NCAA Tournament championship odds

Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles the ball during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Duke defeated Central Florida 77-76. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

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March 25, 2019 - 4:23 pm

Odds to win the NCAA Tournament championship with the field narrowed to the Sweet 16 games that begin Thursday.

NCAA championship

Odds posted at Westgate sportsbook

Duke 3-1

Gonzaga 4-1

Virginia 9-2

North Carolina 13-2

Michigan State 10-1

Michigan 14-1

Kentucky 16-1

Tennessee 20-1

Auburn 25-1

Texas Tech 25-1

Purdue 25-1

Houston 30-1

Florida State 40-1

Virginia Tech 40-1

Oregon 50-1

LSU 50-1

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