NCAA March Madness 2023: Sweet 16 odds and predictions? Who are the favorites?
With the first week of March Madness now in the bag, it’s time for the Sweet and with that we’re taking a look the odds for the teams still left dancing.
There are two No. 1 seeds who are now out, and a No. 15 seed that’s still having a good time at the ‘big dance.’ The question now is, who can make it out of the round of 16 and into the fabled Final Four. Here’s a look at the odds for the Sweet 16.
Sweet 16 odds & favorites
Though the Albama Crimson Tide remain the outright favorites at 7.5, we’re expecting each and every one of the eight games to be tough, evenly matched affairs. Particularly the clash between Kansas State and Michigan State, which is by far the closest of all the games. The Spartans hold a narrow 1.5-point advantage over the Wildcats, which means you’re going to have to be locked in when determining how you bet. With no further ado, let’s get into the breakdown of it all.
| Seed | Team | Moneyline Odds |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama Crimson Tide | -7.5 (-120) (-360) |
| #5 | San Diego State Aztecs | (+7.5, -102) (+280) |
| #1 | Houston Cougars | (-6.5, -120) (-285) |
| #5 | Miami Hurricanes | (+6.5, -102) (+230) |
| #6 | Creighton Bluejays | (-9.5, -120) (-580) |
| #15 | Princeton Tigers | (+9.5, -102) (+420) |
| #15 | Princeton Tigers | (+9.5, -102) (+420) |
| #3 | Xavier Musketeers | (+3.5, -102) (+146) |
| #2 | Texas Longhorns ( money line) | (-3.5 -120) (-178) |
| #9 | Florida Atlantic Owls | (+4.5, -105) (+188) |
| #4 | Tennessee Volunteers | (-4.5, -115) (-235) |
| #8 | Arkansas Razorbacks | (+3.5, -105) (+146) |
| #4 | Connecticut Huskies | (-3.5, -115) (-178) |
| #3 | Kansas State Wildcats | (+1.5, -102) (+112) |
| #7 | Michigan State Spartans | (-1.5, -120) (-134 |
| #3 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | (+2.5, -115) (+110) |
| #2 | UCLA Bruins | (-2.5, -105) (-132) |
As for your predictions, it’s hard to argue against the way the Crimson Tide are playing at the moment. In truth, Alabama may be the most talented team in the country at the moment and their margin of victory in their last game - it was more than 20 points - only further cements that notion. While their Sweet 16 opponents, San Diego State Aztecs, are playing well, it’s largely been against weaker opposition. That’s to say, expect Alabama to come out on top and likely beyond this round as well.