🏀 Women's March Madness Odds 2026: Favorites, Best Bets & Women's NCAA Tournament Odds
Stop me if you've heard this before: UConn is the No. 1 seed and a heavy favorite by the women's March Madness odds after an undefeated regular season and Big East conference tournament title. And the Huskies look like the clear team to beat in the women's NCAA Tournament bracket.
Geno Auriemma's team enters the tournament priced at -270 to win it all, though don't count out fellow No. 1 seeds UCLA, South Carolina, and Texas as the only other teams with women's March Madness odds shorter than 20/1 entering the tournament. Below, I break down the opening odds and my favorite early values to bet now.
🏀 Live women's March Madness odds & betting favorites 2026
See the official women's March Madness bracket for every team's path to the Final Four.
🏆 Who will win women's March Madness 2026?
I'm picking UConn to win the 2026 women's NCAA Tournament and become the 11th team all time (and seventh in school history) to finish off an undefeated season with a national championship. Who else could it be? The Huskies won last year's national title in dominant fashion and haven't lost a game since. Sarah Strong (18.5 PPG) and Azzi Fudd (17.7 PPG) form the sport's most dominant duo, and UConn's defense is the best in the country. You'll have to pay a short price, but it's worth it.
🔮 Women's March Madness odds: Best bets to win women's NCAA Tournament
See all of our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Prediction | Best odds | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UConn to win national title | -265 via DraftKings | 50-game win streak for the defending champs; Strong and Fudd are an unstoppable duo |
| South Carolina to win national title | +950 via FanDuel | Dawn Staley knows how to win and boasts the best backcourt in the field |
| LSU to win national title | +2200 via FanDuel | Best offense in the country (94.5 PPG) makes this an intriguing value |
| Duke to win national title | +10000 via FanDuel | Tough with an elite defense makes Duke hard to ignore at this price |
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💰 Women's March Madness odds for every team
Women's NCAA Tournament opening odds via FanDuel as of Sunday, March 15.
| Team | Seed (region) | To win title |
|---|---|---|
| UConn | 1 (UConn) | -270 |
| UCLA | 1 (UCLA) | +600 |
| Texas | 1 (Texas) | +850 |
| South Carolina | 1 (South Carolina) | +950 |
| LSU | 2 (UCLA) | +2200 |
| Vanderbilt | 2 (UConn) | +10000 |
| Louisville | 3 (Texas) | +10000 |
| TCU | 3 (South Carolina) | +10000 |
| Duke | 3 (UCLA) | +10000 |
| Michigan | 2 (Texas) | +10000 |
| Iowa | 2 (South Carolina) | +10000 |
| Ohio State | 3 (UConn) | +15000 |
| Oklahoma | 4 (South Carolina) | +15000 |
| Minnesota | 4 (UCLA) | +15000 |
| West Virginia | 4 (Texas) | +15000 |
| North Carolina | 4 (UConn) | +15000 |
| Notre Dame | 6 (UConn) | +20000 |
| Kentucky | 5 (Texas) | +20000 |
| Iowa State | 8 (UConn) | +20000 |
| Ole Miss | 5 (UCLA) | +20000 |
| Maryland | 5 (UConn) | +20000 |
| Michigan State | 5 (South Carolina) | +20000 |
| Baylor | 6 (UCLA) | +25000 |
| NC State | 7 (Texas) | +25000 |
| Washington | 6 (South Carolina) | +25000 |
| Texas Tech | 7 (UCLA) | +25000 |
| USC | 9 (South Carolina) | +25000 |
| Alabama | 6 (Texas) | +25000 |
| Tennessee | 10 (Texas) | +25000 |
| Villanova | 10 (UCLA) | +25000 |
| Georgia | 7 (South Carolina) | +25000 |
| Illinois | 7 (UConn) | +50000 |
| Colorado | 10 (UConn) | +50000 |
| Oklahoma State | 8 (UCLA) | +50000 |
| Oregon | 8 (Texas) | +50000 |
| Princeton | 9 (UCLA) | +50000 |
| Syracuse | 9 (UConn) | +50000 |
| Virginia Tech | 9 (Texas) | +50000 |
| Nebraska | 11 (UCLA)* | +50000 |
| Virginia | 10 (South Carolina)* | +50000 |
| Clemson | 8 (South Carolina) | +50000 |
| Fairfield | 11 (UConn) | +50000 |
| Gonzaga | 12 (UCLA) | +50000 |
| South Dakota State | 11 (South Carolina) | +50000 |
| James Madison | 12 (Texas) | +50000 |
| Richmond | 11 (UCLA) | +70000 |
| Arizona State | 10 (South Carolina)* | +100000 |
| Western Illinois | 13 (UConn) | +100000 |
| Samford | 16 (South Carolina)* | +100000 |
| High Point | 15 (UConn) | +100000 |
| Rhode Island | 11 (Texas) | +100000 |
| Jacksonville | 15 (UCLA) | +100000 |
| Green Bay | 13 (UCLA) | +100000 |
| Colorado State | 12 (South Carolina) | +100000 |
| Idaho | 13 (South Carolina) | +100000 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 16 (Texas)* | +100000 |
| Vermont | 14 (Texas) | +100000 |
| Miami (OH) | 13 (Texas) | +100000 |
| Southern | 16 (South Carolina)* | +100000 |
| California Baptist | 16 (UCLA) | +100000 |
| Missouri State | 16 (Texas)* | +100000 |
| UC San Diego | 14 (South Carolina) | +100000 |
| Howard | 14 (UConn) | +100000 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 15 (South Carolina) | +100000 |
| Holy Cross | 15 (Texas) | +100000 |
| UTSA | 16 (UConn) | +100000 |
| Murray State | 12 (UConn) | +100000 |
| Charleston | 14 (UCLA) | +100000 |
📈 Past women's March Madness winners
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UConn | South Carolina | 82-59 |
| 2024 | South Carolina | Iowa | 87-75 |
| 2023 | LSU | Iowa | 102-85 |
| 2022 | South Carolina | UConn | 64-49 |
| 2021 | Stanford | Arizona | 54-53 |
| 2020 | Cancelled (COVID-19) | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | Baylor | Notre Dame | 82-81 |
| 2018 | Notre Dame | Mississippi State | 61-58 |
| 2017 | South Carolina | Mississippi State | 67-55 |
| 2016 | UConn | Syracuse | 82-51 |
| 2015 | UConn | Notre Dame | 63-53 |
No. 1 seeds have won the women's NCAA Tournament in 23 of the last 44 years, including eight of the last 10 (excluding 2020). The only times a top seed didn't win in the last decade was when No. 3 LSU beat No. 2 seed Iowa in 2023 and No. 2 UConn won it all last year. The Huskies are looking for their 13th national title, which would extend their record for the most championships in men's or women's college basketball history.
❓ 2026 women's March Madness odds FAQ
Follow all of our college basketball analysis and expert predictions for March Madness.
Who is the favorite to win women's March Madness in 2026?
UConn (-270) is the heavy favorite to win the 2026 women's NCAA Tournament. The Huskies are 34-0 and riding a 50-game winning streak as they seek back-to-back titles and the seventh perfect season in program history.
What are the 2026 women's March Madness No. 1 seeds?
UConn (No. 1 overall), UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina are the four No. 1 seeds in the 2026 women's NCAA Tournament. UConn (34-0) is the top overall seed after going undefeated in the regular season and Big East tournament.
When does women's March Madness 2026 start?
The 2026 women's NCAA Tournament begins with the First Four on Wednesday, March 18. The first round starts Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21. The Final Four is Friday, April 3, with the national championship on Sunday, April 5.
Where is the 2026 women's Final Four?
The 2026 women's Final Four and national championship game will be held at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The Final Four tips off Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. ET, with the championship on Sunday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Who won women's March Madness last year?
The UConn Huskies won the women's NCAA Tournament last year, beating South Carolina in a 82-59 final in the the national championship. Azzi Fudd was named the Most Outstanding Player with 24 points, while Sarah Strong added 24 points and 15 rebounds. It was UConn's 12th national title and first since 2016.
Has an undefeated team ever won the women's NCAA Tournament?
Yes, it's happened 10 times in women's March Madness history, including six times by UConn (1995, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016). The Huskies are 34-0 entering the 2026 tournament and seeking their seventh perfect championship season. If they win, they'll become the first women's team to win back-to-back titles since UConn won four straight from 2013-16.
How are women's March Madness odds calculated?
The women's March Madness odds to win the NCAA Tournament are set by sportsbooks based on teams' performances across the entire season and recent weeks. They also factor in player health and availability; strength of schedule; projected matchups in the bracket; and betting action. Odds shift throughout the tournament as teams are eliminated and betting volume changes.
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