
2025 NCAA Tournament: Surprising Predictions for Sweet 16 Revealed
Basketball expert Thomas Casale offers bold predictions for the Sweet 16 matchups in March Madness 2025.
The No. 4 Maryland team successfully rallied to defeat the No. 1 Florida team in a close match. After trailing 37-30 during halftime, the Terrapins managed to secure a 72-71 victory thanks to a buzzer-beater shot by Derik Queen. This victory marks Maryland’s return to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016, where they previously faced Kansas.
Casale’s Insights:
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Maryland vs. Florida: The Gators have been on an impressive win streak, winning eight consecutive games. This includes a narrow escape against UConn in the previous rounds.
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Upset Alert: Thomas Casale has highlighted the No. 10 seed Arkansas as a considerable threat against No. 3 Texas Tech in the Sweet 16. Despite injuries to their star player Boogie Fland, Arkansas is making a remarkable comeback under the guidance of coach John Calipari.
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Expert Picks: For more detailed predictions and insight from Thomas Casale, check the full analysis at SportsLine.