Overview of the Tournament

The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship is set to take place on April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. As the tournament progresses, the competitive landscape is becoming clearer with the top seeds making a strong showing.

Leading Contenders

Currently, the favorites to clinch the championship title include four powerhouse programs:

• Duke
• Florida
• Auburn
• Houston

Although UConn has secured the title in the past two years, they face long odds at 125-1 to achieve a historic three-peat this season.

Tournament Schedule

The championship journey is structured in several rounds. Here are the key dates to remember:

• Second Round: March 22 and 23
• Sweet 16: March 27 and 28
• Elite Eight: March 29 and 30
• Final Four: April 5
• Championship Game: April 7

Betting Odds and Analysis

As teams compete for supremacy in the tournament, the betting odds have become a crucial aspect for fans and analysts alike. Here’s an overview of the odds for each institution to progress through the rounds:

For detailed betting lines and the latest updates, visit ESPN BET.