The day that every college basketball fan has been waiting for is finally here! After over three weeks of hard-fought and down-to-the-wire contests, just two teams are left standing. However, only one will earn the right to walk away a champion. Meanwhile in the NBA, the playoff race becomes slimmer as the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers each punched their tickets. In the NHL, the Buffalo Sabres will be in the postseason for the first time since 2011. With that, here are tonight's best bets brought to you by BetOnline.org. Click here to join. All new players get a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.
First Pick: UConn vs. Michigan - Under 144.5
Rundown: Michigan (36-3) will look to claim the crown for the second time since 1989 against UConn (34-5) at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Wolverines enter Monday's matchup on a heater after routing Arizona 91-73 on Saturday. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the Wolverines with 15.1 points and 1.2 steals per game. Despite suffering lower leg injuries during the first half against the Wildcats, Lendeborg told the media that he expects to play on Monday. Defensively, center Aday Mara leads with 2.6 bpg. Guard Elliot Cadeau and Morez Johnson Jr. have contributed as well, combining for 23.4 ppg with the latter having a team-leading 7.3 rpg.
On UConn's side, center Tarris Reed Jr. poses an all-around threat, averaging 14.8 ppg, 8.8 rpg and 2.0 bpg. Silas Demary Jr. is another key piece, leading the Huskies in assists and steals. Guard Braylon Mullins is also worth keeping an eye on after his heart-shattering game-winner against Duke. Ultimately, the largest obstacle for Michigan is coach Dan Hurley with his championship pedigree.
With Michigan clicking on all cylinders, though, bettors can expect them to go toe-to-toe with UConn.
Second Pick: Kings Under 5.5 Goals
Rundown: The Los Angeles Kings (31-26-19) will take on the Nashville Predators (36-31-9) at Crypto.com Arena.
L.A. will seek to avenge their last two losses to the Predators after winning an overtime thriller against Toronto on Saturday, 7-6. Quinton Byfield delivered the final blow 2:33 into overtime and will look to carry over than momentum into Monday's contest. Bettors should also keep an eye on Adrian Kempe following his two goals and two assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper will also look to remain dominant after he thwarted 14 shots.
For Nashville, Filip Forsberg will look to continue where he left off, scoring one of five goals against L.A. on Thursday. Another standout is Luke Evangelista who found the back of the net in overtime to give the Predators the win. Goalie Juuse Saros will also hope to remain poised against L.A., previously denying 29 shots.
With the Kings desperately in need of last minute victories, expect them to come out with heightened urgency.