Selection Sunday has passed and the March Madness bracket is almost fully set, which makes it a perfect time to look at the tournament’s betting favorites.
Some of these squads have been favored since before the season started, while others have enjoyed late-season surges up the rankings.
The current top five teams in odds to win March Madness are:
Houston Cougars (+500)
Alabama Crimson Tide (+800)
Kansas Jayhawks (+1200)
Purdue Boilermakers (+1200)
UCLA Bruins (+1200)
Other annual contenders like Arizona (+1500), Gonzaga (+1500), Texas (+2000), and Baylor (+2500) are also in the mix.
First Four action starts on Tuesday, while the full Round of 64 tips off on Thursday.
It is sure to be another action-packed tournament.