The Kansas Jayhawks have a lot of people betting on them to repeat as national champions this season. Bettors are backing their chances with both money and tickets, making Kansas the most heavily-backed team in the NCAA tournament.
The Jayhawks have had a great season, with a strong defense, an All-America candidate in Jalen Wilson, and 15 quad 1 wins. They have also been tested in the deep Big 12, winning the league by a full game.
It is no wonder that bettors have been so quick to back the Jayhawks. They have a good team, with a strong supporting cast and a Hall of Fame coach in Bill Self. They are comfortably a No. 1 seed and even a loss in the Big 12 tournament might not change that.
Kansas has a great chance at becoming the first team since Florida in 2007 to repeat as national champions. Their odds of +800 are tied for second-best, and their 17.1% of all money bet on the NCAA tournament winner is by far the most of any team.
The Jayhawks have had an impressive season and their popularity among bettors reflects that. It will be interesting to see if they can live up to the expectations and repeat as national champions.
