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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 10 February, 2025
The UConn Huskies have dominated college basketball for the past two seasons. However, with inconsistent play so far this season, the Huskies are not in the top three on the odds board at the moment. Instead, the Auburn Tigers and Duke Blue Devils sit in a league of their own.
After an exciting start to conference play, the 2024-25 college basketball season is officially nearing the magical month of March and we’ll track the updated odds from now until another champion is crowned.
Team | Opening odds | ||||
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Auburn Tigers | +3000 | +400 | +440 | +400 | +425 |
Duke Blue Devils | +1400 | +400 | +450 | +450 | +450 |
Houston Cougars | +1600 | +1200 | +950 | +850 | +900 |
Alabama Crimson Tide | +2500 | +900 | +950 | +1200 | +1000 |
Florida Gators | +3000 | +1300 | +1300 | +1200 | +1300 |
Tennessee Volunteers | +5000 | +1400 | +1400 | +1500 | +1600 |
Iowa State Cyclones | +4000 | +1700 | +1400 | +1800 | +1600 |
Purdue Boilermakers | +2200 | +2800 | +3000 | +5000 | +3500 |
Michigan State Spartans | +3000 | +3000 | +4000 | +2500 | +3000 |
St. John's Red Storm | +4000 | +3000 | +3000 | +2500 | +2500 |
Kentucky Wildcats | +2200 | +3500 | +3500 | +3000 | +3500 |
Arizona Wildcats | +1200 | +3500 | +3000 | +3000 | +3500 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders | +8000 | +3500 | +3000 | +3500 | +3500 |
UConn Huskies | +1000 | +4000 | +4500 | +2200 | +3000 |
*odds as of February 10, 2025
Auburn Tigers: Despite losing to Duke on the road, the Auburn Tigers have started the season looking like one of the best teams in the country. Overall, the Tigers are 21-2, having started SEC conference play with a nine-game winning streak and four ranked wins. Thanks to the play of big man Johni Broome, the Tigers are ranked first in the country in adjusted offensive efficiency on KenPom. However, after their 90-81 loss to Florida, the Tigers are 16th in adjusted defensive efficiency.
Duke Blue Devils: There is one person every college basketball fan is excited to see next season, and that person is Cooper Flagg. The number-one recruit in his class has received a ton of hype and is considered the expected number-one pick in the 2025 Draft.
After scoring 18 points in a loss to Clemson, Flagg is now averaging 19.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. The Blue Devils are 20-3 on the year following that loss. The Blue Devils' mix of highly touted freshman and veteran transfers has benefitted them on both ends of the floor, as they are currently #4 in the country in adjusted defensive efficiency and #5 in adjusted offensive efficiency on KenPom.
Houston Cougars: The Houston Cougars have only lost once since November 30th, as they fell at home to a solid Texas Tech team. Overall, the Cougars are 19-4 on the year and rank third in the country in adjusted defensive efficiency rating (89.3)(KenPom). Even if you include the double overtime game against Kansas, the Cougars have only allowed 70 or more points in just five of their games.
Season | Team | Opening odds |
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2024 | UConn Huskies | +1200 |
2023 | UConn Huskies | +1600 |
2022 | Kansas Jayhawks | +2000 |
2021 | Baylor Bears | +800 |
2020 | Cancelled Season | N/A |
2019 | Virginia Cavaliers | +1800 |
2018 | Villanova Wildcats | +1200 |
2017 | North Carolina Tar Heels | +2400 |
2016 | Villanova Wildcats | +2000 |
2015 | Duke Blue Devils | +1000 |
Women's college basketball has gained more and more notoriety over the years, largely thanks to Caitlin Clark. While she is now in the WNBA, there is still plenty of talent across the country to keep the sport in the public eye. Young stars like Juju Watkins and experienced veterans like Paige Bueckers headline a strong talent pool in the sport.
While UCLA is the current favorite, several programs could easily overtake the Bruins down the stretch. Below, we'll keep bettors up to date on the National Championship odds for the entire season.
Team | DraftKings | FanDuel | Caesars | BetMGM |
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South Carolina | +175 | +200 | +225 | +200 |
UCLA | +400 | +400 | +210 | +400 |
UConn | +450 | +600 | +520 | +500 |
Notre Dame | +500 | +550 | +500 | +500 |
USC | +500 | +700 | +650 | +600 |
Texas | +1000 | +700 | +1200 | +1200 |
LSU | +2000 | +3000 | +2800 | +2200 |
TCU | +5000 | +7000 | +6000 | +6600 |
Kansas State | +5000 | +7000 | +6000 | +10,000 |
Duke | +6000 | +7000 | +6500 | +6600 |
Tennessee | +6000 | +7000 | +8000 | +4000 |
Ohio State | +7000 | +7000 | +12,500 | +10,000 |
Baylor | +7500 | +20,000 | +10,000 | +10,000 |
*odds as of February 10, 2025
South Carolina: For the second time in three seasons, the South Carolina Gamecocks hoisted the National Championship trophy. Being able to stop the Gamecocks from repeating as champions this season will be no easy task for their opponents. Dawn Staley's team will return eight of their nine top players while adding freshman Joyce Edwards, who won Gatorade High School Player of the Year. With that veteran unit, the Gamecocks are entering the middle of February with a 22-2 record. However, they will have to play the rest of the season without Ashlyn Watkins due to a knee injury.
UCLA Bruins: The UCLA Bruins were not inside the top three on any odds board to open the season, but as the season shifts to the middle of February, they are the #1 team in the country. Heading into a ranked matchup with USC, the Bruins are 23-0 on the season with six ranked wins, including one over South Carolina. With Lauren Betts controlling the paint and averaging 19.6 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, the Bruins have continuously held an advantage in the frontcourt.
UConn: The Huskies were once the premier program in the sport, and while they have not been bad over the past few seasons, their last title came back in 2016. Paige Bueckers led the charge last season, and after averaging 21.9 points per game, she'll be doing the same this season. Alongside Bueckers, the Huskies rely heavily on Azzi Fudd, Ashlynne Shade, and highly touted freshman Sara Strong. With Bueckers healthy, this Huskies team has a real chance of returning to the promised land. Behind that group, UConn has opened the year with a 22-3 record.
Season | Winner | Runner-Up |
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2024 | South Carolina | Iowa |
2023 | LSU | Iowa |
2022 | South Carolina | UConn |
2021 | Stanford | Arizona |
2020 | Season Cancelled | Season Cancelled |
2019 | Baylor | Notre Dame |