Odds to Make the Sweet 16 in 2019 March Madness Tournament

• Kansas finished 25-9, but their streak of 14 consecutive Big 12 regular-season titles came to an end
• Virginia made history last season by becoming the first No. 1 seed to ever lose to a No. 16 seed
• Florida State has won 14 of its last 16 games entering March Madness

Sportsbooks have posted a slew of fun props for the 2019 NCAA Tournament allowing bettors to wager on or against a number of teams making the Sweet 16.

It’s a much more manageable future to bet as few teams have a realistic chance to win it all.

Let’s take a closer look at these Sweet 16 yes/no props.

2019 Odds To Make The Sweet 16

Bet On The Kansas Jayhawks Make The Sweet 16

A lot of people are down on the Jayhawks as they’ve had a rough season. They failed to win the Big 12 regular-season title for the first time in 15 years and they lost three key contributors in Lagerald Vick, Udoka Azubuike and Silvio De Sousa. However, this is still a very young, talented team coming together at the right time.

Consider that this team has won eight of its last 11, including a run to the Big 12 Championship Game. Also consider that, according to the KenPom Strength of Schedule rating, no team in the country played a tougher schedule.

“I’ve been doing this a really long time — it’s a two game tournament — that’s it — it’s a two game tournament and we have to be really, really our best this weekend, this Thursday and Saturday.”

What’s ahead for #KUbball ➡️ https://t.co/UsD6n8rK1q pic.twitter.com/xIbiWqsJGk

— Kansas Basketball (@KUHoops) March 18, 2019

They’ll start with a very winnable game against Northeastern and then will either have to be a No. 5 Auburn team that relies a lot on threes, or a No. 12 New Mexico State team that they’ll be favored against. At +170, I’m willing to bet this team gets to the Sweet 16.

Virginia Should Return To The Sweet 16

Virginia always seems like a dicey bet to get to the Sweet 16 and beyond but I like their chances this year. This is a team that was the first-ever No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed last tournament. This time around, they should be quite focused to avoid that type of mistake.

U.S. Basketball Writers Association All-America 3⃣rd Team for De’Andre Hunter!
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— Virginia Men’s Basketball (@UVAMensHoops) March 18, 2019

They’ll start with Gardner-Webb, who’ll be excited about their chances, but they’re not winning. After that, the Cavs play either Ole Miss or Oklahoma. Ole Miss has lost five of their last seven entering the NCAA Tournament. Oklahoma is just 19-13 on the season and has just four wins in their last 12 contests.

There’s a lot of juice here but I do like the Cavs to make it to the Sweet 16.

Florida State Seems Like A Reasonable Bet To Make The Sweet 16

The Florida State Seminoles seem to be an underrated team coming into the NCAA Tournament. Everyone is talking about Duke, North Carolina and Virginia, but the Seminoles are being overlooked as an ACC power.

This is a team that upset Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament last season and ventured all the way to the Elite Eight. Most of their team is back and this year’s unit is even better.

Florida State basketball earns the No. 4 seed in the West region of the NCAA Tournament. They will play Vermont. #FSU #SelectionSunday #MarchMadness⁠ ⁠ pic.twitter.com/KQoFZOjeR3

— FSView Sports (@FSViewSports) March 17, 2019

This is a team that is physical, long and athletic. They have the depth to create a lot of matchup problems for teams. More importantly, they have a ton of experience – both in the tournament and running the gauntlet through a conference like the ACC – so they shouldn’t stumble here.

In the Round of 32, they’ll either be a sizable favorite against No. 12 Murray State or take on a No. 5 Marquette team that’s lost five of their last six entering the tournament. I like the Seminoles chances to get to the Sweet 16 at -130.

SBD’s Regional Previews

• Odds to Win the West Region of 2019 March Madness Tournament
• Duke Listed as Odds-On Favorite to Win East Region of March Madness Bracket
• South Region Preview: Virginia Listed at +140 to Reach Final Four
• Midwest Region Odds: UNC Given Worst Odds of #1 Seeds to Make Final Four

SBD’s Other March Madness coverage:

• The Guide to Filling Out Your March Madness Bracket for Non-College Basketball Fans
• The 5 Best Teams to Bet in 2019 March Madness Against the Spread
• Kentucky Given Best NCAA Tournament Odds Among Non-No. 1 Seeds
• Gonzaga Given Second-Best Odds to Win 2019 March Madness After Selection Sunday
• Duke Enters 2019 March Madness Tournament as Heavy Favorite