Oddsmakers peg trio of teams as clear favorites to win tournament

There may be four No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament, but in the eyes of oddsmakers, three teams are a cut above the rest of the field.

In the early futures released shortly after the tournament field was announced Sunday night, Duke, Arizona and Michigan were the clear favorites to take home the national championship, with all three slotted in the +300 to +400 range. (+300 means a successful bet would net a bettor $3 of profit for every $1 wagered.)

The fourth No. 1 seed, defending national champion Florida...