Duke listed as betting favorite for NCAA title
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Oddsmakers in Las Vegas certainly watched Duke's incredible showing in the ACC tournament this weekend, listing the Blue Devils as the NCAA title favorite.
Immediately after the bracket was revealed on Selection Sunday, the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook released odds for March Madness, with Duke topping the list at 5/1.
North Carolina sits right behind its ACC rival at 6/1 odds, while Kentucky, Villanova, and Kansas are third at 8/1. Gonzaga is listed at 10/1 odds to capture its first national championship, while powerhouse programs UCLA, Arizona, and Louisville are next at 12/1.
| Team | Current Odds | Opening Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Duke | 5/1 | 9/2 |
| North Carolina | 6/1 | 15/1 |
| Kentucky | 8/1 | 6/1 |
| Villanova | 8/1 | 8/1 |
| Kansas | 8/1 | 10/1 |
| Gonzaga | 10/1 | 80/1 |
| UCLA | 12/1 | 80/1 |
| Arizona | 12/1 | 20/1 |
| Louisville | 12/1 | 10/1 |
| Oregon | 25/1 | 20/1 |
| SMU | 30/1 | 100/1 |
| Florida | 30/1 | 100/1 |
| Purdue | 30/1 | 40/1 |
| West Virginia | 30/1 | 30/1 |
| Florida State | 30/1 | 200/1 |
The Bruins' and Bulldogs' latest odds are a huge change from the beginning of the season, as both programs entered the campaign listed at 80/1.
SMU and Florida also rose - from 100/1 at the beginning of the season to 30/1 in the latest odds - while Florida State is also 30/1 but moved up from a whopping 200/1 listing prior to this season.