College Basketball Conference Tournament Betting Odds 2023: ACC, Big Ten, Big East, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC tournament previews

We've officially entered postseason play in the college basketball world, so from here on out, hoops fans will be treated to nothing but high-intensity, single-elimination basketball. This week will inevitably be filled with late-game dramatics and improbable upsets, but before the tournament action gets underway for the high majors, it's worthwhile to see how the betting market is pricing your favorite school's chances of winning their conference tournament.

DraftKings Sportsbook released odds on the six power conference tournaments (ACC, Big East, Big 10, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC), and we've previewed each tournament by highlighting how we think each tournament could unfold.

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

ACC Conference Tournament Odds 2023

In the ACC, Duke (+290) enters with the best odds to win the tournament despite owning the league's fourth seed. There's no denying Jon Scheyer's bunch is playing their best basketball at the right time, but do the Blue Devils deserve to be the odds-on favorites over Virginia (+300) and Miami (+340)?

If Duke takes care of business in the quarterfinals, they'd likely face Miami in the semifinals, a team they split the regular-season series with but most recently lost by 22 points to in early February. Duke's also likely to face a stingy Pittsburgh (+1400) bunch in the quarterfinal round, so their tough draw could make bettors look elsewhere before laying chalk on the favorite.

North Carolina (+650) would love to secure a couple of wins to better its NCAA tournament sentiment come Selection Sunday. Unfortunately, the Heels' second-round matchup against the winner of Boston College (+35000)/Louisville (+100000) is really a no-win situation, as their tournament hopes would take a tumble if they were to get upset but wouldn't improve much with a win. UNC would then have to take down second-seeded Virginia in the quarterfinals to feel better about its NCAA Tournament hopes.

North Carolina State (+1200) has a manageable path to make some noise this week in Greensboro and appears to be the best sleeper bet on the board with odds north of 10-1. Kevin Keatt's Wolfpack is on their way to their first NCAA Tournament berth since '18, and with an offense ranking 35th in adjusted offensive efficiency that sports the nation's second-best turnover rate (13.4 percent), don't be surprised to see N.C. State reach the semifinals.

Virginia Tech (+3000) and Wake Forest (+4000) are capable of beating any team in the ACC on a neutral floor but will have to win at least four games in four days to steal the conference's automatic bid. Virginia Tech failed to receive at least a single bye, so the Hokies would need to win five games in five days. Duke in 2017 was the first team to win four games in four days, but those Blue Devils had a bit more talent than both the Hokies and Demon Deacons currently possess. 

Still, chances are the ACC tournament champion comes from one of the four schools with double byes, and while it won't be the biggest payday, looking toward the favorites is probably the best move.

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Big East Conference Tournament Odds 2023

The Big East also sees a school that failed to win the regular season title pegged as the betting favorite to win this week's conference tournament. The fourth-seeded UConn Huskies (+200) have the best odds to win the Big East tournament even with the Huskies being on the same side of the bracket as the regular season champion Marquette Golden Eagles (+300).

UConn and Marquette split the regular season series with each school winning on its home court, and despite being the fourth seed, there's a real chance the Huskies close as a short favorite in a potential semifinal rubber match against the Golden Eagles, justifying their pricing as the team to beat. Danny Hurley's bunch has won eight of its past nine games and is starting to look like the team who held the No. 1 ranking earlier this season.

Creighton's (+300) one of the other favorites with a chance to make a run, having lost in last season's tournament championship loss to Villanova (+1000). Speaking of the Wildcats, unless Villanova wins four games in four days to notch their second straight Big East tournament title, the Wildcats won't hear their name called on Selection Sunday for the first time since 2012.

Xavier (+550) can score with the best of them, sporting the nation's seventh-most efficient offense per KenPom, but can it get enough stops on the defensive end with forward Zach Freemantle officially out for the remainder of the season?

Providence (+1500) is likely the fifth and final at-large tournament team in the Big East, but it can better its seed line with a deep run in Madison Square Garden this week. The Friars have lost three of their past four games and need to regain momentum entering the big dance.

It's tough to bet against the regular season champs, but if any team can take them it, it would be UConn. We'll play the chalk and pick the Huskies to win their first Big East tournament since Kemba Walker's magical run in 2011. 

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Big Ten Conference Tournament Odds 2023

The Purdue Boilermakers (+120) find themselves as the odds-on favorites to win the Big Ten tournament after winning their 25th regular season title in school history. Matt Painter's Boilermakers still have a tough path to parlay their regular season title with the Big Ten Tournament title, so their +120 price tag feels a bit steep.

Purdue found a way to win the Big Ten by multiple games, but the rest of the league is a complete logjam, making this week's tournament as wide open as ever. If Michigan (+2200) finds a way to take down Rutgers (+1700) in the 8/9 game, the Wolverines could give the Boilermakers a run for their money with Hunter Dickinson and Tarris Reed likely being able to hold their own against Zach Edey.

Indiana (+450) has the second-best odds to win the Big Ten tournament and is a legit contender to win its first conference tournament in school history. Mike Woodson's Hoosiers swept Purdue in the regular season, so taking it down for a third time in a potential Big Ten tournament championship matchup is certainly possible.

Northwestern (+600) is all but a lock to secure its second NCAA Tournament berth in school history and can move up seed lines with a deep run this week. The reigning Big Ten Tournament Champions, Iowa (+1900), shouldn't be overlooked, as an offense ranking third in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency metric can get hot en route to four consecutive wins as the No. 5 seed.

Penn State (+2000) got two much-needed victories to finish conference play last week, taking down Northwestern on the road in overtime and stealing a home win against Maryland (+550). Those two wins might be good enough to get the Nittany Lions an at-large bid, but just in case, a second-round win over seventh-seed Illinois -- a team Penn State swept in the regular season -- would be the icing on the cake for Micah Shrewsberry's first NCAA tournament trip.

Wisconsin (+5000) is another bubble team that needs a couple of wins to feel confident entering Selection Sunday. The Badgers find themselves playing on Wednesday night against Ohio State (+5000) in a must-win 12/13 game and would then have to play fifth-seeded Iowa on Thursday afternoon.

Purdue's priced as the team to beat, for good reason, but it's hard to not be enticed by Indiana. The Hoosiers are our pick to emerge victorious this weekend in Chicago, but as the Big Ten regular season showed you, anyone can beat anyone on any given day.

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Big 12 Conference Tournament Odds 2023

The Big 12 was the deepest conference during the regular season, so it's no shock to see every team's odds to win the conference tournament within the 40-1 range. After winning the Big 12 regular-season outright, Kansas (+275) looks to win their second consecutive conference tournament.

Kansas' biggest threat appears to be second-seeded Texas (+330), who just defeated the Jayhawks by double digits to finish out the regular season. Texas likely takes care of the winner of Oklahoma (+4000) / Oklahoma State (+3000) in the quarterfinals, but a matchup against either Kansas State (+650) or TCU (+750) in the semifinals is daunting. Both the Wildcats and Horned Frogs split the regular-season series with the Longhorns, and a neutral-court rubber match is an appropriate way to settle things.

Baylor (+475) isn't as sound on the defensive end of the court as most fans and bettors are accustomed to, but with several guards capable of breaking down defenses off the dribble, the Bears are as dangerous as any in March. Baylor ranks second in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency metric (121.5 points per 100 possessions), connecting on 36.8 percent of their three-point attempts, but allows 101.1 points per 100 possessions on the defensive end, good for the 90th-best rating in Division 1.

Iowa State (+650) swept the regular-season series against Baylor but has struggled down the stretch, losing eight of its past 11 games. T.J. Otzelberger's squad is still dangerous, with Jaren Holmes running the point and a defense that forces turnovers on over 25 percent of possessions (second in D-1).

West Virginia (+1500) looks to be on the right side of the bubble come Selection Sunday after a huge final week of conference play that saw the Mountaineers take down Iowa State in Hilton Coliseum and knock off Kansas State by eight points at home. It certainly wouldn't hurt Bob Huggins' bunch to take down Texas Tech (+4000) in the 8/9 game just to lessen their stress levels as the week progresses.

It's always tough to bet against the Jayhawks in Kansas City, and with top-seeded KU getting a manageable path to the championship game, they're our pick to hoist some hardware on Saturday night.

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Pac-12 Conference Tournament Odds 2023

UCLA (+110) enters the Pac-12 with the nation's seventh-longest active win streak (10 games) and is warranted as the odds-on favorite to win it all in Sin City. The Bruins sport the nation's second-most efficient defense, holding opponents to just 88.1 points per 100 possessions.

Arizona (+210) isn't far behind as the second seed, but Tommy Lloyd's Wildcats have gone just 3-3 in their past six games. The Wildcats still remain one of the most efficient offenses in college basketball and have a plethora of capable scoring options that could help them win their second consecutive Pac-12 tournament.

If either of those schools or USC (+800) fails to win the tournament, we'll see a bid stealer emerge. The most likely candidate is the Oregon Ducks (+1200) who always tend to play their best basketball as the season winds down. Don't be surprised if Washington State (+2000) or Colorado (+4000) makes a run either, and while Arizona State (+1500) is the lone bubble team, the Sun Devils are trending in the wrong direction on the wrong side of the bubble.

It's hard to not go the chalk route in the Pac-12, but the payout on either UCLA or Arizona to win the tournament is not worth running to the window to bet on. We'd recommend making a smaller wager on a long shot like Colorado (+4000) and hoping the Buffs can go on a run.

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SEC Conference Tournament Odds 2023

In the SEC, Alabama (+150) enters with the best odds to win the conference tournament after finishing regular-season play 16-2. The Crimson Tide's deep roster has little to no holes and has a chance to coast into the championship game.

Tennessee (+350) is priced as the Crimson Tide's top contender, but after losing lead guard Zakai Zeigler to a season-ending knee injury, last season's SEC tournament champions appear to be a bit overvalued. 

Last season's runner-up, Texas A&M (+500), won't be sweating on Selection Sunday this season, as Buzz Williams' Aggies are firmly in the NCAA Tournament field. The Aggies will once again be a tough out in Nashville as their balanced play on both ends can result in a deep run this weekend.

Auburn's (+1200) win over Tennessee likely propels Bruce Pearl's bunch into the NCAA Tournament, but winning their second-round game over Arkansas (+1200) would put them in near-lock status. Jerry Stackhouse, the SEC's co-coach of the year, needs to take Vanderbilt (+4000) on a deep run to potentially sneak in the field with an at-large bid. A likely rematch with Kentucky (+450) in the quarterfinals falls into the must-win category, and if the Commodores can steal a neutral-site win over the Wildcats, it could be enough to sway the selection committee's minds.

With Alabama having a relatively easy path to the championship game, they're our pick to win the SEC tournament, but they don't have the most enticing odds. Texas A&M (+500) is another way to look for those wanting longer odds, but Alabama's still far and away the best team in the league.

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