UConn Surges to Women’s NCAA Title Favorite After USC Injury

The University of Connecticut (UConn) has taken the top spot as the favorite to win the women’s NCAA tournament, following the news that USC star JuJu Watkins suffered a torn ACL. This move from BetMGM sends South Carolina slipping down to second place in favor of UConn, now at +175 to take home the title. The Huskies dominated their first-round game against No. 10 South Dakota State, winning 91-57 behind Paige Bueckers’ impressive performance. With Watkins out for the rest of the tournament, USC’s odds have lengthened to +2500. Several other teams, including UCLA, Texas, and Notre Dame, now offer better value than before the tournament began, with some having odds shorter than they were at Selection Sunday.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/college-basketball/article/march-madness-2025-uconn-is-now-the-womens-title-favorite-as-uscs-odds-get-longer-after-juju-watkins-injury-154412994.html