Our VSiN staff sizes up the NCAA Tournament bracket to search for opportunities in the futures market.
Kansas State 75-1 to win the national championship
Adam Burke: The Wildcats got a pretty decent draw in the bottom of the East Region and it could get really interesting if they emerge from that part of the bracket. They should handle Montana State and then I think they’re a more consistent and possibly safer bet than Kentucky. They’d be a nice-sized favorite over Providence. Marquette is an elite offensive team with a good defense, but Kansas State has seen those all season long.
At the top of the bracket, you have some coaches that have failed under the bright lights like Rick Barnes at Tennessee and Matt Painter at Purdue. I wouldn’t be surprised if either FAU or Memphis beats Purdue in Round 2. I think Kansas State is very live against any potential Elite Eight opponent if the Wildcats can get there, and any team that comes out of the South Region feels vulnerable. I’m not sure Kansas State can beat the team that emerges from the right side of the bracket, but I’d have a lot of hedging margin at 75/1.