The University of Connecticut remains to be digging itself out of a double dumping of confetti but college hoops bettors have already got their sights set on next year’s NCAA tournament.The LVH Superbook in Las Vegas posted their futures odds at the 2014-15 NCAA tournament, setting Arizona (+600), Duke (+700), Kentucky (+1,200), Kansas (+1,200) and Wisconsin (+1,200) because the front runners to win the national title.
However, in case you witnessed UConn’s improbable run to the championship, you recognize there's value available behind the favorites. The Huskies opened at 60/1 last April and were as high as 100/1 in Nevada on Selection Sunday.
Here are four programs that would show similar profits when the madness kicks off next March:
Villanova Wildcats (+2,500)
Villanova did better than expected within the diluted Big East - 22-10 ATS at the year - and can bring back four of its starters in addition to top reserve Josh Hart and a few highly-touted recruits to Philadelphia. Jay Wright’s program was within the wrong place on the wrong time when it played a streaking UConn within the NCAA tournament and will earn another solid seeding next spring.
Gonzaga Bulldogs (+5,000)
Will next year finally be the season during which a mid-major program wins the NCAA tournament? If so, it will only seem right that Gonzaga be that mid major. There’s nothing minor in regards to the talent level returning to Spokane, with 7-footer Przemek Karnowski, Kevin Pangos, and Gary Bell Jr. expected back. Gonzaga also scored UK transfer Kyle Wiltjer – a 6-foot-10 forward who earned the SEC's Sixth Man of the Year honor in 2012-13.Texas Longhorns (+5,000)
The Longhorns turned heads within the Big 12 this season with their up-and-down style and long, athletic roster. Texas is anticipated to field the same look next year with all five starters pegged to go back. Rick Barnes is coming off perhaps his best year as a coach and has an especially versatile team that may matchup with nearly any size or style. The Horns also improved their perimeter shooting by adding top recruit Jordan Barnett.
Michigan Wolverines (+3,000)
Taking a flyer at the Wolverines is healthier done sooner in place of later. Star guard Nik Stauskas is probably going going pro and there are big questions surrounding his backcourt running mate Glenn Robinson III and stud forward Mitch McGary – all of which can be reviewing their NBA potential. But when all three stay – and even just two of the 3 – Michigan’s futures odds may be on par with Kentucky and Kansas.
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