Latest UNC Basketball Odds to Win National Championship 2025
These are the current listed futures odds at DraftKings Sportsbook for North Carolina Tar Heels basketball to win the National Championship this season:
| 🏆 UNC National Championship Odds | Off the Board |
| 🏆 UNC Final Four Odds | Off the Board |
| ✅ Last Verified: | March 26, 2025 |
The Tar Heels were not competitive in the NCAA Tournament this year, and struggled to make it to the tournament before succumbing in the Round of 64 to Ole Miss.
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UNC Basketball Schedule & Odds for Every Game
Check out the odds for every game sportsbooks have listed for the Tar Heels in 2024-25:
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UNC vs Duke Basketball Recap for 2024-25
Duke swept the season series against UNC, getting revenge from last season when the Tar Heels swept them. Duke won 87-70 on February 1 and then 82-69 on March 8, 2025. North Carolina fell again on March 9, 2025, losing in the ACC Tournament to Duke. You can read more about the Duke vs UNC basketball matchups this season.
Their rivalry began in 1920 and has featured 262 meetings, 143 of which were won by Carolina, although Duke swept the series this past season.
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Key Contributors to UNC Basketball Odds in 2024-25
The 2024-25 season for the North Carolina Tar Heels has been an exciting one, with several key players, strategic coaching, and significant team changes influencing their odds.
- Team Continuity: All five starters from the season-opening win over Elon returned, providing valuable experience and cohesion.
- RJ Davis: Returning as ACC Player of the Year, Davis averaged 21.2 points per game last season and continues to be a scoring powerhouse.
- Cade Tyson: Transferred from Belmont, Tyson ranked second in the country with a 46.5% 3-point shooting percentage last season.
- Ian Jackson: A top-12 national recruit, Jackson brings fresh talent and energy to the team as a 5-star freshman.
- Drake Powell: Another 5-star freshman, Powell is expected to make a significant impact with his versatile skills.
- Coach Hubert Davis: In his third season, Davis has a .718 win percentage and is known for his effective coaching strategies.
The combination of seasoned players, new talent, and strategic coaching makes the Tar Heels a formidable team this season.
Where Can I Bet on UNC Basketball Odds?
You can bet on UNC basketball odds with each of the eight legal North Carolina sports betting apps, which went live on March 11.
You can also bet on UNC odds at one of three retail North Carolina casinos:
- 📍 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC
- 📍 Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino in Murphy, NC
- 📍 Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, NC
UNC Basketball Odds FAQs
UNC's odds to win the 2025 men's basketball National Championship game are off the board at DraftKings as they have been eliminated from the NCAA Tournament. They had long odds, and it ended up proving correct as they could not get past Ole Miss.
Yes. UNC will participate in the NCAA Tournament after defeating San Diego State 95-68. They fell in the Round of 64 to No. 6 Ole Miss, failing in their bid to make it to the Round of 32.
UNC had a great run to set themselves up for a tournament play-in game where they soundly dispatched San Diego State 95-68. Unfortunately, they fell flat afterward, losing to the No. 6 seeded Ole Miss in the Round of 64 on Friday, March 21, 2025.
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