And then there were 16.
The NCAA tournament bracket has been whittled down to an interesting field of 16 teams vying for the March Madness crown. So naturally, oddsmakers are adjusting projections accordingly ahead of Thursday's games.
Below are the updated odds for the remaining teams, which give the Duke Blue Devils the best chance of claiming the title, followed closely by the Villanova Wildcats:
| Team (Seed) | Odds to win |
|---|---|
| Duke (2) | 4.25-1 |
| Villanova (1) | 4.75-1 |
| Kentucky (5) | 8-1 |
| Gonzaga (4) | 8-1 |
| Kansas (1) | 8-1 |
| Michigan (3) | 9.50-1 |
| Purdue (2) | 15-1 |
| West Virginia (5) | 17-1 |
| Texas Tech (3) | 26-1 |
| Texas A&M (7) | 26-1 |
| Clemson (5) | 41-1 |
| Nevada (7) | 41-1 |
| Kansas State (9) | 41-1 |
| Loyola Chicago (11) | 51-1 |
| Florida State (9) | 61-1 |
| Syracuse (11) | 67-1 |
(Odds courtesy: Bodog)
Make your bets accordingly.