Predicting the 2025 SEC/ACC Basketball Challenge Winners

The matchups for the 2025 SEC/ACC Basketball challenge have been announced. Here are all the matchups as well as picks to win each game. UF @ Duke UNC @ UK UVA @ Texas NC St @ Auburn Clemson @ Bama LVille @ Ark OU @ Wake SMU @ Vandy A&M @ Pitt Miss St @ GT Miami @ Ole Miss LSU @ BC VT@SC Tenn @ Cuse Mizzou @ ND UGA @ FSU Florida at Duke Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer reacts against the Houston Cougars during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images In the marquee game of the Challenge, the defending NCAA champions travel to Cameron Indoor Stadium to play Duke. Duke's young talent and home court advantage prove to be the deciding factor as the Blue Devils win at home. North Carolina at Kentucky Mar 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with forward Brandon Garrison (10) as he exits the game during the second half LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images Two of college basketball's blue bloods meet in Lexington. Kentucky overwhelms UNC and takes the win at Rupp Arena. Virginia at Texas Mar 19, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) high fives Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller after making a three point basket in the second half at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Two mystery teams with high profile brands meet in Austin. Both Texas and Virginia meet with new head coaches. The Longhorns pick up the win at home, but nothing is certain until the season tips off. NC State at Auburn Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl reacts after a play against the Florida Gators during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images If Florida at Duke is the biggest matchup of the SEC/ACC Challenge, this matchup is the most interesting. Bruce Pearl led Auburn to the Final Four, and he's matched up against new Wolfpack head coach Will Wade, the former LSU coach who led McNeese State to unprecedented heights. As it's on The Plains and the Wolfpack rister will still be a work in progress early in the season, Auburn should win. Clemson at Alabama Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts to a call during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images This would be a marquee game in the CFP, but this should be a great basketball matchup as well. Alabama should be favored over the Tigers and should win at home. Louisville at Arkansas Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari reacts during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images It feels like the SEC is getting home court at most of the better games. While Arkansas got hot late in the year, Louisville was a team no one wanted to play last season. The Cardinals go into Arkansas and pick up the upset for the ACC. Oklahoma at Wake Forest Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes argues with the official in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Another interesting matchup between two teams that need to get a big out of conference win. After a promising non-conference season, Oklahoma fell on its face in SEC play. Wake Forest again fell short in its quest to make the NCAA Tournament. This is likely Steve Forbes' last chance to guide the Demon Deacons to the Big Dance. The Deacs win. SMU at Vandy Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington reacts in the second half against the St. Mary's Gaels at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington took a completely new roster all the way to the NCAA Tournament. SMU had a successful first season in the ACC. Vandy is again revamping its roster--can it recapture the magic again? SMU gets the win. Texas A&M at Pittsburgh Mar 22, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Buzz Williams reacts during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images This is an interetsing matchup, but defense travels and Texas A&M should win on the road at Pitt. Mississippi State at Georgia Tech Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Claudell Harris Jr. (0) and guard Shawn Jones Jr. (5) defend against Baylor Bears guard Robert Wright III (1) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Mississippi State travels to Atlanta to meet the Rambling Wreck of Georgia Tech. The Bulldogs beat Georgia Tech. Miami at Ole Miss Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Chris Beard in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Miami travels to Oxford to play Ole Miss. Miami is a team in transition, and the Rebels overwhelm the Canes at home. LSU at Boston College Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) dribbles past Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Claudell Harris Jr. (0) during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images This is a matchup between two struggling teams. LSU has yet to take the next step under coach Matt McMahon, and Boston College resided in the basement of the ACC last season. This is the hardest game to pick, but the Eagles pick up the win at Cherry Hill. Tennessee at Syracuse Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes directs his team during the first half of a game against the Houston Cougars on Sunday, March 30, 2025, during the Elite Eight round of the NCAA March Madness tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Houston defeated Tennessee 69-50. The battle for the Orange takes place in Syracuse, as the Big Orange travel to Syracuse to take on the Orangemen. This game won't be close, as the Vols win on the road. Missouri at Notre Dame Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Micah Shrewsberry chat after the end of the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Micah Shrewsberry hasn't been able to recapture the magic from his time at Penn State in South Bend. Missouri went from last to near the top of the SEC with a completely rebuilt roster. Mizzou wins on the road. Georgia at Florida State Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Jamir Watkins (1) brings the ball up court against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Two football powers meet up in Tallahassee. FSU is in Year 1 the post Leonard Hamilton era. Georgia finally broke through under coach Mike White. UGA wins in Tally. Final SEC/ACC Challenge Predication SEC wins the SEC/ACC Challenge 10 to 8.

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