National Title Odds: Ranking Top 25 betting favorites after Week 15 of college basketball

Michigan leads the pack as the favorite to win the national title, followed closely by Arizona and Duke.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 1:23pm

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The latest national title odds in college basketball are in after Week 15 of the regular season. Michigan has the best odds, followed by Arizona, Duke, and Houston. Despite some recent losses, top teams like Arizona, Houston, and Kansas remain in the top 10 of the national title odds. The Big 12 conference is proving to be extremely competitive, with several teams in the national title race.

Why it matters

The national title odds provide insight into which teams are considered the top contenders to win the NCAA championship this season. As the regular season winds down, these odds will continue to shift based on team performance and other factors. Tracking the odds can help fans and bettors understand the landscape of college basketball and identify potential value picks.

The details

Michigan has the best national title odds at +800, just slightly ahead of Arizona at +850 and Duke at +900. Houston (+1000) and Iowa State (+1200) round out the top 5. Despite recent losses, Arizona, Houston, and Kansas remain in the top 10 of the national title odds. The Big 12 conference is proving to be extremely competitive, with several teams like Texas Tech, Baylor, and Kansas State in the top 25 odds.

  • The latest national title odds are in after Week 15 of the college basketball regular season.

The players

Michigan

The current favorite to win the national title, with the best odds at +800.

Arizona

Ranked second in the national title odds at +850, despite a couple recent losses.

Duke

The Blue Devils are third in the national title odds at +900 after a dominant win over Syracuse.

Houston

The Cougars are fourth in the national title odds at +1000, despite a close loss to Iowa State.

Iowa State

The Cyclones are fifth in the national title odds at +1200 after their upset win over Houston.

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The takeaway

The national title odds continue to shift as the college basketball season progresses, with top teams like Michigan, Arizona, and Duke leading the pack. However, the competitive nature of conferences like the Big 12 means that there are several other teams in the mix for the championship. Fans and bettors will need to closely monitor the odds and team performances in the coming weeks to identify the true favorites.