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Final Four Futures - March 28, 2006

The Final Four is all set, and the early odds at VIPsports.com have UCLA (+2) versus LSU and George Mason (+6) against favored Florida. The odds to the win the national championship are also out, and here are some quick notes on each team that you may want to consider.

By Michael Robinson

Bet Now: Florida 8:5 National Championship & Final Four Futures

Why they will win: With all due respect to LSU, this team has the best big men in the tournament. In the Elite Eight win over Villanova, Joakim Noah and Tito Horford combined for 33 points and 30 rebounds. Coach Billy Donovan is also the only coach of the four remaining to make a championship game (2000).

Why they won’t win: Florida has been relying on their big men, but if they face a physical inside team like LSU in the finals, the Gators could be neutralized somewhat. That being said, this team is deserving of its favorite status.

Bet Now: UCLA Bruins 13:5 National Championship & Final Four Futures

Why they will win: With a three point win over Alabama, a two point win over Gonzaga, and a five point win over Memphis, this team is battle tested and knows how to pull out games late. A big reason for that is they have one of the best backcourts in the nation in Jordan Farmar and Arron Afflalo.

Why they won’t win: Farmer and Afflalo have both struggled shooting the ball. Against Memphis, they combined for an awful 3-18. If they shoot like that against LSU, they have no chance to win.

Bet Now: LSU 22:10 National Championship & Final Four Futures

Why they will win: Defense and frontcourt play. The Tigers held Duke to just 54 points in the Sweet Sixteen round and Texas to 60 point in the Elite Eight. Those two teams were averaging over 82 and 76 points respectively. LSU’s two big men, “Big Baby” Davis and Tyrus Thomas combined for 47 points and 22 rebounds against Texas.

Why they won’t win. LSU has only made seven three pointers in the last three games combined. When that happens, it is hard for them to put up a lot of points which could be a problem if their opponent is shooting it well from behind the arc.

Bet Now: George Mason 6:1 National Championship & Final Four Futures

Why they will win: With wins over Michigan State, North Carolina, Wichita State, and Connecticut, they have already beaten the best programs college basketball has to offer. It almost seems like someone forgot to tell them that they are supposed to lose. This team will not be intimidated.

Why they won’t win: This isn’t the “Wide World of Disney” and at some point this Cinderella fairytale has to end. George Mason also got to play the last two games in Washington D.C, virtual “home” games.

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