Mar 3, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) lays the ball up over Wake Forest Demon Deacons center Efton Reid III (4) during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 93-60. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images
The team to beat this tournament, the numbers give Duke over a 17% chance of winning it all.
The second-best team to make a bet on this tournament, the numbers favor Auburn over 11% of the time to win it all.
Narrowly edging out who's next, the Vols have a 9.1% chance to win it all before the bracket has been revealed.
Mar 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates his basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
A potential darkhorse, the Badgers may get a favorable draw, and that makes them a scary bet if they do get the No. 1 seed, or even better, the No. 2 seed.
Mar 5, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) shoots against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
A tough, feisty potential No. 1 seed, the Gators could earn everyone's respect with their all-around game. Currently, they have under a 7% chance, but that's before the bracket has been revealed.
Mark Sears should be able to carry the Tide through the bracket, but their chances to win (less than 6%) will rely on the depth of Nate Oats' squad.
The only other squad with a chance over 4% right now, the Red Raiders will have to be healthy to make a lengthy run this season.
