The ninth-seeded Baylor Bears face off against the top-seeded Duke Blue Devils in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Coming off a 75-72 victory against Mississippi State, Baylor aims to advance against a Duke team that easily defeated Mount St. Mary’s 93-49.

Baylor’s tournament history includes a successful run in the 2021 NCAA Tournament where they became champions, while Duke has a strong tournament presence with 24 Elite Eight appearances. The game kicks off at 2:40 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Current betting odds show Duke as a 12.5 point favorite with an over/under of 143.5 points. Key Players include:

• Cooper Flagg: Returning from injury, he averaged 18.7 points this season.
• Norchad Omier: Baylor’s crucial forward, noted for his double-double consistency.

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