Alabama’s Mark Sears Leads 2024-2025 Wooden Award Betting Trends

The race for the prestigious Wooden Award in college basketball is underway, and Alabama’s Mark Sears has solidified himself as a favorite, thanks to an impressive rise in both odds and betting activity. According to BetMGM data, Sears' odds for the Wooden Award have shifted from +1000 to +700 over the past week, reflecting increasing confidence from bettors.

Currently, Sears leads the field with 14.7% of the total tickets and a staggering 32.9% of the handle, indicating heavy betting interest on his potential to capture college basketball’s top individual honor. His impact on the court, combined with Alabama’s strong preseason standing, makes him a player to watch closely.

Sears enters his fifth year of eligibility, following two seasons each at Ohio and Alabama. Last season, he was an offensive powerhouse, averaging 21.5 points per game while shooting an efficient 50.8% from the field and an impressive 43.6% from beyond the arc. The lefty point guard also chipped in with 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. After testing the NBA Draft waters, Sears chose to return to Alabama, where he was named the preseason SEC Player of the Year.

As the fourth-highest returning scorer in the nation, Sears is poised to lead Alabama to great heights. The Crimson Tide ranks No. 2 in the preseason AP Top 25 and is favored to win the SEC. Sears' leadership and scoring prowess will be key as Alabama looks to dominate this season.

With rising odds, substantial betting action, and his elite performance, Mark Sears is a top preseason contender for the Wooden Award. Sears is tied with North Carolina guard RJ Davis (+700, 4.9% handle, 13.2% handle) and slightly ahead of Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (+750, 14.7%, 5.7% handle) at the moment. A lot will likely change as the season progresses, but if you’re a believer in the veteran guard and the Crimson Tide as a whole, this is a solid time to get in on the action.

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