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Dick Vitale March Madness 2025 Bracket: Expert Picks And Predictions

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Published18 Mar 2025

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Dick Vitale on the microphone at a game.

Dick Vitale is one of the most prominent voices in college basketball. View Dick Vitale’s March Madness picks and predictions for the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Dick Vitale March Madness 2025 Bracket: Expert Picks

Vitale provided his tournament picks to ESPN.com.

After some chalk in the South Region, Vitale has a major upset in the Sweet 16, with No. 5 Michigan defeating No. 1 Auburn. Vitale likes the Wolverines’ rebounding ability to propel them past the Tigers.

In the Elite Eight, Michigan’s run ends at the hands of No. 2 Michigan State, as the Spartans advance to their first Final Four since 2018–19.

Not too many surprises for Vitale in the East Region as Cooper Flagg and No. 1 Duke defeat Mark Sears and No. 2 Alabama to advance to the Final Four.

One of Vitale’s upsets in the East is No. 11 VCU over No. 6 BYU.

The Midwest Region belongs to Kelvin Sampson, as his No. 1 Houston Cougars defeat No. 2 Tennessee to reach the Final Four.

Vitale believes that Houston will “hit big shots and clutch free throws” down the stretch to get the Cougars to their second Final Four in five seasons.

Vitale saved his upsets for the West Region, with No. 12 Colorado State beating No. 4 Maryland and No. 11 Drake defeating No. 6 Missouri. Vitale then has Colorado State advancing to the Sweet 16.

In the end, Vitale likes No. 1 Florida to beat No. 2 St. John’s and end Rick Pitino’s magical season.

Dick Vitale March Madness 2025 Bracket: National Champion

Vitale’s Final Four consists of No. 2 Michigan State, No. 1 Florida, No. 1 Duke, and No. 1 Houston.

Florida gets by Michigan State in the first semifinal, while Duke takes out Houston in the nightcap.

“When it’s all said and done, Jon Scheyer is going to cut the nets down and celebrate,” Vitale proclaimed after picking Duke to win the national championship.