Final Four Matchups Feature Illinois vs. UConn and Michigan vs. Arizona with Betting Promotions Available

Final Four Schedule and Team Records

The Final Four semifinals feature Illinois versus UConn starting the evening, followed by Michigan against Arizona. UConn enters with a 33-5 record and the No. 4 Rating Percentage Index (RPI) of 0.6547. Illinois has a 28-8 record and the No. 7 RPI of 0.6331.

Michigan holds the nation's top RPI of 0.6840 with a 35-3 record. Arizona follows at No. 2 RPI of 0.6802 and a 36-2 record. These rankings indicate closely matched competitions based on statistical performance.

Prediction markets and sportsbooks provide bonuses for new users betting on these games. Kalshi, a federally regulated exchange, offers a $10 bonus after new users deposit at least $1 and execute $10 in trades.

Available Betting Promotions

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“Make $10 in trades for Illinois vs. UConn and Michigan vs. Arizona to get $10 in bonuses credited to your account.”

Traditional Sportsbook Offers

DraftKings grants $200 in bonus bets for a $5 wager on either game, regardless of outcome, plus a 100% profit boost for the tournament winner bet. BetMGM offers a $1,500 safety net for bets up to that amount on the games, refunding stakes if lost; users in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia receive a $150 bonus after a winning $10 bet.

Bet365 provides $365 in bonus bets for a $10 bet on the Final Four, with New Jersey and Pennsylvania users also getting 50 casino spins. FanDuel supplies 10 no-sweat tokens up to $300 each over the first 10 days, refunding stakes on losses.

Caesars Sportsbook credits 10 100% profit boost tokens after a $1 bet on any market. theScore Bet features a $1,000 first bet reset, refunding up to that amount in bonuses if the wager loses. Fanatics Sportsbook offers a $1,000 FanCash promotion for new registrations.

Eligibility for these offers varies by state and requires users to be at least 18 years old. Platforms like Kalshi mandate identity verification for compliance. Cumulative trading or betting volumes activate bonuses, allowing multiple smaller actions to meet thresholds.