First, there were 68. Now? Only four remain.
Just three games are left in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, with the national championship still up for grabs. For only the second time in March Madness history, all #1 seeds have reached the Final Four. While the lack of upsets was anti-climatic, college basketball fans should be treated to a weekend of high-level competition.
With four elite teams taking the court, today’s options for college basketball bettors are endless. Ahead of Saturday’s March Madness action, here are my three favorite college basketball player props on DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Tahaad Pettiford 15+ points (+100)
If there’s a breakout star of this tournament, it’s Tahaad Pettiford. Auburn’s sixth man wasn’t a slouch during the regular season, averaging 11.7 points and 2.9 assists per game. However, he’s taken things to another level over the past month. In four March Madness contests, Pettiford has put up 17.3 points on 46.9% shooting from the field. At this point, one could claim the guard is the most important Tigers player not named Johni Broome.
As good as the freshman has been in March, he’ll face a stiffer challenge tonight vs. Florida. When these two schools met on February 8th, Pettiford was held to 14 points over 25 minutes. He shot just 4-of-11 from the field. A modest boost in both workload and efficiency on Saturday would allow the guard clear this total with ease. Given the amount of firepower on this Gators squad, Auburn might be forced to leave their second-unit superstar in for 30+ minutes.
Alijah Martin 2+ assists (-105)
We’ll stick with the first game of the night, which has more potential to turn into a shootout. On a Florida team loaded with talent, Alijah Martin has managed to stand out. The senior, second on the team with 14.5 points per game, is an offensive dynamo. He’s especially dangerous from beyond the arc, knocking down 2.1 three-pointers per game on 35.0% shooting.
The guard is clearly a score-first player, but it’s actually his passing that’s worth a wager on Saturday. Martin has dished out at least two assists in seven of his last ten outings. On the season, he’s reached two dimes in 24 of 36 games played (66.6%). Auburn’s defense is formidable, which explains why this line is so low. Still, an experienced player such as Martin should be able to find his teammates. At such a modest total, it’s difficult to say no to this prop.
Emanuel Sharp 3+ three-pointers made (+110)
The second leg of Saturday’s Final Four doubleheader could be an absolute rock fight. Duke and Houston rank inside the top five in adjusted defensive efficiency per KenPom. Both schools are big, physical, and like to play at their own pace. That’s not exactly a recipe for high-octane basketball. If anyone can get going on offense for the Cougars, its Emanuel Sharp. The Big 12 Tournament MVP ranks second on the team in points (12.7) and three-pointers made (2.4) per game.
Duke is at its best when protecting the paint, with shot-blockers Cooper Flagg and Khaman Maluach down low. The Blue Devils are good, not great, on the perimeter, ranking 80th in three-pointers allowed per game (6.9). That number has risen to 9.3 over the team’s last three games. A sharpshooter like Sharp (pun intended) needs to take advantage of any crack in this formidable defense. The guard has knocked down at least three long balls in four of his last seven appearances. If Houston has any shot at reaching the title game, they’ll need another big-time performance from their star junior.
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