2025 NCAA March Madness Predictions, Picks, Odds
The 2025 NCAA Tourney has ended and now it's time for 2026 NCAA Tourney.
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Be sure to recap the entire 2025 Men's NCAA Tournament below, which features Odds, Betting Results, and Expert March Madness Predictions.
2026 NCAA Tournament Betting Results
- Straight Up (SU)
- Against the Spread (ATS)
- Over-Under (OU)
Favorites-Underdogs (SU): 0-0
Favorites-Underdogs (ATS):0-0
Over-Under: 0-0
Final Four and Championship
April 4, 6
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Elite Eight
Mar. 27, 29
- Midwest Regional: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
- East Regional: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Sweet 16
Mar. 26, 28
- South Regional: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
- West Regional: SAP Center, San Jose, California
Second Round
Mar. 20, 22
- Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida
- Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Viejas Arena, San Diego, California
- Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
First Round
Mar. 19, 21
- KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
- Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina
- Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
First Four
Mar. 17, 18
- University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio
March Madness Regional Odds
The NCAA Men's Tournament Regional Finals will take place on March 17, 2026 and will continue until April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana
Check out the Teams, Odds, Betting Stats and much more on each of the four regions below:
Listed below are the Opening Odds for each of the betting favorites in each region:
East Region: Duke Blue Devils (+1000)
South Region: Auburn (+2500)
Midwest Region: Houston (+1100)
West Region: Florida Gators (+30000)
COLLEGE HOOPS TOURNAMENT BETTING RESOURCES
2026 NCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DATES
The 2026 NCAA College Basketball Championship is scheduled to take place on Mar. 17, 2026 from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana and the Final Four semifinal matchups will occur before on Saturday Apr. 6, 2024 with CBS providing national coverage on all three games.
Selection Sunday
Mar. 16, 2026 (6:00 p.m. ET)
First Four
TBA
First & Second Rounds
TBA
Sweet 16 & Elite Eight
TBA
Final Four & National Championship
TBA
MARCH MADNESS BETTING RESOURCES
NCAA Tournament History
The College Basketball History on VegasInsider provides bettors with a breakdown of the winners going back to 1985 and the betting results for the 36 title games as well.
NCAA CHAMPIONSIP WINNERS (2018-2024)
2024 - UConn
UConn became the first team since Florida in 2006-07 to win back-to-back NCAA Men's Tournament titles. The Huskies dominated from start to finish as they won and covered every game, while each victory came by double-digits.
2023 - UConn
Head Coach Dan Hurley and the Connecticut Huskies won the 2023 NCAA Tournament in dominant fashion, winning and covering all six of their games by double digits.
2022 - Kansas
Kansas secured the NCAA Tournament Championship for 2022 with a narrow victory over North Carolina.
2021 - Baylor
Baylor dominated Gonzaga in the 2021 championship with a wire-to-wire 86-70 victory.
2020 - No Winner
The 2020 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The Kansas Jayhawks were listed as the top contenders (+450) to win the event, followed by Gonzaga and Baylor at 8/1 odds.
2019 - Virginia
The Cavaliers of Virginia claimed their first-ever national championship on the hardwood in an overtime win against Texas Tech, 85-77.
2018 - Villanova
The Wildcats rolled to a 79-62 victory over Michigan, giving the Big East school its third NCAA Tournament Championship.
NCAA Final Four History
The Final Four breakdown provides all the schools that advance to the NCAA Tournament semifinals each year, along with more betting resources on the last round of the event.
Final Four Participants - Last Five Years
2024
(1) UConn, (4) Alabama
(11) NC State, (1) Purdue
2023
(5) San Diego State, (9) FAU
(4) UConn, (5) Miami, Fl.
2022
(2) Duke, (8) North Carolina
(2) Villanova, (1) Kansas
2021
(1) Gonzaga, (1) Baylor
(2) Houston, (11) UCLA
2020
Postponed
2019
(1) Virginia, (2) Michigan State
(3) Texas Tech, (5) Auburn
WIN YOUR MARCH MADNESS BRACKET
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With our seasoned handicappers, get key insights for all your NCAA bracket betting odds.
From Final Four picks on who will win the NCAA, to this year’s underdog, make sure you’re ready for any March Madness upsets!
MARCH MADNESS BETTING
First, make sure to check out how to bet on March Madness. Now then, it’s important that you’re in a state that has legalized sports betting.
So, which sportsbook should you bet with? While there’s always an element of personal preference, certain online sportsbooks offer better welcome bonuses than others.
In our experience, BetMGM, FanDuel, and bet365 are the top 3 contenders for online basketball betting. Check out our full reviews for the lowdown on why you should bet with these excellent sportsbooks.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL BETTING TYPES
- Money-line: This is an easy one. Simply pick which team will win outright. Say Notre Dame is up against San Diego State in a Final Four matchup – pick one team over the other to bring home the win. New bettors especially bet on the money-line as it's the simplest way to bet on a game.
- Point Spread: Like money-line, here you choose a team to win or lose outright. However, the difference lies in guessing how much they win/lose by. This number is a specific points total set by the sportsbooks. Our advice? Check out the team’s average points per game over the season.
- Totals: Also called over/under, this bet determines whether the final score will – combined – will be over or under what the sportsbook thinks.
- Props: Oftentimes these are in-play bets. They can relate to brackets and player stats, or even fun things like a halftime show or what the mascot will do.
- Futures: Feeling the itch to bet already? Futures can be placed weeks or sometimes months ahead of the game. For example, maybe you think Ole Miss will bring it home this year. Place a bet ahead of Selection Sunday to get in on the ground floor. Just pay attention as the odds can change, and your choice can even be knocked out!
- Parlays: Called accumulator bets in the UK, parlays are a series of bets. March Madness is the perfect time for parlays, where you can lay down a small bet of say $10 across five games. Win all five and you could be looking at a hefty return.
MARCH MADNESS PREDICTIONS, EXPERT PICKS & TIPS
The VegasInsider College Basketball stable of experts will be ready to fire up selections for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
EVERYONE LOVES AN UNDERDOG
A good comeback story is nothing to shake a tail at. Undoubtedly, these “Cinderella" teams make the college basketball season extremely popular. Since underdogs show up each year, consider placing a bet on some underdogs.
A SURE THING IS NEVER CERTAIN
Down and out now that your Final Four choice lost in round one? Don’t sweat it, upsets happen all the time – remember this year’s Super Bowl? As long as all your picks don’t turn into an upset, there is always a chance to make it to the finals.
TOP TEAMS BLEED BLUE
Across the US, the top NCAA College Basketball teams are called “Blue Bloods". Usually, they can be a safe bet for March Madness predictions. That said, Blue Bloods don’t always win, so watch out! However, they usually stay in the tournament until the final rounds.
NCAA TOURNAMENT MEMBERSHIPS
VegasInsider is offering great opportunities to see a variety of NCAA Tournament predictions from all of our college basketball experts.
MARCH MADNESS BETTING FAQ
Below, our team at VegasInsider has collected some common questions about the 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament.
WHICH TEAMS ARE IN MARCH MADNESS THIS YEAR?
Until Selection Sunday, the final 68 teams are still up in the air. Make sure to tune in March 17th, 202 at 6:00 p.m. ET to find out!
WHERE CAN I BET ON MARCH MADNESS?
Without a doubt, the top online sportsbooks for college basketball betting are DraftKings, FanDuel, and PointsBet. As you know, DraftKings and FanDuel paved the way for DFS and fantasy basketball in the US, and have used that experience to offer top-tier sportsbooks to US bettors. Likewise, newcomer PointsBet has a unique points betting system and close ties to pro basketball players that makes betting on March Madness with them a no-brainer. Plus, every top sportsbook offers an excellent mobile app for sports betting. So, make sure to download the app after signing up for a welcome offer!
COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD
All of your NCAA Tournament betting wagers can be followed throughout March Madness on the VegasInsider College Basketball Scores. The Scores are easily followed once you understand how they’re displayed and the role of each betting feature. All College Basketball Scores start with the Matchup, which has a designated home and away team.
All Games are listed in order of Rotation that are set by the sportsbooks. The Rotation numbers are assigned to each team and it identifies the bet that is being placed at an online sportsbook or in a casino. Those numbers eliminate any confusion between the bettor and the sportsbook. Along with rotation numbers, games are also listed by time and the VegasInsider College Basketball Scores show the Game Time in Eastern Standard Time Zone (ET).
Next to the rotations are the Teams that are playing, followed by the Betting Odds. The College Basketball Scores uses a consensus line that is created by multiple Las Vegas and Global sportsbooks. The Betting Odds display which team is the favorite in the matchup and that can be determined with a minus (-) sign followed by a number.
The March Madness scoreboard is updated as the games tip and you'll be able to track all your winning wagers for the 67 upcoming NCAA Tournament games.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL MATCHUPS
If you love action and want plenty of it, then College Basketball is the sport for you and the College Basketball Matchups page should be your starting point for placing educated and informed wagers. With over 350 College Basketball teams, bookmakers have their hands full on a daily basis.
The Matchups page lists all the College Basketball Games in order of Rotation, which is controlled the sportsbooks. Every matchup has a designated Home and Away team and both are given a rotation number. The games are listed in order of time, which is Eastern Standard Time Zone (ET) on this matchup page. When you find games and odds that interest you, check out our online sportsbook directory to find the best and most secure places to make NCAA basketball bets, as well as exclusive sportsbook offers.