After back-to-back wins of 34 points or more to open the NCAAW Tournament, UConn has continued cruising through its bracket to undoubtedly become the -140 favorites in the Women's March Madness National Championship odds at Sportsbook ahead of the Final Four.
Following the Huskies in the Women's March Madness odds and the remaining teams are: South Carolina at +240, Texas at +650 and UCLA at +750. Here are the odds and expert analysis:
WNCAAB National Championship Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| UConn | -140 |
| South Carolina | +240 |
| Texas | +650 |
| UCLA | +750 |
Odds as of April 1, 2025 at Sportsbook
uConn favorites to win women's march madness
It wasn't too long ago that after much deliberation, with myself that is, I locked in the UConn Huskies as my 2025 Women's March Madness National Champions. Looks like I made the right choice as the ladies are the easy favorites ahead of their Final Four meeting with Texas.
UConn made an undeniable statement, kicking off the Round of 64 with a commanding 103-34 victory over Arkansas (yes, you read that right). The Huskies were already up by 50 at halftime, fueled by Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong’s combined 47-point performance. I told you to keep an eye on them. Their momentum carried through with a 91-57 win over No. 10 San Diego State, highlighted by Paige Bueckers’ 34-point showcase. From there, they cruised past Oklahoma in the Sweet Sixteen with a 23-point win before knocking out USC in the Elite Eight. Simply put—they’re making this look effortless.
Geno Auriemma's team has a lethal trio of Bueckers, sharpshooter Fudd and Strong's glass attack. Whether it's veteran experience or freshman adrenaline, UConn has it all.
Women's march madness Value pick: South Carolina (+240)
Winning two of the last three titles, the legacy of Dawn Staley at +240 odds is too good to pass up.
Similar to UConn, the Gamecocks opened March Madness by embarrassing Tennessee Tech, 108-48. That dub was a group effort, where four ladies hit double-digits in the points margin. The defense held the Golden Eagles to a 32.3 FG% and just 20% from the perimeter. But, the rounds that followed were wins by 11-points or fewer, including a 54-50 campaign against Duke in the Elite Eight.
It's been consecutive seasons of Dawn Staley having to replace notable assets off her roster, replacing Kamilla Cardoso the past offseason and Aliyah Boston the year prior. Yet, the coach continues to spawn her magic in her 16th season at South Carolina. When it comes to experience -- Staley has plenty. It's not far-fetched to believe the four time Naismith College Coach of the Year Award can lead her group through the March Madness bracket. But, it was a weird sight to not see South Carolina or even a player sitting in the top 10 for scoring statistics this regular season. Food for thought.
Last 10 Women’s College Basketball National Champions
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | South Carolina Gamecocks (38-0) | Iowa Hawkeyes | 87-75 |
| 2023 | LSU Tigers (34-2) | Iowa Hawkeyes | 102-85 |
| 2022 | South Carolina Gamecocks (35-2) | UConn Huskies | 64-49 |
| 2021 | Stanford Cardinal (31-2) | Arizona Wildcats | 54-53 |
| 2019 | Baylor Bears (37-1) | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 82-81 |
| 2018 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish (34-3) | Mississippi State Bulldogs | 61-58 |
| 2017 | South Carolina Gamecocks (38-0) | Mississippi State Bulldogs | 67-55 |
| 2016 | UConn Huskies (38-0) | Syracuse Orange | 82-51 |
| 2015 | UConn Huskies (38-1) | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 63-53 |
| 2014 | UConn Huskies (40-0) | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 79-58 |
*2020 season canceled due to COVID-19
The Connecticut Huskies own a full trophy case with 11 national championships, the most of any school. They have won the title in three or more consecutive years twice (2002-2004, 2013-2016) in the last two decades. Between 2014 and 2017, the Huskies recorded a 111-game winning streak that was kept alive for 867 days.
How To Bet NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship
If you’re a first-time bettor in women’s college basketball odds to win the championship, welcome! Typically, you’ll visit a sportsbook and see the NCAA championship odds listed like this:
- South Carolina +100
- Stanford +300
- Connecticut +550
- LSU +850
The odds indicate what it would pay out if one of these teams were to win a national championship. Unlike a straight-up bet, or a moneyline bet, where there is a clear favorite represented by a minus sign (-), the team with the lowest odds would be the favorite.
In this case, it’s South Carolina, and the rest are underdogs even though each team has a plus sign (+) prefacing its odds. For American odds, all potential payouts are predicated on $100 bets.
Using American odds, if you were to bet $100 on the Gamecocks and they win, your sportsbook would return your original $100 investment and reward you with $100 in profit for your winning pick, which is $200 in total return to the bettor.
College basketball is notorious for long shots and underdogs going far in the NCAA Tournament or even winning it all. So, a team like LSU may entice a bettor to consider the Tigers with +850 odds to win the tournament (10.5 percent implied probability).
If LSU was to defy the odds and go on to win the title with bettors placing a $100 bet on the Tigers, they would be rewarded with a $950 return – the original $100 is returned along with $850 in profit.
If you’re ever unsure about numbers, check out our odds calculator. It’ll show you what your payout would be based on the odds and amount wagered.
