Updated odds: North Carolina now betting favorite
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With two of the first four play-in games set to go Tuesday night to kick off the 78th edition of March Madness, the oddsmakers have updated who the betting favorites are.
After opening with the second-best odds, North Carolina is now considered the top dog, passing fellow ACC counterpart Duke, who opened as the favorite. The Tar Heels are now listed at 5/1 by Westgate Las Vegas Superbook.
The Blue Devils are now at 7/1 odds, right behind Kansas, who moved up one spot and are now being listed at 6/1.
Villanova remained the same at 8/1, while Gonzaga had its odds improved to 9/1. Arizona and Kentucky are tied with 10/1 odds, while Louisville and UCLA are the same at 15/1.
| Team | Current Odds | Previous Odds |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5/1 | 6/1 |
| Kansas | 6/1 | 8/1 |
| Duke | 7/1 | 5/1 |
| Villanova | 8/1 | 8/1 |
| Gonzaga | 9/1 | 10/1 |
| Arizona | 10/1 | 12/1 |
| Kentucky | 10/1 | 8/1 |
| Louisville | 15/1 | 12/1 |
| UCLA | 15/1 | 12/1 |
| Florida State | 30/1 | 30/1 |
| Oregon | 30/1 | 25/1 |
| Purdue | 30/1 | 30/1 |
| West Virginia | 30/1 | 30/1 |
Duke, Kentucky, Louisville, Oregon, and UCLA all saw their current odds fall.
Of the 13 schools mentioned, only Gonzaga, Florida State, Purdue, and West Virginia have not won a national championship.