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The bracket is set, regions are being dissected and computers are simulating the March Madness Tournament.

Naturally, the UConn Huskies are favored to win it all again, but I’m taking a different approach a bit further down the odds board.

Dan Hurley’s group, despite having the best team in the country all year long, has drawn a tough region this year.

Assuming an advancement to the Sweet 16, the Huskies will have to face last year’s runner-up, San Diego State, or SEC champion Auburn, two teams that are capable of beating anyone on a given night.

If you think they get past that tough matchup, you’re looking at a likely Elite Eight date with Iowa State or Illinois, pending a massive upset.

USA Today called UConn’s path in the East Region a gauntlet and “the region of death.”

A look further down the odds board shows some value elsewhere to win the 2024 March Madness Tournament.

You can forget about betting on Purdue.

For me, they are a great regular-season team but whistles get swallowed in the postseason.

The team is just too reliant on center Zach Edey to manufacture offense for them. They only take 20.4 3-point attempts per game, something that leaves them susceptible to hot streaks from an opponent.

It’s not available yet but would love to bet a prop on the winner to come out of the South Region.

Since that’s unavailable, feel free to take a long-shot flyer on the winner to come out of the South Region, backing Kentucky (30/1) to outscore the field this year.

There are plenty of solid teams to choose from in this division but Kentucky is a particularly tasty target thanks to their high-volume offense.

The Wildcats have the fifth-best offensive efficiency, according to KenPom, and their 89.4 points per game was the second-most in college hoops.

PICK: Winner to come out of the South region (Bet to +150); Kentucky Wildcats long shot (30/1, FanDuel)