NCAA Basketball Championship Odds: Who Will Win?
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It’s that time of year again! The NCAA Basketball Championship is just around the corner and we’ve got the latest odds on who will win it all.
Duke
Duke is the favorite to win the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship according to VegasInsider.com. The Blue Devils are listed at 5/2 odds, followed by Gonzaga at 11/4, Kentucky at 6/1, and North Carolina at 8/1.
Duke is led by freshman sensation Zion Williamson who is averaging 22.0 points and 9.3 rebounds per game The Blue Devils also have a strong supporting cast, including fellow freshman RJ Barrett (21.0 ppg) and sophomore Cam Reddish (17.3 ppg).
Gonzaga, which is ranked No. 1 in the AP poll, is led by junior forward Rui Hachimura (20.5 ppg) and senior guard Brandon Clarke (16.9 ppg). The Bulldogs have lost just two games this season: an overtime thriller to then-No. 3 Tennessee on December 18th and a road game against unranked Saint Mary’s on January 18th.
Kentucky is No. 2 in the AP poll and is led by freshman forward PJ Washington (14.8 ppg) and sophomore guard Tyler Herro (14.2 ppg). The Wildcats’ only losses this season were to unranked Seton Hall on December 8th and then-No. 5 LSU on February 12th.
North Carolina, which is ranked No. 5 in the AP poll, is led by freshman guard Coby White (16.7 ppg) and senior forward Luke Maye (15.9 ppg). The Tar Heels have lost four games this season: to then-No 1 Gonzaga on December 18th, at then-No 11 Ohio State on December 4th, at home against then-No 12 Virginia Tech on January 6th, and most recently at Duke on February 20th .
Gonzaga
Odds Shark currently has Gonzaga as +325 to win the NCAA championship this season. The Bulldogs have been outright dominant this season, going undefeated in conference play and taking down several ranked opponents along the way. Led by star center Drew Timme Gonzaga looks like a clear favorite to win it all this year.
Kentucky
One of the most storied programs in all of college basketball the Kentucky Wildcats are always a force to be reckoned with come tournament time. This year is no different, as they come in as the favorites to win it all according to most oddsmakers. Led by star freshman guard Jamal Murray, Kentucky has the talent and experience to make a deep run in this year’s NCAA tournament
North Carolina
The NCAA Basketball Championship is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Many people put a lot of time and energy into choosing their bracket, and even more into following the tournament.
This year, the North Carolina Tar Heels are the favorite to win it all. They have odds of +325, meaning that a $100 bet would net you $325 if they were to win the championship.
The Tar Heels are followed by the Duke Blue Devils who have odds of +650. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are third at +700, while the Kentucky Wildcats round out the top four at +950.
These odds are based on a number of factors, including each team’s regular season performance, their conference tournament results, and how they have fared in previous NCAA tournaments.
The Tar Heels are coming off a strong regular season in which they went 28-6 overall and 17-1 in conference play They then won the ACC tournament defeating Duke in the Championship game
This is a team that is loaded with talent and experience, and they will be tough to beat come March Madness If you are looking to bet on the favorite to win it all, North Carolina is your team.
Michigan State
The Michigan State Spartans have the best odds to win the NCAA men’s Basketball Championship according to Vegas Insider. The Spartans are a +650 favorite, meaning a $100 bet would net you $650 if Michigan State won it all. Duke is second at +700, followed by Gonzaga (+750), Kentucky (+800) and North Carolina (+850).
Virginia
According to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, the Virginia Cavaliers are the favorites to win the 2019 NCAA men’s Basketball Championship They are followed by the Duke Blue Devils the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats
Tennessee
The Tennessee Volunteers are riding high after their Regular Season performance, which saw them go 26-7 overall and 14-4 in SEC play. That was good enough for a share of the SEC regular season title and the top seed in the SEC tournament The Vols lost to Auburn in the tournament semifinals, but they still enter the NCAA Tournament as a strong contender.
Tennessee is led by senior guard Admiral Schofield, who averages 20 points and 6.5 rebounds per game Schofield is one of the best all-around players in the country and he will be a tough matchup for any team. The Vols also have a talented group of supporting players, including junior guard Jordan Bone and sophomore forward Grant Williams
Tennessee has a solid mix of experience and young talent, and they will be a tough out for any team in the tournament. The Vols are currently +1100 to win the NCAA tournament which means that bettors believe they have a decent chance to make a run to the Final Four.
Purdue
Purdue has the best chance to win the NCAA Basketball Championship this year, according to oddsmakers. The Boilermakers have +600 odds to win the title, meaning a $100 bet would net you $600 if they were to come out on top.
Houston
Houston is currently +1100 to win the NCAA Basketball Championship
Nevada
The Nevada Wolf Pack are currently sitting at +10000 to win the NCAA Basketball Championship this year. That means if you were to bet $100 on them to win, you would stand to make a profit of $10,000 if they were to come out on top. While their odds may not be the best, Stranger Things have happened in the world of college basketball