Women's basketball powers collide Sunday in the NCAA championship game as the South Carolina Gamecocks take on the UConn Huskies (-6.5, 132.5) for the crown. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. ET and the game will be carried on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+.
So, which bets make the most sense for the title game? And what other betting angles stand out?
Let's factor in team trends, injuries, momentum and more to identify the smartest wagers to make.
Odds are accurate as of publication time. For the latest odds, go to ESPN BET.
UConn (-6.5)
UConn is No. 1 in the nation in both offensive and defensive efficiency, and they are firing on all cylinders right now. The key for UConn has been the emergence of Azzi Fudd, who looks fully recovered from knee injuries that cost her most of last season and hampered her earlier this season. With Fudd playing like this, UConn is almost impossible to beat, as the Gamecocks saw firsthand in February when Fudd had 28 points in the Huskies' blowout road win in South Carolina. It's the first time the Gamecocks have been underdogs in over two years, but UConn has the three best players on the floor and the defense to fluster South Carolina.
UConn Team Total Over 69.5 Points
UConn has cracked 70 points in 36 of 39 games this season, including scoring 87 in the first meeting on 69 possessions. UConn made 13 3s in that game, the most South Carolina has allowed all season, but that actually might be sustainable. UConn shot 13-for-28 on 3s, but 25 of those 28 3s were uncontested. South Carolina struggled to deal with UConn's ball movement, as 22 of UConn's 31 made field goals came off assists. UConn scored 85 points in 68 possessions against UCLA in the semifinals, and while South Carolina should pose a bigger challenge, it won't be enough to keep UConn under 70.
Azzi Fudd 15+ points (+160)
This is a great price on Fudd, who has averaged 15.2 points per game during her past 24 games. She went over 15 points in one quarter in the first meeting against South Carolina (18 in the third quarter), scoring 28 in the game. With the Gamecocks focusing on Paige Bueckers, Fudd attempted 22 shots, tying a season high, including 10 3s. And 14 of her 22 shots were uncontested. Fudd was the former No. 1 recruit in the country, and she's proving why.