The UConn men’s basketball team is making waves once again, advancing to the Elite Eight for the third time in four seasons. The 2-seed Huskies showcased their prowess by overcoming 3-seed Michigan State in Washington D.C., leading by as much as 19 points before sealing a 67-63 victory.
Next up, UConn faces a formidable challenge against the top overall seed, Duke, on Sunday evening. This showdown is set for 5:05 p.m. on CBS.
For the first time in this tournament, UConn steps into the underdog role, with FanDuel setting the line at 5.5 points in favor of Duke. The moneyline odds for a Blue Devils victory stand at -210, and the over/under is pegged at 134.5.
Despite Duke’s top billing in the tournament, their journey has been anything but smooth. They narrowly escaped a late scare from 16-seed Siena and eked out a win against 9-seed TCU.
Rick Pitino’s St. John’s squad pushed Duke to their limits Friday night, but the Blue Devils’ combination of size and skill ultimately prevailed.
This sets the stage for a thrilling Elite Eight matchup between two storied programs and two of the game’s top coaches, with a coveted Final Four spot on the line.
Following their victory over Michigan State, UConn’s odds for clinching a seventh national title have improved to +1100 on FanDuel, ranking them fifth among the remaining eight teams. This is a significant jump from their +4000 odds before the tournament began. For more insights into NCAA tournament odds and futures, FanDuel remains a go-to resource.