Final Four Showdowns & a 9-1 Heater: Saturday’s Betting Blueprint

Saturday’s Slate: Final Four Focus & a Red-Hot Run

The BrownBagBets community woke up today with one thing on our minds: momentum.

We went 9-1 across all sports yesterday, led by a perfect 5-0 sweep in MLB, bringing our baseball record to 8-1 over the last 9 plays. That’s not just a heater — that’s the exact start we dream about in April. Historically, 100% of the time we’ve been this ahead this early, we’ve finished the month deep in the green, distributing passive income to our followers and BrownBagBets investors alike.

This is what disciplined volume betting looks like. This is what happens when you combine bankroll intelligence, edge recognition, and a philosophy rooted in managing risk over chasing hype.

Now, let’s talk about today.

The NCAA Final Four takes center stage from the Alamodome in San Antonio, with Florida vs. Auburn and Houston vs. Duke. We’ve got sharp reads on both — and if you want to see how we’re attacking the board, check out our full write-ups on the Sharp Insights page.

The EPL returns with a full Saturday board. If you know us, you know this league can be a rollercoaster — but with our updated match modeling and energy metrics, we’ve adjusted our approach. Arsenal, Villa, and Forest headline a day filled with value if played correctly.

And of course, we’re right back in the lab for MLB, NBA, and NHL picks. April is ours for the taking — let’s stay locked in, lean on the data, and make every play count.

Stay disciplined. Stay sharp. Stay winning.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Plays

Florida vs Auburn

Pick: Florida ML / Wager: 6%

Houston vs Duke

Pick: Houston +5.5 / Wager: 4%

English Premier League Plays

Arsenal at Everton

Pick: Arsenal ML / Wager: 3%

Brighton & Albion at Crystal Palace

Pick: Crystal Palace ML + Both Teams to Score @ +325 / Wager: 2%

Bournemouth at West Ham

Pick: West Ham ML @ +220 / Wager: 2%

Nottingham Forrest at Aston Villa

Pick: Aston Villa ML @ +100 / Wager: 3%

MLB Plays

Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins

Pick: Astros ML @ +110 / Wager: 2%

Arizona Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals

Pick: Nationals +1.5 / Wager: 2%

Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies

Pick: Phillies +1.5 / Wager: 2%

New York Yankees at Pittsburgh Pirates

Pick: Yankees -1.5 / Wager: 3%

Baltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals

Pick: Royals ML / Wager: 3%

Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers

Pick: Rangers ML / Wager: 2%

NBA Plays

New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks

Pick: Over 235.5 / Wager: 3%

Minnesota Timberwolves at Philadelphia 76ers

Pick: Timberwolves -14.5 / Wager: 3%

Pick: Timberwolves team total over 120.5 / Wager: 5%

NHL Plays

Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings

Pick: Kings ML / Wager: 5%