As we approach the Final Four, Duke stands out as the frontrunner to secure the men’s national championship with favorable odds at +100. This year marks a special occasion as all four No. 1 seeds have advanced to the Final Four for the first time in 17 years. Alongside Duke, Florida, Auburn, and Houston have also clinched their spots in San Antonio for the thrilling conclusion of March Madness.
Florida follows Duke as the second favorite to claim the title at +275 according to BetMGM’s online sportsbook. Meanwhile, Houston trails at +400, and Auburn at +525. The semifinals will kick off with Florida facing Auburn, with Florida holding a 2.5-point advantage as per BetMGM. In the subsequent matchup, Duke will take on Houston, with Duke favored by 4.5 points.
Recent trends in the tournament have shown a strong preference towards the favorites. In the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds, the favorites boasted a flawless 12-0 record. Despite being favored against Tennessee, Houston received limited attention at BetMGM, with only 40% of the bets and 34% of the wagers backing them as a 2.5-point favorite. Duke experienced a similar scenario in their game against Alabama, where they covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites despite attracting just 37% of the bets.
Over in the realm of baseball, Aaron Judge (+210) was a popular choice among bettors to hit a home run on Sunday, a prediction that came true following his impressive performance over the weekend.
Meanwhile, the week also witnessed notable upsets, including the Atlanta Hawks triumphing over the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA and Min Woo Lee securing his first PGA Tour victory at the Houston Open.
Looking ahead, the NHL is approaching the culmination of its regular season, with several teams vying for the coveted Stanley Cup. Among the top contenders are the Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights, and Washington Capitals, all boasting favorable odds of +1000 or lower.
**This commentary has been provided by BetMGM online sportsbook.**
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