Three prominent Big 12 basketball programs—Baylor, Kansas, and Cincinnati—have seen their national championship odds take a significant hit, according to BetOnline’s latest updates. Here’s a breakdown of the slide and what it means moving forward:
📉 Falling Title Hopes
- Baylor
- Previous Odds: 60/1
- Current Odds: 125/1
- Why the Drop? A disappointing season capped off by a recent loss to Arizona has cooled optimism around the Bears.
- Kansas
- Previous Odds: 28/1
- Current Odds: 50/1
- Why the Drop? A head-scratching defeat to Utah and overall inconsistency have raised serious concerns about Bill Self’s squad.
- Cincinnati
- Previous Odds: 65/1
- Current Odds: 500/1
- Why the Drop? The Bearcats are viewed as a long shot to even make the tournament, let alone win it all.
🔥 Teams on the Rise in the Big 12
While those three have stumbled, four other Big 12 programs remain firmly in the national title conversation:
- Houston: 9/1 (favorite among Big 12 teams)
- Iowa State: 20/1
- Texas Tech: 35/1 (opened at 66/1)
- Arizona: 45/1
Among them, Texas Tech is the biggest riser, moving from a mid-tier long shot to a legitimate contender thanks to strong conference play and a top-tier transfer portal class.
This shift highlights the volatility and competitiveness of the Big 12 this season, where preseason expectations haven’t guaranteed sustained success.
Do you think Kansas or Baylor can turn it around before March Madness?
