan State.

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