There are no real edges for any of these teams as the matchups fit their playing styles. Duke and Houston have the two best defenses in the country and play slower, so fitting they meet, while Auburn and Florida both play at quicker tempos and rank as the second and third-best offenses behind Duke.

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Every squad that makes it to the biggest stage in college basketball does so with the same goal: to win a national championship. REQUIRED READING: Women's March Madness bracket breakdown: Best players to watch in Final FourFrom NFL plays to college sports scores,

For the first time since 2008, the Final Four will feature all No. 1 seeds. Florida vs. Auburn starts the day in San Antonio next weekend, and the nightcap will see Duke face Houston in a rematch of last year's Sweet 16 game.

Paige Buckers, Madison Booker and Dawn Staley highlight the biggest names left in the NCAA women's Final Four. Here is a breakdown of the last teams standing.

By bypassing the Blue Devils for the title, you can differentiate your entry. Duke’s prowess has made it the most popular title pick in ESPN’s bracket contest ( 25 percent of entries as of Tuesday) as well as CBS’s. Not going with Duke to win is a smart pool strategy Mock outlines here — while still collecting points by riding Duke to the finals.

J-Mac checks in with his best Final Four bets, including Cooper Flagg carrying the Blue Devils past Houston, into the national title game.

In a college basketball era where faster, higher-scoring games seem to be all the rage, this Final Four seems to be all about the defense.

Recreational bettors have cashed in on the favorites during March Madness, but it hasn't been all bad news for the books. Patrick Everson breaks it down.