"Arizona and Michigan are both +175 to take home the national championship, while Illinois (+400) and UConn (+550) trail right behind, according to DraftKings odds."
"UConn has been bet on the futures market both before and throughout the tournament, with BetMGM senior trader Michael Ranftle calling Dan Hurley's squad the sportsbook's only remaining liability."
"BetMGM mentions that its best result would be Michigan winning the national championship, though Arizona or Illinois would also be winners for the book."
Arizona and Michigan are both favored to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament at +175 odds. Illinois and UConn follow as underdogs with odds of +400 and +550, respectively. Duke was initially favored at +360 but was upset by UConn. A bettor placed a significant wager on UConn, resulting in a substantial payout. UConn has gained traction in the futures market, while sportsbooks prefer Michigan or Arizona to win the championship for better outcomes.
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