Top seeds Duke, Florida, Houston and Auburn saw minimal movement atop the title odds during dominant postseason runs. Despite this year’s Elite Eight teams tying with the 2007 tourney for the lowest combined seed total (13) in tournament history, the four No. 1 seeds demolished four quality opponents by an average of 12.5 points.

SEC foes Auburn and Florida will meet in the early game with Big 12 Champion Houston and Duke, the ACC Champ, tangling in the nightcap. Houston is making their seventh appearance in the Final Four but still seeking their first national title.

The Cougars' defense has propelled the Big 12 champs to the Elite Eight, and we expect their dominance on that side of the court to limit Tennessee's production.