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The NCAA Tournament is the single greatest betting event perennially. With the thrills, chills and heavy favorite spills, the Madness always delivers. What Final Four wager has the attention of The Gaming Juice’s Brad Evans?
The pick — Cooper Flagg to win Most Outstanding Player (+110, BetMGM)
The betting game may be all about cashing tickets, but maximizing value is equally fundamental.
Similar to buying a used car in pristine condition well below the Kelley Blue Book price, gamblers are always trying to unearth perceived discounted lines in an attempt to boost the bankroll.
After its demolition of No. 2 seed Alabama, Duke has gone from an NCAA Tournament open of +350 to -110 at BetMGM to win the national title.
The movement is entirely justifiable.
Jon Scheyer’s squad has the look of a runaway wagon. Whether simply digesting game play visually or eyeing the advanced metrics, the Blue Devils exhibit few, if any, weaknesses.
In its last 10 games according to BartTorvik, Duke is a ridiculously balanced No. 18 in effective field goal percentage offense and No. 26 in effective field goal percentage defense. With a certifiable do-it-all stud in Cooper Flagg and arguably the college game’s best rim protector in Khaman Maluach, the Blue Devils are primed to slam margaritas along the Riverwalk.
Gregg Popovich probably agrees.
Even better, you can still essentially get Duke at plus money to cut down the nets. Say what? How?
Just bet Flagg at +110 to win NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (BetMGM). You read that correctly.
The freshman sensation and future NBA roster centerpiece hasn’t threatened tourney records or posted absurd numbers. He’s simply been damn good. In four Big Dance games, he’s averaged 19.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists, shooting 44.8% from the field. He’s also totaled seven blocks.
Take advantage now. Plus money tied to Flagg will surely be a limited time offer.
The Blue Devils seem unstoppable.