Updated Odds at Bovada Favor Duke(-130) as East Region Basketball Champions
In the thrilling world of March Madness 2025, the Duke Blue Devils are the betting favorite to conquer the East region with -130 odds. The question remains if they can overcome any potential injuries, notably the status of projected first overall pick Cooper Flagg and stalwart Maliq Brown.
Here's a glimpse into the East Region's teams and their respective 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
As for Cooper Flagg's ankle injury sustained during the ACC tournament, word from the Duke camp is that he's expected to play in their opening game. The Blue Devils made it through the ACC tournament victorious, beating UNC and Louisville even in Flagg's absence, so their confidence is high.
If they can surpass the first two rounds, their likely opposition in the Sweet Sixteen is either nine seed Baylor or eight seed Mississippi State. Arizona, the third favorite to win the region with +900 odds, could potentially be their match before the Elite Eight.
The only team standing between Duke and the region's title seems to be Alabama, with +400 odds to win the region. Other top contenders like Arizona and Wisconsin will face tests against teams like Oregon and BYU. Alabama, however, boasts a clear path to the Sweet Sixteen and an offense that can safety trade blows with the Blue Devils.
Of course, any prediction is only as good as the luck of the draw and the health of key players. Keep your eyes on Duke as they aim to snatch the East region title and bring home another March Madness win. C'mon, Duke!
- In the East region of March Madness 2025, sports betting enthusiasts have marked Duke as the betting favorite, with -130 odds, to dominate the tournament.
- The Duke Blue Devils are preparing for the competition, even with the questionable status of Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown due to potential injuries.
- Despite Flagg's ankle injury during the ACC tournament, the Duke camp is optimistic, stating he will play in their opening game.
- If the Duke Blue Devils manage to navigate through the first two rounds, they might face Baylor or Mississippi State in the Sweet Sixteen.
- Arizona, the third favorite to win the region with +900 odds, could potentially stand in the Blue Devils' path before the Elite Eight.
- The only team that seems to pose a serious threat to Duke's East region title is Alabama, with +400 odds to win the region, due to their clear path to the Sweet Sixteen and an offense capable of trading blows with Duke.
