The Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament is right around the corner, and with games set to tip off Tuesday, the official betting odds are giving fans an early look at who oddsmakers believe has the best shot at cutting down the nets.
Leading the way are the Arizona Wildcats, who enter the tournament as the favorite at 10/11 (-110). Arizona has been one of the most dominant teams in the nation this season, and oddsmakers clearly believe the Wildcats have the roster and momentum to make a deep run in Kansas City.
Right behind them sit the Houston Cougars at 2/1. Houston has built its identity on defense and physicality, and the Cougars remain one of the toughest teams in the country to face in a tournament setting.
The Iowa State Cyclones follow at 7/1, while the Kansas Jayhawks come in at 15/2 (+750). Both programs have the talent and postseason experience to make a serious push once play begins.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are listed at 12/1, placing them firmly in the middle of the pack among contenders in what has been one of the deepest leagues in college basketball this season.
Further down the board are the BYU Cougars and TCU Horned Frogs, both at 50/1, followed by the Cincinnati Bearcats at 55/1.
The West Virginia Mountaineers enter the tournament at 150/1, while the Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, and Colorado Buffaloes round out the odds at 300/1.
Here’s the full list of odds entering the week:
- Arizona Wildcats — 10/11 (-110)
- Houston Cougars — 2/1
- Iowa State Cyclones — 7/1
- Kansas Jayhawks — 15/2 (+750)
- Texas Tech Red Raiders — 12/1
- BYU Cougars — 50/1
- TCU Horned Frogs — 50/1
- Cincinnati Bearcats — 55/1
- West Virginia Mountaineers — 150/1
- Arizona State Sun Devils — 300/1
- Baylor Bears — 300/1
- Colorado Buffaloes — 300/1
The Big 12 Tournament is widely considered one of the most competitive conference tournaments in the country, with multiple teams capable of making a run once the bracket tips off. With postseason stakes, NCAA Tournament implications, and conference bragging rights all on the line, fans won’t have to wait much longer for the action to begin.
Tip-off is set for Tuesday, and if the regular season was any indication, the chaos is just getting started.
