UConn Huskies enter the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament as top favorites. They aim for a 13th title under coach Geno Auriemma. The bracket reveal set their odds at -270. This marks the shortest pre-tournament favorite since 2018. Fans and bettors back them heavily now.

UCLA Bruins follow at +550 odds. A clear gap separates them from UConn. Texas Longhorns sit at +700. South Carolina Gamecocks hold +800. The SEC claims strong spots in the top group. LSU joins at 16-1 odds. Vanderbilt and Michigan complete teams under 100-1.

UConn boasts a perfect 34-0 record. They defend their champion status as the No. 1 seed. UCLA finished 31-1 with a perfect conference mark. They also grabbed a top seed. Both teams face huge spreads in open games. UConn leads UTSA by 54.5 points.

Public bets favor UConn, UCLA, and South Carolina. These teams drew 57.4% of futures handle at BetMGM. Sportsbooks face little risk from their popularity. Michigan and Vanderbilt create bigger worries for books. Their bets could pay off big if they advance.

DraftKings lists the current odds. They may shift as games unfold. UConn last topped odds in 2018. The field looks top-heavy this year. Most teams sit at 100-1 or longer. Fans fill brackets with UConn picks early.