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4 Way-Too-Early Bets to Win the 2019 NCAA Tournament

Akash Bhatia  —  @AkashBhatia24 Apr 4th, 2018
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Michigan Wolverines

Vegas Odds: 20/1

There are a few things to look for when trying to forecast a national champion. A quality head coach is a great place to start, and the Michigan Wolverines certainly check that box with coach John Beilein. Tourney experience is another useful trait, and run the Wolverines made in this year's Big Dance qualifies. Finally, you'd like to have some senior leadership, especially at the guard position. With Charles Matthews and Zavier Simpson, the Wolverines will boast two seasoned guards, as well.

Michigan also returns key young players such as Isaiah Livers and Jordan Poole. They will supplement that young but experienced core with a top-20 recruiting class.

They key for this team, however, will be the potential return of Moritz Wagner. He was expected to enter the NBA Draft after his sophomore season, but surprised everyone when he decided to come back. If he does it again and comes back for his senior year, this team will be one of the more popular picks to win it all after making a run to the title game in 2018.

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