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01-04-2025
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March Madness 2025 Betting: National Champion expert picks, odds, futures including Duke, Cooper Flagg MOP
The Final Four is set and we have all No. 1 seeds for just the second time ever. Kenpom was created in 1996 and since then, four of the best 10 teams to ever be rated are remaining in this NCAA Tournament. This means we are witnessing the most talented Final Four in a lot of people's lifetimes and I expect the games to live up to the hype. Auburn is the No. 1 overall seed, but the least likely to win the title per oddsmakers between +475 and +550. I have a ticket from November on Auburn to win the Natty at +400, so I am hanging on by a thread, but I think there is a better bet on the board. National Champion: Duke (+100) Most Oustanding Player: Cooper Flagg (+125) Kenpom ranks Duke as the No. 1 team in the nation, while Barttorvik gives that edge to Houston with Duke second and vice-versa on Kenpom and the same with Florida and Auburn as the third and fourth-ranked teams. Advertisement There are no real edges for any of these teams as the matchups fit their playing styles. Duke and Houston have the two best defenses in the country and play slower, so fitting they meet, while Auburn and Florida both play at quicker tempos and rank as the second and third-best offenses behind Duke. As tough as it is to pick a winner, I grabbed Duke at +165 and +185 in the Elite 8 to cut down the nets. At +100, I still think there is a little value, but rolling over the ML could be the better bet as the payout could be a little better. However, Duke has the best player in the country, Cooper Flagg, the highest-rated offense, the tallest average height, the No. 1 effective field goal percentage on defense, and the sixth-slowest paced defense. The paint defense can match up with Houston or Auburn, and the shooting of Flagg, Tyrese Proctor, and Kon Knueppel can hang with Florida's high-flying offense. No matter the matchup, I think Duke has what it takes to win over the others, while there are some negatives to the field. Florida trailed by 10 points against Texas Tech with 5:32 remaining before Tech left the door open for a Gators rally. The Gators also trailed UConn in the second half with around nine minutes left in a back-and-forth before pulling a comeback and winning by two points. While Walter Clayton Jr. is the best guard in the country, another completed second-half comeback would be unlikely in the Final Four. Advertisement Houston is one of the best rebounding teams of my life and up there when it comes to physicality on the defensive end, but I do have some issues with the Cougars. Despite being so dominant in the paint, Houston shoots 48.4% from two (282nd) and scores on a free throw only 16.2% of the time (315th). The Cougars shot 15 free throws over the last two games and 41.7% from two (33-of-79), which won't be enough to beat Duke, Florida, or Auburn. For Auburn, they are one of the most talented teams, but erratic. The Tigers turned the ball over a season-high 10 times in the first half against Michigan, then had six total turnovers against Michigan State, which makes no sense. In four tournament games, Auburn has shot 107 three-point attempts and made 33 for 30.8%. Against MSU, Auburn went 11-of-20 (55%) from the free-throw line, which is a concern this late in the season. I can't trust the volatility of this offense despite the ceiling being so high. All in all, I will take Duke at +100 and take their best player, Cooper Flagg to win the Most Oustanding Player considering he has at least a 95% likelihood to win if the Blue Devils cut down the net. Pick: Duke to win the National Championship (2u), Cooper Flagg to win Most Oustanding Player Award (1u) Advertisement If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Final Four Betting Trends: Houston vs. Duke: Top betting trends and recent stats The Cougars are making their 7th appearance in the Final Four The Cougars have reached the national championship twice in school history (1983 and 1984) The Blue Devils are seeking their first national championship since 2015 Jon Scheyer won the national championship as a player with the Blue Devils in 2010 This is the Blue Devils' 18th Final Four appearance The Blue Devils are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games The Cougars are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games The Game Totals in Duke's NCAA Tourney games have cashed to the OVER in 3 of their 4 games The Game Totals in Houston's NCAA Tourney games have cashed to the UNDER in 3 of their 4 games Florida vs. Auburn: Top betting trends and recent stats The Gators are 3-2 in the Final Four in their history The Gators are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games Game Totals in the Gators' last 10 games have cashed to the OVER The Tigers are 0-1 in the Final Four in their history The Tigers have covered the spread in their last 3 games but are just 5-5 ATS in their last 10 The Game Totals in the Tigers' last 10 games are 5-5 (O/U)
NBC Sports
01-04-2025
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- NBC Sports
March Madness 2025 Betting: National Champion expert picks, odds, futures including Duke, Cooper Flagg MOP
The Final Four is set and we have all No. 1 seeds for just the second time ever. Kenpom was created in 1996 and since then, four of the best 10 teams to ever be rated are remaining in this NCAA Tournament. This means we are witnessing the most talented Final Four in a lot of people's lifetimes and I expect the games to live up to the hype. Auburn is the No. 1 overall seed, but the least likely to win the title per oddsmakers between +475 and +550. I have a ticket from November on Auburn to win the Natty at +400, so I am hanging on by a thread, but I think there is a better bet on the board. National Champion: Duke (+100) Most Oustanding Player: Cooper Flagg (+125) Kenpom ranks Duke as the No. 1 team in the nation, while Barttorvik gives that edge to Houston with Duke second and vice-versa on Kenpom and the same with Florida and Auburn as the third and fourth-ranked teams. There are no real edges for any of these teams as the matchups fit their playing styles. Duke and Houston have the two best defenses in the country and play slower, so fitting they meet, while Auburn and Florida both play at quicker tempos and rank as the second and third-best offenses behind Duke. As tough as it is to pick a winner, I grabbed Duke at +165 and +185 in the Elite 8 to cut down the nets. At +100, I still think there is a little value, but rolling over the ML could be the better bet as the payout could be a little better. However, Duke has the best player in the country, Cooper Flagg, the highest-rated offense, the tallest average height, the No. 1 effective field goal percentage on defense, and the sixth-slowest paced defense. The paint defense can match up with Houston or Auburn, and the shooting of Flagg, Tyrese Proctor, and Kon Knueppel can hang with Florida's high-flying offense. No matter the matchup, I think Duke has what it takes to win over the others, while there are some negatives to the field. Florida trailed by 10 points against Texas Tech with 5:32 remaining before Tech left the door open for a Gators rally. The Gators also trailed UConn in the second half with around nine minutes left in a back-and-forth before pulling a comeback and winning by two points. While Walter Clayton Jr. is the best guard in the country, another completed second-half comeback would be unlikely in the Final Four. Houston is one of the best rebounding teams of my life and up there when it comes to physicality on the defensive end, but I do have some issues with the Cougars. Despite being so dominant in the paint, Houston shoots 48.4% from two (282nd) and scores on a free throw only 16.2% of the time (315th). The Cougars shot 15 free throws over the last two games and 41.7% from two (33-of-79), which won't be enough to beat Duke, Florida, or Auburn. For Auburn, they are one of the most talented teams, but erratic. The Tigers turned the ball over a season-high 10 times in the first half against Michigan, then had six total turnovers against Michigan State, which makes no sense. In four tournament games, Auburn has shot 107 three-point attempts and made 33 for 30.8%. Against MSU, Auburn went 11-of-20 (55%) from the free-throw line, which is a concern this late in the season. I can't trust the volatility of this offense despite the ceiling being so high. All in all, I will take Duke at +100 and take their best player, Cooper Flagg to win the Most Oustanding Player considering he has at least a 95% likelihood to win if the Blue Devils cut down the net. Pick: Duke to win the National Championship (2u), Cooper Flagg to win Most Oustanding Player Award (1u) If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Final Four Betting Trends: Houston vs. Duke: Top betting trends and recent stats The Cougars are making their 7th appearance in the Final Four The Cougars have reached the national championship twice in school history (1983 and 1984) The Blue Devils are seeking their first national championship since 2015 Jon Scheyer won the national championship as a player with the Blue Devils in 2010 This is the Blue Devils' 18th Final Four appearance The Blue Devils are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games The Cougars are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games The Game Totals in Duke's NCAA Tourney games have cashed to the OVER in 3 of their 4 games The Game Totals in Houston's NCAA Tourney games have cashed to the UNDER in 3 of their 4 games Florida vs. Auburn: Top betting trends and recent stats The Gators are 3-2 in the Final Four in their history The Gators are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games Game Totals in the Gators' last 10 games have cashed to the OVER The Tigers are 0-1 in the Final Four in their history The Tigers have covered the spread in their last 3 games but are just 5-5 ATS in their last 10 The Game Totals in the Tigers' last 10 games are 5-5 (O/U) Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
USA Today
22-03-2025
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- USA Today
California vs. Mississippi State predictions, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament
California vs. Mississippi State predictions, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament It's Cal vs. Mississippi State in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the women's March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time. Show Caption Hide Caption Women's NCAA March Madness: Keys to a deep run Local reporters break down some of the top teams, and their keys to victory in the 2025 March Madness tournament. The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is here, folks. Among the first-round action Saturday night will be a matchup between California and Mississippi State. The California Golden Bears finished the 2024-25 season with a 25-8 record, good for seventh in the ACC. That earned them an 8 seed in the 2025 women's March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the Mississippi State Bulldogs, was 21-11 and picked up a 9 seed. California is ranked 30th in the country in efficiency by Barttorvik, while Mississippi State is ranked 35th. Here's how our experts see Thursday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash. Without further ado, here are our California vs. Mississippi State picks and predictions. California vs. Mississippi State picks and predictions Sam Sklar, The Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State 79, California 76 Mississippi State 79, California 76 Sklar writes in the Clarion Ledger: "Mississippi State could have the advantage with its depth. Cal has three players that play more than 30 minutes per game compared to only one for Mississippi State. That's where MSU center Madina Okot could tilt the game. If she can have a dominant performance in the post that causes foul trouble for Cal, the Bulldogs could be in a good spot." USA TODAY: Experts 4-1 for California Experts 4-1 for California Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat: Mississippi State Mississippi State Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: California California Tom Noie, South Bend Tribune: California California vs. Mississippi State date, start time, how to watch Game Day: Saturday, March 22, 2025 Saturday, March 22, 2025 Game Time: 5:30 p.m. ET 5:30 p.m. ET Location: Galen Center in Los Angeles, California Galen Center in Los Angeles, California TV Channel: ESPN2 ESPN2 Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now! Watch California vs. Mississippi State on Fubo California vs. Mississippi State odds Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday, March 20. Spread: California -1.5 California -1.5 Moneyline Favorite: California -130 California -130 Moneyline Underdog: Mississippi State +110 Mississippi State +110 Total: 145.5 We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
21-03-2025
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- USA Today
Notre Dame vs. Stephen F. Austin predictions, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament
Notre Dame vs. Stephen F. Austin predictions, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament It's Notre Dame vs. Stephen F. Austin in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the women's March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time. Show Caption Hide Caption Women's NCAA March Madness: Keys to a deep run Local reporters break down some of the top teams, and their keys to victory in the 2025 March Madness tournament. The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is here, folks. Among the early Friday first round matchups will be a bout between Notre Dame and Stephen F. Austin. The Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks finished the 2024-25 season with a 29-5 record, punctuating it with a Southland championship. That earned them a 14 seed in the 2025 women's March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, finished first in the ACC regular season standings but fell to Duke in the conference tournament. Notre Dame is ranked 5th in the country in efficiency by Barttorvik, while SFA is ranked 106th. Here's how our experts see Thursday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash. Without further ado, here are our Notre Dame vs. Stephen F. Austin picks and predictions. Notre Dame vs. Stephen F. Austin picks and predictions It's no surprise to see a clean sweep for the Irish from our experts across the USA TODAY Network. Notre Dame was dominant all season before falling to Duke in the ACC semifinals. Take a look at their full bracket predictions. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: Notre Dame Notre Dame Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: Notre Dame Notre Dame Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: Notre Dame Notre Dame Meg L. Hall, For The Win: Notre Dame Notre Dame Cora Hall, Knoxville News: Notre Dame Notre Dame Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat: Notre Dame Notre Dame Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Notre Dame Notre Dame Tom Noie, South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame Notre Dame vs. Stephen F. Austin date, start time, how to watch Game Day: Friday, March 21, 2025 Friday, March 21, 2025 Game Time: 2 p.m. ET 2 p.m. ET Location: Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana TV Channel: ESPN ESPN Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now! Watch Notre Dame vs. Stephen F. Austin on Fubo Notre Dame vs. Stephen F. Austin odds Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday, March 19. Spread: Notre Dame -31.5 Notre Dame -31.5 Moneyline Favorite: OTB OTB Moneyline Underdog: OTB OTB Total: 150.5 We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
21-03-2025
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- USA Today
Michigan vs Iowa State prediction, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament
Michigan vs Iowa State prediction, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament It's Michigan vs. Iowa State in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the women's March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time. Show Caption Hide Caption Women's NCAA March Madness: Keys to a deep run Local reporters break down some of the top teams, and their keys to victory in the 2025 March Madness tournament. The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is here, folks. Kicking off the Friday action will be a matchup between Michigan and Iowa State. The Michigan Wolverines finished the 2024-25 season with a 22-10 record, good for seventh in the Big Ten. That earned them a 6 seed in the 2025 women's March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the Iowa State Cyclones, won their First Four game to claim an 11 seed. Michigan is ranked 20th in the country in efficiency by Barttorvik, while Iowa State is ranked 34th. Here's how our experts see Friday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash. Without further ado, here are our Michigan vs. Iowa State picks and predictions. Michigan vs. Iowa State picks and predictions Most of our experts from across the USA TODAY Network are all-in on Michigan, but there is one upset prediction. Iowa State is coming off a hard-fought First Four victory over a look at their full bracket predictions. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: Michigan Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: Michigan Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: Michigan Meg L. Hall, For The Win: Michigan Cora Hall, Knoxville News: Michigan Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat: Michigan Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Iowa State Tom Noie, South Bend Tribune: Michigan Michigan vs. Iowa State date, start time, how to watch Game Day: Friday, March 21, 2025 Friday, March 21, 2025 Game Time: 11:30 p.m. ET 11:30 p.m. ET Location: Purcell Pavilion (Notre Dame), South Bend, Indiana Purcell Pavilion (Notre Dame), South Bend, Indiana TV Channel: ESPN2 ESPN2 Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now! Watch Michigan vs. Iowa State on Fubo Michigan vs. Iowa State odds Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday, March 20. Spread: Michigan -1.5 Michigan -1.5 Moneyline Favorite: Michigan -140 Michigan -140 Moneyline Underdog: Iowa State +115 Iowa State +115 Total: 148.5 We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
