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Final Four schedule, odds: Gonzaga is the largest favorite in Final Four history

By Mike Phillips

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few cuts down the net after defeating USC during the Elite Eight round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few cuts down the net after defeating USC during the Elite Eight round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports /
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The Final Four schedule and betting lines are set for what should be a Super Saturday at the NCAA Tournament.

The road to the Final Four has finally come to an end as Baylor, Houston, Gonzaga and Michigan are the last teams standing in March Madness. It is quite ironic that an NCAA Tournament that has been defined by historic upsets ended up placing three 1-seeds and a 2-seed in the Final Four, but the upshot is that the basketball should be tremendous on Saturday night.

The schedule is set so here is a quick primer for what you need to know about how to watch and bet the action. Both Final games will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium and can be streamed on March Madness Live while odds referenced in this story are provided courtesy of Sports Betting.

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March Madness – Final Four action scheduled for Saturday, April 3

No. 2 Houston vs. No. 1 Baylor

  • Time: 5:14 p.m. ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Line: Baylor -4.5
  • Total: 135.5

This in-state showdown should be an intriguing contrast of styles. Houston is a team that thrives with lockdown defense, as evidenced by its early performance against Oregon State in the Elite Eight, while Baylor will look to overwhelm the Cougars with their explosive offense.

The problem for Houston is that the Bears are capable of playing stingy defense as well, which is problematic for a Cougars team that has issues putting the ball in the basket. Bet on Baylor to use its superior talent to overwhelm Houston and advance to the national championship game.

Prediction: Baylor 79, Houston 71

No. 11 UCLA vs. No. 1 Gonzaga

  • Time: 8:34 p.m. ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Line: -13.5 Gonzaga
  • Total: 146

The main headline of the night will be seeing if Gonzaga can keep its dream of an undefeated season alive. The Bulldogs haven’t been challenged at all during the NCAA Tournament, steamrolling all four of their opponents to date, including a USC team that had been one of the hottest squads in March Madness prior to their matchup with Gonzaga.

Next up for the Bulldogs is UCLA, who became just the second team ever to go from the First Four to the Final Four by pulling off some stunning upsets of Alabama and Michigan in the East Regional final. The recipe for those wins involved taking the air out of the basketball and limiting possessions, a game plan that will keep the game close, but the talent edge that Gonzaga has will win the day.

Prediction: Gonzaga 70, UCLA 62

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