Busting Brackets
Fansided

NCAA Basketball Best Bets: Top futures picks to make 2023 Final Four

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 05: Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars instructs Marcus Sasser #0 and Jamal Shead #1 during the first half against the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum on March 05, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 05: Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars instructs Marcus Sasser #0 and Jamal Shead #1 during the first half against the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum on March 05, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
1 of 5
NCAA Basketball
NCAA Basketball Miami Hurricanes guard Wooga Poplar (55) and guard Jordan Miller Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Now is the perfect time to lock in some future bets for the NCAA Basketball Tournament!

At this point in the season, the market’s perception of each team is pretty comprehensive. It’s unlikely that an early conference tournament exit will add much value to a current line, but it’s very possible that a team’s odds could change drastically if they look fantastic this week and win their league.

Let’s take a look at some of my favorite future bets on teams that I believe are good bets to reach the Final Four. I’ve got four plays where I see great value, which includes a lock in No.1 seed, and three teams that will likely fall in the No. 4-6 seed range.

There are certain factors that I prioritize when looking for schools capable of making a deep run. Among these are experience, coaching, talent, depth, and play style. Each of these teams pass my eye test and has players that I trust to perform at a high level in the NCAA Tournament. Keep reading to find out who these four teams are, and why I’m confident in them at their current market values.

Hopefully, they all end up in different regions!

All odds via DraftKings sportsbook.