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 | +4500 |
| 🏆 UNC Final Four Odds | Off the Board |
| ✅ Last Verified: | April 25, 2025 |
The Tar Heels were not competitive in the NCAA Tournament this year, struggling 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 2025-26:
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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 was 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. He is headed to St. Johns in 2026.
- Drake Powell: Another 5-star freshman, Powell is expected to make a significant impact with his versatile skills.
- Coach Hubert Davis: After his third season, Davis has a .700 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 odds to win the National Championship in 2026 are +4500. After falling in the Round of 64, UNC has the 21st-best odds of winning the National Championship in 2026, with many oddsmakers expecting them to bounce back and be more competitive.
Yes. UNC participated 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 in 2025.
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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