"UConn Huskies will go into women's March Madness as the odds-on favorites to capture a record-extending 13th national championship. Geno Auriemma's squad had -270 odds to win it all when the bracket was revealed, the shortest odds for a pre-tournament favorite since 2018, which was also the last time UConn was favored going into the Big Dance."
"There's a sizable gap to the next team, the UCLA Bruins, who show +550 odds to win the NCAA tournament. The SEC dominates the next four spots between Texas (+700), South Carolina (+800), LSU (16-1, opened 14-1) and Vanderbilt (50-1). Duke (75-1) and Michigan (80-1) round out the teams shorter than 100-1."
"UConn, UCLA and South Carolina have been public favorites throughout the season, garnering a combined 57.4% of the futures handle at BetMGM. Those teams' short odds all season won't cause sportsbooks much headache, but BetMGM reports liabilities on Michigan and Vanderbilt."
UConn is positioned as the overwhelming favorite to win the women's NCAA tournament with -270 odds, marking the shortest odds for a pre-tournament favorite since 2018. UCLA follows as the second choice at +550 odds, creating a significant gap between the top two contenders. The SEC dominates the next tier with Texas, South Carolina, LSU, and Vanderbilt all showing strong odds. Duke and Michigan round out the teams with odds under 100-1. UConn, UCLA, and South Carolina have been public favorites throughout the season, collectively accounting for 57.4% of futures betting handle at BetMGM, while sportsbooks face notable liabilities on Michigan and Vanderbilt.
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