{"id":41874,"date":"2025-03-21T22:42:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T04:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=41874"},"modified":"2025-03-21T22:42:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T04:42:55","slug":"2025-march-madness-second-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/ncaa-basketball\/2025-march-madness-second-round\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 March Madness: Second Round Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This weekend, the second round of NCAA March Madness will take place, where the top college basketball teams in the United States will compete for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. <br><br>The opening round didn\u2019t bring many surprises, with the biggest upset being the McNeese State Cowboys\u2019 victory over the Clemson Tigers. <br><br>On Saturday, in the South Region, Auburn aims to keep proving why it is the favorite as it faces the Creighton Bluejays. <br><br>Jumping to the Midwest, two thrilling matchups are set, with the Houston Cougars taking on the Gonzaga Bulldogs while the Tennessee Volunteers go against the UCLA Bruins. <br><br>On Sunday, the East Region\u2019s top favorite, the Duke Blue Devils, will face the Baylor Bears, who eliminated the Mississippi State Bulldogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 March Madness Second Round Betting Odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><em>Auburn 1.23 <\/em><\/td><td><em>Creighton 4.44<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Houston 1.45<\/em><\/td><td><em>Gonzaga 2.84<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Tennessee 1.46<\/em><\/td><td><em>UCLA 2.78<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Duke 1.13<\/em><\/td><td><em>Baylor 6.25<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 March Madness Second Round:<strong> Auburn vs. Creighton <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>When?<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Saturday, March 22 at 7:10 pm ET, 6:10 pm CST, 5:10 pm MT, and 4:10 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Where?<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Rupp Arena.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tbs.com\/\"><em>TBS<\/em><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Auburn dominated Alabama State in the first round with an 83-63 victory, led by Miles Kelly\u2019s 23 points. Johni Broome had a strong performance with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Tahaad Pettiford contributed 16 points, five rebounds, and five assists. <strong>The Tigers finished the season with a 29-5 record and aim to reach the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2019. <\/strong><br><br>On the other hand, Creighton was one of the teams that managed to upset a higher-ranked opponent, defeating the Louisville Cardinals 89-75. Jamiya Neal delivered a spectacular performance with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, while Steven Ashworth added 22 points, five rebounds, and five assists. <strong>They have lost only one of their last five games and have reached the Sweet Sixteen in each of the past two years. <\/strong><br><br><strong>Auburn vs. Creighton Betting Pick: Auburn <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 March Madness Second Round:<strong> Houston vs. Gonzaga <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>When?<\/strong><\/td><td><em><strong> <\/strong>Saturday, March 22 at 8:40 pm ET, 7:40 pm CST, 6:40 pm MT, and 5:40 pm PT.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Where?<\/strong><\/td><td><em>INTRUST Bank Arena.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tntsports.com.\/\"><em>TNT<\/em><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Houston Cougars are one of the hottest teams in the country, riding a 14-game winning streak. In the first round, they dominated SIU Edwardsville with a commanding 78-40 victory, led by Milos Uzan, who scored 16 points along with three rebounds and three assists. <strong>They hold a 31-4 record this season and have been a No. 1 seed in the postseason for three consecutive years, advancing past the second round in both previous appearances. <\/strong><br><br>The Gonzaga Bulldogs also had little trouble in their opening-round matchup, securing an 89-68 win over the Georgia Bulldogs. Shooting guard Khalif Battle was their standout performer, with 24 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. <strong>They have lost just once in their last 11 games and have consistently made it past the second round in each of the previous 10 tournaments, winning the championship twice. <\/strong><br><br><strong>Houston vs. Gonzaga Betting Pick: Houston <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 March Madness Second Round:<strong> Tennessee vs. UCLA <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>When?<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Saturday, March 22 at 9:40 pm ET, 8:40 pm CST, 7:40 pm MT, and 6:40 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Where?<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Rupp Arena <\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tbs.com\/\"><em>TBS<\/em><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tennessee had no trouble dispatching the Wofford Terriers with a 77-62 victory, led by Chaz Lanier\u2019s 29-point performance. Zakai Zeigler also stood out with 12 points and 12 assists. The Volunteers are the No. 2 seed in the Midwest despite their 28-7 season, and they recently secured a crucial win over Auburn. <strong>They have successfully advanced past the second round in the last two years. <\/strong><br><br>On the other hand, UCLA cruised past Utah State with a 72-47 win, as Skyy Clark and Eric Dailey Jr. each contributed 14 points. The Bruins finished the season with a 23-10 record but have struggled recently, losing four of their last nine games. <strong>Despite their inconsistent form, they have reached the Sweet Sixteen in the past three seasons. <\/strong><br><br><strong>Tennessee vs. UCLA Betting Pick: Tennessee <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 March Madness Second Round:<strong> Duke vs. Baylor <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>When?<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Sunday, March 23. The exact times are yet to be released by the NCAA.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Where?<\/strong><\/td><td><em> Lenovo Center <\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td><td><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbs.com\" title=\"\">CBS <\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The last time Duke won the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/ncaa-basketball\/\" title=\"NCAA Basketball\">NCAA<\/a> Championship was in 2015, and this year, they are serious contenders to do it again. <strong>They dominated Mount St. Mary\u2019s with a 93-49 victory in the first round, extending their winning streak to 12 games.<\/strong> Their impressive 31-3 record proves their strength, with Australian guard Tyrese Proctor scoring 19 points in that opening postseason game. <br><br>Baylor was one of the few lower-seeded teams to pull off a first-round victory. <strong>The No. 9-seeded Bears fought hard to edge out No. 8 Mississippi State with a 75-72 win,<\/strong> led by Robert Wright\u2019s 19 points. 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