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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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SAT 01/151:00 PM Hartford 12-20 - -
Massachusetts-Lowell 15-16 - -
SAT 01/152:00 PM #21Connecticut 23-10 - -
#13Providence 27-6 - -
SAT 01/152:00 PM ST St. Thomas (MN) 10-20 - -
North Dakota 6-25 - -
SAT 01/154:00 PM North Carolina Central 15-15 - -
South Carolina State 14-16 - -
SAT 01/154:30 PM Ohio 25-10 - -
Central Michigan 7-23 - -
SAT 01/155:00 PM Georgia State 18-11 - -
Troy 20-12 - -
SAT 01/155:00 PM Arkansas State 18-11 - -
Arkansas-Little Rock 9-19 - -
SAT 01/155:30 PM Presbyterian 12-20 - -
Hampton 9-19 - -
SAT 01/156:00 PM Southern Utah 23-12 - -
Montana State 27-8 - -
SAT 01/157:30 PM Pacific 8-22 - -
#18Saint Mary's 26-8 - -
SAT 01/159:00 PM San Diego State 23-9 - -
New Mexico 13-19 - -
FINAL Seton Hall 21-12 72 -
Marquette 19-13 73 -
FINAL Northwestern 15-16 64 -
Michigan State 23-13 62 -
FINAL Creighton 24-12 73 -
Xavier 23-13 80 -
FINAL #12Texas Tech 27-10 51 -
Kansas State 14-17 62 -
FINAL Dayton 24-11 72 -
Duquesne 6-24 52 -
FINAL #5Tennessee 27-8 79 -
#7Kentucky 26-8 107 -
FINAL Virginia Military 16-16 90 -
Citadel 13-18 85 -
FINAL Oakland 20-12 76 -
Purdue Fort Wayne 21-12 68 -
FINAL Florida 20-14 71 -
South Carolina 18-13 63 -
FINAL UTSA 9-22 53 -
Charlotte 17-14 62 -
FINAL Mount St. Mary's 14-18 66 -
Bryant University 23-10 73 -
FINAL Vermont 28-6 86 -
UMBC 18-14 69 -
FINAL St. Francis (BKN) 10-20 76 -
Wagner 23-6 81 -
FINAL West Virginia 16-17 59 -
#3Kansas 34-6 85 -
FINAL North Carolina State 10-22 73 -
#9Duke 32-7 88 -
FINAL Miami (OH) 14-18 70 -
Western Michigan 8-23 62 -
FINAL UNC Greensboro 17-15 49 -
Mercer 16-17 58 -
FINAL #17Arkansas 28-9 65 -
LSU 22-12 58 -
FINAL Wofford 19-13 84 -
Western Carolina 11-21 64 -
FINAL Rutgers 18-14 70 -
Maryland 15-17 59 -
FINAL Delaware 22-13 77 -
Hofstra 20-11 82 -
FINAL Harvard 13-13 91 -
Columbia 4-22 82 -
FINAL #25Texas 22-12 70 -
Iowa State 22-13 79 -
FINAL OT Western Illinois 16-16 90 -
North Dakota State 23-10 79 -
FINAL Dartmouth 9-16 68 -
Pennsylvania 12-16 78 -
FINAL Drexel 15-14 76 -
Northeastern 9-22 68 -
FINAL OT Appalachian State 19-15 84 -
Coastal Carolina 19-14 76 -
FINAL SMU 24-9 75 -
Tulane 14-15 66 -
FINAL Cornell 15-11 69 -
Yale 19-12 96 -
FINAL Brown 13-16 74 -
Princeton 23-7 76 -
FINAL Morehead State 23-11 71 -
Tennessee State 14-18 64 -
FINAL Central Connecticut State 10-23 61 -
LIU 16-13 83 -
FINAL Fairleigh Dickinson 5-24 71 -
Sacred Heart 10-22 77 -
FINAL Radford 11-18 58 -
Campbell 16-13 70 -
FINAL USC Upstate 15-17 76 -
UNC Asheville 17-15 73 -
FINAL Fordham 16-16 45 -
Saint Louis 23-12 63 -
FINAL East Tennessee State 15-17 88 -
Samford 21-11 85 -
FINAL Stephen F. Austin 22-10 41 -
Sam Houston State 19-14 49 -
FINAL OT Louisiana-Monroe 13-18 62 -
Texas-Arlington 11-18 55 -
FINAL Denver 11-21 62 -
South Dakota State 30-5 80 -
FINAL Furman 22-12 69 -
Chattanooga 27-8 71 -
FINAL IUPUI 3-26 54 -
Milwaukee 10-22 89 -
FINAL Florida State 17-14 76 -
Syracuse 16-17 71 -
FINAL Tennessee Tech 11-21 76 -
Tennessee-Martin 8-22 70 -
FINAL Gardner-Webb 18-13 60 -
Longwood 25-7 66 -
FINAL St. Francis (PA) 9-21 62 -
Merrimack 15-16 46 -
FINAL Texas A&M 27-13 67 -
Missouri 13-21 64 -
FINAL Detroit Mercy 14-16 70 -
Cleveland State 20-11 72 -
FINAL North Texas 25-7 65 -
Western Kentucky 19-13 60 -
FINAL Dixie State 13-18 68 -
Seattle 23-9 79 -
FINAL Chicago State 7-25 67 -
Lamar 2-28 56 -
FINAL #1Gonzaga 28-4 115 -
Santa Clara 21-12 83 -
FINAL OT James Madison 15-14 95 -
William & Mary 5-27 91 -
FINAL Memphis 22-11 71 -
East Carolina 15-15 72 -
FINAL Florida Atlantic 19-15 65 -
UAB 27-8 76 -
FINAL Towson 25-9 59 -
Elon 10-22 54 -
FINAL Louisville 13-19 53 -
Pittsburgh 11-21 65 -
FINAL California 12-20 57 -
Washington State 22-15 65 -
FINAL OT Oklahoma 19-16 58 -
TCU 21-13 59 -
FINAL UC Riverside 16-12 65 -
Cal State Bakersfield 9-19 64 -
FINAL Texas Southern 19-13 72 -
Alcorn State 17-17 73 -
FINAL Kennesaw State 13-18 77 -
Stetson 11-19 49 -
FINAL N.J.I.T. 11-18 56 -
Albany 13-18 71 -
FINAL Coppin State 9-23 79 -
Morgan State 13-15 76 -
FINAL Norfolk State 24-7 77 -
Howard 16-13 74 -
FINAL OT North Alabama 9-21 88 -
Central Arkansas 11-20 89 -
FINAL Rhode Island 15-16 81 -
Massachusetts 15-17 68 -
FINAL Eastern Michigan 10-21 70 -
Northern Illinois 9-21 77 -
FINAL Wake Forest 25-10 63 -
Virginia 21-14 55 -
FINAL Incarnate Word 7-25 64 -
Texas A&M-CC 23-12 80 -
FINAL Nevada 13-18 75 -
Air Force 11-18 68 -
FINAL Portland State 14-17 67 -
Sacramento State 11-18 62 -
FINAL Toledo 26-8 91 -
Bowling Green 13-18 78 -
FINAL Louisiana-Lafayette 16-15 68 -
Texas State 21-8 72 -
FINAL Nebraska-Omaha 5-25 70 -
South Dakota 19-12 105 -
FINAL #20Murray State 31-3 82 -
Belmont 25-8 60 -
FINAL Georgia Southern 13-16 67 -
South Alabama 21-12 73 -
FINAL Oklahoma State 15-15 61 -
#4Baylor 27-7 54 -
FINAL Missouri State 23-11 74 -
Valparaiso 14-18 57 -
FINAL Houston Baptist 11-18 75 -
McNeese State 11-22 78 -
FINAL Jacksonville 21-10 54 -
North Florida 11-20 51 -
FINAL Nicholls State 21-12 66 -
New Orleans 18-14 78 -
FINAL Northwestern State 8-23 74 -
Southeastern Louisiana 19-15 79 -
FINAL B Bellarmine 20-13 77 -
Lipscomb 14-19 71 -
FINAL Bethune-Cookman 9-21 62 -
Mississippi Valley State 2-26 60 -
FINAL #23Boise State 27-8 71 -
New Mexico 13-19 63 -
FINAL Winthrop 23-9 70 -
Charleston Southern 6-25 65 -
FINAL Alabama A&M 12-18 55 -
Alabama State 10-21 59 -
FINAL Vanderbilt 19-17 73 -
Georgia 6-26 66 -
FINAL #24Colorado State 25-6 78 -
San Jose State 8-23 42 -
FINAL Abilene Christian 25-11 63 -
New Mexico State 27-7 77 -
FINAL Florida International 15-17 39 -
Middle Tennessee 26-11 50 -
FINAL Alabama 19-14 76 -
Mississippi State 18-16 78 -
FINAL Notre Dame 24-11 73 -
Virginia Tech 23-13 79 -
FINAL Stanford 16-16 64 -
Washington 17-15 67 -
FINAL Boston College 13-20 70 -
Clemson 17-16 68 -
FINAL OT Florida A&M 13-17 71 -
Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7-24 66 -
FINAL Southern University 17-14 77 -
Grambling State 13-20 83 -
FINAL Prairie View A&M 8-20 64 -
Jackson State 11-19 75 -
FINAL Rice 16-17 87 -
Marshall 12-21 77 -
FINAL Wright State 22-14 87 -
Youngstown State 18-15 90 -
FINAL OT UTEP 20-14 78 -
Old Dominion 13-19 70 -
FINAL UCF 18-12 51 -
South Florida 8-23 75 -
FINAL Cal State Northridge 7-23 55 -
Long Beach State 20-13 71 -
FINAL Loyola Chicago 25-8 64 -
Indiana State 11-20 56 -
FINAL Northern Kentucky 20-12 64 -
Robert Morris 8-24 74 -
FINAL Illinois-Chicago 14-16 80 -
Green Bay 5-25 63 -
FINAL North Carolina A&T 12-20 71 -
High Point 14-18 78 -
FINAL Jacksonville State 21-11 76 -
Eastern Kentucky 13-18 65 -
FINAL Liberty 22-11 78 -
Florida Gulf Coast 22-12 75 -
FINAL #15Houston 32-6 66 -
Tulsa 11-20 64 -
FINAL Portland 19-16 82 -
Pepperdine 7-25 63 -
FINAL Idaho 9-22 74 -
Idaho State 7-23 81 -
FINAL Northern Iowa 20-12 69 -
Southern Illinois 16-15 68 -
FINAL Oral Roberts 19-12 84 -
Kansas City 19-12 72 -
FINAL Georgia Tech 12-20 65 -
North Carolina 29-10 88 -
FINAL Utah 11-20 64 -
#2Arizona 33-4 82 -
FINAL #8Auburn 28-6 80 -
Ole Miss 13-19 71 -
FINAL Loyola Marymount 12-18 65 -
San Diego 15-16 70 -
FINAL Wyoming 25-9 71 -
Utah State 18-16 69 -
FINAL UC Santa Barbara 17-11 73 -
Cal State Fullerton 21-11 79 -
FINAL Tarleton State 14-17 59 -
Grand Canyon 24-8 80 -
FINAL Colorado 21-12 75 -
Arizona State 14-17 57 -
FINAL Utah Valley 20-12 73 -
California Baptist 18-16 75 -
FINAL UC Davis 13-11 74 -
Cal Poly 7-21 82 -
FINAL Oregon State 3-28 65 -
#11UCLA 27-8 81 -
FINAL BYU 24-11 71 -
San Francisco 24-10 69 -
FINAL Oregon 20-15 79 -
#22USC 26-8 69 -
POSTPONED Hartford 12-20 - -
Massachusetts-Lowell 15-16 - -
POSTPONED #21Connecticut 23-10 - -
#11Providence 27-6 - -
POSTPONED North Carolina Central 15-15 - -
South Carolina State 14-16 - -
POSTPONED Georgia State 18-11 - -
Troy 20-12 - -
POSTPONED Arkansas State 18-11 - -
Arkansas-Little Rock 9-19 - -
POSTPONED Presbyterian 12-20 - -
Hampton 9-19 - -
POSTPONED San Diego State 23-9 - -
New Mexico 13-19 - -

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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