Men's NCAA tournament best bets for Sunday Elite Eight games

The NCAA tournament field is approaching the Final Four. We're almost there. And, of course, there are betting opportunities galore. Our experts — ESPN analysts Doug Kezirian, «Stanford Steve» Coughlin, Chris «The Bear» Fallica, Joe Fortenbaugh, Dalen Cuff, Erin Dolan and Anita Marks — are here to give their best bets for the last two games of the Elite Eight. And if you've been picking upsets in your bracket, don't forget to check your status in ESPN's Tournament Challenge Second Chance!

Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.

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Midwest Region: 2:20 p.m. ET, United Center, Chicago

Fortenbaugh's pick: Miami +6

Providence lost to Kansas by just five points Friday night despite shooting an abysmal 33.8% from the floor and atrocious 17.4% from 3-point range, as well as attempting 12 fewer free throws than the Jayhawks. Think about that for a second and then ask yourself how Miami, a top-20 offense that has outscored USC, Auburn and Iowa State by a combined 34 points this tournament, will fare against the Big 12 champions, all while getting six points as the underdog? Before you answer, keep in mind that the Hurricanes are 19-6-1 against the spread over their past 27 games as an underdog and 15-5-1 ATS over their past 21 contests overall.

Cuff's pick: Miami +6

The concern with Kansas throughout the year has been its defense, but as of late the Jayhawks have played really well on that end of the floor. However, Miami does present a difficult matchup, as the Jayhawks have struggled to defend teams that have five mobile men who can shoot and play away from the basket. That is exactly what Sam Waardenburg does, and he's surrounded by four great guards who get the lion's share of attention. I think