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NCAA Men's Tournament 2021 Odds: Gonzaga, Baylor Favored Entering Elite Eight
March 29, 2021
As has been the case for the majority of the 2020-21 men's college basketball season, the rest of the country is chasing Gonzaga and Baylor.
The Bulldogs and Bears, who are the No. 1 seeds in the West and South Regions, respectively, check in with the most favorable championship odds heading to the Elite Eight, per DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Gonzaga: +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Baylor: +250
- Michigan: +550
- Houston: +600
- USC: +1200
- Oregon State: +1600
- Arkansas: +2000
- UCLA: +2800
There's a reason these two teams are atop the list.
Gonzaga is undefeated and won its first three tournament games over Norfolk State, Oklahoma and Creighton by a combined 77 points. Baylor has lost just twice all season and won its first three games against Hartford, Wisconsin and Villanova by a combined 48 points.
Still, anyone looking for a long shot should at least consider USC.
The Trojans have a potential top-two pick in big man Evan Mobley and handled quality competition in Drake, Kansas and Oregon by a combined 64 points. The 34-point win over the Jayhawks was a stunning development, and they will now get a chance at mighty Gonzaga.
Talk about a chance to play Cinderella.
For all the latest betting information and reaction, check out B/R Betting.
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