Let the echo chamber previews tell the sports fan the same repackaged information. Here is the official betting preview of Villanova-Duke from OffshoreInsiders.com.

Villanova is 28-7 straight up and 17-14 to the number while Duke is 30-6 and 16-17 respectively.

The Wildcats score 77 points per game to teams normally allowing 68.4. But defensively the numbers are more impressive in the more indicative category of shooting percentage. Villanova allows teams normally shooting 44 percent to just 40.6.

The Blue Devils get 78.1 points per game to teams normally allowing 68.5. They shoot 2.8 percent higher than their foes normally allow. Defensively they are above average, but not as dominant as the Wildcats. Duke holds teams to 1.0 percent below their normal average from the field.

Against common opponents, Duke is 4-0 straight up, but 0-3-1 to the Vegas odds. Villanova is 2-2 straight up and against the spread.

As far as against the spread records: Duke is 2-10 as a favorite in the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Devils have dropped 8-of-10 to the Big East.

At least in pure numbers, Duke has the coaching advantage. Mike Krzyzewski hold the record for wins in the NCAA Tournament at 69 and his Big Dance winning percentage of .767 is the highest among active coaches.

BetUs Sportsbook has Duke a two-point favorite, though some sportsbooks still have them at -2.5. The total ranges from 148-149.