“March Madness Unleashed: Uncover the Dark Horses Poised to Shock the Sweet 16 in 2025!”

As we gear up for Thursday’s exhilarating Sweet 16 matchups, it’s that time of year again—the NCAA tournament is heating up! This weekend promises to be a whirlwind as we narrow the field down to the coveted Final Four, with a fierce battle ahead for the national title. Who will rise to the occasion and capture glory? My colleagues and I have been deep in discussion, sharing our insights and predictions, so we’re ready to share our thoughts on which teams will make the cut and ultimately bask in confetti in San Antonio. Plus, while you’re soaking up all things March Madness, don’t miss out on the latest on the top survivor pool picks, a peek at perfect brackets still in the mix, and a rundown of the best teams remaining. Ready to dive into our expert predictions? Click right here to LEARN MORE.I’m sticking with the same group I had before the tournament, except this time, I’m replacing the eliminated Zags with the dancing Vols. — Bryan KalbroskyCoach K always said the only way Duke would ever play Maryland again after the Terps left the ACC was in the tournament. Here we go. For all the marbles. — Mike SykesAs someone who starts watching any sort of college basketball in March, GIMME ALL THE CHALK, BABY. Let’s stick with the theme. — Robert Zeglinski

Florida over Duke (with Florida, Tennessee, Duke and Michigan State in the Final Four)

Florida was my original pick for a champion, and I feel even better about it now after seeing the Gators play and survive a close game against the defending champ, UConn. — Prince Grimes

Florida over Duke (with Florida, Houston, Duke and Michigan State in the Final Four)

Duke is the most talented team in the tournament and meets all the historic criteria for past champions. So, I’m sticking with the Blue Devils. — Andrew Joseph

Duke over Florida (with Florida, Michigan, Tennessee and Duke in the Final Four)

As the clock ticks down to Thursday, the men’s Sweet 16 looms. After this weekend? We’ll be down to the Final Four teams left in the NCAA tournament who will fight for a national title.

Duke over Auburn (Auburn, Maryland, Duke and Tennessee in the Final Four)

You know what? Florida has shown just enough cracks for me to flip my pre-tournament pick. Also, thanks for nothing, Marquette. — Christian D’Andrea

Houston over Florida (Michigan State, BYU, Florida and Houston in the Final Four)

Wondering who will be remaining and who will win it all? Just like we did last week, we’ve got those predictions from our staffers who know ball, with Final Four picks, along with who’s hoisting the trophy while confetti rains down in San Antonio.

Duke over Auburn (Auburn, Florida, Duke and Tennessee in the Final Four)

So as you read up on the best survivor pool picks, the amount of perfect brackets left and some Sweet 16 power rankings, here’s a look at our expert predictions:

Maryland over Duke (Michigan, Maryland, Duke and Houston in the Final Four)

The Big Ten is incapable of winning a tournament since Y2K, BYU is a sneaky tough matchup for the Duke-Arizona winner, but ultimately the Big 12 reminds everyone it’s still the toughest conference in the country. — Blake Schuster

Duke over Florida (Florida, Duke, Michigan State and Houston in the Final Four)

I said this would be the result in our first predictions post, and I’m sticking with it. Chalky but this should be epic. — Charles Curtis