College basketball: Betting tips for NCAA males’s Elite 8 Sunday

After an exciting Thursday and Friday of college basketball action, we are down to the last 8 teams in the NCAA males’s basketball competition. March Madness has actually lived up to its name, with plenty of thrilling upsets including No. 1 seed Alabama and Houston going home and great performances from some of the biggest stars in the nation.The Florida

Atlantic Owls and UConn Huskies have actually already punched their tickets to the Final 4 in Houston. Now, the San Diego State Aztecs, Creighton Bluejays, Miami Hurricanes and Texas Longhorns will be looking to protect the 2 staying areas. As for all of the betting opportunities … we have actually got you covered.We gathered

our betting specialists and asked a few of the most important questions relating to the Elite 8 matches to help you make the best wagering decisions this weekend.All odds are from Caesars Sportsbook.Men’s NCAA Elite 8 Lines 6.

Creighton( -1.5, 130)vs. 5. San Diego State Sunday, 2:20 p.m. ET 5. Miami vs. 2. Texas

( -3.5, 150) Sunday, 5:05 p.m. ET Creighton and SDSU are two of the leading 15 defenses in the country, however make no mistake about it, these offenses are more than capable

. The Aztecs are fresh off of hanging 43 points in the 2nd half versus top-seeded Alabama(the third finest defense in all the country)while the Bluejays are 81 points per game through the very first 3 rounds. Creighton went into the season with pedigree and expectations while San Diego State has actually lost simply once because the start of February: who do you trust in a game sportsbooks are more or less identifying as a coin toss?Borzello: A coin toss seems about right, but I rely on Creighton a bit more simply since the Bluejays have more offensive pop. I know San Diego State simply beat among the most explosive offenses in the nation in spite of Matt Bradley struggling, however Creighton is clicking at a truly high level today. They’ve currently done it in various methods the competition, beating NC State inside the arc, making 11 3s and dominating the offensive glass against Baylor and injuring Princeton both inside out. They have actually had four various players score 19 or more points in a game in the NCAA tournament up until now, and a 5th, Arthur Kaluma, has actually scored in double-figures all 3 games.Cuff: I rely on the Bluejays and will lay the 2 points. Both groups have high level defenses ranked in the leading 15 in Kenpom Adjusted Defensive Performance. However Creighton is also top 25 on offense while SDSU is 70th.

The Bluejays have more constant and varied ways to score and with a short number, I like Creighton to dance into the Final Four.Kezirian: I actually rely on each group equally. San Diego State is playing with a swagger and self-confidence you seldom see from a mid-major conference. They understand they belong and have shown it every game, especially after top-seeded Alabama

. I am handing down a side because I think it is too close to call. However, I am playing the under. The Aztecs want to manage this speed and they have actually played 11 straight unders.Marks: Creighton -2. The Aztecs might have the much better defense and the maturity, however the Bluejays have the total much better team. I chose Creighton to come out of the South before the tourney started. They are a team that checks all the boxes with really little to no

defects. The Bluejays have size, can shoot, are a great free toss team, and will not go 3-for-27 from behind the arc like Alabama did versus San Diego State. Creighton ranks 14th and 22nd in Offensive and Defensive efficiency.The Longhorns are now favorites to cut down the internet one week from Monday after cruising previous Xavier on Friday night. They’ve won seven straight general and have actually made it to this point in the tournament without their leading scorer during the routine season leading them in scoring as soon as. They deal with a Hurricanes team

that dominated top-seeded Houston on Friday and is aiming to avenge their Elite Eight loss from a year earlier. Can Miami reach the first Final 4 in program history or will Texas make good on their brand-new function as competition front runner?Borzello: Friday night’s efficiencies were sensational from both groups. I haven’t seen anybody run Houston off the floor like Miami carried out in a long, very long time, and Texas dominating Xavier was simply mind-blowing. Both teams are playing their finest basketball of the season at the correct time. One key will be the health of Dylan Disu, who spent Friday’s game with a boot on his foot. If he’s out, can Christian Bishop increase to the occasion like he did against Xavier? Norchad Omier has been a handful on the glass for everybody up until now. For Miami, the Hurricanes will need to be opportunistic in shift to get simple points when Texas isn’t set defensively, like they did against Houston. I don’t know if Miami will win, however give me the Hurricanes +4.5. Cuff: These have been 2 of the most remarkable groups in the competition. The first 35 minutes for the Canes versus Drake were not good, since then they have actually been magnificent. Frustrating groups with their numerous guards that can create, rebounding well on both ends and dictating terms to their opponents. Texas has been impressive although Dylan Disu’s lack could be felt in this game. Miami has been the pet in their last 2 games and played like the preferred. I can see the upset, however I’ll take the Canes +4.5. Marks: Texas -4.5, Under 149. The Canes are enjoyable to cheer for with an interesting backcourt and a coach you can’t assist but love in Jim Larranaga, but they have actually met their match facing Texas. The Longhorns have 5 starters that average double digit points, was among the most popular groups coming into the competition and are ranked 9th in defense effectiveness. Hence, why I like the under, and believe Texas will control tempo and will attempt to make this a half-court game.