NCAA Men's Basketball Betting Guide 2022-23: Top Picks and Championship Odds
November kicks off NCAA basketball season with all top-25 teams in action starting November 7. Here's a preview of three high-value teams that could win it all in 2023:
Arkansas Razorbacks (+1600)
- Ranked #10 preseason
- Led by 5-star freshmen Nick Smith and Anthony Black
- #2 recruiting class and #6 transfer class nationally
- Coach Musselman's versatile system and back-to-back Elite 8 appearances
- Challenging schedule includes #5 Baylor and tough SEC opponents
- Strong value at +1600 despite roster turnover
Texas Longhorns (+2000)
- Ranked #12 preseason
- Returns top scorers Timmy Allen and Marcus Carr
- Added #6 recruiting class with 5-stars Mitchell and Morris
- Landed Big 12 Freshman of the Year Tyreese Hunter
- Coach Chris Beard entering second season
- KenPom: #9 offense, #1 defense efficiency
- Great value at +2000 before tough early tests
Virginia Cavaliers (+5000)
- Ranked #18 preseason
- Returns 87.8% of minutes from last season
- Veteran lineup led by PG Kihei Clark
- Coach Tony Bennett's efficient system
- KenPom: #14 offense, #4 defense efficiency
- Experienced roster and elite coaching
- High-value longshot at +5000
The blue bloods (UNC, Gonzaga, Kentucky, Kansas) remain strong favorites, but these three teams offer excellent betting value with the talent and coaching to make deep tournament runs.
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