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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 SMU 24-11 63 -
North Carolina State 12-19 57 -
FINAL North Carolina A&T 7-25 74 -
Stony Brook 8-24 89 -
FINAL OT Campbell 15-17 69 -
Hofstra 15-18 67 -
FINAL Siena 14-18 68 -
Iona 17-17 72 -
FINAL UMBC 13-19 80 -
Vermont 21-12 63 -
FINAL Pittsburgh 17-15 77 -
Syracuse 14-19 73 -
FINAL Georgetown 18-16 68 -
Providence 12-20 78 -
FINAL Howard 12-20 75 -
Norfolk State 24-11 92 -
FINAL South Florida 13-19 55 -
East Carolina 19-14 64 -
FINAL OT Western Carolina 8-22 80 -
Citadel 5-25 78 -
FINAL UNC Greensboro 20-12 60 -
Virginia Military 15-19 57 -
FINAL Northern Iowa 20-13 74 -
Indiana State 14-18 56 -
FINAL Marist 20-10 70 -
Canisius 3-28 47 -
FINAL OT #14Mississippi State 21-13 65 -
South Carolina 12-20 60 -
FINAL Detroit Mercy 8-24 50 -
Wright State 15-18 67 -
FINAL OT Bucknell 18-15 82 -
Boston University 16-16 85 -
FINAL Jacksonville 19-14 87 -
Queens University of Charlotte 20-15 77 -
FINAL #8Michigan State 30-7 81 -
Rutgers 15-17 74 -
FINAL Seton Hall 7-25 54 -
Creighton 25-11 79 -
FINAL Miami (OH) 25-9 75 -
Akron 28-7 102 -
FINAL Delaware 16-20 54 -
Drexel 18-15 67 -
FINAL Sacred Heart 15-18 86 -
Niagara 11-20 77 -
FINAL Illinois State 22-14 57 -
Bradley 28-9 61 -
FINAL #3Iowa State 25-10 76 -
Arizona State 13-20 61 -
FINAL Columbia 12-15 78 -
Pennsylvania 8-19 93 -
FINAL Buffalo 9-22 77 -
Eastern Michigan 16-16 90 -
FINAL Monmouth 13-20 73 -
William & Mary 17-15 78 -
FINAL Saint Louis 19-15 61 -
George Washington 21-13 67 -
FINAL Dartmouth 14-14 84 -
Brown 14-13 83 -
FINAL Oakland 16-18 71 -
Robert Morris 26-9 73 -
FINAL Cornell 18-11 85 -
Princeton 19-11 76 -
FINAL Purdue Fort Wayne 19-13 91 -
IUPUI 10-22 80 -
FINAL Rider 14-19 64 -
Quinnipiac 20-13 75 -
FINAL Harvard 12-15 55 -
Yale 22-8 84 -
FINAL Rhode Island 18-13 64 -
La Salle 14-19 70 -
FINAL Lipscomb 25-10 68 -
Central Arkansas 9-24 55 -
FINAL Holy Cross 13-19 70 -
Loyola (MD) 12-19 65 -
FINAL North Florida 15-17 72 -
West Georgia 6-25 92 -
FINAL New Hampshire 8-23 80 -
Massachusetts-Lowell 17-15 97 -
FINAL Winthrop 23-11 62 -
High Point 29-6 84 -
FINAL Binghamton 15-16 69 -
Bryant University 23-12 83 -
FINAL OT Boston College 12-18 96 -
North Carolina 23-14 102 -
FINAL Tulane 19-15 82 -
Rice 13-19 71 -
FINAL #9Kentucky 24-12 69 -
Vanderbilt 20-13 74 -
FINAL #13Texas A&M 23-11 69 -
Texas 19-16 70 -
FINAL Texas State 16-16 65 -
Arkansas State 25-11 80 -
FINAL Appalachian State 17-14 66 -
Louisiana-Monroe 7-25 58 -
FINAL Colorado 13-21 63 -
Arizona 24-13 78 -
FINAL Southern Illinois 14-19 89 -
Illinois-Chicago 17-14 85 -
FINAL Marshall 20-13 71 -
Georgia Southern 17-16 67 -
FINAL Northern Arizona 18-16 80 -
Idaho 13-20 72 -
FINAL Green Bay 4-28 66 -
Cleveland State 23-13 81 -
FINAL New Mexico 27-8 75 -
UNLV 18-15 73 -
FINAL OT Texas-Arlington 13-18 79 -
Abilene Christian 16-16 76 -
FINAL USC Upstate 6-26 54 -
Longwood 18-14 80 -
FINAL Stetson 8-24 81 -
Bellarmine 5-26 76 -
FINAL Western Kentucky 17-15 75 -
Sam Houston State 13-19 66 -
FINAL Georgia 20-13 59 -
#5Florida 36-4 89 -
FINAL UNC Asheville 21-11 69 -
Charleston Southern 10-22 61 -
FINAL James Madison 20-12 86 -
Georgia State 14-19 79 -
FINAL Utah State 26-8 87 -
Air Force 4-28 58 -
FINAL Temple 17-15 79 -
UTSA 12-19 88 -
FINAL Chattanooga 29-9 71 -
East Tennessee State 19-13 63 -
FINAL Belmont 22-11 95 -
Murray State 16-17 77 -
FINAL Manhattan 17-14 74 -
Mount St. Mary's 23-13 64 -
FINAL #15Oregon 25-10 69 -
Minnesota 15-17 77 -
FINAL OT Drake 31-4 69 -
Missouri State 9-23 62 -
FINAL Evansville 11-21 78 -
Valparaiso 15-19 68 -
FINAL Weber State 12-22 87 -
Sacramento State 7-25 81 -
FINAL DePaul 14-20 69 -
Butler 15-20 86 -
FINAL TCU 16-15 58 -
UCF 20-17 85 -
FINAL North Dakota 12-21 82 -
North Dakota State 21-11 87 -
FINAL Florida A&M 14-17 65 -
Alcorn State 11-21 64 -
FINAL N.J.I.T. 6-25 62 -
Albany 17-16 68 -
FINAL Prairie View A&M 5-27 63 -
Alabama State 19-17 66 -
FINAL Colgate 14-18 77 -
American University 22-13 81 -
FINAL Florida Gulf Coast 19-15 77 -
Eastern Kentucky 18-14 81 -
FINAL Coppin State 6-24 64 -
Morgan State 14-18 80 -
FINAL Delaware State 16-14 73 -
Maryland-Eastern Shore 6-25 66 -
FINAL Bethune-Cookman 17-16 81 -
Jackson State 16-18 86 -
FINAL South Carolina State 20-13 77 -
North Carolina Central 14-19 82 -
FINAL #2Duke 35-4 63 -
Wake Forest 21-11 56 -
FINAL Ball State 14-17 66 -
Northern Illinois 6-25 76 -
FINAL Furman 25-10 79 -
Mercer 14-19 74 -
FINAL Southern Indiana 10-20 64 -
Eastern Illinois 12-19 60 -
FINAL Morehead State 15-17 54 -
SIU-Edwardsville 22-12 65 -
FINAL OT Tennessee Tech 15-17 89 -
Tennessee-Martin 14-19 85 -
FINAL Baylor 20-15 76 -
Utah 16-17 61 -
FINAL Southeast Missouri State 21-12 72 -
Western Illinois 12-19 51 -
FINAL Arkansas-Little Rock 19-14 78 -
Lindenwood 16-17 46 -
FINAL Nicholls State 20-13 57 -
Texas A&M-CC 20-14 61 -
FINAL Incarnate Word 19-17 63 -
Southeastern Louisiana 18-14 86 -
FINAL Radford 20-13 82 -
Presbyterian 14-19 69 -
FINAL Northern Colorado 25-10 67 -
Eastern Washington 10-21 62 -
FINAL Clemson 27-7 72 -
Virginia Tech 13-19 57 -
FINAL Long Beach State 7-24 69 -
Cal Poly 16-19 78 -
FINAL Idaho State 15-15 59 -
Portland State 19-13 76 -
FINAL Wofford 19-16 61 -
Samford 22-11 77 -
FINAL OT Texas Southern 15-17 82 -
Alabama A&M 10-22 78 -
FINAL OT Northwestern State 16-16 57 -
Stephen F. Austin 14-17 54 -
FINAL McNeese State 28-7 93 -
Texas Rio Grande Valley 16-15 63 -
FINAL OT East Texas A&M 5-26 58 -
Lamar 20-13 61 -
FINAL South Alabama 21-11 55 -
Troy 23-11 65 -
FINAL Santa Clara 21-13 69 -
Oregon State 20-13 83 -
FINAL South Dakota 19-14 71 -
South Dakota State 20-12 90 -
FINAL Liberty 28-7 82 -
Florida International 10-23 59 -
FINAL #23West Virginia 19-13 60 -
Kansas State 16-17 73 -
FINAL Davidson 17-16 72 -
Richmond 10-22 66 -
FINAL #16Ole Miss 24-12 75 -
#22Missouri 22-12 83 -
FINAL Houston Christian 12-20 86 -
New Orleans 4-27 76 -
FINAL Grambling State 12-22 65 -
Mississippi Valley State 3-28 54 -
FINAL OT Austin Peay 14-19 84 -
North Alabama 24-11 88 -
FINAL Middle Tennessee 22-12 69 -
Louisiana Tech 20-12 75 -
FINAL Notre Dame 15-18 74 -
Virginia 15-17 59 -
FINAL OT #7Houston 35-5 92 -
#12Kansas 21-13 86 -
FINAL Southern University 21-11 83 -
Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6-25 67 -
FINAL Western Michigan 12-20 52 -
Central Michigan 14-17 73 -
FINAL Colorado State 26-10 69 -
Fresno State 6-26 64 -
FINAL Coastal Carolina 10-22 52 -
Old Dominion 15-20 74 -
FINAL Hampton 17-16 62 -
NC-Wilmington 27-8 83 -
FINAL Charleston 24-9 76 -
Elon 17-16 62 -
FINAL Florida State 17-15 71 -
Stanford 21-14 78 -
FINAL Merrimack 18-15 75 -
Fairfield 12-20 54 -
FINAL Lafayette 13-20 47 -
Lehigh 11-19 86 -
FINAL Wyoming 12-20 58 -
San Jose State 15-20 67 -
FINAL Gonzaga 26-9 105 -
Portland 12-20 62 -
FINAL Southern Miss 11-22 67 -
Louisiana 12-21 59 -
FINAL Saint Mary's 29-6 80 -
Washington State 19-15 75 -
FINAL #25Connecticut 24-11 72 -
Xavier 22-12 76 -
FINAL Nebraska-Omaha 22-13 84 -
Oral Roberts 7-23 76 -
FINAL St. Thomas (MN) 24-10 68 -
Kansas City 13-20 65 -
FINAL OT Miami (FL) 7-24 94 -
California 14-19 98 -
FINAL LSU 14-18 73 -
#4Alabama 28-9 80 -
FINAL #8Tennessee 30-8 51 -
#1Auburn 32-6 53 -
FINAL Oklahoma 20-14 65 -
Arkansas 22-14 62 -
FINAL California Baptist 17-15 76 -
Southern Utah 12-19 60 -
FINAL Jacksonville State 23-13 65 -
New Mexico State 17-15 59 -
FINAL Kennesaw State 19-14 71 -
UTEP 18-15 73 -
FINAL Grand Canyon 26-8 79 -
Utah Tech 7-26 66 -
FINAL UC Santa Barbara 21-13 83 -
Cal State Fullerton 6-26 75 -
FINAL Montana State 16-17 70 -
Montana 25-10 77 -
FINAL UC Riverside 21-13 83 -
Cal State Bakersfield 14-19 79 -
FINAL Hawaii 15-16 55 -
UC Irvine 32-7 71 -
FINAL Utah Valley 25-9 70 -
Seattle 14-18 66 -
FINAL San Diego 6-27 69 -
San Francisco 25-10 81 -
FINAL Pacific 9-24 44 -
Pepperdine 13-22 60 -
FINAL San Diego State 21-10 69 -
Nevada 17-16 50 -
FINAL Cal State Northridge 22-11 54 -
UC San Diego 30-5 79 -
FINAL Cincinnati 19-16 52 -
BYU 26-10 80 -

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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