Best Final Four player prop bets: Our top plays for Broome, Flagg, Clayton Jr.
The biggest stars shine when the lights are the brightest. This year’s Final Four should be no different.
The national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament will be played Saturday in San Antonio, Texas with some of the biggest names in the sport taking the court. Auburn will face Florida, and Duke will face Houston for the right to play in Monday’s national championship game.
There is no doubt players like Johni Broome, Cooper Flagg and Walter Clayton Jr. will factor heavily into the outcomes. Here are our best player prop bets for the Final Four.
Top player props for the Final Four*
- Johni Broome Over 10.5: -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook
- Walter Clayton Jr. Over 20.5 points: -106 at FanDuel Sportsbook
- Cooper Flagg Under 19.5: -140 odds at BetMGM Sportsbook
Note: Odds are based on the best value our experts find while checking the latest March Madness odds. Check lines closer to game time to ensure you get the best odds.
*AZ, CO, LA, MA, MD, MS, NY, OH, PA, TN and VA prohibit prop bets on college athletes. Some do not allow prop bets on in-state teams, including North Carolina.
Johni Broome Over 10.5 rebounds
Best odds: -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook
Auburn goes as Johni Broome goes, and right now Broome is dominating. Why get off the ride now?
The Tigers rediscovered their swagger in the second-round win over Creighton. They carried that through last weekend’s blitzing of Michigan and Michigan State to reach the Final Four.
Broome was a big reason, combining for 47 points and 30 rebounds. Against the Spartans, Broome was limited to 29 minutes due to his shoulder injury and still had 14 rebounds.
When Auburn and Florida played on Feb. 8, Broome had 11 rebounds. Six of those came on the offensive glass. Look for him to be just as active in Saturday’s Final Four rematch.
Walter Clayton Jr. Over 20.5 points
Best odds: -106 at FanDuel Sportsbook
Is there a better closer in college basketball? Clayton has been sensational this season, averaging 18.1 points and 4.2 assists while shooting 38.5% from behind the arc. He often saves his best for last, too. Right, Texas Tech?
Clayton is a do-it-all guard who knows how to turn it on in the second half so even if he doesn’t score much before halftime he will remain a threat to cover this point total.
He has scored at least 22 points in five of his last six games. He scored 19 against Auburn during the regular season. These are two of the most efficient teams on offense, meaning the game will likely be back-and-forth — the perfect game flow for Clayton to excel.
Cooper Flagg Under 19.5 points
Best odds: -140 at BetMGM Sportsbook
This player prop is not for the faint of heart. Cooper Flagg leads Duke in scoring with 18.9 points per game and had 30 points in the Sweet 16 win over Arizona. He’s always a threat to pile up the points, but he hasn’t done it as often in the last two months.
As the Blue Devils have rounded into form, the players around Flagg have become more dependable. Flagg has scored at least 20 points in three of his last 11 games.
On Saturday, Duke faces an ultra-tough defense in Houston. The Cougars are also one of the slowest teams in the NCAA. In other words, Flagg will have fewer chances to score and will have to do so against a stout defense.
Flagg can have a great game without scoring above his average. Don’t be surprised if he stays below 19.5 points against the Cougars.