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Kalshi Ranks The Top 10 College Basketball Favorites Right Now

Patrick Kelleher

Host · Writer

The Road To April: Will The Market Be Right?
The Kalshi rankings prove that in college hoops, momentum is the only constant. While these ten teams currently hold the highest "Yes" contracts, injuries, conference tournament upsets, and the unpredictability of March can flip the script in a single night. Tracking these prediction markets gives bettors a distinct advantage in spotting value before the general public catches on.

Which of these top 10 favorites is most likely to cut down the nets, or is there a sleeper the market is missing? Let us know your pick in the comments!
Smart Money Moves: Kalshi’s Top 10 National Title Odds
As the College Basketball season reaches its boiling point, the traditional polls are no longer enough for serious fans. Prediction markets like Kalshi are offering a more detailed story, using real-time trading volume to pinpoint the true favorites for the National Championship. From dominant Blue Bloods to high-value mid-majors, the latest data has revealed teams on the rise at the top of the board. We’re diving into the ten teams the market believes have the best path to the podium in April.
#1 Arizona Wildcats
Arizona's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 20% | Yes: 22¢ | No: 80¢

Currently standing at 21-0, the Arizona Wildcats look to be as big a threat as anyone to make a run at not only the Final Four but also a National Championship. Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, and Jaden Bradley have led the way for the Wildcats, as they currently have the highest odds on Kalshi to take home the National Title.
#2 Michigan Wolverines
Michigan's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 16% | Yes: 16¢ | No: 85¢

In just his second season since taking over for Juwan Howard, Dusty May has the Michigan Wolverines right in the thick of the National title picture, with the second-highest odds on Kalshi to win it all. They destroy teams on the glass and lock down defensively, both keys to success when March rolls around.
#3 Duke Blue Devils
Duke's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 10% | Yes: 10¢ | No: 91¢

Currently sitting third on the National Championship, Kalshi Markets, the Duke Blue Devils bring pedigree and experience. The Boozer twins and Caleb Foster have led the way up to this point, making Duke as dangerous as anybody once March rolls around.
#4 Houston Cougars (tied)
Houston's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 8% | Yes: 8¢ | No: 94¢

Kelvin Sampson's time feels like it has to come in the next couple of years. Having reached the Final Four twice in the past four seasons, including an appearance in last year's National Title game, the Houston Cougars are right back where they were a season ago, primed to earn a #1 seed in the tournament and compete for a National Championship. The race with Arizona for the Big 12 title will be fun the rest of the way, but the Cougars have higher aspirations coming off last season.
#4 UConn Huskies (tied)
UConn's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 8% | Yes: 8¢ | No: 94¢

The coaching job of Dan Hurley since taking over the UConn Huskies cannot be overstated. After back-to-back National Titles, UConn had a down year by its standards last season. Fast forward to now, and they are right back in the National Championship picture, with a real chance to overtake Arizona as the #1 team in the country by the time next week's rankings come out.
#6 Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 6% | Yes: 6¢ | No: 95¢

A team that often feels overlooked by the National Media, Illinois has developed a clear, consistent identity under Brad Underwood. They currently rank 5th in the nation in offensive rating, proving to be as dangerous as anyone in the Big Ten. This feels like the year Underwood can break through and lead the Fighting Illini on a deep tournament run.
#7 Iowa State Cyclones (tied)
Iowa State's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 5% | Yes: 5¢ | No: 96¢

Along with Arizona and Houston, Iowa State rounds out a trio of Big 12 powerhouses. The Cyclones are one of the most balanced teams in the Nation, ranking 9th in offensive rating and 11th in defensive rating. Iowa State is likely to land as a 2 or 3 seed in the tournament, and its current value on the Kalshi markets makes it an intriguing pick.
#7 Gonzaga Bulldogs (tied)
Gonzaga's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 5% | Yes: 5¢ | No: 96¢

As the world of College Basketball continues to change daily, one thing that hasn't changed is the consistency of the Gonzaga Bulldogs under Mark Few. With Graham Ike and Braden Huff becoming a dynamic scoring duo, Gonzaga can go up and down the floor with anybody in the country. Could 2026 be the year Mark Few can finally put a bow on his brilliant career?
#7 Nebraska Cornhuskers (tied)
Nebraska's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 5% | Yes: 5¢ | No: 96¢

Two teams in College Basketball have caught everyone by surprise this season. The Miami of Ohio Red Hawks and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nebraska suffered its first loss of the season to #2 Michigan on the road earlier this week, but Fred Hoiberg's squad is still as primed as anyone in the Big Ten to make a deep run in March. The fact that they are ranked in the top 10 in National Title odds in late January is a testament to the job Hoiberg has done in turning around the program.
#7 Florida Gators (tied)
Florida's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 5% | Yes: 5¢ | No: 96¢

The defending National Champion Florida Gators remain at the top of the SEC and right in the middle of National Title contention. If you believe Florida can follow in UConn's footsteps and go back-to-back, the odds on the Kalshi market are giving excellent value. Todd Golden is quickly proving to be one of the best young coaches in College Basketball.
NCAA Basketball Natty Sleepers
Kalshi National Championship Odds

Texas Tech's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 4% | Yes: 4¢ | No: 97¢

Purdue's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 4% | Yes: 4¢ | No: 97¢

Michigan St.'s Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 4% | Yes: 4¢ | No: 97¢

BYU's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 3% | Yes: 3¢ | No: 98¢

Kansas's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 3% | Yes: 3¢ | No: 98¢

Vanderbilt's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 3% | Yes: 3¢ | No: 98¢

St. John's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 2% | Yes: 2¢ | No: 99¢

Virginia's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 2% | Yes: 2¢ | No: 99¢

Louisville's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 2% | Yes: 2¢ | No: 99¢

Arkansas's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 2% | Yes: 2¢ | No: 99¢

Alabama's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Chance: 2% | Yes: 2¢ | No: 99¢
The Road To April: Will The Market Be Right?
The Kalshi rankings prove that in college hoops, momentum is the only constant. While these ten teams currently hold the highest "Yes" contracts, injuries, conference tournament upsets, and the unpredictability of March can flip the script in a single night. Tracking these prediction markets gives bettors a distinct advantage in spotting value before the general public catches on.

Which of these top 10 favorites is most likely to cut down the nets, or is there a sleeper the market is missing? Let us know your pick in the comments!
Smart Money Moves: Kalshi’s Top 10 National Title Odds
As the College Basketball season reaches its boiling point, the traditional polls are no longer enough for serious fans. Prediction markets like Kalshi are offering a more detailed story, using real-time trading volume to pinpoint the true favorites for the National Championship. From dominant Blue Bloods to high-value mid-majors, the latest data has revealed teams on the rise at the top of the board. We’re diving into the ten teams the market believes have the best path to the podium in April.

Kalshi Ranks The Top 10 College Basketball Favorites Right Now

Arizona's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Michigan's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Duke's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Houston's Kalshi National Championship Odds

UConn's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Illinois's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Iowa State's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Gonzaga's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Nebraska's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Florida's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Kalshi National Championship Odds

Texas Tech's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Purdue's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Michigan St.'s Kalshi National Championship Odds

BYU's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Kansas's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Vanderbilt's Kalshi National Championship Odds

St. John's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Virginia's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Louisville's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Arkansas's Kalshi National Championship Odds

Alabama's Kalshi National Championship Odds

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