As March Madness approaches, let's break down the latest NCAA Basketball Championship betting odds and analyze the top contenders.

Top Favorites (+300 or better)

• Gonzaga +250: Undefeated with NBA-caliber talent, seeking first championship
• Baylor +275: Recent loss to Kansas but remains elite despite showing rust
• Michigan +300: Strong but appears a tier below top two teams

Strong Contenders (+1400 to +1800)

• Ohio State +1400: Recent slide but maintains championship potential
• Illinois +1500: Emerging threat after dominant win over Michigan
• Villanova +1700
• Iowa +1800

Notable Sleepers (+2000 to +3500)

• Florida State +2000
• Alabama +2000
• Houston +2300
• Texas +3000
• Kansas +3000
• Virginia +3500
• West Virginia +3500

Best Longshots (+4500 to +8000)

• USC +4500
• Oklahoma +4500
• Wisconsin +5000
• Tennessee +5000
• Connecticut +6000
• Loyola Chicago +6000
• North Carolina +6600
• Duke +8000
• Kentucky +8000

The Big Ten Conference dominates the contender category with four teams, though Gonzaga and Baylor remain clear favorites. Teams listed as sleepers will likely receive 2-4 seeds, providing favorable paths to the Elite Eight.

Given March Madness's unpredictable nature, don't dismiss longshot teams - history shows deep tournament runs can come from unexpected places.

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