Even after a dramatic upset loss in this year's Final Four, the UConn Huskies are right back where they usually are: at the top of the board. Geno Auriemma's squad is the clear +170 favorite to win the 2027 women's NCAA Tournament, a testament to the program's enduring powerhouse status. While they'll say goodbye to key starters Azzi Fudd and Serah Williams, the core of a team that rode a 54-game win streak remains, making them the team to beat once again.

The chase behind UConn is a compelling one. Tied for second at +500 are the South Carolina Gamecocks and the USC Trojans. South Carolina, this year's runner-up and the team that ended UConn's season, will look for revenge under Dawn Staley, who is expected to expertly navigate the transfer portal to reload her roster.

USC's presence in the top tier is the early offseason's biggest story, fueled by the anticipated return of superstar JuJu Watkins. After missing last season with a torn ACL, her comeback instantly elevates the Trojans' championship ceiling and adds a major must-watch element to the coming season.

In stark contrast, this year's champion, UCLA, finds itself in a rebuilding phase at +5000 odds. With all five championship-game starters being seniors, coach Cori Close faces a significant roster overhaul. This volatility is the nature of modern college sports, where the transfer portal and WNBA Draft can reshape a team's fortunes overnight.

While these early odds paint a fascinating picture, the landscape is far from set. With the WNBA Draft and transfer portal activity still to come, the contenders' rosters—and their championship probabilities—are sure to see major shifts before the ball is tipped next fall.