2025-26 Men’s March Madness Odds: Arizona Wildcats Surge up Board

As every college football season creeps toward its end, a new college basketball season is in full bloom. 

Could the Florida Gators repeat? Will Purdue finally find its way to the top? Or can the Duke Blue Devils, with the top-ranked incoming recruiting class, emerge as champs?

Here’s a look at the odds from DraftKings Sportsbook as of Dec. 30.

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2025-26 Men’s NCAA Tournament winner 

Michigan: +475 (bet $10 to win $57.50 total)
Arizona: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
UConn: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Duke: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
Purdue: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Iowa State: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Houston: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Gonzaga: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Michigan State: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Louisville: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
Illinois: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
Florida: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Kansas: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
BYU: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total)
Vanderbilt: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Arkansas: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Alabama: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)

Here’s what to know about the NCAA college hoops title oddsboard:

The Favorite: Early in the season, it was crowded atop the oddsboard, with Purdue, Duke and Houston. However, a new team emerged and separated itself from the pack in early December: the 11-0 Michigan Wolverines. UM was the preseason No. 7 but now sits at No. 1 in the rankings. The Wolverines have been dominating well-known brands so far this season, beating San Diego State by 40, Auburn by 30, Gonzaga by 40 and Villanova by 28. 

Making Moves: Arizona is off to an impressive 13-0 start to its season and has surged up the board to +850 from +1300 over the last three weeks. Some of the Wildcats’ most notable wins have come over UCLA, UConn, Auburn and Alabama. Koa Peat leads the team in points, averaging 14.2 ppg, and Jaden Bradley leads the squad in assists (4.5) and steals (1.9). Arizona is currently ranked No. 2 in the country.

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