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Kentucky may not have been one of the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament's bracket, but the Wildcats were considered one of the top four betting favorites to win the title.

UK was given 12-1 odds to win the Final Four, according to oddsmakers at the wagering site Sports Betting Dime. The only teams viewed as more likely to win the title were Duke (9-2 odds) and Virginia (11-1).

Interestingly enough, Kentucky's odds made them favored over North Carolina, which is the No.