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Gonzaga clear-cut betting favorite for NCAA tournament, but Michigan biggest liability at sportsbooks play Can anyone challenge Gonzaga in the West? (1:10) Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg break down some of the teams that are with Gonzaga in the West bracket of the NCAA tournament. (1:10) Undefeated Gonzaga is the clear-cut favorite to win the NCAA tournament, but sportsbooks are more concerned about another No. 1 seed: Michigan. Gonzaga is 2-1 to win the tournament at Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill, followed by Baylor at 5-1 and Illinois and Michigan, which are each 6-1. In early December, ...

Suddenly, the room goes silent and everyone stops to look up at the TVs. Referees, team captains and the honorary coin-flipper are gathering at midfield. Out in the sportsbook, there's a gasp of anticipation as the coin is tossed into the air. Heads or tails to determine which team gets the ball first -- and who gets to keep the money bet on the coin flip. The coin turns end over end, bounces on the field and settles on heads. The stressed-out boss quickly asks, "How'd we do?" An employee hastily grades the bets, takes a deep breath and replies with trepidation, "We just lost $38,000. We're s...