Favored odds at Bovada for the East Region winner lean towards Duke, listed at -130.
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Blazing Blue Devils with -130 Odds to Dominate East Region in the 2025 March Madness Bracket
The Duke Blue Devils are lighting up the 2025 March Madness odds sheet as the betting favorite to win the East region, boasting -130 odds. This NCAA basketball powerhouse is set to blaze a trail through the tournament, if injury worries about star players Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown can be put to rest.
East Region Winner Odds
- Duke (#1) -130
- Alabama (#2) 400
- Arizona (#4) 900
- Wisconsin (#3) 1000
- BYU (#6) 1800
- Saint Mary's CA (#7) 2000
- Oregon (#5) 2500
- Baylor (#9) 3300
- Mississippi State (#8) 4000
- Virginia Commonwealth (#11) 4000
- Vanderbilt (#10) 6600
- Akron (#13) 20000
- Liberty (#12) 20000
- Montana (#14) 25000
- American (#16) 50000
- Mount St. Mary's MD (#16) 50000
- Robert Morris (#15) 50000
The Duke squad is poised to light up the court, but the looming shadow of injuries may cast doubts on their dominance. As rumors swirl around Cooper Flagg's troubled ankle—which earned him the nickname "Dancing Injury" during the ACC tournament—and Maliq Brown's undisclosed injury, the team's fans and bettors hold their breath.
According to Duke coach Jon Scheyer, there's no cause for panic yet. Speaking to reporters, he emphasized that the primary aim is to have Flagg recovered for their first round match-up. Although details on Brown's injury remain unclear, Scheyer is keen to remind everyone that their goal is to be at full strength for the coming battles.
While injuries threaten to disrupt Duke's momentum, their path to the Sweet Sixteen might just be as smooth as their playground-esque basketball. With a potential early match-up against either nine seed Baylor or eight seed Mississippi State, and only consensus powerhouses like Arizona at +900 as a potential obstacle towards the Elite Eight, the Blue Devils' cautious optimism might just be justified.
Who Can Put Duke's Fire Out in the East Region?
So, who's got the goods to put Duke's blazing offense in check? With Alabama (+400) as the primary contender, other top competitors Alabama, Arizona, and Wisconsin will face some stiff competition from opponents like Oregon (+2500) and BYU (+1800).
While Alabama ranks fourth in Adjusted Offensive Rating, Duke remains at the third spot. Wisconsin and Arizona are out of the competitive picture for that metric, making Alabama the strongest threat. However, Duke's depth and defensive solidity could spell trouble for the Crimson Tide, lending additional intrigue to their potential duel.
Don't bet against the Blue Devils just yet. Injuries might be an unsettling factor, but this NCAA hoops heavyweight is rumored to field one of the deepest and most talented rosters. With game-changers like Khaman Maluach and Kon Knueppel proving their mettle, it's safe to say that Duke's reign in the East region is far from over.
- The Duke Blue Devils, with -130 odds, are the betting favorite to win the East region in the 2025 March Madness.
- According to the East Region Winner Odds, Alabama and Arizona follow Duke with odds of 400 and 900, respectively.
- Injuries to key players Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown may impact Duke's dominance in the tournament.
- Duke Coach Jon Scheyer has indicated that Flagg's recovery is the team's primary concern for their first round match-up.
- Potential early opponents for Duke in the East Region include Baylor, Mississippi State, or lesser-ranked teams, with Arizona as a potential obstacle towards the Elite Eight.
- Alabama ranks fourth in Adjusted Offensive Rating, making them the primary contender to put Duke's blazing offense in check, but Duke's depth and defensive solidity may pose a challenge to the Crimson Tide.
