Alabama vs Duke Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2025

On Saturday, the Alabama Crimson Tide (28-8) face off against the Duke Blue Devils (34-3) in the Elite Eight in the East Region of the March Madness tournament. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Duke comes into this matchup on a fourteen-game winning streak. In an exciting 100-93 victory over Arizona during the Sweet Sixteen of March Madness, Cooper Flagg led the Blue Devils with an impressive 30-point performance. Throughout the season, Flagg has been Duke's top scorer, maintaining an average of 19 points per game. Trailing him is Kon Knueppel, who contributes an average of 14.2 points. Flagg isn't just a scoring force; he's also the team's leader in rebounds, averaging 7.5 per game, and in assists, with an average of 4.3. Over their past five matchups, Duke has averaged 85.8 points, and they now face one of their most formidable challenges: Alabama’s high-powered offense. On the season, the Blue Devils average 83 points per game.

Alabama enters this game on a three-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In a dominant 113-88 victory over BYU during the Sweet Sixteen of the March Madness tournament, Mark Sears showcased his skills by scoring 34 points for the Crimson Tide. This season, Sears has been outstanding, leading Alabama in scoring with an average of 19 points per game. Following him is Aden Holloway, who contributes significantly as the second-highest scorer with an average of 11.6 points each game. Grant Nelson stands out as the leading rebounder for Alabama, securing an average of 7.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Sears also excels in playmaking, topping the team with 5.1 assists on average this season. Over their past five matchups, Alabama has been on fire offensively, averaging 92.8 points per game. They're now set to face off against Duke, with hopes of advancing to the Final Four. Overall, the Crimson Tide maintains a robust scoring average of 91.1 points per game.

This clash between Alabama and Duke will be epic as the best team in college basketball faces off against the team who’s scored the most points per game than any other this season. All eyes will be on Cooper Flagg, who aims to deliver an outstanding performance, while Mark Sears will be eager to kick off the game with some strong offensive moves. Final Score Prediction, Duke Blue Devils win but fail to cover the spread, 85-82.