“I love being a fan”: Jim Nantz on not calling Final Four for first time in 40 years
For the past 40 years Jim Nantz has called the Final Four games, but now he excited to be attending as a fan.
And then there were two. The 2024 men’s NCAA Tournament is down to just two programs from the original field of 68 teams. Seventeen days after the madness began, the Purdue Boilermakers and the Connecticut Huskies will decide who takes home the national championship.
Purdue pulled away in the second half to earn a 63-50 win over NC State and end the Cinderella story of the tournament. UConn took the upper hand late to win 86-72 over Alabama and make their second consecutive national championship game.
One game remains in the 2023-24 men’s college basketball season Monday night in Glendale, Arizona. Will it be Purdue’s first national title? Or will UConn become the first program in 17 years to repeat as NCAA champions?
Historic finish: Connecticut pulls away from Alabama in Final Four to move one win from repeat title
Here’s what the initial odds show:
2024 March Madness: Men’s National Championship game odds
The Huskies are the favorites to win the national championship over the Boilermakers, according to DraftKings college basketball odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.
Odds as of Saturday night.
- Spread: UConn (-6)
- Moneylines: UConn (-265); Purdue (+215)
- Over/under: 147.5
2024 Men’s National Championship: UConn-Purdue how to watch
Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
Time: 9:20 p.m. ET
Cable: TBS
Streaming: Paramount+
How to watch NCAA Men’s Basketball March Madness 2024
The national title game will be broadcast on CBS. Here are additional streaming options to watch all the action on your devices.
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Christine Lake is a sports fanatic who lives and breathes athletics. With an extensive background in sports journalism, he covers everything from major league championships to grassroots sports events. When she’s not on the field or at the stadium, you’ll find Christine coaching youth sports teams.
