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2026 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament Odds: Ranking Betting Favorites to Win Conference Crown
Florida, Arkansas, and Alabama lead the pack in BetMGM's latest SEC Tournament champion odds.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The SEC men's basketball regular season has concluded, setting the stage for the conference tournament in Nashville. BetMGM has released its updated odds for the SEC Tournament champion, with Florida, Arkansas, and Alabama emerging as the top favorites. The Gators, led by head coach Todd Golden, are the oddsmakers' pick to win the title after claiming the crown last season. The Razorbacks, guided by Hall of Fame coach John Calipari, and the high-powered Crimson Tide offense also loom as top contenders.
Why it matters
The SEC Tournament is one of the most anticipated events in college basketball, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. This year's field is particularly competitive, with several teams capable of making a deep run. The outcome of the tournament could have major implications for the national landscape, as the SEC has consistently been one of the strongest conferences in the country.
The details
Florida is the favorite to win the SEC Tournament at +150, thanks to its 11-game win streak to close the regular season and the presence of one of the best frontcourts in the country. Arkansas (+300) and Alabama (+400) round out the top three, with the Razorbacks led by standout freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. and the Crimson Tide boasting the nation's most prolific 3-point shooting attack. Tennessee (+800) and Vanderbilt (+1200) are also considered viable contenders, with the Volunteers' Nate Ament and the Commodores' cohesive team play posing potential threats.
- The SEC Tournament will take place from March 11-17 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The tournament will kick off on March 11.
The players
Todd Golden
The head coach of the Florida Gators, who won the SEC Tournament last season and are the favorites to repeat in 2026.
Darius Acuff Jr.
The standout freshman guard for the Arkansas Razorbacks, averaging 22.2 points and 6.4 assists per game while shooting 43.7% from 3-point range.
John Calipari
The Hall of Fame head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, who has won the SEC Tournament six times in his career.
Nate Ament
The 6-foot-10 freshman forward for the Tennessee Volunteers, who has proven capable of scoring outbursts with three 29-point games this season.
Mark Byington
The second-year head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores, whose team ranks 17th in the country in assist-to-turnover ratio.
What’s next
The SEC Tournament will begin on March 11, with the championship game scheduled for March 17. The winner will earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
The 2026 SEC Tournament promises to be a highly competitive and exciting event, with several teams capable of cutting down the nets in Nashville. The top-seeded Florida Gators are the favorites, but they will face stiff challenges from the likes of Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt, all of whom have the talent and coaching to make a deep run in the tournament.
