Duke Emerges as Betting Favorite as NCAA Sweet 16 Set

All No. 1 seeds advance, SEC sets record with seven teams, and Arkansas stands out as the tournament's Cinderella story.

Duke leads championship betting odds at +225, followed by Florida (+350), Houston (+500), and Auburn (+525).
The SEC achieved a historic milestone with seven teams reaching the Sweet 16, showcasing the conference's dominance.
Arkansas, a 10th seed, is the highest-seeded team remaining and the only Cinderella story in a tournament defined by top seeds.
Sportsbooks face significant liabilities as the lack of upsets has favored bettors, particularly with moneyline parlays on favorites.
Duke's Cooper Flagg is the favorite to win the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player award, further boosting the team’s profile.