Duke vs Arizona prediction, picks, odds for March Madness Sweet 16

Duke vs Arizona prediction, picks & odds for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game.




It's Duke vs Arizona in the 2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. See our expert picks and predictions for the March Madness bracket, along with how to watch and game time.




The 2025 men's NCAA Tournament is in full swing. After starting with 68 teams, the field is down to 16. A Sweet 16, that is.

Tournament action continues with the Sweet 16 on Thursday, featuring a matchup between Duke and Arizona in the East Region.

The Duke Blue Devils earned a No. 1 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket. They knocked off the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers in the first round and the Baylor Bears in the Round of 32 to reach this point. Duke's opponent, the 4-seeded Arizona Wildcats, defeated the Akron Zips and the Oregon Ducks en route to this showdown in Newark, N.J.


Duke ranks as the best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the best offense and fourth-best defense. Meanwhile, Arizona ranks 13th overall with the 12th-ranked offense and 28th-ranked defense.

Here's how our experts see Thursday's Sweet 16 clash playing out. Be sure to check out the complete 2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 schedule, times and TV info.

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Duke vs. Arizona picks and predictions



Jeremy Cluff: Duke 79, Arizona 73

Craig Meyer: Duke 87, Arizona 79

Rodd Baxley: Duke 82, Arizona 70

Ryan Haley: Duke 83, Arizona 74


It's a clean sweep. None of our experts are predicting an upset in this contest. AZ Central's Jeremy Cluff is backing Arizona to cover the 8.5-point spread while USA TODAY's Craig Meyer and Fayetteville Observer's Rodd Baxley and Duke Wire's Ryan Haley are all laying the points with Duke. Cluff and Baxley are also on the under 155.5-point total.


How to Watch Duke vs. Arizona sweet 16, start time, TV channels, live streaming 


Game Day: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Game Time: 9:39 p.m. ET

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey

TV Channel: CBS

Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now!



Duke vs. Arizona odds


Odds as of Wes.day, March 26 via BetMGM.

Spread: Duke -8.5 (-115)

Moneyline Favorite: Duke -425

Moneyline Underdog: Arizona +325

Total: 153.5



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