Jay Bilas' Elite Eight Predictions Revealed

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Joshua Rosenblum | Last updated Mar 29, 2025 1:49 PM ET

With the Elite Eight matchups now set in stone, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas shared his expert predictions for all four thrilling contests, breaking down which teams he believes will advance to the Final Four.

Each matchup features top-seeded powerhouses and dynamic contenders, all of whom have delivered standout performances en route to this stage.

The Elite Eight features three No. 1 seed vs. No. 2 seed matchups and a No. 1 seed vs. No. 3 seed matchup. As highlighted in his bracket, Bilas projects all four No. 1 seeds to come away victorious and earn a spot in the Final Four.

Bilas faced backlash for predicting a "chalky" Final Four once he made his picks after Selection Sunday. Nonetheless, his expert analysis is proving to ring true as he is just four wins away from correctly predicting the Final Four.

The last time that all four No. 1 seeds made the Final Four was the iconic 2008 season, where Bilas predicted it happening. 17 years later, in yet another historic college basketball season, Bilas is on the cusp of nailing another Final Four.

With No. 1 seed Duke vs. No. 2 Alabama and No. 1 seed Florida vs No. 3 Texas Tech set to square off Saturday night, everything will be left on the floor. With two Final Four berths up for the grabs, look for both teams to seize the moment and deliver jaw-dropping performances.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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