Connecticut scorched Purdue 75-60 this past Monday night to win their second straight NCAA Championship. Although rumors have swirled that head coach Dan Hurley may be headed to Kentucky, Hurley has stated he’s looking to create a dynasty at UConn. So it’s no wonder that Connecticut is the +1000 favorite over +1200 Duke and +1200 Arizona to win the 2025 March Madness Tournament. Check out early 2025 College Basketball Championship odds along with picks.

Odds to Win the 2025 Men’s College Basketball National Championship

THE UCONN HUSKIES ARE YOUR 2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, THE HUSKIES ARE THE KINGS OF THE DANCE #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/MsA0KrWQGF

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) April 9, 2024

As of April 11th, 2024

• UConn +1000
• Duke +1200
• Arizona +1200
• Houston +1600
• Kansas +2000
• North Carolina +2000
• Kentucky +2200
• Purdue +2200
• Alabama +2500
• Auburn +3000
• Baylor +3000
• Michigan State +3000
• Gonzaga +3000
• Florida +3000
• Arkansas +3500
• Marquette +4000
• St. John’s +4000
• Illinois +4000
• Iowa State +4000
• Creighton +5000
• Tennessee +5000

Top Pick to Win the 2025 College Basketball Championship

Duke projects to start a couple of freshman next season. Both will turn heads big time. The first, Khaman Malauch, is a 7’ 2” player with guard like skills. The other, Cooper Flagg is a 6’8″ player who can do it all.

Flagg and Malauch both have handles, but Flagg’s is on the level of some of the top point-guards in the NBA. The kid could make the jump to the pros today, and he’d be the likely top pick. Duke is loaded next season, which is why going for the Blue Devils to reign supreme, the best move to make.

Second Pick to Win the 2025 College Basketball Championship

Tommy Lloyd has a contending team every season. But so far, he has yet to break through to a Final Four. 2025 could be different because not only does Lloyd return four players in the starting five with experience, including Kylan Boswell, one of the top point guards in the nation, but he also recruited 6’ 8” power forward Carter Bryant, who should ensure the Cats stay strong inside.

There’s a chance a couple of Zona’s upperclassmen with remaining eligibility stay in Tucson. If that happens, Arizona would pose a serious challenge to the Blue Devils.

Third Pick to Win the 2025 College Basketball Championship

Bill Self realized what the issue was this season. Nobody backed up Dajuan Harris at the point. So Self went out and convinced Riley Kugel to transfer from Florida. Kugel is more of a shooter than a pure point guard.

However, he’ll help give Harris minutes. Also, Flory Bidunga is the type of big that will excel in Self’s system.

Fourth Pick to Win the 2025 College Basketball Championship

If you heard the name Michael Ajayi before, there’s a reason. Ajayi played at Pepperdine last season, where he averages over 17 points per game. The Zags add Ajayi to a starting lineup that includes returners Ryan Nembhard and Graham Ike.

Nembhard could emerge as an all-American this season. The Zags should be back. One thing is for sure, Gonzaga is a massive overlay at +3000 odds.

Top Underdog Pick to Win the 2025 College Basketball Championship

UConn has proven that you need a decent big, but college hoops is all about the guards, which is why Tennessee is the top underdog play. The Vols boast one of the best point guards, if not the best, in the nation in Zaka Ziegler.

Jonas Aidoo, another returning starter, took great strides this past season. If Zeigler and Aidoo get an inside/outside game going, Tennessee likely wins the SEC.

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