Odds for the 2026 Southland Basketball Tournament Revealed
The anticipation for the 2026 Southland Basketball Tournament is building, with the event set to commence on March 8. Early odds suggest that McNeese is favored to claim the championship title.
Top Seeds and Tournament Overview
The tournament will showcase the best teams in the Southland Conference. The SFA (Stephen F. Austin) has secured the No. 1 seed after an impressive conference record of 20 wins and 2 losses, leading to an overall record of 27-4. McNeese follows closely as the No. 2 seed, finishing league play with a record of 19-3 and an overall mark of 26-5.
Regular Season Matchup Results
Both McNeese and SFA faced each other twice during the regular season, splitting the series with one win each. This rivalry adds extra excitement heading into the tournament.
Current Odds for the 2026 Tournament
As of March 3, here are the odds for the top contenders in the Southland Basketball Tournament according to BetMGM:
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| McNeese | +115 |
| SFA | +125 |
| UTRGV | +700 |
| A&M-Corpus Christi | +1600 |
| New Orleans | +3000 |
| Nicholls | +12500 |
| Northwestern State | +20000 |
| HCU | +25000 |
As the tournament approaches, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these teams will compete for the championship trophy. With the odds heavily favoring McNeese and SFA, the stage is set for an exciting showdown in Southland basketball.
