2022 NCAA Tournament Odds Tracker: Duke Favored Ahead of Final Four Matchup vs. North Carolina

2022 NCAA Tournament Winner Odds

Odds via BetMGM, updated March 27. Learn more about American odds here, and compare NCAA Tournament title odds at your sportsbooks.

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The Saint Peter’s dream is dead and Cinderella has exited the NCAA Tournament, leaving it to traditional powerhouses to compete for the title.

In Mike Krzyzewski’s final season as head coach at Duke, the Blue Devils are the betting favorite to cut down the nets. Duke dropped to +165 from +400 after knocking off Arkansas in the Elite 8.

Duke will meet North Carolina in the Final Four. The Tar Heels are the longshot of the remaining teams at +500.

On the other side of the bracket, Kansas +185 will face Villanova (+400).

You can compare college basketball national championship odds at every sportsbook here, and see our model projections for each team to reach each round.

Who Is the NCAA Tournament Favorite?

Let’s dive into each key contender below:

1. Duke (+155)

Coach K and the Blue Devils will have to take down their arch rival North Carolina to move on to the title game. North Carolina won the most recent matchup, 94-81, in Duke’s final home game on March 5.

2. Kansas (+270)

The Jayhawks woke up from a sleepy second half to blow past Miami, 76-50. Now Bill Self’s team must take on Jay Wright’s Villanova Wildcats.

3. Villanova (+400)

Villanova took a hit when Justin Moore went down with what was later revealed to be a torn Achilles. Moore is second on the team with 14.8 points per game, putting more pressure on Collin Gillespie (15.6 ppg) and Jermaine Samuels (11.1 ppg) to carry the load on offense.

4. North Carolina (+500)

Not bad for Hubert Davis’s first season as head coach. Armando Bacot led the charge with 20 points and 22 rebounds to put away Saint Peter’s, 69-49. Oklahoma transfer Brady Manek (19 points) has been vital to the team’s success, especially during the tournament.

NCAA Tournament Betting FAQ

Which Kind of Teams Win NCAA Tournament Titles?

Teams that win the NCAA Tournament generally boast strong offenses and defenses — we’ve been writing about this team profile for several years. Teams generally need to rank in KenPom’s top 20 in offensive and defensive efficiency entering March Madness.

Where Can I Bet on the NCAA Tournament Winner?

Every United States sportsbook will offer college basketball title odds, including DraftKings, PointsBet, BetMGM, FanDuel and Caesars.

How Do I Read March Madness Odds?

All U.S. sportsbooks use American odds, centered around winning $100. A +600 line means a $10 bet wins $60, plus that $10 back. A -150 favorite means you have to wager $15 to win $10.

Past NCAA Tournament Winners

Preseason odds via SportsOddsHistory.com