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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.

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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.

SeedTeamMoneyline Odds
#1Alabama Crimson Tide-7.5 (-120) (-360)
#5San Diego State Aztecs(+7.5, -102) (+280)
#1Houston Cougars(-6.5, -120) (-285)
#5Miami Hurricanes(+6.5, -102) (+230)
#6Creighton Bluejays(-9.5, -120) (-580)
#15Princeton Tigers(+9.5, -102) (+420)
#15Princeton Tigers(+9.5, -102) (+420)
#3Xavier Musketeers(+3.5, -102) (+146)
#2Texas Longhorns ( money line)(-3.5 -120) (-178)
#9Florida Atlantic Owls(+4.5, -105) (+188)
#4Tennessee Volunteers(-4.5, -115) (-235)
#8Arkansas Razorbacks(+3.5, -105) (+146)
#4Connecticut Huskies(-3.5, -115) (-178)
#3Kansas State Wildcats(+1.5, -102) (+112)
#7Michigan State Spartans(-1.5, -120) (-134
#3Gonzaga Bulldogs(+2.5, -115) (+110)
#2UCLA 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.

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