The sportsbook at Wynn Las Vegas has made Kentucky a clear favorite to win the NCAA Basketball Tournament, posting an opening line of 9-5 for the top seed. By contrast, Ohio State was the tourney favorite at 4-1 odds last year.
The Wildcats, who last won the NCAA title in 1998, were only 12-20 against the point spread this season.
Other strong favorites include Syracuse at 6-1, North Carolina at 6-1 and the Buckeyes at 7-1.
Oddsmakers clearly like Ohio State more than the NCAA selectors do.
Missouri stands at 8-1, Michigan State 9-1, Kansas 12-1 and Duke 15-1.
The lines for other notable squads such as Vanderbilt are 25-1, with Marquette at 28-1 and Louisville 30-1.
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Last Friday was the most surprising day in NCAA tournament history, as there were seven upsets in the 16 games played. 
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