Player Prop Bets: Saint Peter's vs. Tennessee, Stetson vs. UConn, Longwood vs. Houston
Saint's Peters is a +21.5 underdog versus Tennessee in its Thursday first round NCAA Men's Tournament game. Stetson is a +26.5 dog against UConn and Longwood is a +24.5 dog against Houston on Friday. All College Basketball player props are courtesy of AmericasBookie.
Saint Peter's vs. Tennessee Player Prop Bets
The Vols have a top-5 defense to compliment a star scorer in Dalton Knecht. The SEC Player of the Year averaged 21.4 PPG on 47% shooting. His total Over/Under scoring against Saint Peter's was listed at 21.5.
This is Tennessee's 26th NCAA tournament appearance, but it has never advanced to the Final Four.
The Peacocks also have a relentless defense and force turnovers at the nation's 31st-highest rate. Remember, this Cinderella team made it all the way to the Elite Eight just two years ago.
Scoring
Corey Washington (13.5)
St. Peter's Peacocks
Latrell Reid (8.5)
St. Peter's Peacocks
Dalton Knecht (21.5)
Tennessee Volunteers
Jonas Aidoo (11.5)
Tennessee Volunteers
Josiah-Jordan James (7.5)
Tennessee Volunteers
Zakai Zeigler (13.5)
Tennessee Volunteers
Rebounds
Corey Washington (5.5)
St. Peter's Peacocks
Latrell Reid (3.5)
St. Peter's Peacocks
Dalton Knecht (4.5)
Tennessee Volunteers
Jonas Aidoo (7.5)
Tennessee Volunteers
Josiah-Jordan James (6.5)
Tennessee Volunteers
Zakai Zeigler (3.5)
Tennessee Volunteers
Longwood vs Houston Player Prop Bets
From ESPN:
"Houston really makes life difficult for opposing offenses. The Cougars are one of the best defensive teams in the country -- if not the best. They allow the fewest points in Division I and are near the top in field goal percentage defense. Their ferocious D also forces a lot of turnovers."
Longwood is 43rd in defensive turnover rate and 42nd in defensive rebounding percentage. Walyn Napper (14.6 PPG, 4.6 APG) is a wily 7-foot point guard Szymon Zapala (9.9 PPG, 5.7 RPG) anchor the frontcourt.
Scoring
Emanuel Sharp (12.5)
Houston Cougars
Jamal Shead (14.5)
Houston Cougars
LJ Cryer (14.5)
Houston Cougars
Michael Christmas (18.5)
Longwood Lancers
Walyn Napper (10.5)
Longwood Lancers
Rebounds
Emanuel Sharp (3.5)
Houston Cougars
Jamal Shead (3.5)
Houston Cougars
LJ Cryer (2.5)
Houston Cougars
Michael Christmas (4.5)
Longwood Lancers
Walyn Napper (3.5)
Longwood Lancers
Stetson vs. UConn Player Prop Bets
ESPN says of UConn:
"Dan Hurley's offense is potent and capable of a scoring spurt at any moment. Connecticut uses motion on the offensive end to get the ball into the right player's hands in the right spot. That can mean big man Donovan Clingan with post position, one of many shooters spotting up or Tristen Newton and Cam Spencer driving downhill into the paint."
Stetson's Stephan Swenson and Jalen Blackmon are solid while Belgian big man Aubin Gateretse hit 74% of his 2-pointers this season. Their defense is porous however. The Hatters miss Josh Smith, who suffered a season-ending knee injury Feb. 17.
Scoring
Alec Oglesby (6.5)
Stetson Hatters
Aubin Gateretse (8.5)
Stetson Hatters
Jalen Blackmon (16.5)
Stetson Hatters
Stephan D. Swenson (12.5)
Stetson Hatters
Alex Karaban (13.5)
Connecticut Huskies
Cam Spencer (13.5)
Connecticut Huskies
Donovan Clingan (13.5)
Connecticut Huskies
Stephon Castle (11.5)
Connecticut Huskies
Tristen Newton (15.5)
Connecticut Huskies
Rebounds
Alec Oglesby (3.5)
Stetson Hatters
Aubin Gateretse (6.5)
Stetson Hatters
Jalen Blackmon (2.5)
Stetson Hatters
Stephan D. Swenson (3.5)
Stetson Hatters
Alex Karaban (4.5)
Connecticut Huskies
Cam Spencer (4.5)
Connecticut Huskies
Donovan Clingan (8.5)
Connecticut Huskies
Stephon Castle (4.5)
Connecticut Huskies
Tristen Newton (6.5)
Connecticut Huskies
Odds to Win 2024 NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship
*All odds courtesy of BetUS and subject to change if bet is not locked in (meaning the price is final once bet is placed).
Rot 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Winner Moneyline
1001 UConn +400
1002 Houston +600
1003 Purdue +700
1004 Arizona +1200
1005 North Carolina +1400
1006 Tennessee +1600
1007 Iowa State +1800
1008 Auburn +1800
1009 Kentucky +2000
1010 Creighton +2200
1011 Marquette +2500
1012 Illinois +2800
1013 Alabama +3500
1014 Baylor +3500
1015 Duke +3500
1016 Kansas +4000
1017 BYU +5000
1018 Gonzaga +5000
1019 Florida +5000
1020 Saint Mary's +6000
1021 Wisconsin +6000
1022 San Diego State +8000
1023 Michigan State +8000
1024 New Mexico +8000
1025 Mississippi State +10000
1026 Clemson +10000
1027 Nebraska +10000
1028 Texas +10000
1029 Texas Tech +10000
1030 South Carolina +10000
1031 TCU +12500
1032 Washington State +12500
1033 Nevada +15000
1034 Dayton +15000
1035 Florida Atlantic +15000
1036 Texas A&M +15000
1037 Drake +20000
1038 Northwestern +20000
1039 Oregon +20000
1040 Utah State +20000
1041 NC State +20000
1042 Boise State +25000
1043 Colorado State +25000
1044 James Madison +25000
1045 Colorado +25000
1046 Virginia +30000
1047 McNeese +30000
1048 Grand Canyon +30000
1049 Samford +50000
1050 Duquesne +50000
1051 Vermont +50000
1052 Yale +50000
1053 Akron +50000
1054 UAB +50000
1055 Colgate +100000
1056 Charleston +100000
1057 Morehead State +100000
1058 Oakland +100000
1059 South Dakota State +150000
1060 Montana State +150000
1061 Long Beach State +150000
1062 Western Kentucky +200000
1063 Grambling +200000
1064 Stetson +250000
1065 Howard +250000
1066 Longwood +500000
1067 Wagner +500000
1068 Saint Peters +500000
- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com
