So, yes, the Zags are favored.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/11/23547071/no-8-gonzaga-coming-to-provo-can-byu-cougars-pull-off-upset

The other program is UConn, and even though the Zags or the Huskies will be in the Final Four, this tourney has that new champion smell.

Source: https://deadspin.com/miami-sdsu-ncaa-tournament-elite-8-bracket-1850265141

The Zags shot 33% from the field — 7 of 29 in the second half — and went 2 for 20 from 3 to stumble in their bid for a third Final Four since 2017.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/3/25/23656960/uconn-routs-gonzaga-for-first-final-four-in-nine-years

Without NIL, Timme might not have even come back to Gonzaga for another season — one that might see him break the all-time Zags scoring record.

Source: https://www.inlander.com/spokane/how-new-nil-rules-for-ncaa-sports-are-finally-letting-inland-northwest-collegiate-stars-cash-in/Content?oid=25264551