There are only eight teams remaining in the NCAA Tournament! By Sunday night, we’ll know the Final Four. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Tonight, there are just two games, including one at 6:09 p.m. ET between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Florida Gators. After that, it’s the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Duke Blue Devils.
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Saturday's Best Elite Eight Player Props Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Alijah Martin Under 4.5 Rebounds (-178)
Alijah Martin totaled seven rebounds against Maryland in the Sweet 16. However, he’s only added at least five rebounds in 51% of games. He also failed to add at least five rebounds in the previous five games before that game against Maryland.
Martin likely won’t have enough opportunity to add at least five rebounds tonight. After all, Texas Tech ranks No. 2 in the nation in rebounds allowed to guards this season.
Over the last two games, Martin has added at least three offensive rebounds. That’s where he’s gotten most of his luck on the glass. However, Texas Tech ranks fourth in the nation in offensive rebounds allowed to guards. This isn’t an ideal matchup for Martin on the glass. I’ll take this line, even at -178.
Kon Knueppel Over 16.5 Points (-105)
We’re betting on a Duke freshman. However, it’s not Cooper Flagg. It’s Kon Knueppel. He’s added at least 17 points in only 38% of games this season. However, he’s come on as of late. Knueppel has added at least 17 points in seven of his last ten games. He also secured a 20-point game against Arizona in the Sweet 16.
Knueppel is listed as a G-F. Ultimately, Alabama ranks 328th in points allowed to G-F’s this season. In addition, Alabama ranks 290th in three-point percentage to G-F’s this year and 286th in three-pointers made to G-F’s.
Knueppel has averaged two threes per game over the last ten games. He’s also attempted more than four per game. Look for this number to increase against Alabama in a faster-paced game.
Knueppel should take advantage.
Khaman Maluach Over 7.5 Rebounds (-106)
The Duke center, Kahman Maluach, has recorded at least eight rebounds in just 41% of games. He’s also missed this line in three consecutive games. But tonight should be different.
Maluach will be involved in a much faster game against Alabama. That’s ideal, especially since Alabama ranks 355th in rebounds allowed to centers. It’s unlikely the Crimson Tide will continue to drain a ridiculous amount of threes. But they’ll still chuck them up. Maluach should have lots of opportunities on the glass against the Crimson Tide.
Beyond that, he’s also added at least one offensive rebound in every game over the last ten games. Against Alabama, I wouldn’t be surprised if Maluach had 10+ rebounds. Take his Over.
