NCAA Tournament Bracket 2015: Schedule, Odds and More for Sunday's Elite 8 Games

Two trips to Indianapolis for the 2015 Final Four remain up for grabs heading into Sunday's action. They will be claimed by the winners of the East Region (Louisville or Michigan State) and the South Region (Duke or Gonzaga) in what should be a hotly contested pair of Elite Eight games.

This side of the bracket doesn't feature an overwhelming favorite. All four teams could make a reasonable case as to why they'll play in the national championship game. That makes for plenty of intrigue as the Elite Eight nears its conclusion.

With that in mind, let's check out the key details for Day 2 of the Elite Eight, including odds for both contests. That's followed by a look at the tournament bracket and a breakdown of important players to watch on Sunday.

Sunday's Elite Eight Schedule

Time (ET)	Team	Team	TV	Odds
2:20 p.m.	Louisville	Michigan State	CBS	MSU -2.5
5:05 p.m.	Duke	Gonzaga	CBS	DUKE -2.5

2015 NCAA Tournament Bracket

Most Important Players

Louisville vs. Michigan State: Wayne Blackshear (Cardinals)

Louisville came into the season as a top contender. It was ranked inside the top 10 of both preseason polls. Although things didn't come together quite as the Cardinals hoped during the regular season, they are peaking at the right time.

Blackshear is a vital piece of that success. A role player for the past few years, he's been a key contributor this season. Although he's been inconsistent, when he elevates his play, the entire Cardinals team seems to follow his lead.

Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports noted that all the way back in December, and it's held true:

Spencer Kietzman of ESPN Louisville highlighted Blackshear as one of the key performers in what's been an up-and-down campaign:

Michigan State is an effective offensive team that also protects the paint well. To win, the Cardinals will need to enjoy success from beyond the arc. Blackshear made seven three-pointers in the three games before missing both his attempts in the last round.

If he can get hot from the field and provide an emotional spark, the Cardinals should be in great shape.

Duke vs. Gonzaga: Justise Winslow (Blue Devils)

Winslow has been nothing short of outstanding in the Big Dance. Even in the opener, when he tallied just six points, he still grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out seven assists. He's also led a defensive surge for a team that needed one to become a title contender.

He gives Duke help on the offensive end. The freshman illustrated that in the last round, going 8-of-13 from the field en route to 21 points in the win over Utah. He's come into his own late in the campaign, and it's helped the Blue Devils immensely.

Thayer Evans of Sports Illustrated passed along comments from teammate Quinn Cook, who talked about Winslow's importance.

"He's been locked in even with all the distractions going on here, his family, his birthday," Cook said. "It's easy to get distracted, especially as a 19-year-old freshman. He's been in his room the whole time just really focusing. When he's locked in like that, we're a tough team."

Doug Gottlieb of CBS Sports put the spotlight on his defensive impact:

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I just want Justise Winslow’s defense for all

— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) March 28, 2015"

Duke and Gonzaga are both strong offensive teams. They can each score at least 80 points if they're in top form. The game could also come down to defense in the final 10 minutes. 

If Winslow continues his rise into a high-impact, all-around threat, he should be the deciding factor in a close Blue Devils victory.