“March Madness Unleashed: Who Will Rise as the Underdog in a High-Stakes Showdown Between Florida, Auburn, Houston, and Duke?”

In a historic twist for the NCAA Tournament, all four number one seeds have not just survived but thrived, carving their path to the 2025 Final Four in San Antonio. CBS Sports’ Ian Eagle aptly declared that “there’s all chalk on the riverwalk,” marking this as a momentous occasion—only the second time since the tournament expanded to 64 teams that all 1-seeds have reached this coveted stage. With heavyweight matchups on the horizon, the atmosphere is electrifying as the Florida Gators, Duke Blue Devils, Houston Cougars, and Auburn Tigers prepare to clash. As fans gear up for the thrill of the upcoming games, one can’t help but ponder: how often do we get to see the titans of college basketball go head-to-head in such a high-stakes battle? The 2025 Final Four promises not just a showcase of talent, but a dramatic unfolding of sports history! Get ready for a weekend that will surely leave an indelible mark on the season! LEARN MORE.

CBS Sports’ Ian Eagle said there is “all chalk on the riverwalk” in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. For the first time in 17 years, and second after expanding to 64 teams in 1985, all 1-seeds have made the Final Four: Florida Gators, Duke Blue Devils, Houston Cougars, and Auburn Tigers. 

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The 2025 Final Four tips off Saturday, April 5, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and ends with the national championship Monday, April 7. Florida faces Auburn in the first Final Four game Saturday at 6:09 p.m. ET, and Houston plays Duke in the second at 8:49 p.m. ET.

Courtesy of DraftKings as of 7:25 p.m.  ET Sunday, March 30.

Moneyline: Florida (-142) | Auburn (+120)

Spread: Gators -2.5 (-110) | Tigers +2.5 (-110)

Total — 164.5 — Over (-110) | Under (-110)

Moneyline: Houston (+170) | Duke (-205)

Spread: Cougars +4.5 (-105) | Blue Devils -4.5 (-115)

Total — 136.5 — Over (-110) | Under (-110)

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