Duke vs Baylor prediction, picks, how to watch March Madness

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The 2025 men’s NCAA Tournament is in full swing. The Round of 64 is complete and 32 programs are still in contention for the national championship.

Second-round action Sunday features a matchup between Duke and Baylor in the East Region.

The Duke Blue Devils earned a No. 1 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket and defeated the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers in the first round. The Blue Devils’ opponent, the ninth-seeded Baylor Bears, advanced after upsetting the Mississippi State on Friday.

Duke ranks as the best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the third-best offense and fourth-ranked defense. Meanwhile, Baylor ranks 29th overall with the 16th-ranked offense and 57th-ranked defense.

Here’s how our experts see Sunday’s Round of 32 clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY’s complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team’s picks for every game. While you’re at it, don’t forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks.

Duke vs. Baylor picks and predictions

Jordan Mendoza: DukePaul Myerberg: DukeErick Smith: DukeEddie Timanus: DukeDan Wolken: DukeJeremy Cluff: Duke 73, Baylor 69Rodd Baxley: Duke 86, Baylor 69

It’s a clean sweep for the Blue Devils here. They’re one of the best teams in the country by most any metric, KenPom included, and a popular pick to win the national championship.

Duke vs. Baylor date, start time, where to watch

Game Day: Sunday, March 23, 2025Game Time: 2:40 p.m. ETLocation: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.TV Channel: CBSLive Stream: Fubo – Watch Now!

Watch Duke vs. Baylor on Fubo

Duke vs. Baylor odds

Odds as of Sunday, March 23 via BetMGM.

Spread: Duke -12.5 (-110)Moneyline Favorite: Duke -1000Moneyline Underdog: Baylor +625Total: 145.5

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