Championship weekend in college basketball always brings opinions. This year, The Volume’s lineup isn’t just weighing in—they’re lining up on many of the same sides. We pulled picks and predictions from across the network ahead of an action-packed slate.
Here’s how the talent is betting it on Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook as the last four teams prepare to take the floor tonight in Indianapolis.
Colin Cowherd: Setting the Tone
Colin Cowherd opens the semifinal weekend with a straightforward card:
- UConn with the points
- Michigan moneyline
It’s a balanced approach—backing one betting favorite against the number while trusting Michigan outright. It also sets the stage for a theme that shows up across the network: confidence in Connecticut.
Nick Wright: Taking the Points
On What’s Wright?, Nick Wright and Damonza Byrd are leaning toward close games:
- Arizona +1.5
- Connecticut +1.5
Rather than picking winners outright, they’re grabbing points on both sides.
John Middlekauff: A Futures Position
Middlekauff is looking beyond the last four and focusing on the bigger picture:
- Illinois to win the national championship
It’s the most forward-looking play on the board—a bet on Illinois navigating the weekend and finishing the job.
BettingPros: Mixing Sides and Totals
The BettingPros crew is splitting its attention between a side and a point total:
- Ryan Wowrmlei: UConn moneyline
- PJ Glasser: Arizona–Michigan first half over 73.5
4th & South: Fournette’s Card
Leonard Fournette brings a strong stance on both games—and beyond:
- UConn moneyline
- Arizona moneyline
- UConn to win the national title
It’s one of the more aggressive positions: backing both teams outright, with an added futures ticket on Connecticut to close it out. Do you trust Lenny’s Locks?
Sharp or Square: One Big Swing and a Total
Simon Hunter and Chad Millman on Sharp or Square keep it focused:
- “Brass Balls Bet of the Week”: UConn moneyline
- Michigan–Arizona over 157.5 (Duck’s total lean)
Daniel Cormier: Two moneylines
UFC legend Daniel Cormier’s tournament picks are straightforward:
- UConn moneyline
- Michigan moneyline
No point spreads, no totals—just backing both teams to win outright.
Club 520: Back to the Points
Club 520 and B Hen are on the same picks as Nick Wright:
- UConn +1.5
- Arizona +1.5
Oh, and they’re definitely playing the two as a parlay.
Rory & Mal: Rolling with the Underdogs
To close it out, Rory & Mal are backing:
- Connecticut moneyline
- Arizona moneyline
Both underdogs to win outright.
The Volume’s NCAA Tourney Picks
So there you have it… while there are split opinions in the Michigan-Arizona game… everyone on The Volume staff is lining up on Connecticut… except John Middlekauff who likes Illinois to not only win on Saturday… but win the National Championship.
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