The Madness is here! Conference tournaments are in full swing, and tickets are being punched for the big dance. The prediction markets over at Kalshi are in full force, and it’s nothing you want to miss this March! Let’s dive in and find a few of our favorite NCAA College Basketball futures predictions to grab ahead of the March Madness tournament.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers to Win Big Ten Tournament YES 7¢
The Cornhuskers won some big games down the stretch, including a victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes on senior night in Lincoln. Those key wins made them the #2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament with byes all the way to the quarterfinals. I’m getting a position in Nebraska just for the chance to sell them high. The Cornhuskers are likely on track to meet the Purdue Boilermakers. The Boilermakers took down the Huskers in overtime in February when they met. The Cornhuskers will have revenge on their minds in this one. When they get past Purdue, their price will skyrocket, and it’s time to sell, sell, sell!
Texas Longhorns to Make Round of 64 NO 58¢
The Texas Longhorns really hurt their chances of an NCAA Tournament bid on Wednesday. They were favored against the Ole Miss Rebels in the SEC Tournament, but couldn’t get the job done, falling to the 13-19 Rebels by a final score of 76-66. Texas took the ball out of their own hands, and now they’ll rely on others, and then the committee to get themselves in. This was Texas’s fifth loss in its last six games, certainly not a good look. They have six Quadrant 1 wins that could save them if some other bubble teams struggle in their respective conference tournaments. But I have the Longhorns on the outside, missing out on the Madness.
Some very concerning stats for Texas in the loss to Ole Miss.
Steals: Ole Miss 12, Texas 1
Bench points: Ole Miss 24, Texas 5
Points in the paint: Ole Miss 50, Texas 18The Longhorns never led against a team that was 12-19 entering today. Awful is an understatement. pic.twitter.com/xjUnbHSOrf
— Zach Dimmitt (@ZachDimmitt7) March 12, 2026
VCU Rams to Make Round of 64 NO 52¢
Riding with another no here. The Rams of Virginia Commonwealth University are hoping to sneak into the dance. They could potentially win the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament, but if they don’t, they’d be the second or third A-10 team to get in. I have Dayton making a surprise run to the conference tournament championship. That would put Dayton in, and St Louis is seemingly in as well. The A-10 isn’t likely to send a third team, leaving the Rams on the outside looking in. This is just one of a few possible scenarios. ESPN gives them a 42% chance to make it, I’ll ride with them, not.
Florida Gators Men’s Semifinals Qualifier YES 47¢
I’m absolutely in love with this Florida Gators team. I have multiple positions for them to win the National Championship, and the price is right to get in on some Gators to make the Final Four here. They are expected to breeze through the SEC Tournament and are trading at 75¢ to be a #1 seed.
The Gators’ dominant front-court play sets them apart. The size, speed, and skill of Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, and Rueben Chinyelu are almost unmatched. They are an experienced and tested team. They can also dominate you in the paint. All this, and all they have to do is make the Final Four at 47¢? Sign me up!
St John’s Men’s Round of 16 Qualifier YES 50¢
Rick Pitino and a high-ranking defense? Say no more, I’m in! Pitino brought his team to the madness last year as a #2 seed, and they missed out on the Sweet 16. They’ll be a lower seed this year, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t a team to watch out for. The defense ranks 21st according to KenPom, led by forcing turnovers and blocking shots. Before the brackets are set, before they snag that first round win, it’s the perfect time to get their stock at a good price to flip later on or hold for when they make the Sweet 16! You can always do both on Kalshi!
