MARCH MADNESS BEST BETS: 2026 Final Four

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Illinois(-1.5) vs UConn

Michigan vs Arizona(ML)

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Illinois(-1.5) vs UConn

DK -120

FD -120

The Huskies miracle win against the Blue Devils was amazing. The steady comeback and the heave to win it all was why we watch this tournament. I just think that Illinois has been better. They've methodically won every game including winning a de-facto road game against Houston in convincing fashion. They have the size, depth, and shooting to win it all in most years. I think that they advance against UConn in a classic.

Michigan vs Arizona(ML)

DK -105

FD -105

I picked Arizona to win it all and I'm sticking to my guns. They're very evenly matched but on the whole Michigan has not looked amazing since the LJ Cason injury. The Wolverines are deep and huge but I think that Arizona is one of the only teams that can match their size and score on them at will. The Wildcats have the guard to also make Elliot Cadeau uncomfortable and that discomfort will ultimately lead to Jaden Bradley and Brayden Burries dominating the game from the guard positions, neutralizing the size that Michigan has used to their advantage all year. Go Cats.

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