Semifinals Predictions for The Basketball Tournament's Betting Scene
The Basketball Tournament 2025 Semifinals Preview
The semifinals of The Basketball Tournament 2025 are set to take place in WICHITA, Kan., with two exciting matchups on the horizon. The first game will feature Eberlein Drive against Best Virginia, while We Are D3 will go head-to-head with the AfterShocks.
According to the latest odds and expert analyses, Eberlein Drive is the leading favorite to win the tournament, with odds ranging from +200 to +225. This translates to an approximately 31-33% implied chance of winning the tournament. The AfterShocks, on the other hand, are nearly co-favorites, with odds of +220 to +250, suggesting a 20-22% implied chance of winning.
Best Virginia and We Are D3 have longer odds but still hold realistic chances, with Best Virginia around +300 and We Are D3 around +350.
Eberlein Drive, led by former Arizona guard Gabe York, has been dominant in the earlier rounds, winning three of their four games by 13 or more points. They have a higher ppg average (81.5) than Best Virginia (76.8) and boast a higher 3-point shooting percentage (35.8%) compared to Best Virginia (31.9%). However, Best Virginia has been resilient, winning their last two games by 7 points or less each time.
The AfterShocks, on the other hand, have been performing well in the tournament, steamrolling through their last two games. They have a 49-point scoring margin in the tournament, with 299 points scored and 250 points allowed. The AfterShocks' offense has been explosive, scoring 327 points in the tournament, but their defense has allowed 310 points, resulting in a 17-point margin. Despite We Are D3's offense being more efficient, scoring 327 points in the tournament, their defense has allowed 310 points, resulting in a smaller margin.
Because the odds between Eberlein Drive and AfterShocks are very close, oddsmakers do not strongly favor one side for the final, but Eberlein Drive holds a slight edge at this point. The underdog status of Best Virginia and We Are D3 suggests they may be less likely to win their semifinals, though upsets are always possible.
In the first semifinal game, Eberlein Drive is favored to win, with a 3.5-point spread set for the matchup. In the second semifinal, the AfterShocks are favored, also with a 3.5-point spread.
With the semifinals set, the stage is now set for an exciting finish to The Basketball Tournament 2025. The eventual final is likely to be Eberlein Drive vs AfterShocks, per the latest odds and expert analyses.
Sports betting enthusiasts can find odds for The Basketball Tournament 2025 Semifinals on various betting sites, with Eberlein Drive being the leading favorite at +200 to +225. The AfterShocks follow closely behind with odds of +220 to +250. Best Virginia and We Are D3 have longer odds but still hold realistic chances, with Best Virginia around +300 and We Are D3 around +350. According to the analyses, Eberlein Drive and the AfterShocks are the most likely to advance to the final, though upsets are always possible in sports.
