NCAAW Tournament Odds and Predictions 2026: Can South Carolina Step Up?

• The Tennessee Volunteers have been the only team to make the Tournament field every year since it was founded in 1982.

• Connecticut has made the Final Four in 16 of 17 seasons from 2008 through 2025 (missed in 2023).

• The 2024 women’s championship was the first to have higher viewer numbers than the men’s version.

Much like men’s college basketball, the national championship for women’s basketball is decided by the annual NCAAW National Championship Tournament.  On this page, we’ll keep you up to date on everything you need to know to bet on the latest NCAAW Tournament odds, from how to read odds to the best sportsbooks for betting on them, etc. 

NCAAW Tournament Odds

Here are the odds for the top 15 contenders for the women’s national championship as listed at FanDuel Sportsbook. To place a bet, click on the words ‘Bet Here’ located below the team’s odds. Bettors new to FanDuel can claim: Bet $5, Get $250 in Bonus Bets if Your Bet Wins welcome offer for signing up.

NCAAW Tournament Predictions

The NCAAW has a handful of bluebloods that fans can count on being competitive every year. Connecticut is certainly such a school. While losing Paige Bueckers to the WNBA is a blow, the Huskies are in great shape, with Sarah Strong and Azi Fudd returning.

Rori Harmon’s return will help keep Texas competitive. With Hannah Hidalgo coming back, Notre Dame should be fine despite losing Olivia Miles via the transfer portal to TCU. South Carolina is losing a few players from this year’s runner-up squad.

But with a roster as deep and talented as the Gamecocks had last season, they’ll be fine. UCLA has four of five starters coming back and will be adding Lauren Betts’ younger sister to the lineup.

NCAAW Tournament Winner Pick – South Carolina

South Carolina’s most significant issue in 2025 was the lack of a dynamic scoring threat; they didn’t have anyone who could take over a game and be counted on for clutch baskets. But with 2-24-25 scoring champ Ta'Niya Latson transferring from Florida State—problem solved.

Yes, they have spots to fill with players moving on to the WNBA and/or entering the transfer portal. But Dawen Staley has created a culture of excellence; South Carolina has players who can step up.

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How to Bet on the NCAAW Tournament

Sportsbooks give bettors an opportunity to bet on NCAA Tournament odds practically all year round, but in different formats. Futures odds give you a chance to bet on the eventual Tournament winner (national champion) throughout the year, with odds for the next season often available shortly after the completion of the current season.

As we get closer to Tournament time, sportsbooks will have odds posted for various Tournament props, i.e., region winner, Tournament MOP, etc. Then, of course, there is the traditional betting line for each game once the Tournament begins. Props are often available for games, but not to the same extent as men’s games.

Placing a bet on the NCAAW Tournament is simple and easy to do: (1) download the mobile app for the sportsbook(s) you want to join (2) register for a new account(s), (3) deposit funds into your account(s), (4) find the market you’re interested in and make your bet.

How to Read NCAAW Tournament Odds

Odds will consist of a three-digit number that will include a + or – sign. If the number comes with a + (i.e., +110, +1000, +10000, etc.), then your bet will have less than a 50% chance of paying out. Those with a minus sign have a better than 50% chance.

You can tell how much you can win by the odds. For example, let’s say you’re betting on South Carolina to win the national championship at +230. That means a $100 bet will result in a $330 payout, your stake ($100) and $230 in winnings.

However, if you are betting on Team A to win a game at -150, you’ll need to bet $150 in order to win $100.

Where to Bet on Women’s NCAA Tournament Winner

Where you bet is often a matter of personal preference, and the following sportsbooks are my favorite online providers:

FanDuel Sportsbook

A big selling point for me is the welcome bonus. I’m not a fan of bet insurance since the promo only has value if you lose your bet, but I am a big fan of bonus bets. While FanDuel will usually require you to win your first wager to claim your bonus bets, you can bet on any market (so take the shortest odds you can find). Claim the welcome offer at FanDuel: Bet $5, Get $250 in Bonus Bets if Your Bet Wins.

bet365 Sportsbook

Along with the bonus bets option for your welcome promo, I love how bet365 Sportsbook organizes player props. Yes, you can scroll through the individual markets if you want to. But let’s say you’re just interested in betting on JuJu Watkins markets, bet365 will allow you to click on her name to go to a page with just her markets listed. Use our promo code WSN365 to sign up for a bet365 account and claim the following: Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose.

BetMGM Sportsbook

BetMGM’s player prop markets are sometimes limited in what they offer. But BetMGM takes care of existing users more so than any other online sports betting app. Throughout the last Tournament, I received deposit match promos almost weekly, giving me bonus bets to play with every week. Use our promo code WSNSPORTS when signing up for a new BetMGM account and claim the welcome offer: Get Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets*.

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Women’s NCAA Tournament Winner History

The first NCAAW Tournament was held in 1982 and featured 32 teams. That number got bumped up to 64 in 1991 and then 68 (top match the Men’s Tournament) in 2021. Since the first Tournament in 1982, 16 teams have gone on to win the national championship.

Of those 16, eight have been one-time winners while the other eight have combined to win the NCAAW Tournament on 35 occasions. The following table contains the winners of the last 15 NCAAW Tournaments: