April 3, 2025
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March Madness 2025 Final Four Preview
The 2025 NCAA Men’s Tournament has delivered a rare and intriguing Final Four: all four No.1 seeds have made it to San Antonio. Duke, Florida, Houston, and Auburn are the last teams standing, setting up a powerhouse showdown at the Alamodome.
This marks the first time since 2008 that the top four seeds have all reached the national semifinals – a testament to the strength and balance at the top of college basketball this season.
Duke Lead the Field
Sat, April 5, 22:09 UTC
Duke head into the Final Four as the outright betting favourites at 2.00 with Mega Dice. They’ve breezed through the tournament so far, putting up a combined 367 points against Mount St. Mary’s, Baylor, Arizona, and Alabama. Their average margin of victory sits at an impressive +23.5.
The Blue Devils are led by Cooper Flagg and bring the top-ranked offense in the country, according to KenPom. If they win, it will be their 6th national title and the first under Jon Scheyer, who took over from Mike Krzyzewski in 2022.
Defense v Offense: Duke v Houston
Sun, April 6, 00:49 UTC
Duke take on Houston – a clash between the tournament’s best offense and best defense. Houston, priced at 5.00 on Mega Dice, are disciplined, physical, and thrive in half-court situations. They’ll be tasked with slowing down a Duke side that scores in bunches and shares the ball better than almost anyone.
Houston haven’t won a national title in their program’s history, but their consistency and defensive identity make them dangerous at this stage.
All-SEC Battle: Florida v Auburn
The other semi-final pits Florida (3.75) against Auburn (6.00) in an all-SEC matchup. Florida have arguably had the more consistent tournament, while Auburn’s depth and inside presence have helped them grind out wins even with injuries to key players.
Florida are looking for their first title since 2007. Auburn, meanwhile, are trying to go one step further than their Final Four run in 2019, when they lost on a last-second foul.
Final Four Odds (via Mega Dice)
- Duke – 2.00
- Florida – 3.75
- Houston – 5.00
- Auburn – 6.00
Betting Tips & Predictions
- Best Bet: Duke to win the tournament @ 2.00 – their depth and firepower set them apart.
- Value Pick: Florida @ 3.75 – balanced, experienced, and peaking at the right time.
- Long Shot: Auburn @ 6.00 – if Broome is fit, they’re better than the odds suggest.
Odds correct at time of writing
