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The National Championship is here! It’s always exciting to get into the madness of the National Championship, and the tournament as a whole has already been wild.
There is much to consider while running through the two teams in the National Championship, but it is safe to say that we will watch the two best teams battle it out in the championship.
In this article, I share some of my favorite picks for the NCAA Tournament National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2024. Check out our other NCAA Tournament articles, as we will offer picks and DFS suggestions throughout the tournament. Find me on X @JustinPottinger. Let's dive in!
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UConn (1) vs. Purdue (1)
9:20 p.m. EDT (TBS)
Line: UConn -6.5 vs. Purdue
The National Championship is here and it will be between two of the best teams in college basketball. The Purdue Boilermakers emerge as a formidable force fueled by a few veterans and many rising stars. They are led by a dynamic backcourt tandem featuring a mix of precision shooting and relentless defense. Their commanding presence in the paint, anchored by a dominant big man in Zach Edey and complemented by agile wing players, has proven to be a relentless force on both ends of the floor. Purdue enters the championship game with a well-earned reputation as a force to be reckoned with.
Meanwhile, standing in their path is the UConn Huskies, a program synonymous with March Madness greatness and a team looking to go back-to-back for the first time since the Florida Gators achieved this in 2005-2007. Guided by a legendary coach and boasting a roster brimming with raw talent and championship pedigree, UConn navigated the tournament with trademark resilience and tenacity.
Known for their suffocating defense and fast-paced transition offense, the Huskies have left opponents reeling with their relentless pressure and ability to capitalize on turnovers. With a roster filled with future NBA prospects and a legacy of cutting down nets, UConn enters the championship game with confidence and a hunger to add another chapter to its storied basketball legacy.
The matchup everybody is excited to look out for will be the two big men down low, Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey. Both are over seven feet tall and have been their team’s most important player throughout the season. Foul trouble will be a key factor between the two athletes as whenever one of these players is not on the court, it creates an advantage for the other team. Other star players that will impact this game are star guards Tristen Newton and Stephon Castle from the UConn Huskies. Both guards have been phenomenal this season and can score at will.
When betting on this game, the only safe direction to lean toward is taking UConn to win yet another National Championship. They have been my championship team since the beginning of the tournament, and I don’t see anything changing in this matchup. The Huskies are too deep in talent and will be too much for the Boilermakers to handle. Despite an excellent season from Purdue, I have UConn winning the game and covering the spread.
The Pick: UConn -6.5 (ESPN Bet)
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— UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) April 8, 2024
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