UConn Final Four Futures: How to bank on a Huskies title

Adios amigo! For those glancing at UConn title props, it’s a phrase shouted when perusing the latest juice.

Universally across the legal sportsbooks, the Huskies sit at a very unappealing -190 to repeat as national champions. That’s a far cry from the +350 mark oddsmakers set before the First Four festivities commenced in Dayton and the +1200 number was issued before the season first tipped.

The value tied to another Connecticut net cutting may have vanished, but not completely.

Savvy bettors seeking plus money can still secure a potential handsome payout. If you believe the citizens from Storrs will continue to spank the competition, grab a magnifying glass and investigate the Most Outstanding Player market.

Where in the MOP pool does the profit potential wade, young gumshoe? See below via BetMGM:

• Donovan Clingan +220 ($10 bet = $32 total)
• Tristen Newton +400 ($5 bet = $20 total)
• Cam Spencer +500 ($5 bet = $30 total)

For the single-name chasers, Clingan is the wager. The girthy, 7-foot-2 rim protector has thrown a Mutombo-like block party in the NCAA Tournament, finger wags and red Solo cups included.

[ BetMGM: $1500 in Bonus Bets paid back | Bet $5 and get $150 in Bonus Bets (North Carolina only) ]

During the Huskies’ devastating march through the East Region, Clingan almost single-handedly wrecked the opposition, swatting basket drivers while simultaneously blowing up overall in-game strategies. So far, he has averaged 15.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting a ridiculous 67.5% from the field. Frankly, his defense alone deserves MOP honors if the rejections continue in the Final Four.

As for those who enjoy profits, sprinkling additional action (though at a lower bankroll spend) on Newton (13.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 6.8 apg, 43.9 FG%) and Spencer (13.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 47.5 FG%) is recommended. If either erupts in Glendale, they’ll surely captivate voter attention. Both have had their moments in this NCAA tourney, but their overall performance pales in comparison to Clingan’s.

Still, all it takes is one statistical explosion on the biggest stage — Newton does own a pair of triple-doubles this season — to sway the MOP outcome.

Employing simple math on a $10 investment for Clingan and a $5 wager on both Newton and Spencer, your payout would net $12 if the man in the middle takes home the hardware. If Newton or Spencer earn Most Outstanding Player, your return would be $15 and $20, respectively. Not too shabby.

If you’re a willing investor in the runaway steam train that is UConn, slip on a pair of lucky dragon boxers and breathe fire on the strategy above.

Forget the -190 nonsense.