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Rick Pitino: Our game vs. UConn was an epic battle (0:50)
St. John's coach Rick Pitino reflects on the team's success after winning its second straight Big East title. (0:50)
Doug GreenbergMar 17, 2026, 09:38 AM ET
The top of the odds board for the men's college basketball national championship will feature several blue bloods as the tournament begins.
Duke is the favorite to win the NCAA tournament with +350 odds (opened +330), followed closely by Michigan at +370. Arizona (+380) and Florida (+750) among the other 1-seeds. Houston (13-1), Iowa State (18-1) round out the teams shorter than 20-1 with Illinois falling to 22-1 after opening at 19-1.
Purdue and UConn at 25-1 and 30-1, respectively, represent two of the teams receiving bigger money in the betting markets. The Boilermakers have the fifth-most handle at DraftKings and have also attracted a $100,000 wager to make the Final Four at BetMGM. The Huskies have garnered several large bets at both books, which both name them as large liabilities.
The bottom of the odds board features 19 teams at 200-1, largely comprised of the lowest seeds.
MORE: Spreads, money lines and totals for every first-round matchup.
Odds by DraftKings Sportsbook, subject to change.
