NCAAB Sports Betting News
Baylor's win over Gonzaga is a big win for sportsbooks
In terms of NCAA basketball futures bets, most sportsbooks had many more Gonzaga tickets than Baylor tickets to win it all. Therefore, sportsbooks won big in terms of futures bets with Baylor's outright win over Gonzaga last night... View More
Game: BAY at GONZ Mon Apr 5th, 9:20pm ET |
Categories: Breaking News, Public Betting
The two biggest national championship wagers at BetMGM are on Baylor
Per BetMGM, they have taken two heavy six-figure bets on the Baylor Bears over the Gonzaga Bulldogs for tonight's national championship. The sportsbook took a $330,000 wager on Baylor +4.5 and a $300,000 wager on Baylor's moneyline odds of +165... View More
Game: BAY at GONZ Mon Apr 5th, 9:20pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Public Betting
Gonzaga opens as 4.5 point favorites over Baylor
The Gonzaga Bulldogs opened as 4.5 point favorites over the Baylor Bears for Monday's national championship game, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: BAY at GONZ Mon Apr 5th, 9:20pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Gonzaga opens as one of the biggest favorites of all-time in a Final Four against UCLA
The Gonzaga Bulldogs opened as 14-point favorites over the UCLA Bruins for Saturday's Final Four matchup, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: UCLA at GONZ Sat Apr 3rd, 8:42pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Baylor opens as 4.5 point favorites over Houston, O/U 135.5
The first Final Four matchup is set, and it is an all-Texas affair between the Baylor Bears and Houston Cougars. Baylor opened as -4.5 point favorites, with the total set at 135.5, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: HOU at BAY Sat Apr 3rd, 5:14pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Trends
Michigan opens as 7.5 point favorites over UCLA
The No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines opened as 7.5 point favorites over the No. 11 seed UCLA Bruins, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: UCLA at MICH Tue Mar 30th, 9:57pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Trends
Gonzaga opens as the biggest favorite of among all Elite Eight teams
Per BettingPros consensus odds, the Gonzaga Bulldogs have opened as nine-point favorites in their Elite Eight matchup with the USC Trojans on Tuesday night... View More
Game: USC at GONZ Tue Mar 30th, 7:15pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Trends
History is made with Elite Eight spreads
For the first time in NCAA tournament history, all four Elite Eight matchups have spreads of at least seven points... View More
Game: USC at GONZ Tue Mar 30th, 7:15pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Baylor vs. Arkansas spread ticks up a full point
After opening as seven-point favorites, the Baylor Bears are now -8 point favorites over the Arkansas Razorbacks, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: ARK at BAY Mon Mar 29th, 10:02pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
BetMGM's biggest wager of the Sweet 16 is on Alabama over UCLA
Per BetMGM Sportsbook, a customer wagered $451,000 to win $410,000 on Alabama to cover their six-point spread over UCLA. That wager is the largest single wager they took on the Sweet 16 all weekend... View More
Game: UCLA at ALA Sun Mar 28th, 7:15pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Public Betting
Gonzaga and Michigan remain BetMGM’s two biggest liabilities for futures tickets
Per BetMGM, the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Michigan Wolverines remain the sportsbook’s two biggest liabilities in terms of futures tickets, as we head to the Sweet 16... View More
Categories: Line Movements, Team Futures
Gonzaga is the biggest Sweet 16 favorites in the past six years
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are -13.5 point favorites in their Sweet 16 matchup against the Creighton Bluejays, per BettingPros consensus odds. That 13.5 point spread is the largest in a Sweet 16 matchup since 2015 when the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats were 13.5 point favorites over West Virginia... View More
Game: CREI at GONZ Sun Mar 28th, 2:10pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Trends
Houston’s Jarreau dealing with injury concerns in advance of Sweet 16 matchup with Syracuse
Houston Cougars starting point guard DeJon Jarreau hurt his hip in the team’s 63-60 win over Rutgers in the Round of 32. Per an article published by 247Sports, Jarreau is hoping to be between 70-75% healthy for Houston’s Sweet 16 matchup against Syracuse... View More
Game: SYR at HOU Sat Mar 27th, 9:55pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Injuries
Familiar foes meet as USC faces Oregon in the Sweet 16
In a matchup of the only game so far in this NCAA Tournament between two conference foes, the USC Trojans meet the Oregon Ducks in the last of four Sweet 16 matchups on Sunday. USC is currently 2.5 point favorites, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: ORE at USC Sun Mar 28th, 9:50pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Early money is 4/1 in favor of Alabama over UCLA
Per Fanduel Sportsbook, the Alabama Crimson Tide have attracted 73% of the bets and 81% of the money in advance of Sunday’s Sweet 16 matchup against the UCLA Bruins... View More
Game: UCLA at ALA Sun Mar 28th, 7:15pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Public Betting
Michigan looks to improve ATS record as a favorite against Florida State
The Michigan Wolverines have covered 68% of their games as a favorite, as they are 17-8 ATS in that role this season. The Florida State Seminoles have been underdogs just twice this season, going 1-1 ATS in those games... View More
Game: FSU at MICH Sun Mar 28th, 5:00pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Trends
Gonzaga once again a double-digit favorite over Creighton in the Sweet 16
The Gonzaga Bulldogs opened as -13.5 point favorites over the Creighton Bluejays for Sunday’s Sweet 16 matchup, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: CREI at GONZ Sun Mar 28th, 2:10pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Arkansas is the biggest favorite on Saturday’s slate when facing Oral Roberts
The Arkansas Razorbacks are -11.5 point favorites over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in Saturday’s Sweet 16 matchup, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: ORU at ARK Sat Mar 27th, 7:30pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Baylor opens as 6.5 point favorites over Villanova
The Baylor Bears opened as 6.5 point favorites in Saturday’s Sweet 16 matchup against the Villanova Wildcats, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: VILL at BAY Sat Mar 27th, 5:15pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
BetMGM reports major wager on Kansas over USC
Per BetMGM, a customer wagered $360K to win $300K on Kansas's spread against USC... View More
Game: USC at KU Mon Mar 22nd, 9:45pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Trends, Public Betting
Oddsmakers think Michigan is in for a battle against LSU
The Michigan Wolverines are currently 5.5 point favorites over the LSU Tigers for Monday's Round of 32 matchup, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: LSU at MICH Mon Mar 22nd, 7:10pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
UCLA opens as five-point favorites over Cinderella story Abilene Christian
The UCLA Bruins are currently five-point favorites over the Abilene Christian Wildcats in their Round of 32 matchup, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: AC at UCLA Mon Mar 22nd, 5:15pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Trends
Gonzaga is the only double-digit favorite on Monday's slate when facing Oklahoma
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are currently -14.5 point favorites in their Round of 32 matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: OKLA at GONZ Mon Mar 22nd, 2:40pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
North Texas looks for second-straight upset when facing Villanova in the Round of 32
The Villanova Wildcats opened as 6.5-point favorites over the North Texas Mean Green, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: UNT at VILL Sun Mar 21st, 9:00pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Oral Roberts looks to continue their Cinderella story as underdogs against Florida
Fresh off their stunning upset of No. 2 seed Ohio State, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles opened as eight-point underdogs against the Florida Gators, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: ORU at FLA Sun Mar 21st, 7:45pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Baylor-Wisconsin spread ticks up a half point from its opening line
After opening as six-point favorites, the Baylor Bears have ticked up to 6.5 point favorites over the Wisconsin Badgers, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: WIS at BAY Sun Mar 21st, 2:40pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Loyola Chicago looks to slow down red-hot Illinois on Sunday
The Illinois Fighting Illini opened as seven-point favorites over Loyola Chicago, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: L-IL at ILL Sun Mar 21st, 12:10pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
BetMGM takes big bet on Tennessee against Oregon State
Per BetMGM, the sportsbook reported taking a $220K wager on Tennessee -7.5 against Oregon State. The bet would net $200K... View More
Game: ORST at TENN Fri Mar 19th, 4:35pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Public Betting
VCU looks to get back to their winning ways as underdogs against Oregon
The No. 10 seed VCU Rams are five-point underdogs against the No. 7 seed Oregon Ducks in their first round matchup on Saturday night, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: VCU at ORE Sat Mar 20th, 9:57pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Trends
Early money 3/1 on Texas against Abilene Christian
The No. 3 seed Texas Longhorns are -8.5 point favorites against the No. 14 seed Abilene Christian Wildcats, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: AC at TEX Sat Mar 20th, 10:13pm ET |
Categories: Public Betting, Line Movements
BYU opens as 3.5 point favorites over First Four winner UCLA
The No. 6 seed BYU Cougars opened as 3.5 point favorites over the No. 11 seed UCLA Bruins in their Saturday first round matchup, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: UCLA at BYU Sat Mar 20th, 9:40pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Gonzaga opens as massive favorites over First Four winner Norfolk State
The overall No. 1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs opened as 33.5-point favorites over No. 16 seed Norfolk State, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: NORF at GONZ Sat Mar 20th, 9:20pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Public Betting
USC opens as six-point favorite over First Four winner Drake
The No. 6 seed USC Trojans have opened as six-point favorites over No. 11 seed Drake for Saturday’s first round matchup, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: DRKE at USC Sat Mar 20th, 4:35pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Michigan opens as 26 point favorites over Texas Southern
After winning the opening First Four game, Texas Southern opened as a 26-point underdog against the Michigan Wolverines, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: TXSO at MICH Sat Mar 20th, 3:00pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Jayhawks will be somewhat short-handed when facing Eastern Washington on Saturday
The Kansas Jayhawks had to concede their spot in the Big 12 Conference tournament when some of their players were exposed to COVID-19. They will remain without two of those players when facing the Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday... View More
Game: EWU at KU Sat Mar 20th, 1:15pm ET |
Categories: Injuries, Line Movements
Winthrop looks to add to the list of No. 12 vs. No. 5 upsets when facing a shorthanded Villanova team
The 23-1 Winthrop Eagles are seen by many as a dangerous lower-seeded team, but are still 6.5-point underdogs against the fifth-seeded Villanova Wildcats, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: WIN at VILL Fri Mar 19th, 10:10pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Public Betting
Purdue looks to build off of ATS success as favorites against North Texas
The No. 4 seed Purdue Boilermakers are -7.5 point favorites over the No. 13 seed North Texas Mean Green, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: UNT at PUR Fri Mar 19th, 7:25pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Sharp money appears on Houston over Cleveland State
The No. 2 seed Houston Cougars are -20.5 point favorites over the No. 15 seed Cleveland State Vikings, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: CLEV at HOU Fri Mar 19th, 7:15pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements, Public Betting
Hartford-Baylor spread is the highest on the board on Friday
The No. 1 seed Baylor Bears are 26-point favorites over the No. 16 seed Hartford Hawks, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: HART at BAY Fri Mar 19th, 3:30pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Money more than 4/1 on Illinois over Drexel
The No. 1 seed Illinois Fighting Illini are -22.5 point favorites over the No. 16 seed Drexel Dragons on Friday, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: DREX at ILL Fri Mar 19th, 1:15pm ET |
Categories: Trends, Public Betting
Colgate-Arkansas has the highest total on Friday’s slate
The over/under for Friday’s first round game between Colgate and Arkansas is 161.5, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: COLG at ARK Fri Mar 19th, 12:45pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Michigan State is a slight favorite over UCLA in a Blue Blood First Four battle
The Michigan State Spartans are two-point favorites over the UCLA Bruins in the last of the First Four matchups tomorrow night, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: UCLA at MSU Thu Mar 18th, 10:19pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
BetMGM is offering a prop bet on two teams to win the national championship vs. the field
The Gonzaga Bulldogs and Illinois Fighting Illini are two of the most popular picks to win the NCAA championship. As a result, BetMGM is making it interesting on their customers by offering odds on both of these teams to win the championship versus the field... View More
Categories: Public Betting, Team Futures
BetMGM has liability on three teams to win the NCAA championship
Per BetMGM, the sportsbook has liability on just three teams to win the NCAA tournament. The teams they will be rooting against are Michigan, Illinois, and Gonzaga... View More
Game: Futures |
Categories: Team Futures, Public Betting |
Team: Bulldogs
Illinois, Loyola Chicago, and Alabama all see their futures odds improve drastically since the preseason
Every year, certain teams that were not highly thought of in the preseason drastically outperform their expectations. This year, the three teams with the biggest odds increases to win the national championship since the preseason are Illinois, Loyola Chicago, and Alabama... View More
Game: Futures |
Categories: Team Futures |
Team: Fighting Illini
Gonzaga trying to buck recent trends as the overall No. 1 seed
The Gonzaga Bulldogs were anointed as the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament. As such, they are the overwhelming favorites to win the national championship at +200, per BettingPros consensus odds... View More
Game: Futures |
Categories: Team Futures |
Team: Bulldogs
Houston one of two double-digit favorites to win their conference championship today
Of the five college basketball conference championships to be played today, there are two double-digit point spreads. Houston is -13.5 to beat Cincinnati while Colgate is ten-point favorites against Loyola MD... View More
Game: CIN at HOU Sun Mar 14th, 3:15pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Alabama and Illinois both big favorites to break conference tournament championship drought
The Alabama Crimson Tide have not won an SEC Tournament championship since winning three straight from 1989-1991. The Illinois Fighting Illini have not won a Big Ten Tournament championship since 2005. Both teams are big favorites to end their respective droughts today... View More
Game: LSU at ALA Sun Mar 14th, 1:00pm ET |
Categories: Line Movements
Duke is out of the ACC tournament after a positive COVID-19 test
Per Jeff Goodman on Twitter, the Duke Blue Devils will not play their regularly scheduled ACC tournament game against Florida State tonight after they had a positive COVID-19 test within their program. They are out of the tournament altogether, and the Seminoles will advance... View More
Categories: Breaking News
Futures odds suggest the NCAA tournament’s No. 1 seeds are all but locked up
At DraftKings Sportsbook, one can wager on if teams will earn a No. 1 seed on Selection Sunday. Both Baylor and Michigan are virtual locks for a one seed given their -10000 odds, while Illinois also has odds of -305... View More
Game: Futures |
Categories: Team Futures |
Team: Fighting Illini