Early odds released for 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship

By Rivers Hughey

With the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball season officially in the books following last night’s national championship, the focus has quickly shifted to what’s ahead.

FanDuel has released its early odds for the 2026 national champion, offering a first look at the teams expected to be in the hunt when the Final Four returns to Indianapolis and Lucas Oil Stadium next April.

While offseason movement through the transfer portal and NBA Draft decisions will continue to shape rosters, the early lines provide an initial glimpse into which programs are poised to contend.

For college basketball fans, the road to the 2026 Final Four has already begun.

FanDuel’s Early 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Odds:

• Duke: +1000

• Houston: +1200

• Louisville: +1400

• Purdue: +1400

• Kansas: +1600

• BYU: +1600

• Arkansas: +1800

• Auburn: +1800

• UConn: +1800

• Alabama: +1800

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