UCLA, UNC have best odds to win NCAA tournament

UCLA’s odds to win the national championship understandably improved during its undefeated run through February. So did North Carolina’s.

As of today, The Bruins and Tar Heels are co-favorites to win the NCAA tournament with 6/1 odds, according to Bovada. Both teams had 9/1 odds on Feb. 1, which slotted them behind only Gonzaga at 15/2 and Kansas at 8/1.

Arizona, whose only loss in February came five days ago when UCLA snapped its 21-game winning streak at McKale Center, was 10/1 Feb. 1 and is now 16/1. Oregon rose from 28/1 on Feb. 1 as high as 10/1 Feb. 13 despite an 82-79 loss at UCLA Feb. 9. The Ducks are currently tied with Louisville for the eighth best odds to win the national title.