Top Plays and Predictions for the Elite Eight Matchups

The stage is set for an epic showdown as the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament gets ready to tip-off this weekend. The top two seeds of the entire tournament, UCONN and Purdue, are on a collision course to potentially meet in the National Championship game.

In the first matchup, we have 3-Illinois facing off against 1-UCONN. The Huskies are favored by 8.5 points with an over/under of 155.5. Illinois brings an elite offense led by Terrence Shannon, Jr., while the Huskies have been riding the performances of Clingan and Newton. Betting experts are suggesting a 3-leg parlay on Clingan rebounds, Newton assists, and points, along with plays on the Huskies in the first half and full game.

Next up, we have 6-Clemson taking on 4-Alabama. The Crimson Tide are favored by 3.5 points with a total of 164.5. Money is coming in on Alabama following their impressive win over North Carolina. Clemson, on the other hand, has embraced the underdog role throughout the tournament. Betting advice includes taking Alabama under 83.5 total points and Clemson’s Chase Hunter over 3.5 assists.

In the third matchup, 2-Tennessee faces off against 1-Purdue. The Boilermakers are favored by 3 points with a total of 148. Purdue has been proving their worth, while Tennessee’s defense will be put to the test. Betting tips include looking at player props for Edey’s rebounds and the over on assists for the point guards.

Lastly, we have 11-NC State against 4-Duke. The Blue Devils are favored by 6 points with a total of 143. This rematch of the ACC semifinal promises to be a thrilling battle for conference bragging rights. Keep an eye on DJ Burns Jr. for NC State and Kyle Filipowski for Duke in this matchup.

As the Elite Eight games approach, sports bettors are gearing up to cash in on some exciting matchups. Stay tuned for more action and updates as the tournament progresses.