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

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Big Ten Tournament odds for 2026 are expansive, starting Tuesday with the first of six rounds. Things get much more interesting on Friday, when the best teams jump in.

Michigan has the No. 1 seed, earning a triple bye, so the Wolverines won't be on the 2026 Big Ten Tournament odds board until the quarterfinals. Ditto for Nos. 2-4 seeds Nebraska, Michigan State and Illinois.

Here's everything you need to know about college basketball odds for the Big Ten 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.

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2026 Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal Odds

TBA vs. Michigan Odds

• Opening point spread: TBA
• Opening moneyline: TBA/TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under TBA
• Time: Noon ET Friday (Big Ten Network)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: No. 1 seed Michigan (29-2 SU/15-16 ATS) is having a stellar season on the floor, albeit a mediocre year at the betting window. In Sunday's regular-season capper, the Wolverines beat Michigan State 90-80 giving 10.5 points at home.

The Wolverines have two double-digit SU win streaks: 14-0 to start the season, then 12-0 following an upset home loss to Wisconsin. Michigan's only other blemish was a 68-63 setback to Duke as a 2.5-point neutral site favorite on Feb. 21.

Check back for Big Ten Tournament odds, once Michigan's quarterfinal opponent is set.

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TBA vs. Illinois Odds

• Opening point spread: TBA
• Opening moneyline: TBA/TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under TBA
• Time: 2:30 p.m. ET Friday (Big Ten Network)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: Illinois (23-7 SU/17-13 ATS) had a late-season 2-4 slide, but rebounded to win its final two games, grabbing the final triple-bye as the No. 4 seed. On Sunday, the Fighting Illini held off Maryland 78-72, failing to cover as 15-point road favorites.

Check back for Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal odds, once Illinois' opponent is set.

TBA vs. Nebraska Odds

• Opening point spread: TBA
• Opening moneyline: TBA/TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under TBA
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET Friday (Big Ten Network)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: Nebraska (25-5 SU/16-14 ATS) is in the midst of a surprisingly good season. The Huskers won their first 20 games (12-8 ATS), though sledding got much tougher in the final five weeks (6-5 SU/5-6 ATS).

But Nebraska finished with a big and difficult win Sunday. The Huskers blew a late six-point lead vs. Iowa, getting forced to overtime in a 70-70 tie. Then Nebraska got it back together to win 84-75 laying 4.5 points at home. That boosted the Huskers from No. 4 to No. 2 in seeding.

Check back for Big Ten Tournament odds, once Nebraska's quarterfinal opponent is set.

TBA vs. Michigan State Odds

• Opening point spread: TBA
• Opening moneyline: TBA/TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under TBA
• Time: 9 p.m. ET Friday (Big Ten Network)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: Michigan State (25-6 SU/17-14 ATS) saw its five-game win streak end in the regular-season finale. The Spartans fell at Michigan 90-80, dropping from the No. 2 seed to No. 3, but covered as 10.5-point road underdogs.

Check back for Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal odds, once Michigan State's opponent is set.

Big Ten 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 Ten Tournament futures odds:

• Michigan +108
• Illinois +456
• Michigan State +567
• Purdue +733
• Nebraska +1011
• Wisconsin +1900
• UCLA +3233
• Iowa +4900
• Ohio State +4900

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

• Michigan -135
• Illinois +425
• Michigan State +600
• Purdue +900
• Nebraska +1100
• Wisconsin +3500
• UCLA +3500
• Ohio State +7000
• Iowa +8000

All other teams are +18000 (180/1) 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