As the calendar nears October, college basketball fans are beginning to feel the anticipation rise with the fast-approaching season.
The 2025 NCAA men’s basketball national championship hunt is already in full swing for bookmakers and bettors. Back in April, just minutes after UConn claimed its fifth national title, BetMGM wasted no time in unveiling fresh odds for the 2025 national champion.
Now, as we edge closer to tip-off, the odds are solidifying, and contenders are taking shape.
UConn: +900Kansas: +1000Duke: +1000Alabama: +1200Houston: +1600North Carolina: +1800Gonzaga: +1800Baylor: +2000Iowa State: +2000Arizona: +2500
Mar 23, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) during the first half in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena-Delta Center. / Gabriel Mayberry-Imagn Images
Among those top contenders is the Kansas Jayhawks, who are once again poised for a deep tournament run under legendary head coach Bill Self.
With their starting five shaping up to be one of the most formidable in the country, Kansas is projected to be a top force in the Big 12 and the national stage.
With this powerful core, Kansas looks determined to bring another championship back to Lawrence.
The Jayhawks’ odds to win the national title opened at +1000 and have remained steady, signaling strong belief in Self’s squad.
Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Kansas will face stiff competition, with UConn once again finding itself among the top favorites.
The defending national champions opened with odds of +1000 in the spring, which have since shortened to +900, reflecting the growing confidence in their ability to repeat.
Meanwhile, Duke, another perennial powerhouse, has seen its odds improve from +1300 to +1000, suggesting a resurgence is expected from the Blue Devils.
Other contenders include Alabama (+1200), who looks to remain a force in the SEC, Houston (+1600), coming off a strong campaign last year, and North Carolina (+1800), who looks to bounce back after a disappointing season but still commands respect in the futures market under.
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