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Today's College Basketball Odds & Betting Lines

Live college basketball odds are always available at OddsTrader. You can keep up with your favorite teams or consider using our stats-driven NCAAB computer picks to help you make smarter wagers. Betting action intensifies during March Madness, making it crucial to track odds and betting lines in real time. New bettors can read on to learn more about NCAAB odds.

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FINAL #24Creighton 24-13 67 -
Villanova 17-17 79 -
FINAL Clemson 23-11 96 -
North Carolina State 23-11 71 -
FINAL #10Connecticut 31-8 95 -
St. John's 18-15 86 -
FINAL OT Michigan State 21-13 106 -
Iowa 19-14 112 -
FINAL Oklahoma 15-17 61 -
Iowa State 19-14 50 -
FINAL #22TCU 22-13 83 -
Texas Tech 16-16 82 -
FINAL Stony Brook 11-22 52 -
Charleston 31-4 92 -
FINAL Ohio 19-14 68 -
Miami (OH) 12-20 85 -
FINAL Wright State 18-15 82 -
Detroit Mercy 14-19 71 -
FINAL #25Missouri 25-10 85 -
Georgia 16-16 63 -
FINAL St. Francis (BKN) 14-16 69 -
Fairleigh Dickinson 21-16 86 -
FINAL Merrimack 18-16 80 -
LIU 3-26 59 -
FINAL Sacred Heart 16-17 69 -
Central Connecticut State 10-22 67 -
FINAL Lehigh 16-14 56 -
Boston University 15-17 59 -
FINAL Citadel 10-22 50 -
Mercer 14-19 72 -
FINAL Northern Illinois 13-19 84 -
Central Michigan 10-21 80 -
FINAL St. Thomas (MN) 19-14 74 -
North Dakota 13-20 82 -
FINAL OT Hampton 8-24 72 -
North Carolina A&T 13-19 73 -
FINAL Arizona State 23-13 89 -
#8Arizona 28-7 88 -
FINAL UTEP 14-18 49 -
Florida Atlantic 35-4 75 -
FINAL Louisville 4-28 67 -
Georgia Tech 15-18 83 -
FINAL Northeastern 10-20 52 -
Hofstra 25-10 84 -
FINAL Western Illinois 16-14 69 -
North Dakota State 16-17 71 -
FINAL Arkansas 22-14 83 -
#4Alabama 31-6 86 -
FINAL Brown 14-13 84 -
Columbia 7-22 73 -
FINAL Buffalo 15-17 71 -
Toledo 27-8 101 -
FINAL Princeton 23-9 58 -
Harvard 14-14 56 -
FINAL Dartmouth 10-18 79 -
Pennsylvania 17-13 89 -
FINAL Monmouth 7-26 62 -
William & Mary 13-20 74 -
FINAL #7Texas 29-9 72 -
#10Baylor 23-11 81 -
FINAL #12Kansas State 26-10 73 -
Oklahoma State 20-16 68 -
FINAL Furman 28-8 93 -
Samford 21-11 79 -
FINAL High Point 14-17 78 -
Winthrop 15-17 84 -
FINAL OT Maine 13-17 71 -
Binghamton 13-18 67 -
FINAL Campbell 16-18 65 -
Radford 21-15 67 -
FINAL Lafayette 11-23 65 -
Bucknell 12-20 75 -
FINAL Gardner-Webb 15-16 69 -
USC Upstate 16-16 75 -
FINAL Army 17-16 80 -
Holy Cross 10-22 65 -
FINAL Rhode Island 9-22 71 -
Fordham 25-8 74 -
FINAL OT Utah Tech 14-19 69 -
Texas-Arlington 11-21 71 -
FINAL Northern Kentucky 22-13 78 -
Oakland 13-19 69 -
FINAL Oral Roberts 30-5 69 -
South Dakota State 19-13 65 -
FINAL Northern Arizona 12-23 85 -
Northern Colorado 12-20 82 -
FINAL Tennessee-Martin 19-14 58 -
Morehead State 22-12 72 -
FINAL Ball State 20-12 68 -
Eastern Michigan 8-23 75 -
FINAL Minnesota 9-22 67 -
Nebraska 16-16 78 -
FINAL #18Texas A&M 26-10 62 -
Mississippi State 21-13 69 -
FINAL Florida State 9-23 85 -
#14Miami (FL) 29-8 84 -
FINAL UNC Greensboro 20-12 62 -
East Tennessee State 12-20 63 -
FINAL Virginia Military 7-25 66 -
Western Carolina 18-16 85 -
FINAL Louisiana Tech 15-18 49 -
Middle Tennessee 19-15 63 -
FINAL Auburn 21-13 54 -
#23Kentucky 22-12 86 -
FINAL Rice 19-16 54 -
Charlotte 22-14 70 -
FINAL West Virginia 19-15 74 -
#3Kansas 28-8 76 -
FINAL OT Cal State Fullerton 20-13 70 -
Cal State Bakersfield 11-22 66 -
FINAL Houston Christian 10-22 64 -
Nicholls State 16-15 68 -
FINAL Norfolk State 22-11 88 -
South Carolina State 5-26 76 -
FINAL Wagner 15-13 68 -
St. Francis (PA) 13-18 58 -
FINAL Maryland-Eastern Shore 18-13 78 -
Coppin State 9-23 57 -
FINAL Howard 22-13 60 -
North Carolina Central 18-12 68 -
FINAL Colgate 26-9 64 -
Navy 18-13 60 -
FINAL Delaware State 6-24 78 -
Morgan State 15-16 83 -
FINAL Grambling State 24-9 69 -
Florida A&M 7-22 55 -
FINAL Southern University 15-17 53 -
Bethune-Cookman 12-20 60 -
FINAL Presbyterian 5-27 59 -
Charleston Southern 10-21 85 -
FINAL Vermont 23-11 70 -
Bryant University 17-13 66 -
FINAL OT Arkansas-Little Rock 10-21 96 -
L Lindenwood 11-21 97 -
FINAL Tennessee Tech 16-17 75 -
Eastern Illinois 9-22 66 -
FINAL Southeast Missouri State 19-17 78 -
SIU-Edwardsville 19-14 93 -
FINAL Southern Indiana 16-17 93 -
Tennessee State 18-14 81 -
FINAL UNC Asheville 27-8 76 -
Longwood 20-12 66 -
FINAL OT McNeese State 12-23 75 -
Southeastern Louisiana 18-14 78 -
FINAL Nebraska-Omaha 9-23 61 -
Denver 15-17 72 -
FINAL Syracuse 17-15 82 -
Pittsburgh 24-12 99 -
FINAL Washington State 18-17 63 -
California 3-29 57 -
FINAL Kent State 28-7 79 -
Bowling Green 11-20 69 -
FINAL Purdue Fort Wayne 17-15 78 -
Green Bay 3-29 61 -
FINAL Prairie View A&M 13-19 75 -
Alcorn State 18-14 71 -
FINAL New Hampshire 15-15 55 -
Massachusetts-Lowell 26-8 92 -
FINAL TA Texas A&M-Commerce 13-20 75 -
Incarnate Word 12-19 79 -
FINAL OT American University 17-15 77 -
Loyola (MD) 13-20 83 -
FINAL Southern Utah 24-13 57 -
Sam Houston State 26-8 64 -
FINAL Northwestern State 22-11 75 -
Texas A&M-CC 24-11 83 -
FINAL #13Virginia 25-8 63 -
North Carolina 20-13 71 -
FINAL Portland State 12-19 78 -
Montana State 25-10 91 -
FINAL George Mason 20-13 74 -
Dayton 22-12 69 -
FINAL Loyola Chicago 10-21 62 -
Saint Louis 21-12 81 -
FINAL La Salle 15-19 85 -
George Washington 16-16 92 -
FINAL South Carolina 11-21 45 -
#17Tennessee 25-11 85 -
FINAL Florida 16-17 72 -
Vanderbilt 22-15 88 -
FINAL UC Davis 18-14 58 -
Cal Poly 8-25 52 -
FINAL Alabama A&M 14-18 55 -
Alabama State 8-23 50 -
FINAL Texas Southern 14-21 69 -
Jackson State 14-19 71 -
FINAL Western Michigan 8-23 64 -
Akron 22-11 81 -
FINAL Chattanooga 18-17 74 -
Wofford 17-16 86 -
FINAL Portland 14-19 77 -
Pacific 15-18 81 -
FINAL OT Boise State 24-10 68 -
San Jose State 21-14 74 -
FINAL Cornell 17-11 58 -
Yale 21-9 76 -
FINAL UTSA 10-22 95 -
Florida International 14-18 91 -
FINAL Utah Valley 28-9 66 -
Abilene Christian 15-17 62 -
FINAL Delaware 17-16 70 -
Elon 8-24 54 -
FINAL Notre Dame 11-21 58 -
Wake Forest 19-15 66 -
FINAL Towson 21-12 57 -
NC-Wilmington 25-10 53 -
FINAL Cal State Northridge 7-25 64 -
Long Beach State 17-16 71 -
FINAL Youngstown State 24-11 93 -
IUPUI 5-27 79 -
FINAL SMU 10-22 67 -
South Florida 14-18 71 -
FINAL Arkansas-Pine Bluff 10-21 74 -
Mississippi Valley State 5-27 78 -
FINAL N.J.I.T. 7-23 68 -
Albany 8-23 82 -
FINAL New Orleans 12-20 84 -
Lamar 9-22 79 -
FINAL #19Indiana 23-12 79 -
#5Purdue 29-6 71 -
FINAL DePaul 10-23 84 -
#6Marquette 29-7 90 -
FINAL OT Tarleton State 18-17 95 -
Texas Rio Grande Valley 15-17 99 -
FINAL Virginia Tech 19-15 65 -
#21Duke 27-9 81 -
FINAL USC 22-11 62 -
Utah 17-15 49 -
FINAL UAB 29-10 72 -
Western Kentucky 17-16 60 -
FINAL Kansas City 11-21 48 -
South Dakota 12-19 82 -
FINAL Cleveland State 21-14 72 -
Milwaukee 22-12 81 -
FINAL Eastern Washington 23-11 63 -
Idaho State 11-21 71 -
FINAL #1Houston 33-4 76 -
East Carolina 16-17 57 -
FINAL LSU 14-19 69 -
Ole Miss 12-21 82 -
FINAL Sacramento State 14-18 72 -
Montana 17-14 74 -
FINAL Idaho 10-22 53 -
Weber State 18-15 67 -
FINAL UC Santa Barbara 27-8 87 -
UC San Diego 10-20 71 -
FINAL Santa Clara 23-10 81 -
San Diego 11-20 63 -
FINAL San Francisco 20-14 61 -
BYU 19-16 87 -
FINAL #16Saint Mary's 27-8 68 -
#9Gonzaga 31-6 77 -
FINAL #20San Diego State 32-7 73 -
New Mexico 22-12 71 -
FINAL Oregon 21-15 69 -
Oregon State 11-21 67 -
FINAL UC Irvine 23-12 67 -
Hawaii 22-11 72 -
FINAL Loyola Marymount 19-12 75 -
Pepperdine 9-22 67 -

Reading College Basketball Betting Odds

College basketball odds show how much you can win based on the amount you wager. Many sportsbooks use the American odds format, which presents odds as either a positive or negative number. These odds tell you two things: the implied probability of a team winning and the potential profit from a successful bet. Here’s how to read college basketball odds:

Positive NCAAB Odds (+): These betting odds indicate the underdog team. The number shows how much profit you’d make on a $100 bet.
Negative NCAAB Odds (–): These betting odds indicate the favorite team. The number tells you how much you need to bet to win $100.

Understanding how the most popular betting odds format works is crucial for comparing risk vs. reward across different bet types, including moneylines, point spreads and totals. Always consider the odds carefully, as they impact how much value you’re getting from your wager.

What are the different types of NCAAB bets?

The leading online sportsbooks offer 200+ betting options on a single college basketball game, giving bettors plenty of ways to wager beyond simply picking a winner. These bets range from straightforward moneyline wagers to more complex options like player props and live betting. Common NCAAB bet types include:

Moneyline Betting

For the easiest way to bet on a college basketball game, look no further than college basketball moneyline bets. Simply put, it’s a prediction on which team will be the outright winner. The sportsbooks assess the two teams, determine an underdog and a favorite and then release the moneyline odds.

For example:

Duke Blue Devils +165 at BetMGM
Kentucky Wildcats -200 at FanDuel

In this hypothetical college basketball matchup, the Kentucky Wildcats are the favorites. An initial stake of $100 on the Kentucky Wildcats would earn you a $50 profit if they won the game. On the other hand, a $100 bet on the Duke Blue Devils would earn you a $165 profit if they secure a straight-up win instead.

Point Spreads

With college basketball point spreads the oddsmakers will assess the weaknesses and strengths of the teams, focusing on offensive and defensive stats, recent results, head-to-head matchups, injuries and so on. They determine which team is stronger and they assign them a points handicap. This results in a point spread which allows the sportsbooks to “level out the playing field” for both teams.

For example:

Michigan State Spartans +4.5 (-115) at BetMGM
UCLA Bruins -4.5 (-105) at FanDuel

In this example, the sportsbooks have priced the UCLA Bruins as the favorite to win. You have two options:

Michigan State Spartans at +4½: They would need to win the game or lose by no more than 4 points for the bet to cash.
UCLA Bruins at -4½: They would need to win the game by 5 or more points for the ticket to cash.

There is always a favorite and an underdog in an NCAAB game. If both teams are deemed to be evenly matched, there will not be a point spread and you can bet on either team to beat the other. That is known as a pick’em and it is rare.

Point Totals (Over/Unders)

College basketball totals are another popular NCAAB bet. All you have to do is estimate how many total points will be scored in a specific game. The sportsbooks will release a total points line on each college game throughout the entire college basketball season.

For example:

Arizona vs. Gonzaga – Over 151 points (-110)
Arizona vs. Gonzaga – Under 151 points (-110)

If you expect Arizona and Gonzaga to have a combined score of at least 151 points, you can bet on the over. You should bet on the under if you believe the game will see 150 points or fewer. If the game lands exactly on 151, there would be a push and both sides of the bet would be no-actioned, meaning bettors get their money back.

College Basketball Props

College basketball props let you wager on specific outcomes within an NCAA basketball game that don’t directly relate to the final score. These bets add variety and depth to your betting experience, especially if you’re following individual players or certain in-game events.

Props can focus on player performance, team stats or game milestones. They’re especially useful if you’ve done your homework on matchups and player tendencies, allowing you to find value beyond the standard moneyline, spread or total. Popular props include:

Player Points Scored: Bet on whether a player will go over or under a set number of points.
Rebounds or Assists: Predict if a player will reach a stat benchmark.
Three-Pointers Made: Bet on how many three-point shots a player will hit.
Winning Margin: Decide how many points one team will win by, such as a specific range.

Some sportsbooks also offer same-game prop combinations or special event props during high-profile games and March Madness.

Futures & March Madness

College basketball futures bets allow you to bet on long-term outcomes, such as which college basketball team will triumph in the NCAAB Championship or a specific conference title. These bets are placed well before the event’s conclusion and often offer higher payouts due to the uncertainty.

Popular futures bets include the NCAAB Tournament champion, Final Four teams and conference winners. Bettors can also find odds on individual player awards and team performances leading up to the tournament.

Below is an example of college basketball futures odds:

Purdue Boilermakers: +500 at FanDuel
UConn Huskies: +800 at BetMGM

If you place an initial stake of $100 on the Purdue Boilermakers at +500, you would win $500 in profit if they win the National Championship. A $100 bet on the UConn Huskies at +800 would yield an $800 profit if they secure the title.

Live Betting

Online sportsbooks allow you to keep betting on games after they have started. This is also known as “live betting” because moneylines, total points lines, props and alternate college basketball lines will dynamically update as the game progresses up until the game ends.

Let’s say the Arizona Wildcats are playing the Kentucky Wildcats and the college basketball betting odds to start the game are:

Arizona (+3 -110)
Kentucky (-3 -110)

In the first half, with 10 minutes remaining, the point spread odds have adjusted to reflect the performance of Kentucky to start the game against Arizona. The in-play odds have adjusted to favor Kentucky by –7, while the pregame odds were –3.

Parlay Betting

A parlay bet lets you combine predictions on multiple college basketball games into a single, more challenging wager. Because it’s harder for you to win a multi-game or same-game parlay, the odds of you cashing out are much greater.

For example, let’s say you like these three options:

Texas A&M Corpus Christi (-3.5 -110)
Arkansas State and Idaho State (Under 150 Total Points)
North Carolina Tar Heels (+4.5 -110)

If you combined them into a three-team $100 college basketball parlay, you would earn a profit of $595.79. The winnings from each leg roll over onto the next leg, meaning the profit compounds inside the parlay, leading to large payouts. However, if one leg fails, the parlay fails.

College Basketball Betting Tips & Strategies

Success in college basketball betting requires more than just luck — it involves research, discipline and strategic planning. Use these tips and strategies to improve your chances of making profitable decisions:

Research Team & Player Statistics: Study team and player performance, including rebounds, assists and shooting percentages. Understanding strengths and weaknesses gives you an edge when choosing bets.
Monitor Player Injuries & Team Rosters: Stay updated on injury reports, suspensions or changes in lineups in real time. A missing key player or coach can significantly impact an NCAAB team’s performance in a single game or throughout the entire regular season.
Pay Attention to Home Court Advantage: Home teams often perform better due to fan support and familiarity with their environment. However, consider how well the opposing team performs on the road.
Shop for the Best Odds: Compare betting odds across multiple major sportsbooks and mobile sportsbook apps to maximize your potential payouts. Even small differences in betting odds can add up over time. Look for the most competitive college basketball betting lines available from popular sports betting platforms, including Caesars, DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook.
Adjust Your Betting Strategy for Big Games: The National Championship is unpredictable, with upsets and Cinderella stories shaping the bracket. Look for teams that excel in neutral-site games, have strong defensive efficiency or feature experienced guards — key factors that often lead to deep March Madness runs.
Consider Our NCAAB Picks: If you’re unsure about making a wager, our college basketball computer picks offer data-driven predictions to help guide your decisions and improve your betting strategy. We offer plenty of options, including moneyline, spread, totals and prop picks.
Utilize Sportsbook Bonuses & Promo Codes: Most sportsbooks offer welcome bonuses, bonus bets and bonus codes for new and existing users. Use these sportsbook promo codes and bonus offers to grow your bankroll with bonus cash and reduce risk when getting in on the basketball action throughout the entire NCAAB season.

By implementing these strategies, you can approach college basketball with confidence, improve your decision-making and increase your chances of growing your bankroll.

Conclusion

College basketball betting brings fast-paced action and plenty of opportunities for sharp bettors. Whether you’re wagering during the regular season or diving into the intensity of March Madness, success comes from staying informed, managing your bankroll and finding value in the odds.

College Basketball Odds: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you read basketball odds?

Basketball odds indicate the probability of an outcome and the potential payout. Negative odds (-) show the amount needed to bet to win $100, while positive odds (+) indicate the potential win from a $100 bet. Understanding odds helps in evaluating potential returns and making informed betting decisions.

What type of bet is best for basketball?

The best type of bet for basketball largely depends on individual preferences and knowledge of the game. Popular options include college basketball spreads, moneylines and totals (over/under) bets. Additionally, prop bets on specific player or team performances are also favored by many basketball bettors.

What are college prop bets?

College prop bets are specific wagers on individual player or team performances during NCAA basketball games. These prop bets can involve various aspects such as points scored by a player, rebounds, assists or even team statistics like total three-pointers made.

Where can I bet on the NCAA Tournament?

You can bet on the NCAAB Tournament at various legal sports betting sites and apps in states with legal markets, such as FanDuel Sportsbook, BetMGM Sportsbook and DraftKings Sportsbook. These college basketball betting sites offer welcome promos and competitive odds for college basketball.

Do all conference tournament winners go to the NCAA tournament?

Yes, all Division I conference basketball tournament winners receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. However, teams that don’t win their conference tournaments can still qualify through at-large bids, which are awarded by the selection committee based on season performance, strength of schedule and other factors.

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