Introduction
Without a doubt, the Big 12 was the most unpredictable Power Four conference last season, and this year is shaping up to be much the same. The other three power conferences each have at least three clear frontrunners, but the Big 12 remains wide open at the top. Since the departure of Texas and Oklahoma, no team has truly established dominance in the conference. Let’s take a look at the numbers behind this wide-open and exciting Big 12 race.
Embed from Getty ImagesBig 12 Champion Odds/Implied probabilities
| School | Odds | Implied probability |
| Kansas State | +550 | 15.38% |
| Arizona State | +550 | 15.38% |
| Utah | +600 | 14.29% |
| Texas Tech | +650 | 13.33% |
| Baylor | +700 | 12.50% |
| TCU | +850 | 10.53% |
| Iowa State | +1200 | 7.69% |
| Kansas | +1600 | 5.88% |
| BYU | +2000 | 4.76% |
| Colorado | +2800 | 3.45% |
| Cincinnati | +3000 | 3.23% |
| Houston | +3500 | 2.78% |
| Arizona | +4500 | 2.17% |
| West Virginia | +5000 | 1.96% |
| UCF | +5500 | 1.79% |
| Oklahoma State | +5500 | 1.79% |
Conclusion
As you can see, nearly every team in the Big 12 has a legitimate chance to win this year’s conference title, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. The departure of Texas and Oklahoma has left a significant void, creating an opportunity for a new program to emerge as the face of the Big 12. Just like last season, fans and bettors alike can expect plenty of chaos throughout the conference, leading to thrilling matchups from start to finish in the regular season.
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