The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Houston Cougars vs. Tennessee Volunteers picks for the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday

Zakai Zeigler and the Volunteers outhustle and outplay the Wildcats at both ends of the court, beating them for the first time in three meetings this season, 78-65, to reach their second straight

SportsLine expert Micah Roberts has revealed his Tennessee Volunteers vs. Houston Cougars picks for the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday

Houston’s relentless defense confused and harassed Tennessee and carried the Cougars into their seventh Final Four and first since 2021.

Tennessee MBKB coach Rick Barnes adds $200,000 bonus as Volunteers make NCAA tournament Elite Eight with win over Kentucky. This all but assures Barnes of additional $100K he gets if Vols are No. 10 - No. 6 in final AP media poll. So, figure him for $1 million in bonuses so far

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The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Houston Cougars vs. Duke Blue Devils picks for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday

The Duke Blue Devils face the Houston Cougars in the Final Four of the men’s NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, April 5, 2025.