2010 NCAA Tournament Odds: The Midwest Region is home to the NCAA Tournament's top seed, the Kansas Jayhawks, as well as a gruesome lineup that includes Ohio State, Georgetown, Maryland, Michigan State, Tennessee, and Oklahoma State. Despite the brutal road to Indianapolis, online sportsbook Bodog.com still has Kansas listed as the favorite to win the National Championship at 9 to 4 odds in their 2010 NCAA Tournament Odds.
Kansas captured its seventh Big 12 Tournament Championship over the weekend and improved its overall record to 32-2 in
the process. The Jayhawks have won five in a row coming into their Thursday night clash with 16 seed Lehigh. Kansas' only weakness appears to be the occasional lack of motivation, which spells trouble for the rest of the bracket. The Jayhawks can score, rebound, and defend with the best, as they have proven thorughout the season (fifth nationally in strength of schedule). Bill Self's squad advances to the National Semifinal in Indy, despite the high level of competition.
The Ohio State Buckeyes, winners of seven in a row, are, perhaps, the top two seed in the entire NCAA Tournament. Thad Motta's club is 27-7 and fresh off a Big Ten Tournament Championship. The Buckeyes also have, arguably, the nation's best player in combo guard Evan Turner. The junior from Chicago is averaging 20.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game.
There are a number of teams in the Midwest that could upset the apple cart, including Oklahoma State (beat Kansas a few weeks ago), Georgia Tech, and San Diego State. The Yellow Jackets are young but also extremely talented and the Aztecs, which are 18th in the RPI, own two wins over No. 10 New Mexico.
Bodog.com 2010 NCAA Tournament Odds:
Kansas 9/4
Ohio State 12/1
Georgetown 20/1
Maryland 35/1
Michigan State 25/1
Tennessee 25/1
Oklahoma State 100/1
UNLV 200/1
Northern Iowa 200/1
Georgia Tech 100/1
San Diego State 200/1
New Mexico State 300/1
Houston 250/1
Ohio 250/1
UC Santa Barbara 500/1
Lehigh 500/1
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