College Basketball Best Bets From Professional Sports Bettors
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How to Bet on College Basketball
We’ll teach you how to bet on college basketball by explaining college basketball odds and the various betting markets. Our guides also cover essential NCAA basketball betting strategies.
College basketball remains popular in the United States and Canada. From the first tip-off to the conclusion of March Madness, our experts release college basketball best bets, covering all the major conferences (Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, ACC, Pac-12, and Big East) as well as mid-majors.
We have experts specializing in mid-major conferences, where there’s often more value. If you’re new to betting, we recommend starting with our college basketball betting guides.
College Basketball Odds Explained
Your first task is learning how to understand college basketball odds.
NCAAB Moneyline Odds:
- Example: Georgia (+195) vs. USC (-240)
Moneyline bets are straightforward—you just pick the game’s winner. The favorite has negative (-) odds, while the underdog has positive (+) odds. For example, if USC has odds of -240, you’d need to bet $240 to win $100. Conversely, if Georgia’s odds are +195, a $100 bet would win $195.
NCAAB Point Spread Odds:
- Example: Georgia +5.5 (-110) vs. USC -5.5 (-110)
Point spreads aim to make the game more even. If USC is -5.5, they must win by six or more points to cover the spread. A bet on Georgia +5.5 wins if they either win outright or lose by fewer than six points.
NCAAB Game Total Odds:
- Example: Over 130.5 Points (-110) vs. Under 130.5 Points (-110)
With game totals, you bet on whether the total score from both teams will be over or under a specific number. In this case, over 130.5 wins if 131 or more points are scored, while under 130.5 wins if 130 or fewer points are scored.
Once you understand these odds, you’ll have a foundation for understanding all betting markets.
College Basketball Betting Tips and Strategies for Beginners
Here are some essential tips and strategies for beginners:
Specialize:
There are 352 Division 1 teams in 32 conferences. As a beginner, trying to track all teams is impossible. Focus on one conference and become an expert on those teams.
College Basketball Betting Trends:
Tracking trends is essential. For example, does a team dominate at home, or do they struggle against certain conference opponents? Following trends like these can help you make more informed bets.
College Basketball Statistics:
Some stats are more predictive than others. Focus on key stats like strength of schedule (SOS), offensive and defensive ratings (ORtg and DRtg), effective field goal percentage (eFG%), and Pomeroy ratings.
How does college basketball betting work?
There are many ways to bet on college basketball, but the simplest is moneyline betting, where you pick the winner of a game. Other popular markets include point spreads, totals, and props. Once you understand moneyline betting, the other markets will follow easily.
Is overtime included in college basketball bets?
Yes, overtime is included in almost all bets unless otherwise specified. For example, if you bet on over 135.5 points and 130 points are scored in regulation, but 15 points are scored in overtime, your bet wins, as the total points would be 145.
What are the most popular college basketball bets?
Point spreads are the most popular market, as the odds are typically -110 on both sides. Moneyline bets are also popular for close games, and player props are gaining popularity.
How do you bet a parlay in college basketball?
You can bet a parlay by combining two or more selections, with all selections needing to win for the parlay to cash. It’s also possible to bet on multiple outcomes from the same game (same-game parlays).
Can I bet on March Madness?
Absolutely. You can start by betting on futures, such as the National Championship or region winners, and sportsbooks will offer dozens of markets for every game during the tournament. Millions of fans will be betting on March Madness this year.