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It is quite challenging to find common ground between fans of Michigan and Michigan State.
The competition is intense within the state.
However, when it comes to financial matters, Spartans and Wolverines may be able to reach a compromise.
Michigan is one of the favored states to win the NCAA Tournament, as per the odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Michigan among the favorites to win March Madness
DraftKings ranks Michigan as one of the top favorite states to win the NCAA Tournament, thanks to their strong chance of securing a No. 1 seed.
| Odds to win the 2021 NCAA Tournament by State | DraftKings |
|---|---|
| Texas | -106 |
| Washington | +250 |
| Michigan | +375 |
| Floriday | +700 |
| Illinois | +900 |
| Ohio | +1000 |
| Iowa | +1100 |
| Virginia | +1200 |
| Wisconsin | +1700 |
| Pennsylvania | +1900 |
Texas is the leading favorite with odds of -106, followed by Washington with odds of +250, and Michigan coming in third with odds of +375.
There are only three states with odds below +700, and just five states have odds below +1000.
Texas brings four contenders to March
As the favorite team, the Longhorn State leads the pack with the Baylor Bears as their main contender for the No. 1 seed.
Baylor, currently positioned at No. 3 in the AP rankings, has odds of +275 to emerge victorious in the NCAA Tournament in its present state.
In the latest Bracketology by ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, the NCAA Tournament field includes a remarkable count of seven teams from Texas.
Included in the group of seven teams are Baylor, ranked third with a record of 20-1, Houston, ranked ninth with a record of 20-3, Texas, ranked fifteenth with a record of 16-7, and Texas Tech, ranked eighteenth with a record of 17-8. All four teams are expected to be seeded at 6 or higher, with Baylor projected as the top seed and Houston projected as the second seed.
Last weekend, the Bears suffered their first defeat of the season, a 71-58 loss at Kansas, after an undefeated run. However, it’s worth noting that Baylor has emerged victorious in five encounters against ranked opponents.
This season, Houston has achieved an impressive 20 victories, yet they have only managed to defeat one ranked opponent. The NCAA Tournament odds on DraftKings for the Cougars winning the championship stand at +2000.
Washington riding on Gonzaga
Despite only having one team projected for the field, the state of Washington is still considered one of the favorites.
Nevertheless, the undefeated Gonzaga team stands out.
The Bulldogs boast an impeccable record of 24-0 and are highly likely to secure a No. 1 seed in the tournament. According to oddsmakers, they are currently the frontrunners to triumph in March Madness, with odds of +250.
Although Zaga is part of the West Coast Conference, the Bulldogs have demonstrated their competitiveness by facing challenging non-conference opponents. They have emerged victorious against four ranked teams, three of which they defeated by a significant margin.
Despite never winning the NCAA Tournament, the Bulldogs secured the runner-up position in 2017.
Wolverines, Spartans fighting for Michigan
Michigan is currently ranked third and will most likely depend on the efforts of Michigan and MSU to achieve success.
After suffering a challenging defeat of 76-53 against Illinois at their home on Tuesday night, Michigan, currently ranked No. 2, is expected to drop in the rankings.
The Wolverines remain forecasted as a top seed in the NCAA Tournament, with +450 odds of emerging as the overall champions.
Michigan, with an impressive record of 19-2 this season, has triumphed against six ranked opponents and secured the Big Ten regular season championship by defeating MSU with a commanding 69-50 victory on Thursday.
According to Joe Lunardi, Michigan State is currently included in the Last Four In for the NCAA Tournament.
Just a few weeks ago, MSU’s future seemed grim with a record of 10-9. However, the Spartans (14-11) managed to turn things around by securing victories in four out of their last five games before experiencing a defeat on Thursday. Notably, they triumphed over highly-ranked teams such as Illinois and Ohio State.
Michigan State is making every effort to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament, aiming to maintain their streak since 1997. Nonetheless, their chances of clinching the national championship currently stand at +10000, making them a significant underdog.
Florida not looking too intimidating
Given that the state is projected to have only two teams in the field, it is quite intriguing that Florida is a popular favorite with odds of +700.
According to Lunardi, Florida State is currently ranked as a 3 seed, whereas the Florida Gators are placed as an 8 seed. However, both teams have relatively low chances of success in the upcoming tournament. Florida State’s odds stand at +2000, while Florida’s odds are much lower at +7000.
In the 2020-21 season, Florida State holds the 11th national ranking with a 15-4 record. Despite the ACC’s relatively weaker performance this season, the team is currently tied for first place in the conference.
This season, the Seminoles have only managed to secure victory against two ranked opponents, and their last appearance in the Final Four dates back to 1972.
Despite having an unranked status and a 13-7 record for the season, Florida remains secure in the NCAA Tournament field. The Gators have a 9-6 record in SEC play and have managed to secure victories against two ranked opponents. Although their season may be considered average, Florida’s position in the tournament seems to be firmly established.
Illini a top contender for Illinois
Illinois appears to be sending two teams to March Madness, with the Fighting Illini being the stronger contender.
Illinois, currently forecasted as a No. 1 seed, boasts a 19-6 record this season after securing a significant victory against Michigan. They are currently tied with the Wolverines for first place in the Big Ten conference, having triumphed over five ranked opponents.
Currently listed at +1300, Illinois ranks among the top-10 favorites to emerge victorious.
Loyola-Chicago, known for their incredible Final Four run as an 11 seed in 2018, will be joining the Illini in the field.
According to Lunardi’s latest projections, Loyola is currently placed as an 8 seed. With a ranking of 20th and an impressive record of 21-4, the Ramblers have emerged victorious as the champions of the Missouri Valley Conference this season.
Despite not having defeated a ranked team, Loyola enters the tournament with odds of +4500 to emerge as the champions.
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