Predictions For All 4 Sweet Sixteen Matchups Today

Duke vs Houston

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Well, Duke just slaughtered James Madison University, while Houston had a narrow overtime escape against Texas A&M. This is the problem with strong defensive teams. Houston has been the number one defense all season (and really the last few seasons) but is 157th in points per game. As soon as Houston faces a team that gets hot offensively, they cannot answer. Duke is 42nd in points per game and 32nd in defense. Houston is going to have a very big problem if a guy like Jared McCain gets hot for Duke again in this game.

Prediction: Duke wins 68-67