The 2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 matchups are set, with sportsbooks releasing early betting lines for the third round. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the key games and odds.

Arkansas vs Texas Tech (TTU -4.5)

• Texas Tech favored by 4.5 points
• TTU's strength: Averaging 10+ three-pointers per game
• Arkansas's edge: Drawing fouls (20.7 free throw attempts per game)
• Key factor: Arkansas's defense forces 11.8 turnovers per game

Texas Tech advanced by defeating:

• UNC Wilmington (Round 1)
• Drake 77-64 (Round 2)

Arkansas's path included upsets over:

• #7 Kansas (Round 1)
• #2 St. John's 75-66 (Round 2)

Michigan vs Auburn (Auburn -7.5)

• Auburn opened as 7.5-point favorites
• Michigan's key win: Comeback victory over Texas A&M
• Roddy Gayle Jr.: 26 points in second round
• Auburn's strength: 36.6% three-point shooting
• Critical matchup: Michigan's defense vs Johni Broome

Key Statistics:

• Michigan's advantage: Interior defense
• Auburn ranks 5th nationally in turnover rate
• Michigan's frontcourt: Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf combined for 37 points, 21 rebounds in Round 2

For live odds updates and complete tournament coverage, check with major sportsbooks like DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars.

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