Gonzaga remains the consensus favorite to win the national championship heading into the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
The Zags, the No. 1 overall seed, were the favorites in the preseason and, months later, they sit atop the odds to win the tournament. Caesars Sportsbook has Gonzaga at 7-2, followed by 1-seed Arizona at 6-1.
Kentucky and Duke, a pair of No. 2 seeds, have the next best odds at 7-1 and 10-1, respectively. The Wildcats and Blue Devils have better odds to win the tournament than No. 1 seeds Kansas (12-1) and Baylor (14-1).
Gonzaga is the clear-cut favorite, though, and has been the betting public’s top choice throughout the season. More bets were placed and more money was wagered on the Zags to win the national title than any other team at several sportsbooks. Kentucky and Duke also received significant support from bettors this season. But it’s a couple of preseason…
