Written By Road to CFB | Published at March 20, 2025
Duke forward Cooper Flagg dunks during the second half of a game against North Carolina on March 8 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP photo / Chris Seward)
The biggest name in NCAA men’s basketball is Duke star Cooper Flagg, and the fabulous freshman is expected to return from a one-week absence due to an ankle injury in time for March Madness.
With Flagg hopeful to play in Friday’s first-round matchup, Duke (+325) remains the favorite to win it all this spring. Sportsbooks are offering several markets related to Flagg’s performance as the Player of the Year candidate looks to carry the Blue Devils to a title.
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Best Cooper Flagg bets for March Madness
Flagg finished the regular season with averages of 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the floor. His minutes could be limited when Duke faces No. 16 seed Mount St. Mary's on Friday.
Loaded with experience and talent beyond Flagg, the Blue Devils are the No. 1 seed in the East Region, with Alabama, Wisconsin, and Arizona checking in as the other top seeds in the region. Duke is getting short odds of around -300 to reach the Elite Eight and is closer to even money — around -120 — to make the Final Four.
At FanDuel, Flagg is the favorite to win Final Four Most Outstanding Player at +370 odds. He is the favorite (-220) to win the Wooden Award as the best regular season player.
In the head-to-head market, or Team to Advance Further, you can get Duke at -125 odds to get farther than Auburn (+105) at DraftKings. The book offers +150 odds for either Duke or Auburn (the No. 1 overall seed) to win the tournament and +320 odds for Duke vs. the field.
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Markets are also available at most books for which NBA team will draft Cooper Flagg. He is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick if he declares for the draft, but the star forward has left the door open for a return to Duke.
Best Bet for Cooper Flagg in March Madness
Final Four Most Outstanding Player (+370 at FanDuel)
Flagg has lived up to the hype at every juncture throughout his early career, and shining on the biggest stage would come as no real surprise. The Blue Devils’ supporting cast should help him reach the Final Four, with Duke earning a relatively favorable draw in the East Region.
Flagg’s game is less dependent on outside shooting since he can score at all three levels and make a significant impact with his defense. If he wins a head-to-head matchup against another star in the national championship, it will be hard for voters to pick another candidate for this award.
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