Cooper Flagg makes his Final Four debut with Duke on Saturday in San Antonio, with the Blue Devils two wins away from cutting down the nets.
To get to the final, though, the presumed No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft must take down the No. 1-ranked defense on KenPom.
No. 1 Duke and No. 1 Houston are set to tip off at 8:49 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Alamodome in the Final Four of the men’s NCAA Tournament.
One of the reasons why the Blue Devils enter the Final Four as the team to beat is their depth; they have the No. 1-ranked offense on KenPom. Headlining that depth is Kon Knueppel, the 6-foot-7 guard out of Milwaukee who is shooting an impressive 53.1% from the field in the postseason and averaging 14.8 points per game.
L.J. Cryer headlines the Houston offense for Kelvin Sampson’s team. The 6-foot-1 guard is averaging 16.8 points in four NCAA Tournament games and 15.4 points per game this season. The Cougars are coming off a stellar defensive performance against Tennessee in the Elite Eight.
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The winner of Duke-Houston will advance to Monday night’s national championship game against the winner of Florida-Auburn, which precedes the Blue Devils-Cougars game.
Here’s what you need to know about the Duke-Houston game:
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What time is Duke vs. Houston today?
- Date: Saturday, April 5
- Time: Approximately 8:49 p.m. ET
- Location: Alamodome (San Antonio)
Duke and Houston will tip off at approximately 8:49 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Blue Devils and Cougars will take the floor after the conclusion of Florida-Auburn, which is set to tip off at 6:09 p.m. ET.
What channel is Duke vs. Houston on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Streaming options: March Madness Live app | Paramount+ | Fubo (free trial)
CBS will nationally televise Saturday’s Final Four matchup between Duke and Houston. Streaming options for the game include the March Madness Live app (with a TV login), Paramount+, and Fubo, which carries CBS and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Where is the Final Four?
- Location: Alamodome (San Antonio)
Duke and Houston will face each other inside the historic Alamodome in San Antonio.
Duke vs. Houston predictions, odds, picks
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, April 3
- Spread: Duke -5.5
- Over/Under: 136.5
- Moneyline: Duke (-275) | Houston (+225)
Here’s a look at predictions from experts within the USA TODAY Sports Network:
Duke basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are the five most recent results from Duke’s 2024-25 schedule. For full schedule, click here.
- Saturday, March 15: Duke 73, No. 13 Louisville 62 (ACC Tournament — Championship)
- Friday, March 21: (1) Duke 93, (16) Mount St. Mary’s 49 (NCAA Tournament — First Round)
- Sunday, March 23: (1) Duke 89, (9) Baylor 66 (NCAA Tournament — Second Round)
- Thursday, March 27: (1) Duke 100, (4) Arizona 93 (NCAA Tournament — Sweet 16)
- Saturday, March 29: (1) Duke 85, (2) Alabama 65 (NCAA Tournament — Elite Eight)
Houston basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are the five most recent results from Houston’s 2024-25 schedule. For full schedule, click here.
- Saturday, March 15: Houston 72, Arizona 64 (Big 12 Tournament — Championship)
- Thursday, March 20: (1) Houston 78, (16) SIU Edwardsville 40 (NCAA Tournament — First Round)
- Saturday, March 22: (1) Houston 81, (8) Gonzaga 76 (NCAA Tournament — Second Round)
- Friday, March 28: (1) Houston 100, (4) Purdue 60 (NCAA Tournament — Sweet 16)
- Sunday, March 30: (1) Houston 69, (2) Tennessee 50 (NCAA Tournament — Elite Eight)
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