As March Madness approaches, here are the current NCAA Basketball Championship betting odds and analysis:

Top Favorites:

• Gonzaga (+250) - Undefeated and loaded with NBA talent
• Baylor (+275) - Recent loss to Kansas but remains elite despite showing some rust

Strong Contenders:

• Michigan (+300)
• Ohio State (+1400) - Still dangerous despite 3-game losing streak
• Illinois (+1500) - Emerging as serious threat after dominant win over Michigan
• Villanova (+1700)
• Iowa (+1800)

Notable Sleepers:

• Florida State (+2000)
• Alabama (+2000)
• Houston (+2300)
• Texas (+3000)
• Kansas (+3000)
• Virginia (+3500)
• West Virginia (+3500)

Value Longshots:

• USC (+4500)
• Wisconsin (+5000)
• Tennessee (+5000)
• Loyola Chicago (+6000)
• North Carolina (+6600)
• Arkansas (+8000)
• Duke (+8000)

The Big Ten Conference dominates the contenders list with four teams, though Gonzaga and Baylor remain the clear favorites. Teams like Illinois and Iowa could provide good value given their strong recent play. While longshots rarely win it all, the unpredictable nature of March Madness means teams from that group could make deep tournament runs.

These odds will continue shifting as conference tournaments play out and Selection Sunday approaches. Consider both current form and tournament history when evaluating betting options.

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