2025 Final Four Best Bets: Top Selection for Florida against Auburn and Houston against Duke

It is rare in a tournament format for the best teams to get to the end of the road, but 2025 Final Four gives us exactly what Sportfan’s screaming for in a championship.

Such a scenario can invest in a challenge, but this is where our “best bets” come in handy.

I have made a deep dive in all four top seeds and have come up with the following as my “Best Final Four Bets” list. This does not mean that you can skip doing your own research, but we offer some direction.

Florida Gators (-2.5) vs. Auburn Tigers (+122), O/U 159.5
Date: Saturday April 5th
Time: 18:09 edt
Reporting: CBS
Odds via Fanduel

I almost want to go with Auburn to win. If you have checked expert selection, you have probably seen many analysts choosing Florida. But I can’t create a convincing argument for the tigers to take down the streets. Again, I can’t really do one for Florida either.

This is a game between two fantastic teams, and anyone can win. All that is required is a team to make a mistake than the other. When it comes to who it will be – I don’t know. It can easily be either.

But do not expect another high scores as their regular seasonal meeting (a 90-81 Florida victory). Auburn’s defense does not allow Florida to meet 13 three -pointers again. Both defenses will play tighter, more controlled basketball. Expect a slower pace and an end result far below the last excursion.

Under 159.5

Johni Broome Player Props

Over 19.5 points at -110

25+ points on +300 (Draftkings)

Over 10.5 returns of +114

The only thing that can hold Broome back is the elbow injury he suffered from Michigan State. He has not practiced since then and has given the injury time to heal. So far, the word is that he will play.

Broome has recorded double doubles in three of four tournament games and has taken at least 11 returns in each. He got 22 against Michigan and another 22 against Michigan State. In the biggest match of the season, you can expect him to show off – which makes me lean on 25+ points.

However, the damage is about, and Florida’s defense is legitimate. They may slow him down, but they probably won’t stop him, which makes Over 19.5 points the paragraph. When it comes to returns, Florida is a good rebounding team, but I do not think they will keep Broome from the glass.

Houston Cougars (+225) against Duke Blue Devils (-5.5), O/U 136.5
Date: Saturday April 5th
Time: 20:49 Edt
Reporting: CBS
Odds via betmgm

You have two top-10 defense in this game. Yes, Duke also has a top-10 offense, but Houston’s number 1-ranked defense will prevent the blue devils from taking full control. Houston’s crime is solid, but Duke’s No. 7 -Defense will slow it enough to prevent a high total.

Under 136.5

Cooper Flag Player Prop

Under 19.5 points on -140

Flag is on average 18.9 points per match this season and has topped 19.5 only once during the tournament-a 30-point effort against Arizona. But none of the defenses that Duke has so far met compared to Houston.

Duke has other talented scores and does not have to force it into flags. Expect a quieter point evening from the beginner.

LJ CRYER PLAYER PROP

Over 2.5 did three on -117 (Caesars)

With Duke that has a size advantage inside, Houston will have to rely on perimeter. Cryer has met 39.4% of her 3-point attempt this season, including a combined 10 out of 20 in the first two tournament games.

He has been recently cooled (1-for-5 and 2-for-8 in the last two), and Duke plays solid circumference. Nevertheless, the necessity of shooting more from Deep can drive a cry over the 2.5 mark.