It’s rare in a tournament format for the best teams to make it to the end of the road, but the 2025 Final Four gives us precisely what sports fans clamor for in a championship.

Such a scenario can make betting a challenge, but that’s where our “Best Bets” come in handy.

I’ve done a deep dive into all four top seeds and have come up with the following as my “Best Final Four Bets” list. This doesn’t mean you can skip doing your own research, but we offer a little direction.

Florida Gators (-2.5) vs. Auburn Tigers (+122), o/u 159.5
Date:Saturday, April 5
Time:6:09 p.m. EDT
Coverage:CBS
Odds via FanDuel

I almost want to go with Auburn to win. If you’ve checked expert picks, you’ve likely seen many analysts picking Florida. But I can’t craft a convincing argument for the Tigers to take down the Gators. Then again, I can’t really make one for Florida, either.

This is a game between two great teams, and anyone can win. All it will take is for one team to make one more mistake than the other. As for who that will be — I don’t know. It could easily be either.

However, don’t expect another high-scoring game like their regular-season meeting (a 90–81 Florida win). Auburn’s defense won’t allow Florida to hit 13 three-pointers again. Both defenses will play tighter, more controlled basketball. Expect a slower pace and a final score well below the last outing.

UNDER 159.5