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College Basketball – 2024 March Madness Odds

National Champion

2024 NCAA DI Mens Basketball Tournament: National Champion
Team Odds
St. Peter's (#15) +90000
Connecticut (#1) +400
Houston (#1) +500
Purdue (#1) +650
North Carolina (#1) +1200
Tennessee (#2) +1400
Arizona (#2) +1200
Auburn (#4) +1500
Iowa State (#2) +2000
Kentucky (#3) +1700
Marquette (#2) +2000
Duke (#4) +3500
Creighton (#3) +2500
Baylor (#3) +3500
Illinois (#3) +3000
Kansas (#4) +5000
Alabama (#4) +4000
Florida (#7) +6000
Gonzaga (#5) +6000
Wisconsin (#5) +6000
BYU (#6) +6000
Saint Mary's CA (#5) +7000
San Diego State (#5) +8000
Texas Tech (#6) +10000
South Carolina (#6) +10000
Michigan State (#9) +8000
Texas (#7) +10000
Clemson (#6) +10000
Mississippi State (#8) +10000
Washington State (#7) +10000
TCU (#9) +10000
New Mexico (#11) +10000
Nebraska +12500
Northwestern (#9) +12500
Nevada (#10) +12500
Florida Atlantic (#8) +15000
Utah State (#8) +15000
Dayton (#7) +15000
Texas A&M (#9) +15000
NC State (#11) +15000
Colorado State (#10) +25000
Oregon +17500
Drake (#10) +17500
Colorado (#10) +20000
Virginia (#10) +30000
Boise State (#10) +25000
James Madison (#12) +25000
Grand Canyon +30000
McNeese +30000
Samford (#13) +50000
Oakland (#14) +50000
Coll Charleston (#13) +50000
UAB (#12) +60000
Vermont (#13) +60000
South Dakota State (#15) +50000
Morehead State (#14) +80000
Duquesne (#11) +50000
Western Kentucky  +50000
Yale (#13) +50000
Longwood (#16) +90000
Wagner (#16) +90000
Stetson (#16) +90000
Akron (#14) +60000
Long Beach State (#15) +80000
Colgate (#14) +90000
Grambling (#16) +90000
Howard (#16) +90000
Montana State (#16) +90000

As well as betting on the national champion, another popular betting market each year during march madness is the John R.Wooden Award Winner (Last year’s winners: Caitlin Clark, and Zach Edey).

The 2023–24 NCAA Division I men’s basketball season began on 6th November 2023 – with the regular season ending March 17th 2024.


Want to place betting action on NCAAB matchups? View Vegas odds for upcoming college basketball games to assess your wagering options before wagering.

Interested in betting on the winner of the NCAA championship, or March Madness? Visit the College Basketball futures page for odds for each college team in every division.

Popular College Basketball Bets

Unsure of how college basketball bets work? This guide gives you the lowdown on popular wagering options.

College Basketball: Moneyline Bets

This wagering option lets you bet on which college basketball team will win a specific matchup. If the team has a negative number next to it (e.g.,-150), it’s the favorite. This figure shows you how many dollars you have to bet to get a winning return of $100 from your sportsbook.

If it has a positive number (e.g., +150), it’s the underdog. The positive figure shows you the amount of a winning return when placing a $100 bet. Both teams can have negative odds if it’s a very close matchup. In this case, the higher negative number shows which team Vegas odds-makers think is most likely to win.

NCAAM Point Spread Odds Betting

When wagering on the point spread (also known as the equalizer), the underdog “gets” points added to their final score, and the favorite “gives” points away – this number margin is the spread. A positive (+) number shows the points given to the underdog; a negative number (-) tells you the points cut from the favorite.

For example, using a spread of the Michigan Wildcats +7 and the Houston Cougars -7, you could still enjoy a return if you back the Wildcats and they lose by six points or less. But if they lose by seven or more points, you will lose.

Yet if you decide to wager on Houston to cover the spread, the Cougars need to win by eight points or more to give you a return.

NCAA: Game Totals Betting

Game totals bets let you place action on the total points of an NCAA basketball matchup combined. You can wager on whether the points total will be under or over the number offered by your betting provider.

What Are NCAA Future Bets?

NCAAB futures are wagering options that let you bet on player achievements and other events decided in the future – such as who will win the Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year or which team will win March Madness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which college basketball teams have won the most National championships?

  • UCLA — 11
  • Kentucky — 8
  • North Carolina — 6
  • Duke — 5
  • Indiana — 5
  • UConn — 4
  • Kansas — 3
  • Villanova — 3
  • Cincinnati — 2
  • Florida — 2
  • Louisville — 2
  • Michigan State — 2
  • NC State — 2
  • Oklahoma State — 2
  • San Francisco — 2

What is MoneyLine betting in NCAAB?

A moneyline bet (also known as the win market) is the most simple bet you can place on a NCAAB game, as all you are doing is selecting the team you believe will win the game.

When it comes to the NCAAB betting odds on the MoneyLine, the favorite to win the game will be indicated with a negative number. For example, -200, next to the team name. That means you would have to stake $200 on that team in order to win $100 (+ the return of your initial stake).
In this example, the underdog in the game might have odds on the MoneyLine of +150. That indicates that you would need to stake $100 on that team in order to win $150 (+ the return of your initial stake).

It’s worth noting that betting on the MoneyLine will offer a poor return when betting on a strong favorite in a game.

Can I bet on a college basketball game online?

Yes. You can quickly sign up with an online sportsbook to start placing college basketball wagers today. The most popular types of NCAAB bets are moneyline, parlay, and futures bets.

Can I wager on NCAA basketball games using my smartphone?

Top online sportsbooks let you wager on college basketball using your smartphone.

Some sites may even have a mobile sports betting app to enable quick access to various wagering options. Other providers allow you to place bets by accessing your account via your preferred mobile browser.

When does the 2023/2024 College Basketball Season Start?

The 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 6th, 2023 and ends 17th of March 2024.