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

Duke's run continues with a matchup against upstart Arkansas. Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

The NCAA tournament field is fast 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 first 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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Best bets for Saturday

5. Houston Cougars (-2.5, 128) vs. 2. Villanova Wildcats

South Region: 6:09 p.m. ET, AT&T Center, San Antonio

Fallica's picks: Villanova +2.5, over 128