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Final four Betting Update: 'Balanced, Two-Way Traffic' in Battle of 1 Seeds
The Final Four’s tight spreads are producing super tight wagering splits as bettors weigh their best options heading into the two men’s NCAA Tournament semifinals Saturday.
- Illinois and UConn are split on the spread at theScore Bet.
- Arizona is the most popular outright winner at BetMGM.
- The Wildcats are getting 65% of the moneyline tickets at FanDuel.
Illinois, a slight 1.5-point favorite over Connecticut in the first matchup, is getting 52% of the bets and 55% of the handle at BetMGM, while theScore Bet reported on Friday that the Illini have taken 53% of the money. However, the Huskies are getting 61% of the wagers at the online sportsbook.
Michigan, which moved from a +1.5 underdog on the spread to a -1.5 favorite at BetMGM, is getting an even narrower 51% of the bets and handle in an epic battle of No. 1 seeds with Arizona. The Wolverines are the most popular bet in both categories at BetMGM.
Despite getting 49% of the money, Arizona is the second most-bet team by handle this weekend, with Illinois just ahead of the Wildcats in most wagers. At theScore Bet, bettors are siding slightly with underdog Arizona, which is getting 50.2% of the bets and 55% of the handle.
"The money slightly favors Arizona, but it’s been mostly balanced, two-way traffic for this battle between the one seeds on Saturday night," said Adam Landeka, vice president of theScore Bet Sportsbook.
Illinois 52% bets
Illinois 55% handle
UConn 61% bets
Illinois 53% handle
Michigan 51% bets
Michigan 51% handle
Arizona 50% bets
Arizona 55% handle
Backing Zona moneyline
With such a low spread, Arizona backers are finding value in a +100 moneyline, as the Wildcats are the most-bet team straight up on Saturday at BetMGM.