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Why Duke basketball is no longer the preseason favorite after NBA Draft withdrawals
- Florida overtakes Duke for the best odds to win next year’s national title at +600, according to FanDuel.
- Duke’s title odds remain at +700 as the program adapts to other top contenders in the ACC.
- Rueben Chinyelu’s decision to return to Florida influenced the shift in national title odds.
- Morez Johnson Jr. turning pro from Michigan also affected the odds, contributing to shifts elsewhere.
- Florida’s frontcourt addition with Chinyelu and new rosters is highlighted as a major factor in the odds change.
- Duke must improve in ACC play to contend, facing rivals like North Carolina and Virginia.
- Only Louisville among ACC teams listed with +3000 odds or better is seen as Duke’s comparable rival in the conference.
- The article notes the broader context of transfers and draft decisions shaping preseason outlooks.
- The piece emphasizes that odds are fluid and subject to change as rosters evolve.
- The report references FanDuel Sportsbook as the source for title odds data.
- The story covers multiple programs beyond Duke to illustrate shifting NCAA title contenders.
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