Las Vegas oddsmakers don't know EVERYTHING. But they do know a bunch of things. And at the very least, the betting lines they set in advance of games can be a good barometer for what a reasonable person could expect (not necessarily what will happen).
So what does Vegas have to say about the Syracuse Orange in advance of the NCAA Tournament?
First, SU's opening round game against Dayton. This one could end up trending in the Orange's favor later in the week, but right now, the Dayton Flyers open as a slim 1.