Live Final Four Action: Auburn vs. Florida

The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament reaches its climax as the #1 seeded Auburn Tigers battle the Florida Gators in San Antonio's Alamodome. The winner advances to face either Duke or Houston in Monday night's national championship game.

Key Matchup Analysis

Auburn's Strengths:

• Dominant frontcourt led by Johni Broome
• Elite perimeter defense (ranked 2nd nationally in 3PT% defense)
• 12-game winning streak entering Final Four

Florida's Advantages:

• Dynamic backcourt featuring Walter Clayton Jr.

• 3 ranked offense in efficiency

• Experience in close games (7-2 in contests decided by ≤5 points)

Expert Predictions & Betting Odds

ESPN's panel of 56 analysts predicts:

Current Championship Odds

(per ESPN BET):

1. Duke Blue Devils (-115)
2. Florida Gators (+325)
3. Houston Cougars (+450)
4. Auburn Tigers (+600)

X-Factors to Watch

• Cooper Flagg's Impact: The Duke freshman phenom is shooting 54% from deep in the tournament
• Turnover Battle: Auburn forces 17.2 TOs/game (3rd nationally)
• Bench Scoring: Florida's reserves average 28.7 ppg (1st among Final Four teams)

Historical Context

This marks Auburn's 3rd Final Four appearance (2019, 2024) and Florida's 7th (last in 2014). The last SEC team to win it all was Kentucky in 2012. Duke seeks its 6th championship under Coach K successor Jon Scheyer.

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