2020 March Madness Odds: Super Early Look into the Future2020 March Madness Odds: Super Early Look into the Future

As one season closes, another is set to start in a mere six months and it’s never too early to place a futures bet on who you think will be the group cutting down the nets at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium at Atlanta next April. The Virginia Cavaliers claimed the 2019 title, their first in history, however they sit on the oddsboard, two areas behind the Kentucky Wildcats, who are the +500 favorite.
BetOnline has Kentucky as the favorite to win the 2020 college hoops championship at +500 followed closely by Duke in +600, Virginia in +650, Michigan State in +800, and Michigan and North Carolina at +1200 to round out the top teams on the oddsboard.
Tread Gently with Kentucky
Kentucky had a successful 2018-19 effort, placing together a 30-7 record en route to an Elite Eight berth before falling to Auburn in overtime. No doubt head coach John Calipari will have the Wildcats playing at a high level, but he’ll have to enter the season with quite a different look. Four of Kentucky’s starting five will be likely to graduate or be drafted in the NBA as Reid Travis is an old and P.J. Washington, Keldon Johnson and Tyler Herro will likely be moving pro.
All is not lost, though, since the Wildcats have already done a great job recruiting for the upcoming season, procuring two 2019 McDonald’s All-Americans, shooting guard Tyrese Maxey and small forward Khalil Whitney. I anticipate sophomores Immanuel Quickley and E.J. Montgomery to lead the charge and will work nicely with the incoming freshmen. With their brand new look, I would be hesitant to lay a wager on this bar in +500 at this stage.
Kansas May be Well-Balanced and Experienced
Kansas had a very intriguing 2018-19, revealing flashes of brilliance along with being rated in the top five in the AP survey for eight weeks, including two weeks at the top spot. Overall, the Jayhawks finished the year with a 26-10 record, falling to Auburn from the Round of 32. Kansas was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde team as it arrived to house and away splits, going a perfect 16-0 in Allen Fieldhouse but only 3-8 in true road games — quite confusing results.
The Jayhawks had to battle through accidents, losing protect Lagerald Vick for its season in early February. He’s a senior and won’t be back next year. Furthermore, junior centre Udoka Azubuike played only nine matches in 2018-19. However, Kansas, despite those big holes in the frontcourt and backcourt, nevertheless needed a Round of 32 look. The Jayhawks must be feisty this forthcoming season as I do not expect Azubuike to be drafted and Vick are their sole loss, so odds of +2000 provide adequate value.
Auburn Providing Best Value
Head coach Bruce Pearl must be proud of the effort his team put in last season, heading 30-10, including winning the SEC tournament and falling only to eventual national champion Virginia 63-62 in the Final Four. The team had four seniors, including shield Bryce Brown, who headed the team with 15.9 points per game.
On the other hand, the center of the group must come back for the 2019-20 year, most notably Jared Harper and Chuma Okeke, who combined for 27.3 ppg. Harper led the team with 5.8 assists per game, while Okeke was the team leader with 6.8 rebounds per game. In addition, Pearl has recruited five players that have signed letters of intent, including small forward Isaac Okoro,who’s the 37th-ranked recruit. I believe this team will cause waves and +3300 may be a steal as we near March next year.
Here’s a look at the full list of odds for your 2020 school hoops championship:
2019-20 College BASKETBALL Champion Odds
Team Odds
Kentucky +500
Duke +600
Virginia +650
Michigan State +800
Michigan +1200
North Carolina +1200
Gonzaga +1400
Villanova +1600
Kansas +2000
Oregon +2200
Arizona +2500
Louisville +3300
Auburn +3300
Mississippi State +3300
Tennessee +3300
Texas +3300
Texas Tech +3300
Florida State +6600
Wisconsin +6600
UCLA +10000
USC +10000

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