College Basketball National Championship Odds 2026
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National Championship Odds
The odds listed below were correct when published. For current college basketball betting lines, see the live odds above.
- Duke Blue Devils +600
- Florida Gators +600
- Illinois Fighting Irish +1200
- Michigan Wolverines +1200
- UConn Huskies +1200
- Michigan State Spartans +1400
- Texas Longhorns +1500
- Arkansas Razorbacks +1800
- Houston Cougars +1800
- Arizona Wildcats +2000
- Louisville Cardinals +2200
- Tennessee Volunteers +2500
- North Carolina Tar Heels +2500
- Kansas Jayhawks +2500
- Virginia Cavaliers +2800
- Kentucky Wildcats +3000
National Championship Winners By Year
Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
2026 | Michigan Wolverines | UConn Huskies |
2025 | Florida Gators | Houston Cougars |
2024 | UConn Huskies | Purdue Boilermakers |
2023 | UConn Huskies | San Diego State Aztecs |
2022 | Kansas Jayhawks | North Carolina Tar Heels |
2021 | Baylor Bears | Gonzaga Bulldogs |
2020 | - | - |
2019 | Virginia Cavaliers | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
2018 | Villanova Wildcats | Michigan Wolverines |
2017 | North Carolina Tar Heels | Gonzaga Bulldogs |
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Favorites to Win the National Championship in 2026
College basketball National Championship odds change throughout the season, but some of the preseason favorites to win the championship include the Duke Blue Devils, Florida Gators, and Illinois Fighting Irish. The Michigan Wolverines, Connecticut Huskies, and Michigan State Spartans are also towards the top of the preseason board.
The Wolverines won the National Championship in 2025, with the Huskies finishing as runners-up. Florida, UConn, and Kansas have all won the National Championship in recent seasons. Live National Championship winner odds are available above.
What are National Championship Odds?
National Championship odds show each team's chances of winning the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship, with odds available throughout the college basketball season at Fanatics Sportsbook. Bettors can use the latest National Championship odds to track the leading contenders and identify value opportunities.
National Championship futures odds are released months before the season begins and can move significantly throughout the year. Factors such as team performance, strength of schedule, injuries, conference results, and tournament seeding projections can all impact college basketball futures odds.
How to Read National Championship Odds
National Championship odds are typically displayed using American odds. A team listed at +600, for example, would return $600 in profit on a winning $100 bet, plus the original $100 stake. A longshot at +3000 would return $3,000 in profit on the same $100 wager.
Lower positive odds generally indicate that the sportsbook views a team as more likely to win the college basketball National Championship. As expectations change throughout the college basketball season, each team's odds can move accordingly.
How to Bet on National Championship Odds
To bet on the college basketball National Championship winner at Fanatics Sportsbook, navigate to the college basketball futures markets and select the team you think will win the National Championship. Add the selection to your bet slip, enter your wager amount and review the potential payout before placing the bet.
National Championship winner odds can change throughout the season, so the odds available when a wager is placed may differ from those offered later in the year.
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