We’re through the first weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament and 16 teams remain. We break down the odds for each to cut down the nets in two weeks.
The first weekend is officially a wrap in the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. After three days of relatively drama-free basketball, we finally got our first thriller of this year’s March Madness. Maryland’s Derik Queen hit a buzzer-beater to beat Colorado State after the Rams hit what they hoped was a game-winning three with six seconds left.
The lack of drama could also bode well for a fun second weekend. Almost all of the heavyweights have advanced, which sets up some big-time matchups. All four No. 1 seeds advanced, and three of the four No. 2 seeds remain alive.
The lowest remaining seed is No. 10 Arkansas, who also happens to be the only double-digit seed still playing. The next lowest after Arkansas are BYU and Ole Miss, each of whom is a No. 6.
Not surprisingly, Arkansas has the longest odds to win the tournament at FanDuel Sportsbook. They come out of the first weekend installed at +11000 to cut down the nets in San Antonio the first weekend in April. Ole Miss is +9000 while BYU is +8500. Duke is the favorite, with +240 odds, followed by Florida at +390.
2025 NCAA men’s basketball title odds, Sweet 16
Duke: +240
Florida: +390
Houston: +500
Auburn: +550
Alabama: +1400
Tennessee: +1500
Texas Tech: +1900
Michigan State: +2200
Maryland: +3100
Arizona: +4200
Kentucky: +5500
Purdue: +6500
Michigan: +7000
BYU: +8500
Ole Miss: +9000
Arkansas: +11000
