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Odds to win the 2017 Men's College Basketball NCAA Tournament
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Odds to win the 2017 Men's College Basketball NCAA Tournament

Odds to win the 2017 Men's College Basketball NCAA Tournament. Odds according to Sportsbook.ag as of Oct. 17, 2016.

 
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Duke: 7/2

Duke: 7/2
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Duke returns Grayson Allen and has an elite freshmen class led by Harry Giles, Jayson Tatum and Frank Jackson. This should be one of Coach K's most talented teams ever.

 
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Kansas: 12/1

Kansas: 12/1
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Kansas is excited about top recruit Josh Jackson, who will pair with Frank Mason to make one heck of a backcourt. The team will have to replace top scorers Perry Ellis and Wayne Selden, which won't be easy.

 
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Kentucky: 12/1

Kentucky: 12/1
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Another year, another loaded freshmen class for Kentucky. The Wildcats have three top 10 freshmen, led by power forward Bam Adebayo. The SEC is quickly improving, but John Calipari has shown he knows how to get the best out of top young talent.

 
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North Carolina: 16/1

North Carolina: 16/1
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Roy Williams' roster has seen some key turnover, including the loss of top scorer Brice Johnson and the talented Marcus Paige, but still has an impressive array of talent led by Joel Berry.

 
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Oregon: 16/1

Oregon: 16/1
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Oregon's young roster has one more year under its belt, returning top scorer Dillon Brooks and strong shooter Tyler Dorsey. Payton Pritchard gives the team a potential strong point guard as a freshman.

 
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Wisconsin: 18/1

Wisconsin: 18/1
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Greg Gard proved himself after Bo Ryan left the Badgers in a lurch last season and has a talented team returning. Wisconsin is led by 2015-16 top scorer Nigel Hayes and long shooter Bronson Koenig.

 
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Arizona: 20/1

Arizona: 20/1
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Arizona lost its two top scorers from last season's roster but has a strong recruiting class led by Kobi Simmons and Rawle Alkins. Sean Miller's squad also has elite size.

 
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Syracuse: 20/1

Syracuse: 20/1
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Syracuse will try to reload after losing its three top scorers from last season, but Jim Boeheim has still recruited a strong class.

 
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Michigan State: 24/1

Michigan State: 24/1
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After losing in the first round of last year's NCAA Tournament as a No. 2 seed, Tom Izzo and the Spartans have a lot to prove. They've lost their three top scorers from last year's roster, including Denzel Valentine, but have reason to be excited about freshmen Miles Bridges and Josh Langford.

 
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Villanova: 25/1

Villanova: 25/1
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Villanova shot the lights out during the NCAA Tournament to become National Champs but lost leader Ryan Arcidiacono from last year's roster. The returns of Josh Hart and Kris Jenkins certainly still give the Wildcats a chance.

 
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Virginia: 25/1

Virginia: 25/1
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Virginia head coach Tony Bennett has proved that he has staying power, making the Cavaliers an elite program. Despite losing the two top scorers from last year's roster, Virginia has high hopes with London Perrantes leading the way.

 
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Indiana: 28/1

Indiana: 28/1
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Yogi Ferrell is finally gone, to the joy of the rest of the Ben Ten, but James Blackmon is back to lead the team. Tom Crean has added several good freshmen, including guard Curtis Jones.

 
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Louisville: 38/1

Louisville: 38/1
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Rick Pitino's 2015-16 team likely would have made some noise in the NCAA Tournament if it was allowed to participate. Assuming they Cardinals will get the shot this season, they bring a young and hungry roster led by Quentin Snider and freshman V.J. King.

 
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UConn: 45/1

UConn: 45/1
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The Huskies made it to last year's NCAA Tournament on a miracle, proving again that Kevin Ollie's team can perform in the clutch. Returning to this year's squad are key players Rodney Purvis and Sterling Gibbs.

 
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Texas: 50/1

Texas: 50/1
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Shaka Smart proved he could get the most out of his roster last season and will have to do it again with some major turnover. He does have a strong recruiting class led by guard Andrew Jones.

 
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Xavier: 50/1

Xavier: 50/1
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The Musketeers have a veteran team, returning the top three scorers from last year's team. Head coach Chris Mack has the talent to make a lot of noise.

 
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Gonzaga: 55/1

Gonzaga: 55/1
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The Zags suffered critical personnel losses in Kyle Wiltjer and Domantas Sabonis, but head coach Mark Few continues to attract elite recruits. Gonzaga also has big expectations for transfer Johnathan Williams III.

 
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Purdue: 55/1

Purdue: 55/1
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The Boilermakers lost top scorer A.J. Hammons, but Vince Edwards still gives the team a sharpshooter. Coach Matt Painter's squad is expected to be very competitive in the Big Ten.

 
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UCLA: 60/1

UCLA: 60/1
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Head coach Steve Alford could be headed for a make-or-break year, but he certainly has the talent to rebound. Top scorers Isaac Hamilton and Bryce Alford return, and the Bruins have a terrific freshmen class led by Lonzo Ball and T.J. Leaf.

 
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Maryland: 65/1

Maryland: 65/1
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Melo Trimble leads a talented Terrapins team that has also brought in two top 100 recruits. Coach Mark Turgeon is looking to improve after finishing with 27 wins last season.

 
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California: 75/1

California: 75/1
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Cal lost key talent from last year's roster but returns a strong veteran squad. Cuonzo Martin's team won 23 games last season.

 
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West Virginia: 75/1

West Virginia: 75/1
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The Mountaineers hope to challenge Kansas again in the Big 12, returning most of their key players from last season. Bob Huggins brings back quite a bit of talent after winning 26 games last season.

 
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Miami (FL): 85/1

Miami (FL): 85/1
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Coach Jim Larranaga has proved that his teams can make a run in the NCAA Tournament, but it will be difficult this year after losing top scorers Sheldon McClellan and Angel Rodriguez. Miami has added talen from a great recruiting class, including Bruce Brown and Dewan Huell.

 
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Iowa State: 100/1

Iowa State: 100/1
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Georges Niang is finally gone, but the Cyclones have a strong roster led by Monte Morris. Head coach Steve Prohm is starting to make the team his own in his second season.

 
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N.C. State: 100/1

N.C. State: 100/1
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Anthony Barber is irreplaceable after averaging 23.5 points per game last season, but freshman Markell Johnson could lessen some of the blow. Coach Mark Gottfried has most of the other key players from his 2015-16 roster back, so the Wolfpack is hoping to make a big jump after winning only 16 games last season.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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