2026 NCAA tournament betting, lines, odds: Michigan, Illinois open as favorites in Final Four

The No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines have looked impressive throughout the 2026 NCAA tournament, winning every game by at 13 points, including a 95-62 demolition of No. 6 Tennessee in the Elite Eight on Sunday afternoon to advance to the Final Four.

There they'll meet fellow No. 1 seed Arizona, which defeated 2-seed Purdue 79-64 on Saturday despite being down seven points at half. The Wolverines opened as a slight 1.

5-point favorite at BetMGM in Saturday's second Final Four matchup, with a total of 157. 5. If the line holds, it would mark t he first time the Wildcats have been an underdog since they were a 5.

5-point 'dog at Houston on Feb. 21. Arizona won that game 73-66.