The 2025 men's NCAA tournament began with 68 teams looking to raise a banner and write their name into college basketball history. The Auburn Tigers, the overall No. 1 seed in the South, are looking to avenge their SEC tournament loss and claim the title as the best team in the country,

One bettor's 10-leg parlay hit big. Patrick Everson breaks down that lucky ticket, along with several other notable wagers from the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight.

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Madness odds for UConn Huskies vs UCLA Bruins women's Final Four March Madness NCAA Tournament game for betting on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Top seeds Duke, Florida, Houston and Auburn saw minimal movement atop the title odds during dominant postseason runs. Despite this year’s Elite Eight teams tying with the 2007 tourney for the lowest combined seed total (13) in tournament history, the four No. 1 seeds demolished four quality opponents by an average of 12.5 points.

The Huskies are significant favorites to win the women’s Final Four after taking down USC on Monday night in the Elite Eight. UConn is -130 at BetMGM to win its 12th national title and first since 2016.

Madness odds for Texas Longhorns vs South Carolina Gamecocks women's Final Four March Madness NCAA Tournament game for betting Friday.

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