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For the past 40 years, college basketball has largely been ruled by teams from east of the Mississippi River. Yet this year’s Final Four has a decidedly western feel to it.
This weekend, the last of the season, will see Baylor and Houston tip things off at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday afternoon, while Gonzaga and UCLA will play the nightcap, each for a berth in Monday’s national championship game.
And the final four teams can help you win $1,000 with FOX Bet’s Round of 4 Super 6 game. Just answer all six questions correctly and you could win the jackpot – absolutely for free.
All you have to do is download the app and play along. To get you prepared, here are the questions for Saturday’s games.
How many total points will be scored in the first half of the Houston vs. Baylor game?Under 60, 60-63, 64-67, 68-71, 72-75, 76+
Nothing in the last two rounds of the tournament would indicate a high-scoring game. Baylor’s defense has been suffocating, while Houston has been subject to some shooting slumps that have held their scores down.
That being said, counting on two teams being in the 20s for a Final Four game – which is what an “Under 60” pick would essentially mean – seems a bit extreme. The pick here would be the 64-67 range, perhaps with a late flurry at the end once the nerves dissipate.
How many total points will be scored in the first half of the UCLA vs. Gonzaga game?Under 65, 65-68, 68-72, 73-75, 77-79, 80+
If UCLA is able to control the tempo, then the lower end of the spectrum could certainly be in play. However, Gonzaga hasn’t been slowed down by anyone – not just in this tournament, but for this season. The feeling here is that the 73 to 75 point range just sounds right.
Which team will feature the highest-scoring player in the Round of 4?
A completely healthy Johnny Juzang would be a solid choice to win this category. The UCLA standout had one of the best performances of the tournament in the Elite Eight win over Michigan before exiting with an injured ankle for a period in the second half.
Instead, Drew Timme and Gonzaga have the most explosive offense in the tournament, and Timme has the chance to post a really big game on a combination of inside-outside offense against the Bruins defense.
Will Gonzaga cover the closing spread on FOX Bet?
As of Thursday afternoon, the Zags were – in a bit of a mixed metaphor – more than a two-touchdown favorite (14.5 points) over the Bruins. (For the record, Gonzaga…
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