Mid February Update
Oddsmakers and prognosticators got the Pac-12 conference correct in the preseason Both UCLA and Arizona were the only touted teams from the conference at that time.
The season played out precisely in that manner, as both teams are top 10 in the nation, albeit with a gap between them. Arizona sits at number 8 in the country and well ahead of the remainder of the Pac-12, save for UCLA. UCLA is fourth in the nation and sitting in an advantageous position to win the regular season conference crown.
We unfortunately do not have a regular season wager to make at this time. UCLA will likely take a two game lead into their season finale with Arizona, and will have clinched. Sportsbooks still have UCLA on the board, although it comes with a too hefty -800 price tag.
What we can be excited for is the upcoming Pac-12 tournament, where multiple teams will be able to test UCLA and Arizona. Be sure to check back for betting updates for the tournament.
PAC-12 Conference Betting Odds
Preseason Look
The Pac-12 Conference has been the worst major conference for a while now and that is not going change this upcoming season. UCLA and Arizona and big favorites and it would be a shock if neither team was the last one standing conference tournament time.
Oregon is the only other team under 10/1 and it is a guarantee that they will knock off one of the top two, if not both, at home. USC is always dangerous as they pop up out of nowhere often to go on big runs.
In terms of the national championship picture, UCLA (11th) and Arizona (13th) are the only two teams who the sportsbooks are giving any chance.
PAC-12 Conference History
The modern Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament has run annually since 2002. All 12 teams are seeded according to their regular season schedules. The top four teams get byes into the quarterfinals while the remaining 8 teams are whittled down to four in the first round.
Of course, the Pac-12 tournament winner advances to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Even though the modern Pac-12 is relatively new, the conference was established in 1915. Since then, the conference is tied with the ACC for the most NCAA tournament championships with 15. UCLA boasts the most NCAA tournament wins of any team with 11.
It’s been a tough millennium for the Pac-12 as no team from the conference has won an NCAA championship since Arizona edged Kentucky in 1997’s championship game. UCLA is the last Pac-12 team to appear in a championship game. They were soundly defeated by Florida in 2006.
Other College Basketball Conference Odds
- AAC Conference
- ACC Conference
- A-10 Conference
- Big East Conference
- Big 10 Conference
- Big 12 Conference
- SEC Conference
- Mountain West Conference
- West Coast Conference
Win Count All-Time in PAC-12 Tournament
| Wins | Pac-12 Team | Last Yr Won |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Arizona | 2022 |
| 5 | Oregon | 2019 |
| 4 | UCLA | 2014 |
| 3 | Washington | 2011 |
| 1 | Oregon St | 2021 |
| 1 | Colorado | 2012 |
