As of February 17, 2026, the Michigan Wolverines, with a 24–1 record, lead the March Madness odds at +450, followed closely by Arizona at +475 and Duke at +700. The top projected No. 1 seeds include Houston, Michigan, Duke, and UConn. Notably, Michigan has the highest ticket percentage at 11.5%, while Houston leads in handle percentage at 14.0%. Key events in the March Madness schedule include Selection Sunday on March 15 and the National Championship on April 6.
