Last Updated on March 22, 2010 5:03 pm by drew
Updated Midwest Odds
With Kansas out of the mix in the Midwest Regional, Ohio State has emerged as the favorite to reach the 2010 Final Four.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL have made
Michigan State is the No. 5 seed in the regional. The Spartans are 26-8 on the year after defeating New Mexico State 70-67 on Friday and defeating Maryland 85-83 on Sunday thanks to a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Korie Lucious. The Spartans lost top scorer, Kalin Lucas to an Achilles injury in the win and he is likely done for the season. The Spartans will face No. 9 Northern Iowa on Friday night at 9:37PM ET.
Northern Iowa is 30-4 on the year after pulling off the upset of the tournament in its 69-67 win over the overall No. 1 seed, Kansas. The Panthers also defeated UNLV 69-66 in the opening round to get to the Sweet Sixteen. UNI will face Michigan State in the regional semifinal on Friday night.
Tennessee is 27-8 on the year and the Volunteers defeated San Diego State 62-59 in the opening round and defeated Ohio 83-68 in the second round to reach the Sweet Sixteen. The Volunteers will meet Ohio State in the regional semifinal on Friday.
The Midwest Regional will take place from the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri and begin on Friday and conclude on Sunday.
For a complete list of odds for the 2010 March Madness
Odds to win the 2010 March Madness
Michigan State 14/5
Northern Iowa 16/5
Tennessee 4/1
Posted: 3/22/10 5:03PM ET