March Madness 2025: Auburn Dominates Early Championship Odds
The odds are out for the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, with Auburn leading the pack. Here's a closer look at the contenders.
The excitement for the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship is heating up as we anticipate thrilling matchups in the Alamodome, San Antonio, on April 7. With Selection Sunday approaching on March 16, college basketball fans are eager to see which teams will make the 68-team field for the highly coveted 'March Madness' tournament.
Key Dates Leading Up to the Championship:
- First Four: March 18-19
- First Round: March 20-21
- Second Round: March 22-23
- Sweet 16: March 27-28
- Elite Eight: March 29-30
- Final Four: April 5
Early Championship Odds:
Here’s a look at the current odds for some of the top contenders to win the championship:
| Team | National Championship Odds | Final Four Odds | Conference Winner Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Tigers | +380 | -125 | -500 |
| Duke Blue Devils | +390 | -125 | -2000 |
| Houston Cougars | 10-1 | +185 | -150 |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | 12-1 | +210 | +400 |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 12-1 | +210 | +550 |
| Tennessee Volunteers | 18-1 | +300 | 100-1 |
| Florida Gators | 18-1 | +320 | 30-1 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 30-1 | +550 | 100-1 |
| Michigan State Spartans | 30-1 | +600 | +150 |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 33-1 | +600 | +230 |
| Arizona Wildcats | 33-1 | +750 | +450 |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 33-1 | +800 | 33-1 |
| St. John's Red Storm | 40-1 | +800 | -115 |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 40-1 | +800 | +180 |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 40-1 | +800 | +500 |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 40-1 | +850 | 25-1 |
| UConn Huskies | 40-1 | +900 | 10-1 |
These odds demonstrate the competitive nature of college basketball this season. Keep an eye on teams like Auburn and Duke, who are shaping up to be top contenders as the tournament approaches. For the latest updates and shifting odds, be sure to check ESPN BET frequently as March Madness unfolds.
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