March Madness 2025: Auburn Dominates Early Championship Odds

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.