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The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has reached its pinnacle, with the Final Four set and all four No. 1 seeds competing for the championship. This year’s March Madness has proceeded largely as predicted, with top-ranked teams dominating the bracket. Houston’s early contest against Gonzaga was the only significant early test among the top seeds.
Action commences Saturday with a 6:09 p.m. ET tip-off between Auburn and Florida. Sports betting markets opened with Auburn as a three-point underdog on Fanatics Sportsbook.
The point spread for the Auburn-Florida game has remained stable since its initial release. However, the line for the Duke versus Houston matchup has seen some adjustment.
Fanatics Sportsbook initially listed Duke as 4.5-point favorites against the Houston Cougars, but this has slightly increased to five points, currently listed at +100.
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2025 March Madness Final Four Betting Odds
Florida vs. Auburn Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | -3 (-110) | -150 | Over 160.5 (-110) |
| Auburn | +3 (-110) | +125 | Under 160.5 (-110) |
Duke vs. Houston Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | -5 (+100) | -240 | Over 136.5 (-110) |
| Houston | +5 (-120) | +190 | Under 136.5 (-110) |
Significant betting volume favors Duke, which is widely anticipated.
The Blue Devils are expected to feature prominently in moneyline parlays as favored teams have largely dominated throughout this tournament.
Regarding the game total, the Duke-Houston over 136.5 bet is attracting considerable attention as a popular wager this weekend.
According to a major sportsbook consulted by The Post, 82 percent of the handle is on the over for the Duke versus Houston game total of 136.5.
College Basketball Betting Opportunities
Meanwhile, bettors are showing interest in the Florida-Auburn under 160.5 total.
The same sportsbook indicated to The Post that 79 percent of the money is on the under for the Florida-Auburn contest.
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