If you're betting futures on March Madness and feeling a bit of déjà vu, just know that is entirely understandable. Gonzaga is the betting favorite to bring home the national championship, just like last year, with odds at +350 according to Caesars Sportsbook. And, just like last year, it enters the NCAA Tournament as the top overall seed in the West Region. The Zags head to the NCAAs -- you guessed it, just like last year -- with a real shot at finally summiting the sport after national runner-up finishes in two of the last three NCAA Tournaments.
Competition is fierce in the eyes of oddsmakers, however, as Arizona (31-3) lurks with the next-best odds at +600, followed by Kentucky (26-7) at +800, Kansas (28-6) at +900 and reigning national champion Baylor (26-6) at +1200. Auburn and Duke aren't far behind at +1400.
Realistically, there are about a dozen or so teams with a chance to take home the trophy. And while the odds clearly favor the top dogs -- or, in this case, Bulldogs -- there's plenty of incentive to shoot your shot with other long-odds contenders. Texas Tech at +2200 is juicy if it can hold serve in the loaded West Region. Baylor getting only the fifth-best odds -- worst among all No. 1 seeds -- is, too. Then there's upside plays like Duke (+1400) and Purdue (+1800) that have, at times, looked like a Final Four team.
If you're looking to throw down some cheddar, odds for the top teams with +2000 odds or better are below. The full odds list from Caesars Sportsbook can be found right here.
- Gonzaga +350
- Arizona +600
- Kentucky +800
- Kansas +900
- Baylor +1200
- Auburn +1400
- Duke +1400
- Villanova +1600
- Purdue +1800
- UCLA +2000
- Tennessee +2000
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