2026 Big East Tournament Odds: Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Everything you need to know about 2026 Big East Tournament Odds for the quarterfinals: lines, spreads and betting trends on all matchups

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The 2026 Big East Tournament odds feature UConn as the No. 2 seed, though the Huskies are not the top seed. St. John's is the No. 1 seed and the favorite to win the tournament. Other top contenders include Seton Hall, Creighton, and Villanova. The article provides opening lines, spreads, and betting trends for the quarterfinal matchups in the tournament.

Why it matters

The Big East Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event in college basketball, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Analyzing the odds and betting trends can provide valuable insights for fans and bettors looking to make informed decisions on the games.

The details

UConn is the No. 2 seed in the 2026 Big East Tournament, but St. John's is the top seed and the favorite to win the tournament. Seton Hall, Creighton, and Villanova are also among the top contenders. The article provides opening lines, spreads, and betting trends for the quarterfinal matchups, including: St. John's vs. TBA Seton Hall vs. Creighton UConn vs. TBA Villanova vs. TBA

  • The 2026 Big East Tournament quarterfinals will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

UConn

The No. 2 seed in the 2026 Big East Tournament, UConn is a top national championship contender but has struggled against the spread this season.

St. John's

The No. 1 seed in the 2026 Big East Tournament, St. John's is the favorite to win the tournament and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Seton Hall

The No. 4 seed in the 2026 Big East Tournament, Seton Hall is one of the top contenders to win the tournament.

Creighton

The No. 5 seed in the 2026 Big East Tournament, Creighton has struggled against the spread this season but earned the final bye in the tournament.

Villanova

The No. 3 seed in the 2026 Big East Tournament, Villanova has won nine of its last 11 games and is a top contender to win the tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Still, UConn is favored to win the tourney, and as the No. 2 seed gets a first-round bye.”

— Patrick Everson, Sports Betting Expert (VegasInsider)

“Working in St. John's favor: Playing on its home floor at Madison Square Garden.”

— Patrick Everson, Sports Betting Expert (VegasInsider)

“But this is a subpar team by Creighton standards. The Bluejays are one of the worst spread-covering outfits in the nation and enter postseason play on a 2-13 ATS nosedive.”

— Patrick Everson, Sports Betting Expert (VegasInsider)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The 2026 Big East Tournament promises to be an exciting event, with several top teams vying for the championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Analyzing the odds and betting trends can provide valuable insights for fans and bettors looking to make informed decisions on the games.