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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 #6Florida 36-4 100 -
#10Kentucky 24-12 106 -
FINAL Kean 0-1 71 -
Princeton 19-11 92 -
FINAL DePaul 14-20 56 -
Villanova 21-15 100 -
FINAL Hofstra 15-18 55 -
Northeastern 17-15 37 -
FINAL Toledo 18-15 76 -
Western Michigan 12-20 70 -
FINAL Georgia 20-13 51 -
#24Ole Miss 24-12 63 -
FINAL Boston College 12-18 64 -
Georgia Tech 17-17 85 -
FINAL North Carolina 23-14 74 -
Notre Dame 15-18 73 -
FINAL Dayton 23-11 62 -
George Washington 21-13 82 -
FINAL Richmond 10-22 72 -
Massachusetts 12-20 64 -
FINAL William & Mary 17-15 83 -
Stony Brook 8-24 76 -
FINAL North Carolina State 12-19 59 -
Wake Forest 21-11 77 -
FINAL Oklahoma State 17-18 50 -
West Virginia 19-13 69 -
FINAL Vermont 21-12 60 -
New Hampshire 8-23 40 -
FINAL Florida Gulf Coast 19-15 83 -
Queens University of Charlotte 20-15 92 -
FINAL Texas State 16-16 61 -
Appalachian State 17-14 72 -
FINAL Chattanooga 29-9 81 -
Citadel 5-25 68 -
FINAL Buffalo 9-22 79 -
Miami (OH) 25-9 93 -
FINAL Green Bay 4-28 60 -
Northern Kentucky 17-16 78 -
FINAL Milwaukee 21-11 64 -
Detroit Mercy 8-24 56 -
FINAL #23Arkansas 22-14 52 -
#1Tennessee 30-8 76 -
FINAL Louisiana-Monroe 7-25 51 -
Coastal Carolina 10-22 70 -
FINAL Ball State 14-17 75 -
Kent State 24-12 67 -
FINAL Towson 22-11 69 -
Charleston 24-9 77 -
FINAL Virginia Commonwealth 28-7 84 -
Loyola Chicago 25-12 65 -
FINAL Duquesne 13-19 71 -
Davidson 17-16 77 -
FINAL Western Kentucky 17-15 66 -
Florida International 10-23 85 -
FINAL Tulsa 13-20 51 -
UAB 24-13 83 -
FINAL Nebraska-Omaha 22-13 85 -
North Dakota State 21-11 80 -
FINAL St. Thomas (MN) 24-10 88 -
North Dakota 12-21 80 -
FINAL Northern Illinois 6-25 71 -
Eastern Michigan 16-16 75 -
FINAL #15UCLA 23-11 58 -
Nebraska 21-14 66 -
FINAL South Carolina 12-20 50 -
#17Mississippi State 21-13 85 -
FINAL BYU 26-10 55 -
#14Houston 35-5 86 -
FINAL Butler 15-20 62 -
St. John's 31-5 70 -
FINAL #25Baylor 20-15 55 -
#3Iowa State 25-10 74 -
FINAL St. Bonaventure 22-12 86 -
Fordham 12-21 66 -
FINAL Drexel 18-15 68 -
North Carolina A&T 7-25 59 -
FINAL George Mason 27-9 59 -
Rhode Island 18-13 62 -
FINAL Miami (FL) 7-24 85 -
Virginia Tech 13-19 86 -
FINAL Indiana State 14-18 66 -
Evansville 11-21 62 -
FINAL Charlotte 11-22 55 -
Rice 13-19 68 -
FINAL Samford 22-11 88 -
Western Carolina 8-22 69 -
FINAL Bellarmine 5-26 65 -
Central Arkansas 9-24 71 -
FINAL Lipscomb 25-10 96 -
North Florida 15-17 64 -
FINAL UMBC 13-19 82 -
Binghamton 15-16 87 -
FINAL Maine 20-14 55 -
Bryant University 23-12 81 -
FINAL High Point 29-6 99 -
UNC Asheville 21-11 103 -
FINAL Stetson 8-24 78 -
West Georgia 6-25 62 -
FINAL Presbyterian 14-19 61 -
Gardner-Webb 11-20 63 -
FINAL Medgar Evers College 0-1 51 -
N.J.I.T. 6-25 107 -
FINAL #4Duke 35-4 89 -
SMU 24-11 62 -
FINAL Arizona 24-13 72 -
#16Cincinnati 19-16 67 -
FINAL South Alabama 21-11 76 -
Georgia Southern 17-16 47 -
FINAL Robert Morris 26-9 79 -
Oakland 16-18 71 -
FINAL IUPUI 10-22 61 -
Cleveland State 23-13 67 -
FINAL Austin Peay 14-19 44 -
Jacksonville 19-14 68 -
FINAL McNeese State 28-7 75 -
East Texas A&M 5-26 56 -
FINAL Jackson State 16-18 72 -
Alcorn State 11-21 69 -
FINAL Monmouth 13-20 64 -
Delaware 16-20 84 -
FINAL Weber State 12-22 77 -
Northern Arizona 18-16 80 -
FINAL Southern Miss 11-22 71 -
Old Dominion 15-20 74 -
FINAL Louisiana Tech 20-12 48 -
New Mexico State 17-15 78 -
FINAL Morehead State 15-17 55 -
Tennessee Tech 15-17 74 -
FINAL Wofford 19-16 81 -
East Tennessee State 19-13 78 -
FINAL Kansas State 16-17 62 -
TCU 16-15 63 -
FINAL Northern Iowa 20-13 73 -
Valparaiso 15-19 80 -
FINAL Arkansas State 25-11 62 -
James Madison 20-12 67 -
FINAL Troy 23-11 58 -
Marshall 20-13 57 -
FINAL Portland State 19-13 53 -
Sacramento State 7-25 56 -
FINAL Missouri 22-12 68 -
#2Auburn 32-6 84 -
FINAL OT Idaho State 15-15 92 -
Northern Colorado 25-10 93 -
FINAL Furman 25-10 67 -
UNC Greensboro 20-12 84 -
FINAL Louisville 27-8 70 -
Virginia 15-17 50 -
FINAL San Diego State 21-10 76 -
Boise State 26-11 68 -
FINAL Abilene Christian 16-16 53 -
Utah Valley 25-9 64 -
FINAL Massachusetts-Lowell 17-15 73 -
Albany 17-16 69 -
FINAL Mississippi Valley State 3-28 55 -
Alabama State 19-17 84 -
FINAL South Carolina State 20-13 86 -
Morgan State 14-18 72 -
FINAL Maryland-Eastern Shore 6-25 59 -
Norfolk State 24-11 81 -
FINAL Mercer 14-19 70 -
Virginia Military 15-19 67 -
FINAL Arkansas-Little Rock 19-14 86 -
Tennessee State 17-16 95 -
FINAL Western Illinois 12-19 75 -
Eastern Illinois 12-19 67 -
FINAL Southeast Missouri State 21-12 63 -
Tennessee-Martin 14-19 66 -
FINAL Vanderbilt 20-13 80 -
LSU 14-18 72 -
FINAL Lindenwood 16-17 47 -
SIU-Edwardsville 22-12 58 -
FINAL Texas A&M-CC 20-14 80 -
Southeastern Louisiana 18-14 71 -
FINAL North Carolina Central 14-19 61 -
Coppin State 6-24 63 -
FINAL Winthrop 23-11 67 -
Radford 20-13 87 -
FINAL Nicholls State 20-13 66 -
Northwestern State 16-16 68 -
FINAL Montana 25-10 73 -
Idaho 13-20 71 -
FINAL Montana State 16-17 63 -
Eastern Washington 10-21 68 -
FINAL Jacksonville State 23-13 71 -
Kennesaw State 19-14 83 -
FINAL Illinois-Chicago 17-14 87 -
Belmont 22-11 92 -
FINAL Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6-25 79 -
Alabama A&M 10-22 89 -
FINAL Grambling State 12-22 55 -
Prairie View A&M 5-27 73 -
FINAL Eastern Kentucky 18-14 67 -
North Alabama 24-11 88 -
FINAL Wyoming 12-20 70 -
Air Force 4-28 65 -
FINAL San Diego 6-27 54 -
Oregon State 20-13 81 -
FINAL San Jose State 15-20 73 -
UNLV 18-15 79 -
FINAL UTSA 12-19 63 -
Tulane 19-15 92 -
FINAL Colorado 13-21 61 -
Arizona State 13-20 81 -
FINAL #12Oklahoma 20-14 79 -
#5Alabama 28-9 107 -
FINAL Syracuse 14-19 74 -
Florida State 17-15 90 -
FINAL UC Davis 15-17 61 -
Cal State Northridge 22-11 73 -
FINAL Middle Tennessee 22-12 63 -
Liberty 28-7 73 -
FINAL Oral Roberts 7-23 67 -
Kansas City 13-20 90 -
FINAL Incarnate Word 19-17 55 -
Stephen F. Austin 14-17 49 -
FINAL Texas Rio Grande Valley 16-15 76 -
New Orleans 4-27 64 -
FINAL Southern University 21-11 67 -
Texas Southern 15-17 58 -
FINAL Stanford 21-14 68 -
Pittsburgh 17-15 83 -
FINAL Bethune-Cookman 17-16 62 -
Florida A&M 14-17 55 -
FINAL Ohio 16-16 57 -
Central Michigan 14-17 55 -
FINAL Pepperdine 13-22 87 -
Pacific 9-24 70 -
FINAL Louisiana 12-21 70 -
Georgia State 14-19 94 -
FINAL San Francisco 25-10 82 -
Washington State 19-15 91 -
FINAL Campbell 15-17 69 -
NC-Wilmington 27-8 77 -
FINAL Hampton 17-16 62 -
Elon 17-16 70 -
FINAL Youngstown State 21-13 81 -
Purdue Fort Wayne 19-13 90 -
FINAL Texas Tech 28-9 93 -
Utah 16-17 65 -
FINAL Houston Christian 12-20 61 -
Lamar 20-13 63 -
FINAL Charleston Southern 10-22 78 -
Longwood 18-14 83 -
FINAL Missouri State 9-23 60 -
Bradley 28-9 69 -
FINAL Denver 11-21 84 -
South Dakota 19-14 91 -
FINAL #24Michigan 27-10 85 -
USC 17-18 74 -
FINAL Texas 19-16 60 -
#10Texas A&M 23-11 80 -
FINAL Seattle 14-18 59 -
California Baptist 17-15 61 -
FINAL Southern Utah 12-19 71 -
Grand Canyon 26-8 82 -
FINAL Texas-Arlington 13-18 74 -
Tarleton State 12-20 77 -
FINAL Delaware State 16-14 94 -
Howard 12-20 100 -
FINAL California 14-19 68 -
Clemson 27-7 80 -
FINAL Fresno State 6-26 83 -
#25Utah State 26-8 89 -
FINAL #18Gonzaga 26-9 96 -
Loyola Marymount 17-15 68 -
FINAL Sam Houston State 13-19 72 -
UTEP 18-15 81 -
FINAL UC San Diego 30-5 90 -
Cal State Fullerton 6-26 51 -
FINAL Long Beach State 7-24 65 -
Cal State Bakersfield 14-19 80 -
FINAL Saint Mary's 29-6 81 -
Portland 12-20 58 -
FINAL UC Riverside 21-13 57 -
UC Irvine 32-7 81 -

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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