Best Bets For Women’s Elite 8: TCU Vs. Texas, UConn Vs. USC

Odds have a -7.5-point spread in favor of Texas over TCU.
UConn is a 14.5-point favorite against USC.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Women’s Elite 8 comes to a close on Monday Night with a doubleheader between #2 TCU and #1 Texas Birmingham 2 Region and #2 UConn vs. #1 USC in the Spokane 4 Region.

At first glance on legal sports betting sites, both Texas and UConn are favored to win their Elite 8 games and play in the Final Four.

TCU Continues Their Run Vs. Texas

#2 TCU Vs. #1 Texas

Moneyline: TCU (+285) vs. Texas (-370)
Spread: Texas -7.5
Total: 129

TCU has been and should feel disrespected going into this one with the size of the spread in favor of their in state rivals. The Horned Frogs have been dominant throughout the tournament with two 15+ point wins and a 9-point win against Notre Dame as a +7.5-point underdog on college basketball betting sites.

Texas, on the other hand, is 1-2 against the spread in the tournament. They are also 2-7 against a -7.5-point spread this season when facing top-10 teams.

Pick: TCU +7.5

UConn Takes Advantage Of USC Without Juju Watkins

#2 UConn Vs. #1 USC

Moneyline: UConn (-2000) vs. USC (+950)
Spread: UConn -14.5
Total: 138

Surprisingly, UConn isn’t a stronger favorite against a shorthanded USC team that will be without Juju Watkins who tore her ACL in the second round against Mississippi State.

Getting into the numbers, UConn has arguably been the most dominant team in the Women’s bracket this season. They’ve covered -40.5, -30.5, and -15.5-point spreads in each of their games. They now get a USC team that will be without Watkins who averages a team high 23.9 ppg.

The Huskies are sure to take full advantage of USC as they look to move on to their fourth Final Four in the last five seasons.

Pick: UConn -14.5

Where To Bet In Texas & California

Those in Texas or California looking to bet on TCU, Texas, or USC have options in doing so right in those states with online sports betting sites. These betting sites are each available in both Texas and California legally and have accepted players from those states for several years.

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