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UConn and South Carolina are co-favorites by the Women's March Madness odds.
Pictured: South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts drives around UConn guard Paige Bueckers. Photo by Jeff Blake via Imagn Images.

The Women's March Madness odds continue to see movement after UConn upset South Carolina and USC took down No. 1 UCLA.

For the first time this season, the Gamecocks share the top spot on the oddsboard with the Huskies following Dawn Staley's team's 87-58 loss at home at the hands of Geno Auriemma's squad.

After those two programs, UCLA, Notre Dame, USC, and Texas are the only other teams at our March Madness betting sites with odds shorter than 40/1 to win the NCAA Tournament.

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  • South Carolina: After winning last year's title, South Carolina opened as the clear favorite to repeat with the bulk of its championship-winning team returning, but they've dropped games to UCLA, Texas, and UConn
  • UConn: Auriemma and Paige Bueckers have the Huskies looking like a threat once again after taking down the Gamecocks following their upset loss to Tennessee
  • UCLA: The Bruins' early win over South Carolina was proof that Cori Close's team is for real, but a loss to USC knocked them from the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 Poll
  • Notre Dame: Thanks to Hannah Hidalgo carrying a top-notch offense, the Fighting Irish are the new No. 1 team in the country and already have three key wins over UConn, USC, and Texas
  • USC: A dominant display from women's Wooden Award odds favorite JuJu Watkins to beat UCLA has the Trojans set up to be a potentially terrifying matchup in the NCAA Tournament

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UConn March Madness odds (+325)

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Pictured: UConn guard Paige Bueckers passes the ball against Villanova. Photo by David Butler II via Imagn Images.

As Auriemma tries to end his dry spell at UConn - the Huskies haven't won an NCAA Tournament since 2015-16 - Bueckers is again living up to her billing as one of the most talented players to ever play in Storrs. With the star point guard leading the way, UConn has one of the best defenses in the country and should earn a top-two seed in the NCAA Tournament.

However, the Huskies have already lost to the Fighting Irish and Trojans, which is why their odds were as long as +600 not too long ago. But they looked like a rejuvenated team in their dominant win over South Carolina, and with the way Azzi Fudd is playing as of late they could take home the title and turn a $10 bet into a $32.50 profit.

Best odds: +325 via Caesars | Implied Probability: 23.53%

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South Carolina March Madness odds (+325)

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Pictured: South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao celebrates a 3-pointer against Texas. Photo by Jeff Blake via Imagn.

South Carolina has won two of the last three NCAA Tournaments and has reached the Final Four in four straight seasons. It doesn't look like much will change this year with so many of last season's key players back in the fold, even with how poorly this team played against the Huskies.

The Gamecocks are still one of the most well-rounded teams in the country and have a rotation that goes nine-deep, led by star guards Te-Hina Paopao, Raven Johnson, and MiLaysia Fulwiley. If Staley can lead South Carolina to back-to-back titles, a $10 bet pays a $32.50 profit - it helps that its losses to UCLA, Texas, and UConn have lengthened these odds slightly.

Best odds: +325 via BetMGM | Implied Probability: 23.53%

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UCLA March Madness odds (+450)

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Pictured: UCLA center Lauren Betts scores a basket against Baylor forward Kayla Nelms. Photo by Chris Jones via Imagn Images.

Only three teams have handed the defending champs a loss this season, and one of them was UCLA when the Bruins blew the Gamecocks out by 15 on Nov. 24. A lot has changed since then, but UCLA could earn the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament if it bounces back from its loss to USC.

Thanks to center Lauren Betts, the Bruins have a dominant force inside at both ends of the court. She's a complete game changer the way Kamilla Cardoso was for South Carolina last year ... which is why UCLA could be a difficult out for both the Gamecocks and Huskies in March.

Best odds: +450 via BetMGM | Implied Probability: 18.18%

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USC March Madness odds (+800)

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Pictured: USC guard JuJu Watkins dribbles the ball down the court past Penn State forward Tamera Johnson. Photo by Robert Hanashiro via Imagn Images.

Watkins has taken the torch from Caitlin Clark as the most prolific scorer in women's college basketball, and in a few years, she might even break a few of the former Iowa star's records. Nobody is going to want to see the Trojans in March with Watkins running the show for Lindsay Gottlieb.

Her ability to take over games is terrifying and wins over UConn, Ohio State, and UCLA showed why. And the Trojans aren't a one-star team either. Kiki Iriafen is the perfect front-court complement to Watkins and those two could give any team a run for their money. 

Best odds: +800 via FanDuel | Implied Probability: 11.11%

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Women's March Madness opening 

Women's March Madness opening odds via FanDuel.

  • South Carolina: +145
  • UConn: +400
  • Texas: +400
  • Notre Dame: +700
  • USC: +950
  • UCLA: +1200
  • NC State: +2000
  • LSU: +3000
  • Stanford: +3000
  • Duke: +5000

Past Women's March Madness winners

YearTeam
2023-2024South Carolina
2022-2023LSU
2021-2022South Carolina
2020-2021Stanford
2019-2020Canceled 
2018-2019Baylor
2017-2018Notre Dame
2016-2017South Carolina
2015-2016UConn
2014-2015UConn
2013-2014UConn
2012-2013UConn

Women's March Madness FAQs

Who is the Women's March Madness favorite?

UConn and South Carolina (+325) are the co-favorites across all of our best March Madness betting sites with an implied win probability of 23.53%, according to our odds calculator

Who won Women's March Madness last year?

The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 87-75, in last year's national title game.

When does Women's March Madness 2025 start?

Selection Sunday will be on Sunday, March 16.

When will Women's March Madness be decided?

The 2025 national championship game will take place on Sunday, April 6.

Where will Women's March Madness be played?

The 2025 Final Four and national championship game will be held inside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

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