Arizona is making waves in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, standing shoulder to shoulder with powerhouses Duke and Michigan. According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Wildcats are consistently among the top contenders, sitting comfortably in second or third place depending on the round.
Michigan leads the pack with strong odds to reach the Elite Eight at -610, followed by Arizona at -350. Purdue and Duke are hot on their heels at -315 and -300, respectively.
The stage is set for some thrilling matchups: Arizona faces Arkansas, and Purdue takes on Texas this Thursday, while Duke squares off against St. John's and Michigan battles Alabama on Friday.
Looking ahead to the Final Four, Michigan remains the frontrunner at -170, with Arizona close behind at -130, and Duke at -120. The Midwest Region in Chicago also features Iowa State and Tennessee, while Connecticut and Michigan State are in the East Region with Duke and St. John's.
As for the National Championship Game, Michigan is favored to secure a spot at +150. Duke follows at +170, and Arizona at +210. With Arizona and Michigan on the same side of the bracket, Duke is eyeing a potential clash with the South Region winner.
When it comes to winning it all, Michigan is leading with +280 odds. Arizona is not far off at +400, and Duke is right there at +410. Florida's exit at the hands of Iowa has left a significant gap, with the next closest contender, Connecticut, at +2500.
Arizona is a 7.5-point favorite over Arkansas, with betting options at -102 for taking the points and -120 for laying them. Arkansas stands at +280 on the money line, while Arizona is at -360. According to ESPN Analytics, Arizona boasts a 76.6 percent chance of advancing past Arkansas.
As the tournament heats up, fans are left wondering: who will rise to the occasion and claim the ultimate prize?