FAQs
There are a slew of contenders aiming for this season's College Basketball National Championship, with UConn (-180) and Purdue (+165) leading the pack as the favorites. If you're looking to bet on the winner, we list the top teams and odds below.
Who has the best chance to win the NCAA men's basketball championship? ›
Based on the current futures market, the Kansas Jayhawks and UConn Huskies both have an implied 9.1% chance to win the national championship. Alabama (+1200, 7.7%) is the next most likely to win March Madness, followed by Duke (+1300, 7.1%).
How many March Madness games are there? ›
1 important thing to note from each of the 67 March Madness games in 2024.
What was the score of the 2023 NCAA Tournament championship game? ›
The game was played on April 3, 2023, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. In the game, UConn defeated San Diego State 76–59 to win their fifth national championship in five appearances. Adama Sanogo of UConn was named Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the Final Four.
Who is more likely to win, Houston or UConn? ›
UConn emerges as a prominent favorite, boasting a 4 to 1 odds of clinching victory. Their impressive performance throughout the season positions them as formidable contenders, poised to secure a second consecutive championship title. Following closely behind is Houston, with odds standing at 6 to 1.
Is Iowa or UConn favored to win? ›
Iowa vs. UConn Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|
| Hawkeyes | -3.5 | +132 |
Apr 5, 2024
2025 NCAA Tournament championship odds
| UConn | +1000 |
|---|
| Tennessee | +5000 |
| Wisconsin | +6000 |
| Ohio State | +6000 |
| UCLA | +6000 |
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Men's College Basketball Rankings
The Illini have never lifted a national championship trophy but that could have changed in 1989. Michigan won the title but had to get past Illinois in a classic semifinal 83-81. The game had 33 lead changes.
UCLA has won the most championships in the history of men's college basketball, with 11 wins since 1939. The Bruins have won 13% of the championships. UConn has won six championships since the start of the tournament.
Will UConn win March Madness 2024? ›
UConn wins 2024 national championship: Ranking all 12 NCAA Tournament wins in back-to-back title run.
Who has the highest chance of winning the NCAA Tournament? ›
2024 NCAA championship odds
- UConn: +210.
- Houston: +500.
- Purdue: +600.
- Arizona: +800.
- North Carolina: +1300.
- Tennessee: +1400.
- Marquette: +1600.
- Iowa State: +2000.
UConn has won six NCAA tournament championships (1999, 2004, 2011, 2014, 2023 and 2024), which puts the program in a tie for third-most all time and is the most of any program since the tournament expanded to 64 teams.
Has anyone won the NCAA Tournament back to back? ›
Since the men's NCAA Tournament debuted in 1939, only eight programs have won consecutive national championships. Oklahoma State was the first to accomplish the feat, winning the Big Dance in 1945 and 1946 when the university was named Oklahoma A&M College.
Who is favored to win the game between Purdue and UConn? ›
The Huskies are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Purdue vs. UConn odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 143.5. Before making any UConn vs. Purdue picks, you need to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
Who is the favorite to win women's march madness? ›
The title game is set for the women's NCAA March Madness tournament. The South Carolina Gameco*cks will put their undefeated record on the line against Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes — and per usual, South Carolina is favored.
