NCAA championship odds: Which March Madness teams have edge in men’s, women’s tournaments?

The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are just about ready to get underway with all teams eyeing a spot in their respective Final Fours.

The men will play for the national championship on April 5-7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The women are pointing toward their national championship, April 4-6 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

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As of Selection Sunday, we know who the top seeds are. But which teams are the oddsmakers favoring? If they’re not the same teams, which ones could be profitable if one were to place a wager? Let’s take a closer look:

Men’s March Madness national championship odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, March 19

With questions surrounding star forward Cooper Flagg’s health, the Duke Blue Devils are no longer the odds-on favorite to win the national title. Duke has fallen behind SEC rivals Auburn and Florida, according to BetMGM.com.

• T1. Auburn -135
• T1. Florida -135
• 3. Duke -130
• 4. Houston +120
• 5. Tennessee +225
• 6. St. John’s +400
• 7. Alabama +425
• T8. Iowa State +500
• T8. Michigan State +500
• 10. Texas Tech +600

Women’s March Madness national championship odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, March 19

Defending champion South Carolina is the present favorite on the women’s side with Connecticut close behind. Then there’s a bit of a drop-off in the betting to the next tier.

• 1. South Carolina +220
• 2. Connecticut +240
• 3. UCLA +525
• T4. Texas +700
• T4. USC +750
• 6. Notre Dame +900
• 7. NC State +3500
• T8. LSU +5000
• T8. Duke +5000
• T8. TCU +5000

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