March 25, 2025
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March Madness Sweet 16: Preview & Predictions
🏀 NCAA Tournament | March 27-28, 2025
March Madness is heating up this week for the NCAA Tournament as the Sweet 16 begins over the next few days, and it’s win-or-go-home for the remaining teams. Here’s a quick look at the upcoming games and where the value lies in the betting.
Thursday’s Games & Predictions
🔹 Alabama Crimson Tide v BYU Cougars – 23:09 UTC
Two high-tempo offenses meet in the Sweet 16 opener. BYU have won 11 of their last 12, but Alabama should edge it late.
➡️ Prediction: Alabama to win @ 1.44
🔹 Florida Gators v Maryland Terrapins – 23:39 UTC
Florida escaped UConn with a wake-up call and should be too strong for Maryland, despite Queen’s heroics in the last round.
➡️ Prediction: Florida to win @ 1.33
Friday’s Games & Predictions
🔹 Duke Blue Devils v Arizona Wildcats – 01:39 PM UTC
Caleb Love’s experience may keep Arizona competitive, but Duke’s Cooper Flagg leads a team that’s been dominant all year.
➡️ Prediction: Duke to win @ 1.22
🔹 Texas Tech Red Raiders v Arkansas Razorbacks – 02:09 PM UTC
Arkansas keep proving the doubters wrong, but Texas Tech’s defense should get the job done.
➡️ Prediction: Texas Tech to win @ 1.36
🔹 Michigan State Spartans v Ole Miss Rebels – 23:09 PM UTC
Ole Miss have been quietly impressive and battle-tested in the SEC. Another upset could be coming so don’t be surprised if they gain another scalp.
➡️ Prediction: Ole Miss to win @ 2.25
🔹 Kentucky vs Tennessee – 23:39 PM UTC
Kentucky won both regular-season meetings, but Tennessee’s time may have finally come.
➡️ Prediction: Tennessee to win @ 1.50
Saturday’s Games & Predictions
🔹 Michigan vs Auburn – 01:39 PM UTC
Michigan stunned Texas A&M and could do it again here. They have the momentum to shock Auburn.
➡️ Prediction: Michigan to win @ 4.40
🔹 Houston Cougars v Purdue Boilermarkers – 02:09 PM UTC
Purdue will struggle to crack Houston’s solid defense despite the location advantage.
➡️ Prediction: Houston to win @ 1.25
Final Thoughts
I’m looking forward to seeing highly competitive games and potential big upsets, which have become a staple of this tournament over the years. Keep an eye on Michigan and Ole Miss for your outsider shouts, and expect odds on favourites like Duke and Houston to stay on track toward the Final Four.
