March Madness 4/3/2021 – FINAL FOUR @ Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, IN
NCAA College Basketball Predictions, Picks, Odds, & Analysis

5:14 PM Televised on CBS.

801 Houston
802 Baylor -5 / 134½

Prediction: This Houston team is tough defensively and can get after it on the glass. KenPom has Baylor winning this game by only 1 point and this line at only -5 looks low to the general public but it’s right on. Houston is averaging 77 points per game and Baylor is averaging 83 points per game but this total is sitting at only 134.5 indicating either one or both of the offenses are going to struggle. Baylor was dominant at Lucas Oil Stadium in its first game and will be looking to continue shooting the ball well. This Houston team is good but Baylor’s guards will be the difference. Look for Baylor to show up for a big win to cover the spread in a game that goes Under the total.

The Bookie:  Baylor -5 / Under 134.5
Fade The Public: Houston / Under
Sharp Action:  Baylor / Under

8:34 PM Televised on CBS.

803 UCLA
804 Gonzaga -14 / 145½

Prediction: UCLA has been unstoppable in the tournament from the play-in game to the Final 4. The guards have been phenomenal however against this Gonzaga team they will be challenged. UCLA is a tough defensive team but they are going to struggle with the Gonzaga pace of play. Either UCLA will have to keep up on the offensive end or they will be another blowout victim. Look for Gonzaga to get out and run to keep this game high scoring with UCLA trying to stay in the game to push this game over the total. Take the Zags to win another game by 20+ points in this one to cover the spread.

The Bookie: Gonzaga -14 / Over 145.5
Fade The Public: UCLA / Over
Sharp Action: Gonzaga / Over