The Herd with Colin Cowherd Sharp or Square - FINAL FOUR BEST BETS: March Madness Picks | Arizona vs. Michigan, Illinois vs. UConn
Apr 3, 2026
Final Four matchup breakdowns and betting angles for Illinois vs UConn and Michigan vs Arizona. Tense buzzer-beater recap and coaching chess between Brad Underwood and Dan Hurley. Deep dive on player matchups like Stojakovic vs Karaban and Lendeborg vs Kharchenkov. Clear best-bet calls, moneyline and totals leans, plus reflections on earlier underdog payouts.
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Dramatic UConn Buzzer Beater Felt Like A Movie
- The Duke-UConn ending felt cinematic: a final in-bound deflection and a last-second three by Mullins.
- Hosts replayed the clip and described it as an almost movie-like string of improbable events.
UConn Defense Can Disrupt Illinois Offense
- UConn's defensive gambling and interior presence can neutralize Illinois' half-court offense.
- Terrace Reed's role is pivotal; if he stays out of foul trouble he will get paint touches and likely exceed 15.5 points.
Monitor Turnover Margin To Predict UConn Upset Chance
- Watch turnover battle as the key determinant; if UConn forces 10–12 Illinois turnovers the Huskies gain decisive advantage.
- Illinois protects the ball well, so UConn's gamble-driven defense must produce those extra stops.