Arizona vs Duke Picks and Prediction – 3/28/2025

On Thursday, the Arizona Wildcats (24-12) face off against the Duke Blue Devils (33-3) in the Sweet Sixteen 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 thirteen-game winning streak. In a decisive 89-66 victory over Baylor during the second round of the March Madness tournament, Tyrese Proctor emerged as a standout for the Blue Devils by scoring 25 points. Throughout the season, Cooper Flagg has been a key player for Duke, leading them in scoring with an average of 18.7 points per game. The team’s second top scorer, Kon Knueppel, has also made significant contributions with an average of 14.1 points. Flagg is not only a scoring leader but also dominates in rebounds, averaging 7.5 per game, and assists, with an average of 4.2 per game. Over the last five matchups, Duke has been a high-scoring team with an impressive average of 81.4 points. As they prepare to face Arizona in the Sweet Sixteen, the Blue Devils aim to maintain their offensive momentum, with an overall season average of 83 points per game.

Arizona enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In a close 87-83 victory over Oregon during the second round of the March Madness tournament, Caleb Love played a standout role for the Wildcats, racking up 29 points. This season, Love has been a key offensive force for Arizona, leading the team with an average of 16.8 points per game. Following him is Jaden Bradley, the team's second-highest scorer, who averages 12 points per game. When it comes to rebounding, Tobe Awaka leads the team, pulling down an average of 8 boards per game. Bradley also excels in playmaking, topping the assist charts with 3.7 assists on average per game. Over their last five matchups, Arizona has been impressive offensively, scoring an average of 83.6 points. Next, they face the challenging task of attempting to knock out Duke from the tournament. On the whole, the Wildcats have been consistent in their scoring this season, averaging 82.1 points per game.

In this Sweet Sixteen showdown, the offensive strategies of Arizona and Duke are set to collide, as both teams aim to secure a spot in the next round of the March Madness tournament. Arizona will strive to keep the game tightly contested, employing every tactic to prevent Duke from pulling away. Meanwhile, Duke will focus on maintaining a lead, looking to create a comfortable margin throughout the matchup to avoid a nail-biting finish. Both teams are prepared to give it their all on the court, making for an intense and exciting encounter. Final Score Prediction, Duke Blue Devils win but fail to cover the spread, 76-75.