Duke is set to face Houston in the 2025 Final Four, marking a highly anticipated rematch of their previous encounter in last year’s tournament. This showdown features two powerhouse programs, both emerging as dominant No. 1 seeds. Duke’s thrilling trajectory to the Final Four includes a nail-biting victory over Alabama, compliments of their standout freshman Cooper Flagg.

Live Viewing Information

Date: Saturday, April 5
Time: 8:49 PM ET
Location: Alamodome, San Antonio
TV Channel: CBS
Streaming: March Madness Live

Matchup Summary

Duke’s defensive capabilities have been noteworthy throughout the tournament, having limited high-scoring teams like Alabama to below their normal output. Meanwhile, Houston’s prowess on the court has earned them a reputation for defensive efficiency, ranking first in adjusted metrics this season.

The stakes are high: the winner moves on to challenge Florida for the national championship title.

Predictions

Despite the strengths of Houston’s defense, Duke’s length and strategic playstyle pose significant challenges. Experts hint at a low-scoring affair as Duke’s efficiency may curb Houston’s scoring.
Pick: Houston’s total points projected to be under 66.5 by Chip Patterson.