Michigan Basketball Cracks Top 10 Nationwide For Title Picks Among DraftKings Bettors

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Written By Paul Costanzo on February 22, 2022
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On Monday, Juwan Howard and the Michigan basketball team were thrust into numerous headlines.

Despite not securing the desired spot, they still managed to hold onto a position within the top 10.

As of Monday night, the Wolverines were ranked 10th nationally in terms of the percentage of futures bets placed by DraftKings users. Despite having the highest odds of +10000 among the top 10 teams, a significant 3% of the total amount wagered nationwide and 5% of the bets are in favor of them winning the championship on the first Monday in April.

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Gonzaga overwhelming favorite to win National title

The remaining top 10 teams are comprised of those that are highly ranked, making it a logical placement.

Gonzaga is currently the frontrunner, with the lowest odds at DraftKings Sportsbook MI (+400) and across other platforms, making it the most promising option. Furthermore, DraftKings users are showing strong confidence in Gonzaga, as it has received a significant 23% of the total wagers and 15% of the bets placed. In contrast, no other team has garnered more than 8% in either category.

The top-ranked team in the nation, Kentucky, has an 8% handle and 7% of the total bets placed. Following closely are Purdue with a 7% handle and 7% of the bets, Duke with a 7% handle and 9% of the bets, Kansas with a 7% handle and 5% of the bets, Auburn with a 6% handle and 7% of the bets, Arizona with a 4% handle and 5% of the bets, Baylor with a 4% handle and 4% of the bets, and UCLA with a 3% handle and 4% of the bets.

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UCLA has odds of +2500, which are the closest to Michigan. Apart from Michigan, the Bruins are the only team on the list that is not part of the Associated Press Top 10. They currently hold the No. 12 spot.

Despite starting the season ranked in the top 10 and having odds near +1000, Michigan is currently not among the top 25 teams.

Undoubtedly, sports bettors have a significant influence on the outcome during the preseason when making their selection. It is possible that as the odds started to decrease and the Wolverines displayed promising signs, bettors eagerly joined in. After all, they did emerge victorious against Purdue.

However, the current situation has changed significantly.

Michigan basketball firmly on the bubble

With its one-and-done format, the NCAA Tournament becomes incredibly unpredictable, allowing any team in the field to potentially make a remarkable run.

However, supporters of Michigan might have to endure the anxiety of Selection Sunday in order to have an opportunity to nervously watch their bet play out during the tournament.

With a record of 14-11, Michigan approaches its last five games of the season. Although several computer rankings favor the Wolverines, bracketologists nationwide are uncertain whether they will make it into the tournament or not.

As of Tuesday, most brackets in the Bracket Matrix feature the Wolverines in their projections. In nearly all of these brackets, Michigan is seeded between 10 and 12, either in the play-in games or just beyond them, ensuring their place in the tournament.

The last five games for Michigan pose a challenge, with matchups against Rutgers, Illinois, Michigan State, Iowa, and Ohio State. Thankfully for the Wolverines, they have the advantage of playing the first four games at home.

Regrettably, they will be forced to compete without Howard’s presence on the sidelines due to his actions after the Wisconsin defeat on Sunday, resulting in a five-game suspension. Additionally, both Diabate and Williams will be absent from the game against Rutgers as they have each received a one-game suspension for their involvement in the altercation.

The Wolverines’ tournament hopes are riding on the Big Ten Tournament, and Howard will definitely return in time for it.

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