Opening Line Report: Kentucky favored to take title, expected to roll WVU
With the field for the NCAA tournament narrowed to 16, oddsmakers have released updated odds to win the 2015 national title.
Kentucky is the favorite and with another two wins under its belt, the Wildcats are going to cost bettors looking to get in on the top-ranked team 10 cents.
Michigan State is the biggest climber, moving up to 16-to-1, while UCLA and Xavier come in at the longest odds at 66-to-1 apiece.
Here's a look at the odds attached to each of the remaining 16 teams.
| Team | Line |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | -110 |
| Duke | +600 |
| Wisconsin | +600 |
| Arizona | +650 |
| Gonzaga | +1000 |
| Michigan State | +1600 |
| Notre Dame | +2000 |
| North Carolina | +2500 |
| Oklahoma | +2500 |
| Wichita State | +2500 |
| Louisville | +4000 |
| Utah | +4000 |
| NC State | +5000 |
| West Virginia | +5000 |
| Xavier | +6600 |
| UCLA | +6600 |
Lines are also out for the Sweet Sixteen matchups, which begin Thursday.
Kentucky is expected to roll West Virginia as the biggest favorite of the round, while Wichita State and Michigan State come in as the only favorites among teams seeded lower than their opponent.
Thursday, March 26
1 Kentucky (-13.5) vs. 5 West Virginia
2 Arizona (-11) vs. 6 Xavier
1 Wisconsin (-5.5) vs. 4 North Carolina
3 Notre Dame vs. 7 Wichita State (-1)
Friday, March 27
4 Louisville (-1.5) vs. 8 NC State
3 Oklahoma vs. 7 Michigan State (-2)
2 Gonzaga (-8.5) vs. 11 UCLA
1 Duke (-4.5) vs. 5 Utah
Lines courtesy BetOnline.