NCAA Bracket 2011 Predictions: The Odds for Every Team to Win a Championship

One of the best parts of March is the wide open nature of the NCAA bracket. Everyone will have to play good teams eventually, but everyone's road is different.

Some teams are well suited to face the six-game onslaught associated with winning a championship. Some aren't, but win anyway because of an easy schedule or just plain old fashion luck.

Either way, we know one thing for sure. At the end of the tournament, someone will have won the NCAA Championship. Who? No one knows for sure, but I have a few ideas.

16) Alabama State Hornets

Record: (17-17)

Region: East

Alabama State has the worst record of anyone in the tournament. Plain and simple, they won't win.

Odds: 800 to 1

16) Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans

Record: 19-16

Region: Southeast

The Trojans pulled quite a comeback in their conference tournament to get to this point. However, even with momentum on their side, they aren't winning either.

Odds: 750 to 1 

16) Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners

Record: 19-13

Region: East

The Runners may get out of their first game against Alabama State, but they won't be going any further than that.

Odds: 700 to 1

16) North Carolina-Asheville Bulldogs

Record: 19-13

Region: Southeast

The Bulldogs have worked some magic this season, but no matter how potent that mojo is, it won't get them past Pittsburgh.

Odds: 690 to 1

16) Boston University Terriers

Record: 21-13

Region: Southwest

A long way from home and against Kansas, the Terriers will go down like every No. 16 seed. Ever.

Odds: 650 to 1

16) Hampton Pirates

Record: 24-8

Region: West

The Pirates have actually managed to accumulate a decent record this season, but they're still a No. 16 seed. So they'll lose.

Odds: 630 to 1

15) California-Santa Barbara Gauchos

Record: 18-13

Region: Southeast

The Gauchos are in the tournament for the second straight year. Different year, same result: a loss in the first round.

Odds: 600 to 1

15) Akron Zips

Record: 23-12

Region: Southwest

If this were a battle of mascots, I think that Akron could be a favorite. The Roo is pretty cool. But it's not, so Notre Dame will win. Sorry guys. If only LeBron played for you.

Odds: 570 to 1

15) Northern Colorado Grizzlies

Record: 21-10

Region: West

Congratulation to the Grizzlies for making their first tournament ever. Now. Thank you for playing in the NCAA tournament. You fought valiantly, but alas, it's harder to win at the Big Dance than you would think. 

Odds: 540 to 1

14) St. Peter's Peacocks

Record: 20-13

Region: Southwest

The Peacocks managed a miracle run to get to their third tournament ever. The Peacocks are playing hot, but I expect them to cool down against JaJuan Johnson, E'twaun Moore and the Boilermakers.

Odds: 550 to 1

14) Indiana State Sycamores

Record: 20-13

Region: East

The Sycamores stole the Missouri Valley bid from both Missouri State and Wichita State, the two favorites. They may have won their conference tourney, but they won't be winning this one especially playing Syracuse in the first round.

Odds: 500 to 1

15) Long Island Blackbirds

Record: 27-5

Region: East

Head coach Jim Ferry thinks that they should be higher than a No. 15 seed and he's probably right. With only five losses on the season, I don't know why they aren't at least a No. 14. It will be quite a difficult game to overcome North Carolina, so I'd probably want a higher seed too.

Odds: 500 to 1

14) Wofford Terriers

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - MARCH 19: Noah Dahlman #42 of the Wofford Terriers walks off of the court following the game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Jacksonville Veteran's Memorial Arena on Mar

Record: 21-12

Region: Southeast

Wofford made their second straight and second ever tournament this year. Their forward Noah Dahlman is a great player and Cameron Rundles is another player to look out for. The Terriers almost upset Wisconsin in the first round last season, but this season I expect them to have more trouble with Jimmer Fredette and BYU.

Odds: 490 to 1

14) Bucknell Bison

Record: 25-8

Region: West

Bucknell was the Patriot League's automatic qualifier. Although unlikely, they have the best chance of upsetting a No. 3 seed this year. However, they are playing Connecticut, so probably not.

Odds: 475 to 1

10) Penn State Nittany Lions

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 13: Talor Battle #12 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the championship game of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 13, 2011 in Indianapolis, Ind

Record: 19-14

Region: West

How Penn State managed to make the tournament, I'll never know. With 14 losses and your best win is a 36-33 win over Wisconsin, there is no place for you as a No. 10 seed. If you watch Penn State play basketball, you could get physically sick (with the exception of Talor Battle). If you only score 36 points in a game, you should be demoted to Division II.

Odds: 450 to 1

13) Princeton Tigers

Record: 25-6

Region: East

Princeton hit a buzzer-beater for the right to dance, but they probably won't be dancing long. However, their defense is quite pesky and if they can handle Kentucky physically, we may see an upset in the making.

Odds: 400 to 1

11) Virginia Commonwealth Rams

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Brandon Rozzell #32 of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams celebrates a basket against the UCLA Bruins during their consolation game at Madison Square Garden on November 26, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Record: 23-11

Region: Southwest

The Rams managed to slide in off of decent computer numbers, but they haven't beaten many people. They managed to beat UCLA and George Mason, which probably put them into the tourney, but with an extra game to play, don't expect much out of the Rams.

Odds: 350 to 1

12) UAB Blazers

Record: 22-8

Region: East

UAB is a team with great computer numbers, but not much else. They've only lost eight games, but haven't beaten a tournament team or anyone of significance all season. They may have gotten this far, but they won't get further.

Odds: 300 to 1

12) Memphis Tigers

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: Will Barton #5 of the Memphis Tigers drives to the basket against Elijah Johnson #15 of the Kansas Jayhawks during their game at the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Nick

Record: 25-9

Region: West

Memphis is a very talented squad as Josh Pastner brought in a stellar recruiting class this season, but they just haven't been able to fit together to make a clear picture. Will Barton and Joe Jackson are real threats for the Tigers, but I'm not sure they can overcome their lack of experience to beat a monstrous Arizona team.

Odds: 250 to 1

11) USC Trojans

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Nikola Vucevic #5 and Marcus Simmons #43 of the USC Trojans react late in the second half while taking on the Arizona Wildcats in the semifinals of the 2011 Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on

Record: 19-14

Region: Southwest

USC snuck into the tournament at the last second. Despite early losses to BAD teams, the Trojans picked up some pretty solid wins towards the end of the season in the Pac-10. They won't be a super huge threat to anyone, but they could be a possible sleeper if they continue to play like they have.

Odds: 225 to 1

12) Clemson Tigers

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GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 12: Demontez Stitt #2 of the Clemson Tigers reacts while playing the North Carolina Tar Heels during overtime in the semifinals of the 2011 ACC men's basketball tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 12, 2011 in Greensboro,

Record: 21-11

Region: East

In Brad Brownell's first season at Clemson, he has made them one of the hardest working teams in the country. They may not be the most talented, but they'll harass and make you feel like they are. They suffer because they'll have to play one more game than most others to make it to the championship.

Odds: 200 to 1

13) Morehead State Eagles

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DAYTON, OH - MARCH 20: Kenneth Faried #35 of the Morehead State Eagles drives to the hoop against Jerry Smith #34 of the Louisville Cardinals during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the University of Dayton Arena on Ma

Record: 24-9

Region: Southwest

Morehead State is dangerous because of their big man, Kenneth Faried. The nation's leading rebounder will dominate any team in the paint; it's inevitable. If his offensive game is there as well, they could be a very dangerous team to face in the first couple of rounds.

Odds: 200 to 1

13) Oakland Grizzlies

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MILWAUKEE - MARCH 19: Keith Benson #34 of the Oakland Golden Grizzlies shoots the ball over Gary McGhee #52 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Bradley Center on March 1

Record: 25-9

Region: West

Oakland is a dangerous team that has played against some of the nation's best and gotten a signature win this season. Anchored by Keith Benson, this team could be scary against a slumping Texas team.

Odds: 190 to 1

13) Belmont Bruins

Record: 30-4

Region: Southeast

Belmont is one of those super powerful mid-majors (Murray State last year). They just dominated in conference play, and despite a low SOS, they could be a very dangerous team against the inconsistent Wisconsin Badgers.

Odds: 190 to 1 

12) Utah State Aggies

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SPOKANE, WA - MARCH 19: The Mascot of the Utah St. Aggies performs during a timeout against he Texas A&M Aggies during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Spokane Arena on March 19, 2010 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Jona

Record: 30-3

Region: Southeast

Once again, Utah State has dominated the WAC and worked their way to a No. 12 seed in the tournament. This year, they have only lost three games and look poised to get their first win since 2001. This is a major upset alert for the first couple of games, especially playing in Tuscon, AZ.

Odds: 170 to 1

10) Georgia Bulldogs

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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 11: Trey Thompkins #33 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after hitting a 3 point shot against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the quarterfinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Georgia Dome on March 11, 2011 in Atlanta, Geor

Record: 21-11

Region: West

Georgia just couldn't seem to get it together down the stretch, yet they still made it to the dance. They still have loads of potential, but if they haven't tapped it by now, I doubt they'll find the secret stuff by their first game.

Odds: 165 to 1

11) Gonzaga Bulldogs

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 07: Gonzaga Bulldogs mascot Spike the Bulldog appears on the court during the championship game of the Zappos.com West Coast Conference Basketball tournament against the Saint Mary's Gaels at the Orleans Arena March 7, 2011 in Las V

Record: 24-9

Region: Southeast

Gonzaga has managed to win another conference tournament and attend the Big Dance for the 12th straight year. While they are finishing strong behind the great play of freshman David Stockton, the Zags just aren't as strong as they normally are. Don't expect too much of the perennial upset pick.

Odds: 150 to 1

10) Michigan State Spartans

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 12: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans looks on against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the semifinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2011 in Indianapolis, I

Record: 19-14

Region: Southeast

The Spartans are undoubtedly talented. But it's been a very frustrating year in East Lansing and yet they blew out the Purdue Boilermakers in the Big Ten tournament. They just haven't been able to piece everything together this season though, so I doubt they will in crunch time.

Odds: 140 to 1

8) Michigan Wolverines

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 12: Darius Morris #4 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the semifinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Ph

Record: 20-13

Region: West

If Michigan has one thing going for them, it's momentum. They finished the season at the right pace, but I fear they just aren't experienced or talented enough to run with the big boys.

Odds: 120 to 1

8) Butler Bulldogs

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LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 16: Shelvin Mack #1 of the Butler Bulldogs shoots the ball during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at the KFC Yum! Center on November 16, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Record: 23-9

Region: Southeast

Butler just isn't what they were last season, despite returning the majority of their roster. They've showed sparks of their former selves, but they had a wildly inconsistent season in the Horizon League, an unacceptable condition for a possible sleeper of a championship.

Odds: 130 to 1

9) Illinois Fighting Illini

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 11: Demetri McCamey #32 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the offense against the Michigan Wolverines during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 11, 2011 in Indianap

Record: 19-14

Region: Southwest

The Illini have a huge ceiling, but they just can't seem to reach it. Earlier this year, they beat North Carolina, Wisconsin and Michigan State, but they haven't won two straight since January 6. That will obviously need to change if they plan to make a run into April.

Odds: 100 to 1

11) Missouri Tigers

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KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 10: Marcus Denmon #12 of the Missouri Tigers throws a shot up against the Texas A&M Aggies during their quarterfinal game in the 2011 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament at Sprint Center on March 10, 2011 in Kansas City

Record: 23-10

Region: West

Missouri really struggled at the end of the season, but they are still a very dangerous team. Guard Marcus Denmon runs the offense very well when he's playing at the top of his game. Their draw against Cincinnati could be a solid upset game for them.

Odds: 100 to 1

9) Tennessee Volunteers

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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 11: Scotty Hopson #32 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts during their 74 to 85 loss to the Florida Gators in the quarterfinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Georgia Dome on March 11, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ke

Record: 19-14

Region: West

Tennessee is a very talented team, but they don't live up to their potential at every occasion. The Volunteers made an unexpected run to the Elite Eight last year, but they'll have a more difficult road if they want to repeat that feat this season.

Odds: 100 to 1

12) Richmond Spiders

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PROVIDENCE, RI - MARCH 18: Justin Harper #32 of the Richmond Spiders walks off the court after they lost to the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament on March 18, 2010 at the Dunkin Donuts Arena in Provide

Record: 27-7

Region: Southwest

Behind the strong play of Justin Harper and Kevin Anderson, the Spiders are back in the tournament for the second straight year. They could make a possible Sweet 16, as the 5-12 games are always ones to watch for on the upset alerts.

Odds: 100 to 1

11) Marquette Golden Eagles

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 09: Jae Crowder #32 of the Marquette Golden Eagles celebrates after defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second round of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters at Madison S

Record: 20-14

Region: East

Marquette has proven they can win big games, which makes them a very dangerous No. 11 seed. They won the games they needed to lock up their tourney bid, including a huge win over Connecticut towards the end of the regular season and a conference tournament game over West Virginia. Their rough Big East schedule makes them toughened enough to make a veteran run through the tourney.

Odds: 90 to 1

8) George Mason Patriots

Record: 26-6

Region: East

George Mason finished this season on a great 16-game winning streak, but lost in their conference tournament to future at-large VCU. The Patriots have a lot of work ahead of them, but they could be a team to upset a lackadaisical Ohio State club.

Odds: 85 to 1

8) UNLV Rebels

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Tre'Von Willis #33 of the UNLV Rebels brings the ball up the court against the Air Force Falcons during a quarterfinal game of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 10, 2011

Record: 24-8

Region: Southwest

The Rebels will certainly have their hands full in any game they play during the tournament, but they could be a sleeper to make a run. If they can get past Kansas in the second round, the rest of the teams they'd play aren't nearly as good and their confidence could carry them.

Odds: 80 to 1

9) Old Dominion Monarchs

Record: 27-6

Region: Southeast

Old Dominion is possibly the best mid-major in the tournament, excluding the higher seeds. The Monarchs have been on the radar all season, and they are a very dangerous potential David to Pitt's Goliath, given they get to the second round.

Odds: 80 to 1

10) Florida State Seminoles

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COLLEGE PARK, MD - FEBRUARY 23: Leonard Hamilton, head coach of the Florida State Seminoles yells at an official against the Maryland Terrapins at the Comast Center on February 23, 2011 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Record: 21-10

Region: Southwest

This Florida State team has done some real damage to major teams this season because of their intimidating defense. Now that Chris Singleton should be back for the NCAA tournament, they are a very dangerous No. 10 seed that could make a run into the late stages of the tournament.

Odds: 75 to 1

9) Villanova Wildcats

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 08: Corey Fisher #10 of the Villanova Wildcats brings the ball up court against the South Florida Bulls during the first round of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters at Madison Square G

Record: 21-11

Region: East

Villanova just completely collapsed towards the end of the season, but that doesn't mean they can't recover from it. The No. 9 seed is very capable of winning big games, as it played in the Big East, but if they can get to the second round, they'll play Ohio State. The Wildcats will have to be completely on top of their game to take down the Buckeyes.

Odds: 75 to 1

7) Texas A&M Aggies

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SPOKANE, WA - MARCH 21: Khris Middleton #22 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Spokane Arena on March 21, 2010 in Spokane, Washington. Purdue

Record: 24-8

Region: Southwest

Texas A&M received a pretty terrible draw in the tournament, despite being a pretty solid team. They struggled towards the end of the season, but they are a very capable team. They play Florida State first and possibly Notre Dame second. I doubt they'll get through both, but stranger things have happened.

Odds: 75 to 1

7) UCLA Bruins

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Reeves Nelson #22 of the UCLA Bruins reacts in the second half while taking on the Oregon Ducks in the quarterfinals of the 2011 Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 10, 2011 in Los Angele

Record: 22-10

Region: Southeast

UCLA slowly but surely put together a solid season after missing the tournament last season. The Bruins are still under the radar, but they have the potential to be a very good sleeper in the tournament. While it's improbable they'll go all the way, they have a very legitimate chance to get to the Sweet 16 or Elite Eight.

Odds: 70 to 1

7) Washington Huskies

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Isaiah Thomas #2 of the Washington Huskies moves the ball while taking on the Arizona Wildcats in the championship game of the 2011 Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 12, 2011 in Los Ang

Record: 23-10

Region: East

Washington is playing out of their minds. After an inconsistent end to the season, the Huskies won three straight including an overtime win over Arizona to clinch the Pac-10 Tournament Championship. If they get out of the first round, Washington is more than capable of knocking off the No. 2 seeded Tar Heels and advancing even further.

Odds: 60 to 1

7) Temple Owls

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DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 23: Head coach Fran Dunphy of the Temple Owls watches his team against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 23, 2011 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Record: 25-7

Region: West

Temple drew an excellent path in their bracket. They can knock off a lucky Penn State team fairly easily and San Diego hasn't really proven themselves against anyone but BYU this past weekend. The Owls are a very dangerous team that has only lost two games since January 26. Just expect some great games involving the Owls this tournament.

Odds: 60 to 1

5) Kansas State Wildcats

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KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 10: Head coach Frank Martin of the Kansas State Wildcats looks on during their quarterfinal game against the Colorado Buffaloes in the 2011 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament at Sprint Center on March 10, 2011 in Kansa

Record: 22-10

Region: Southeast

I'm still not sold on the Wildcats being a No. 5 seed. They played great basketball down the stretch, but that mid-season death wish is still a concern for me. If Jacob Pullen goes cold or the Wildcats just come out awful, then they could crash before their title chances even get off the ground.

Odds: 55 to 1

6) Cincinnati Bearcats

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NEW YORK - MARCH 10: Cashmere Wright #1 and Yancy Gates #34 of the Cincinnati Bearcats celebrate after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the second round of 2010 NCAA Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 10, 2010 in New York City.

Record: 25-8

Region: West

Cincy may be the most inconsistent team in the tournament. They started off the season with 15 straight wins, but didn't seem to play up to that at times in the Big East. Regardless, they have played well enough to lay some beat-downs on Georgetown and Louisville, meaning they may be able to do it again in the tournament.

Odds: 45 to 1

6) Xavier Musketeers

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 9: Dante Jackson #25 of the Xavier Musketeers takes a shot against the Butler Bulldogs at Cintas Center on December 9, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Record: 24-7

Region: East

This is the same seed that Xavier used to make a run to the Sweet 16 last season. After they exceeded most expectations by winning the A-10 regular season, the Musketeers are ready for another run in March. Tu Holloway is an excellent scorer and may be one of the best in the tourney.

Odds: 40 to 1

6) Georgetown Hoyas

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 26: Austin Freeman #15 of the Georgetown Hoyas reacts to a basket during a college basketball game against the Syracuse Orange on February 26, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC The Orange 58-54. (Photo by Mitchell L

Record: 21-10

Region: Southwest

The Hoyas slipped down the stretch of conference play, but a lot was due to the loss of point guard Chris Wright. Now he'll be playing for Goergetown and their play may return to normal level, which is serious contender status.

Odds: 35 to 1

6) St. John's Red Storm

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 10: Head coach Steve Lavin of the St. John's Red Storm reacts from the bench during the first half against the Syracuse Orange during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfi

Record: 21-11

Region: Southeast

St. John's has been playing giant killer all season, but will they be able to continue their David-esque ways? If they get past Gonzaga in the first round, they'll be playing plenty of beatable teams in the later rounds. After all, taking teams by surprise is what they do best.

Odds: 35 to 1

5) Vanderbilt Commodores

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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 12: Festus Ezeli #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks on the Florida Gators during the semifinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Georgia Dome on March 12, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Record: 23-10

Region: Southwest

Vanderbilt has beaten teams like Kentucky and North Carolina this season. However, they've also lost to South Carolina and Arkansas. Once again, consistency is an issue, because out of the No. 5 seeds, they have one of the more difficult draws.

Odds: 33 to 1

5) West Virginia Mountaineers

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 09: Casey Mitchell #3 of the West Virginia Mountaineers tries to dribble passed Junior Cadougan #5 of the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second round of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Out

Record: 21-11 

Region: East

The Mountaineers definitely have the potential to be a great team, but the lack of a leader could pose a problem. Everyone on the West Virginia team is good, but who is the great one who will take them to the title?

Odds: 30 to 1

4) Wisconsin Badgers

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 11: Jon Leuer #30 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 11, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pen

Record: 23-8

Region: Southeast

Wisconsin's odds are only this low because of their inconsistency. Sometimes they look like a national championship favorite, but then they only score 33 on Penn State. They need to get their act together if they want to win one game, let alone six.

Odds: 30 to 1

5) Arizona Wildcats

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Derrick Williams #23 of the Arizona Wildcats looks on while taking on the Washington Huskies in the championship game of the 2011 Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 12, 2011 in Los Angel

Record: 27-7

Region: West

Behind the play of Derrick Williams, the Wildcats have risen back to prominence in the Pac-10. He's one of the best in the country, but we'll see whether they can overcome some recent struggles and a difficult road to the NCAA Championship.

Odds: 25 to 1

4) Louisville Cardinals

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 11: Terrence Jennings #23 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates after a play late in the second half against Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the semifinals of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagl

Record: 25-9

Region: Southwest

This Louisville team has proven to be very dangerous down the stretch. They made it all the way to the Big East Championship, but lost out to the surging Connecticut Huskies. Their draw is favorable, but they'll still have to prove their mettle to get to a national championship.

Odds: 24 to 1

4) Kentucky Wildcats

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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 13: Deandre Liggins #34 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates their 70 to 54 win over the Florida Gators in the championship game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Georgia Dome on March 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by K

Record: 25-8

Region: East

Kentucky has shown they have enough talent to win the entire NCAA tournament if they play smart. However, the Wildcats faltered in conference play, but have seemed to get their groove back. Watch out for the fighting Caliparis this year.

Odds: 22 to 1

4) Texas Longhorns

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KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 12: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Texas Longhorns goes up for a shot against the Kansas Jayhawks in the first half of the 2011 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament championship game at Sprint Center on March 12, 2011 in Ka

Record: 27-7

Region: West

Despite their seeding, Texas played the majority of the season like a No. 2 seed. They are a very dangerous team, but they've gotten a difficult draw in the tournament. They face two of three teams that are all very capable of upsetting the faltering Longhorns, but if they show up, the Longhorns are a very dangerous team.

Odds: 20 to 1

3) Brigham Young Cougars

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 12: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young University Cougars shoots a jump shot during the championship game of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament against the San Diego State Aztecs at the Thomas & Mack Cen

Record: 30-4

Region: Southeast

The Cougars are led by super senior Jimmer Fredette, if you didn't know already. The National Player of the Year is definitely a force to be reckoned with, but he might not be able to do it all. Or maybe he could, we just don't know. If he gets some support, Fredette could blaze all the way to the title.

Odds: 20 to 1

2) Florida Gators

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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 12: Florida Gators mascot Albert entertains fans during their game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the semifinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Georgia Dome on March 12, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. C

Record: 26-7

Region: Southeast

Florida managed to come out on top of the SEC during the regular season, but they went down in the tournament title game. They definitely have the talent to get the title, but will they play like it?

Odds: 20 to 1

3) Syracuse Orange

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 10: Rick Jackson #00 of the Syracuse Orange smiles after a play late in the game against the St. John's Red Storm during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters at Mad

Record: 26-7

Region: East

Syracuse had a streak during the regular season where they played fairly poorly, but they've definitely righted the ship. They have a tough schedule to get to the title, but they have been playing like they could definitely make it through.

Odds: 18 to 1

3) Purdue Boilermakers

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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 09: JaJuan Johnson #25 of the Purdue Boilermakers looks on against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Mackey Arena on January 9, 2011 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue won 75-52. (Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Record: 26-7

Region: Southwest

Purdue has a pretty solid shot at this thing due to experience and their high seeding. We'll see if JaJuan Johnson and E'Twaun Moore can carry the load all the way to Houston.

Odds: 18 to 1

2) San Diego State Aztecs

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 12: San Diego State Aztecs mascot Aztec Warrior is filmed on the court during the championship game of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament against the Brigham Young University Cougars at the Thomas & Mack Cente

Record: 32-2

Region: West

San Diego State has only lost two games all year, yet they get no respect. It will be a test to see if they can get past Connecticut in the Sweet 16, but if they do, they'll have proved that they're for real.

Odds: 16 to 1

2) North Carolina Tar Heels

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GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 13: Head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels talks with Kendall Marshall #5 during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the championship game of the 2011 ACC men's basketball tournament at the Greensboro Co

Record: 26-7

Region: East

North Carolina is still a very young and inexperienced team, but they've also shown that they can be brilliant for stretches. Which team will we see in the NCAAs?

Odds: 15 to 1

3) Connecticut Huskies

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 12: Kemba Walker #15 and Roscoe Smith #22 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate late in the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the championship of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Out

Record: 26-9

Region: West

The Huskies are arguably playing the best basketball in the country at the moment as they ran through five days of Big East play to win the tournament. The questions to their success: Can they keep it up and can Kemba Walker keep it up?

Odds: 12 to 1

2) Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 11: Scott Martin #14 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish passes the ball against the Louisville Cardinals during the semifinals of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters at Madison Square Gar

Record: 26-6

Region: Southwest

The Irish are the surprise of the Big East this season and they're playing good basketball. If they can keep it up, they could make a run to the Sweet 16 easily and they have the talent to beat Purdue and Kansas on their way to a national championship.

Odds: 10 to 1

1) Duke Blue Devils

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GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 13: Nolan Smith #2 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates after being named MVP and defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 75-58 in the championship game of the 2011 ACC men's basketball tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 1

Record: 30-4

Region: West

Duke really doesn't have any snags in their way to the Final Four—if they play like they did against North Carolina in the ACC tournament.

Odds: 8 to 1

1) Pittsburgh Panthers

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 10: Head coach Jamie Dixon of the Pittsburgh Panthers gestures from the bench against the Connecticut Huskies during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters at Madiso

Record: 27-5

Region: Southeast

The Panthers may have the easiest road to the Final Four of any No. 1 seed. We'll see if they can capitalize on it.

Odds: 7 to 1

1) Kansas Jayhawks

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KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 12: Marcus Morris #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks celebrates after a play against the Texas Longhorns during the 2011 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament championship game at Sprint Center on March 12, 2011 in Kansas City, M

Record: 32-2

Region: Southwest

The Kansas Jayhawks rolled through everyone that played them this season and that shouldn't stop anytime soon. Barring an upset like last season, the Jayhawks should have one of the best shots at winning the entire thing this year.

Odds: 5 to 1 

1) Ohio State Buckeyes

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 13: Jared Sullinger #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with the Big Ten Championship trophy after OHio State won 71-60 against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the championship game of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball T

Record: 32-2

Region: East

Ohio State has to be one of the favorites to win the NCAA championship after their absolute dominance of the Big Ten and the nation this season.

Odds: 4 to 1