A new postseason tournament tips off for college basketball enthusiasts who want more watch and wager action ahead of the 2025 NCAA Tournamenent Final Four. The College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas features 16 teams and is a new money-driven event spearheaded by Fox Sports and the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG). The action tips off March 31 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The semifinals and championship game will be played at T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip – home of the NHL Vegas Golden Knights.
Fans can tune into the watch and wager action on FS1 for the first round and quarterfinals with FOX televising the semifinals and championship game April 5-6.
Automatic bids for the College Basketball Crown event were given to the top two teams from the Big Ten, Big 12, and Big East. A Selection Committee offered invitations to additional teams.
College Basketball Crown Matchups And Odds
College basketball odds from BetMGM and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting. Betting lines listed on favored team as opening round matchups and future games posted by sportsbooks. All times Eastern.
First Round – March 31
- Butler vs. Utah (-2.5), game total 157.5 | 3:00 p.m
- George Washington vs. Boise State (-8.5), 142.5 | 5:30 p.m
- Arizona State vs. Nebraska (-5.5), 154.5 | 8:30 p.m
- Washington State vs. Georgetown (-3.5), 159.5 | 11:00 p.m
Tuesday – April 1
- DePaul vs. Cincinnati (-9.5), 140.5 | 3:00 p.m
- Oregon State vs. Central Florida (-4.5), 157.5 | 5:30 p.m
- Colorado vs. Villanova (-3), 141.5 | 8:30 p.m
- Tulane vs. USC (-8.5), 155.5 | 11:00 p.m
The Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN) in Las Vegas provides a tournament preview and opening round pick with Boise State a worthy tournament winner after passing up the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). Additional team stats and matchup analysis are provided in preview links with coaching changes and CBS live updates of players entering the transfer portal.
The College Basketball Crown is hopeful that the NCAA moves back the date for players to enter the transfer portal after the NCAA Tournament Final Four.
Odds To Win College Basketball Crown Tournament
Odds to win vary at leading online sportsbooks and are subject to change, and adjusted following each round.
- +430: Cincinnati
- +470: Nebraska
- +480: Boise State
- +650: Southern Cal (USC)
- +700: Villanova
- +900: Central Florida (UCF)
- +1600: Utah, Butler, Colorado
- +2400: Georgetown
- +5000: Arizona State
- +8000: Oregon State, Washington State
- +9500: George Washington
- +11000: DePaul, Tulane
The College Basketball Crown tournament also features $500,000 in NIL (name, image, likeness) brand ambassador deals. The incentive for colleges and universities to accept a bid and enjoy a week in Las Vegas is strong for teams that did not make March Madness.
Additional games, matchups and odds into the quarterfinals, semi’s and championship game to be provided and updated. Follow more sports and betting coverage through BetMGM. Wagering insite on the BetQL Network with BetMGM Tonight, the Daily Tip, You Better You Bet and Bet Sweats provide more wagertainment and betting tips.
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