The odds for the 2018 NCAA tournament have been released, and Villanova is the favorite to take home the crown.
The Wildcats, who opened the season at 12-1 odds, improved their stock to 7-2 with a 30-win season capped off with a Big East championship. Following closely behind is Duke at 5-1, and both Michigan State and Virginia at 6-1.
| School | Current Odds | Opening Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 7-2 | 12-1 |
| Duke | 5-1 | 12-1 |
| Michigan State | 6-1 | 20-1 |
| Virginia | 6-1 | 30-1 |
| Michigan | 10-1 | 20-1 |
| Purdue | 12-1 | 60-1 |
| Arizona | 15-1 | 20-1 |
| Kansas | 18-1 | 12-1 |
| North Carolina | 18-1 | 12-1 |
| Cincinnati | 20-1 | 80-1 |
| Xavier | 20-1 | 80-1 |
| Gonzaga | 25-1 | 12-1 |
| Kentucky | 25-1 | 10-1 |
| Texas Tech | 40-1 | 300-1 |
| West Virginia | 40-1 | 30-1 |
| Wichita State | 40-1 | 20-1 |
The biggest descent from the opening odds released last April was Kentucky, which fell from the favorite at 10-1 to 25-1 prior to the tournament. Texas Tech owns the biggest leap among the top favorites, coming in at 40-1 after opening at 300-1.
For fans looking to take a flier on the longest of long shots, NC Greensboro, Penn, and NC Central are all listed at 5000-1 odds.
(Odds courtesy: Westgate Superbook)
