NCAA Tournament Odds: March Madness Betting Favorites

March Madness is the most exciting time in college basketball. The NCAA Tournament features 68 teams competing in a single-elimination format, where any team can make a run to the Final Four.

NCAA Tournament Odds

# Team Conf Odds Prob
1 Michigan Big Ten -330 76.7%
2 UConn Big East +260 27.8%
3 Duke ACC +340 22.7%
4 Arizona Big 12 +425 19.0%
5 Florida SEC +700 12.5%
6 Houston Big 12 +1000 9.1%
7 Illinois Big Ten +2200 4.3%
8 Iowa State Big 12 +2200 4.3%
9 Purdue Big Ten +3500 2.8%
10 Michigan State Big Ten +4500 2.2%
11 Arkansas Big 12 +5000 2.0%
12 St. John’s Big East +5000 2.0%
13 Kansas Big 12 +5000 2.0%
14 Gonzaga WCC +5500 1.8%
15 Vanderbilt SEC +6000 1.6%
16 Wisconsin Big Ten +6500 1.5%
17 Virginia ACC +6500 1.5%
18 Nebraska Big Ten +10000 <1%
19 Tennessee SEC +10000 <1%
20 Louisville ACC +10000 <1%
21 Texas Tech Big 12 +10000 <1%
22 Kentucky SEC +10000 <1%
23 Alabama SEC +10000 <1%
24 North Carolina ACC +12500 <1%
25 UCLA Big Ten +15000 <1%

How to Bet on March Madness

Betting on the NCAA Tournament offers numerous opportunities beyond just picking the champion. The single-elimination format creates massive upset potential.

Tournament Winner: Bet on which team will cut down the nets at the Final Four. Futures are available well before Selection Sunday.

Round by Round: Many sportsbooks offer bets on teams to reach specific rounds (Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four).

Key Factors for March Madness Betting

Experience Matters: Teams with upperclassmen who have tournament experience often perform better under pressure.

Defense Travels: Strong defensive teams tend to advance further. Good defense is consistent regardless of venue or opponent.

Guard Play: Teams with elite guards who can create their own shot and handle ball pressure thrive in March.

Free Throw Shooting: Close tournament games often come down to free throws. Teams that shoot well from the line have an edge.

About Our NCAA Tournament Odds

Our March Madness odds are updated throughout the college basketball season. Bookmark this page and check back as Selection Sunday approaches.

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