2026 Big 12 Tournament Odds: Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends for Quarterfinals

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Big 12 Tournament odds for 2026 feature five rounds of action, starting Tuesday. But things don't really pick up until Thursday's quarterfinals.

That's when No. 1 seed Arizona, along with Nos. 2-4 seeds Houston, Kansas and Texas Tech, jump on to the 2026 Big 12 Tournament odds board.

Here's everything you need to know about college basketball odds for the Big 12 Tournament: opening lines, spreads and betting trends. Check back for updates once the quarterfinal matchups are set, and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinal Odds

TBA vs. Texas Tech Odds

• Opening point spread: TBA
• Opening moneyline: TBA/TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under TBA
• Time: 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday (ESPN)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: Texas Tech (22-9 SU/17-14 ATS) got the No. 4 seed and the last of the double-byes, despite losing its last two games. In the regular-season finale, the Red Raiders fell to BYU 82-76 getting 2.5 points Saturday.

Check back for Big 12 Tournament odds, once Texas Tech's quarterfinal opponent is set.

TBA vs. Arizona Odds

• Opening point spread: Arizona TBA
• Opening moneyline: TBA/TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under TBA
• Time: 3 p.m. ET Thursday (ESPN)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: Arizona (29-12 SU/18-13 ATS) locked up the No. 1 seed even before its regular-season finale at Colorado. The Wildcats then notched an 89-79 win over the Buffaloes, but fell short of cashing as 13.5-point favorites.

Arizona went a scorching 23-0 in its first 23 games, then had a two-game hiccup, with respectable losses at Kansas and vs. Texas Tech. The Wildcats finished the regular season with six straight victories.

Check back for Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal odds, once Arizona's opponent is set.

TBA vs. Houston Odds

• Opening point spread: Houston TBA
• Opening moneyline: TBA/TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under TBA
• Time: 7 p.m. ET Thursday (ESPN)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: No. 2 seed Houston (26-5 SU/15-16 ATS) had a three-game hiccup in February, with losses at Iowa State and Kansas sandwiched around a home setback vs. Arizona. But the Cougars rebounded to win their next three games.

Houston capped the regular season with an 82-75 victory as 13.5-point chalk at Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Cougars have struggled to cover of late, going 1-7 ATS in their last eight outings.

Check back for Big 12 Tournament odds, once Houston's quarterfinal opponent is set.

TBA vs. Kansas Odds

• Opening point spread: Kansas TBA
• Opening moneyline: TBA/TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under TBA
• Time: 9:30 p.m. ET Thursday (ESPN)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: Kansas (22-9 SU/19-12 ATS) halted a 1-3 SU and ATS slide by winning its regular-season finale, clinching the No. 3 seed and a double-bye in the process. The Jayhawks pounded Kansas State 104-85 as 16.5-point home favorites.

Check back for Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal odds, once Kansas' opponent is set.

Big 12 Tournament Kalshi Odds

Prediction markets such as Kalshi are also involved with college basketball conference tournaments. Check out the Kalshi promo code before trading on Big 12 Tournament futures odds:

• Arizona +108
• Houston +186
• Kansas +525
• Iowa State +669
• Texas Tech +1567
• BYU +1900
• Cincinnati +2400

All other teams are +9900 or longer at Kalshi. Odds subject to change. Below are DraftKings Sportsbook's 2026 Big 12 futures odds:

• Arizona -105
• Houston +220
• Iowa State +750
• Kansas +800
• Texas Tech +1300
• Cincinnati +4500
• TCU +6000
• BYU +15000

All other teams are +16000 (160/1) or longer. Be sure to utilize the DraftKings promo code before you bet!

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson