2026 March Madness Moneylines

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March Madness Moneylines

Markets
Next 32 College Basketball Game Moneyline Odds
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Game
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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BetRivers Sports Betting BetRivers
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Moneyline Explained

A moneyline bet is placed on a team or side to win outright. No point spread is involved. Some sportsbooks will offer moneylines for the 1st half, 2nd half, or any quarter. Odds for each side determine risk and win amounts.

The conference tournaments, March Madness, and the National Invitational tournament are all major events. That means sportsbooks will have a multitude of betting options available. Some may offer 3-way moneylines for big matchups. A 3-way moneyline includes odds for a tie or draw result, typically set for the first half of a college basketball game.

Sports betting sites almost always offer moneylines on March Madness games unless there’s a heavy favorite that would produce a -10,000 moneyline or higher. Some sportsbooks might not offer a moneyline for matchups with an overwhelming favorite. Instead, they’ll encourage players to bet the March Madness point spread or game total line instead.

Sports betting sites will post moneylines for matchups as tournament officials schedule them. Keep your eye on the numbers. They’ll likely change substantially as tip-off approaches. Unlike the regular season where games are scheduled out weeks in advance, you’ll often only have 1-2 days between tournament rounds to analyze a bet.

Placing a Moneyline Bet

Select “Moneyline” from your sportsbook’s betting menu. Next, select a game segment: game, 1st half, 2nd half, or quarter. Finally, select either the favorite or the underdog.

Pick the Favorite or the Underdog

Taking the Underdog
Underdogs have a plus sign next to their moneyline. A moneyline bet on the underdog wins if the underdog wins outright.

Taking the Favorite
Favorites have a minus sign next to their moneyline. A moneyline bet on the favorite wins if the favorite wins outright.

Moneyline Example

The following example features the moneyline from an March Madness matchup. Use the top menu to select another scheduled game. Next, use the state and bet menus within the table to toggle a different state or type of bet. Finally, select a dollar amount to automatically calculate a potential March Madness moneyline win.

The text below the table will explain how the bet wins, loses, or pushes, followed by win amounts for the sportsbook’s moneyline odds.

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How to Bet on March Madness Moneylines

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How to bet on March Madness Moneylines

  1. Tap to the sportsbook’s College Basketball page, look for the matchup you want to bet on.

    Navigate to the sportsbook’s College Basketball page. Look for live or matchups. Your sportsbook may have a special “College Basketball Tournament” bracket or lineup.

  2. Choose the moneyline, game segment, and place your wager.

    Sportsbooks will display March Madness game moneylines by default. Tap through the wagering menu to find 1st half, 2nd half, or quarter moneylines. Also review 3-way moneyline odds to bet on a 1st half tie, when available.

  3. The odds values next to the moneyline indicate risk and win amounts.

    Minus values indicate how much you risk to win $100. A -250 moneyline means you risk $250 to win $100. Plus values indicate how much you win if you risk $100. A +800 moneyline means you risk $100 to win $800.

  4. Your bet wins if your team wins outright during the game segment you specified.

    The underdog wins if they win outright. The favorite wins if they win outright. Review the result of each half or quarter if you bet a half or quarter moneyline.

  5. A tie, or draw, only pays when you bet a 3-way moneyline.

    March Madness games cannot end in a tie. Therefore, a 3-way moneyline can only be offered for a half or quarter game segment. A wager on a tie only pays if the score is tied at the end of the particular game segment.

Tournament Futures

2025-26 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM BetRivers Sports Betting BetRivers
Duke
+900
Bet
+1000
Bet
Purdue
+1000
Bet
+1000
Bet
Houston
+1100
Bet
+1100
Bet
Arkansas
+2500
Bet
+1400
Bet
BYU
+1600
Bet
+1400
Bet
Louisville
+2200
Bet
+1400
Bet
UConn
+1400
Bet
+1500
Bet
Alabama
+3000
Bet
+1800
Bet
Auburn
+3000
Bet
+1800
Bet
Kentucky
+2000
Bet
+1800
Bet
Florida
+1600
Bet
+2000
Bet
Kansas
+2000
Bet
+2000
Bet
Michigan
+2500
Bet
+2000
Bet
Michigan State
+3000
Bet
+2000
Bet
St. John's
+1600
Bet
+2000
Bet
Texas Tech
+2500
Bet
+2000
Bet
Arizona
+2500
Bet
+3000
Bet
Gonzaga
+4000
Bet
+3000
Bet
Tennessee
+3500
Bet
+3000
Bet
UCLA
+4000
Bet
+3000
Bet
Baylor
+4000
Bet
+3500
Bet
Iowa State
+4000
Bet
+3500
Bet
Indiana
+8000
Bet
+5000
Bet
North Carolina
+4000
Bet
+5000
Bet
Creighton
+6000
Bet
+6000
Bet
Illinois
+6000
Bet
+6000
Bet
Iowa
+10000
Bet
+6000
Bet
Oregon
+10000
Bet
+6000
Bet
Texas
+8000
Bet
+6000
Bet
Villanova
+8000
Bet
+6000
Bet
Wisconsin
+6000
Bet
+6000
Bet
LSU
+20000
Bet
+8000
Bet
NC State
+10000
Bet
+8000
Bet
Ohio State
+8000
Bet
+8000
Bet
Kansas State
+20000
Bet
+10000
Bet
Maryland
+10000
Bet
+10000
Bet
Miami (FL)
+20000
Bet
+10000
Bet
Mississippi State
+15000
Bet
+10000
Bet
Missouri
+10000
Bet
+10000
Bet
Ole Miss
+10000
Bet
+10000
Bet
USC
+10000
Bet
+10000
Bet
Cincinnati
+15000
Bet
+15000
Bet
Marquette
+12500
Bet
+15000
Bet
SMU
+15000
Bet
+15000
Bet
Syracuse
+20000
Bet
+15000
Bet
Virginia
+15000
Bet
Washington
+20000
Bet
+15000
Bet
West Virginia
+20000
Bet
+15000
Bet
Xavier
+10000
Bet
+15000
Bet
Butler
+25000
Bet
+20000
Bet

March Madness Moneylines FAQs

What is a March Madness moneyline bet?

A March Madness moneyline bet is placed on a team or side to win outright. No point spread is involved. Some sportsbooks will offer moneylines for the 1st half, 2nd half, or any quarter. Odds for each side determine risk and win amounts.

Which March Madness events have moneylines?

The conference tournaments, March Madness, and the National Invitational Tournament will have a multitude of moneyline betting options available. Bet on 1st half, 2nd half, or quarter moneylines. Some sportsbooks may offer 3-way moneylines for the first half that allow players to bet on a tie score.

When will sports betting sites post March Madness moneylines?

Sports betting sites will post lines and odds for matchups as tournament officials schedule them. Unlike the regular season where games are scheduled out weeks in advance, you’ll often only have 1-2 days between tournament rounds to size up a bet.

Which March Madness game segments have moneylines?

The game moneyline will be one of the most active betting market. The 1st half and 2nd half moneylines are the next most popular moneylines for college basketball matchups. Finally, some sportsbooks will offer quarter moneylines for major matchups like the Final Four semi and final games.

What do March Madness moneyline odds values mean?

Minus values indicate how much you risk to win $100. A -450 moneyline means you risk $450 to win $100. Plus values indicate how much you win if you risk $100. A +700 moneyline means you risk $100 to win $700.

Tournament Resources

March Madness

Final Four

Final Four Team Histories

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