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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 02/1210:30 PM UC Davis 13-11 - -
UC Irvine 15-10 - -
FINAL #25Texas 22-12 63 -
#4Baylor 27-7 80 -
FINAL #17Arkansas 28-9 67 -
Alabama 19-14 68 -
FINAL Saint Joseph's (PA) 11-19 67 -
Massachusetts 15-17 69 -
FINAL Creighton 24-12 80 -
Georgetown 6-25 66 -
FINAL Texas A&M 27-13 58 -
#8Auburn 28-6 75 -
FINAL Lafayette 10-20 73 -
Lehigh 13-19 69 -
FINAL Seton Hall 21-12 67 -
#6Villanova 30-8 73 -
FINAL Oklahoma 19-16 69 -
#3Kansas 34-6 71 -
FINAL Illinois State 13-20 57 -
Indiana State 11-20 60 -
FINAL Niagara 14-16 53 -
Fairfield 15-18 73 -
FINAL St. Francis (BKN) 10-20 67 -
Central Connecticut State 10-23 50 -
FINAL OT Merrimack 15-16 80 -
Wagner 23-6 65 -
FINAL Sacred Heart 10-22 75 -
Fairleigh Dickinson 5-24 82 -
FINAL American University 10-22 67 -
Boston University 22-13 85 -
FINAL Navy 21-11 52 -
Army 15-16 49 -
FINAL South Carolina 18-13 80 -
Georgia 6-26 68 -
FINAL Chattanooga 27-8 64 -
Furman 22-12 58 -
FINAL Brown 13-16 81 -
Cornell 15-11 80 -
FINAL George Washington 12-18 54 -
Dayton 24-11 80 -
FINAL Davidson 27-7 65 -
Rhode Island 15-16 72 -
FINAL Yale 19-12 84 -
Columbia 4-22 59 -
FINAL Rutgers 18-14 73 -
#14Wisconsin 25-8 65 -
FINAL West Virginia 16-17 58 -
Oklahoma State 15-15 81 -
FINAL Florida State 17-14 74 -
North Carolina 29-10 94 -
FINAL Ball State 14-17 74 -
Buffalo 19-11 80 -
FINAL Elon 10-22 50 -
Towson 25-9 86 -
FINAL Northeastern 9-22 51 -
Drexel 15-14 67 -
FINAL Harvard 13-13 74 -
Pennsylvania 12-16 82 -
FINAL Georgia Southern 13-16 58 -
Coastal Carolina 19-14 79 -
FINAL OT Temple 17-12 83 -
Tulane 14-15 92 -
FINAL Northern Arizona 9-23 70 -
Montana State 27-8 72 -
FINAL Bryant University 23-10 88 -
LIU 16-13 99 -
FINAL North Carolina Central 15-15 74 -
Morgan State 13-15 64 -
FINAL Charleston Southern 6-25 65 -
Gardner-Webb 18-13 82 -
FINAL New Hampshire 15-13 69 -
Binghamton 12-17 60 -
FINAL Holy Cross 9-22 78 -
Bucknell 9-23 72 -
FINAL OT Texas-Arlington 11-18 80 -
Louisiana-Lafayette 16-15 77 -
FINAL North Dakota 6-25 68 -
Western Illinois 16-16 70 -
FINAL IUPUI 3-26 45 -
Cleveland State 20-11 83 -
FINAL North Texas 25-7 67 -
Rice 16-17 44 -
FINAL Texas State 21-8 63 -
Louisiana-Monroe 13-18 54 -
FINAL North Carolina State 10-22 69 -
Pittsburgh 11-21 71 -
FINAL Miami (FL) 26-11 76 -
Wake Forest 25-10 72 -
FINAL Sam Houston State 19-14 72 -
Chicago State 7-25 59 -
FINAL Citadel 13-18 83 -
Virginia Military 16-16 79 -
FINAL Ohio 25-10 74 -
Eastern Michigan 10-21 56 -
FINAL Indiana 21-14 61 -
Michigan State 23-13 76 -
FINAL Bowling Green 13-18 78 -
Miami (OH) 14-18 94 -
FINAL Memphis 22-11 69 -
#15Houston 32-6 59 -
FINAL Georgia Tech 12-20 53 -
Virginia 21-14 63 -
FINAL Lamar 2-28 50 -
Seattle 23-9 76 -
FINAL OT Kansas State 14-17 75 -
Iowa State 22-13 69 -
FINAL Samford 21-11 77 -
East Tennessee State 15-17 73 -
FINAL Georgia State 18-11 58 -
Appalachian State 19-15 49 -
FINAL William & Mary 5-27 55 -
James Madison 15-14 69 -
FINAL Southern Utah 23-12 83 -
Sacramento State 11-18 57 -
FINAL TCU 21-13 69 -
#12Texas Tech 27-10 82 -
FINAL Virginia Commonwealth 22-10 85 -
George Mason 14-16 70 -
FINAL Valparaiso 14-18 66 -
Missouri State 23-11 84 -
FINAL #20Murray State 31-3 57 -
Morehead State 23-11 53 -
FINAL Florida 20-14 57 -
#7Kentucky 26-8 78 -
FINAL South Dakota 19-12 84 -
Denver 11-21 76 -
FINAL New Mexico State 27-7 68 -
Utah Valley 20-12 72 -
FINAL Dartmouth 9-16 40 -
Princeton 23-7 85 -
FINAL California 12-20 78 -
Oregon 20-15 64 -
FINAL UC Riverside 16-12 62 -
US UC San Diego 13-16 85 -
FINAL Western Kentucky 19-13 71 -
UTSA 9-22 65 -
FINAL OT Bethune-Cookman 9-21 71 -
Alcorn State 17-17 63 -
FINAL Mount St. Mary's 14-18 54 -
St. Francis (PA) 9-21 52 -
FINAL UNC Asheville 17-15 83 -
USC Upstate 15-17 56 -
FINAL McNeese State 11-22 80 -
Northwestern State 8-23 75 -
FINAL OT Stetson 11-19 82 -
Florida Gulf Coast 22-12 89 -
FINAL South Carolina State 14-16 66 -
Coppin State 9-23 58 -
FINAL OT Texas A&M-CC 23-12 80 -
Nicholls State 21-12 83 -
FINAL Longwood 25-7 62 -
North Carolina A&T 12-20 70 -
FINAL Delaware State 2-26 72 -
Howard 16-13 85 -
FINAL Marquette 19-13 79 -
Butler 14-19 85 -
FINAL Toledo 26-8 100 -
Northern Illinois 9-21 72 -
FINAL Tennessee Tech 11-21 60 -
SIU-Edwardsville 11-21 61 -
FINAL Tennessee-Martin 8-22 70 -
Eastern Illinois 5-26 82 -
FINAL Presbyterian 12-20 61 -
Winthrop 23-9 65 -
FINAL B Bellarmine 20-13 75 -
North Alabama 9-21 69 -
FINAL Grambling State 13-20 65 -
Texas Southern 19-13 68 -
FINAL Tennessee State 14-18 52 -
Austin Peay 12-17 54 -
FINAL Idaho State 7-23 72 -
Eastern Washington 18-16 75 -
FINAL Weber State 21-12 79 -
Idaho 9-22 83 -
FINAL Arkansas-Little Rock 9-19 66 -
Troy 20-12 62 -
FINAL Belmont 25-8 81 -
Southeast Missouri State 14-18 72 -
FINAL #9Duke 32-7 72 -
Boston College 13-20 61 -
FINAL OT Mississippi Valley State 2-26 92 -
Alabama A&M 12-18 94 -
FINAL UMBC 18-14 71 -
Massachusetts-Lowell 15-16 88 -
FINAL Colgate 23-12 64 -
Loyola (MD) 14-16 56 -
FINAL Central Arkansas 11-20 72 -
Jacksonville State 21-11 62 -
FINAL Eastern Kentucky 13-18 73 -
Lipscomb 14-19 83 -
FINAL Incarnate Word 7-25 57 -
New Orleans 18-14 84 -
FINAL Houston Baptist 11-18 84 -
Southeastern Louisiana 19-15 89 -
FINAL Nebraska-Omaha 5-25 61 -
South Dakota State 30-5 82 -
FINAL Fordham 16-16 65 -
Duquesne 6-24 54 -
FINAL North Florida 11-20 74 -
Kennesaw State 13-18 72 -
FINAL Radford 11-18 60 -
Hampton 9-19 54 -
FINAL Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7-24 75 -
Alabama State 10-21 70 -
FINAL San Francisco 24-10 74 -
Santa Clara 21-12 58 -
FINAL Ohio State 20-12 68 -
Michigan 19-15 57 -
FINAL Syracuse 16-17 59 -
Virginia Tech 23-13 71 -
FINAL Vanderbilt 19-17 64 -
#5Tennessee 27-8 73 -
FINAL La Salle 11-19 63 -
Richmond 24-13 77 -
FINAL #2Arizona 33-4 92 -
Washington 17-15 68 -
FINAL SMU 24-9 80 -
East Carolina 15-15 66 -
FINAL Liberty 22-11 69 -
Jacksonville 21-10 73 -
FINAL Maryland-Eastern Shore 11-16 63 -
Norfolk State 24-7 70 -
FINAL Campbell 16-13 60 -
High Point 14-18 42 -
FINAL Hofstra 20-11 80 -
Delaware 22-13 66 -
FINAL OT DePaul 15-17 73 -
#13Providence 27-6 76 -
FINAL Southern University 17-14 77 -
Prairie View A&M 8-20 84 -
FINAL Florida A&M 13-17 56 -
Jackson State 11-19 60 -
FINAL Central Michigan 7-23 63 -
Western Michigan 8-23 77 -
FINAL Canisius 11-21 70 -
Marist 14-16 71 -
FINAL Charleston 17-15 79 -
NC-Wilmington 27-9 85 -
FINAL Illinois-Chicago 14-16 66 -
Purdue Fort Wayne 21-12 73 -
FINAL Arkansas State 18-11 51 -
South Alabama 21-12 70 -
FINAL Western Carolina 11-21 57 -
Wofford 19-13 69 -
FINAL Notre Dame 24-11 76 -
Clemson 17-16 61 -
FINAL Hartford 12-20 65 -
N.J.I.T. 11-18 49 -
FINAL Vermont 28-6 76 -
Albany 13-18 63 -
FINAL Air Force 11-18 64 -
San Diego State 23-9 76 -
FINAL Drake 25-11 59 -
Bradley 17-14 68 -
FINAL Evansville 6-24 62 -
Southern Illinois 16-15 69 -
FINAL Cincinnati 18-15 77 -
Tulsa 11-20 83 -
FINAL Mississippi State 18-16 65 -
LSU 22-12 69 -
FINAL Kansas City 19-12 86 -
Oral Roberts 19-12 91 -
FINAL Utah 11-20 76 -
Colorado 21-12 81 -
FINAL South Florida 8-23 69 -
Wichita State 15-13 73 -
FINAL North Dakota State 23-10 75 -
ST St. Thomas (MN) 10-20 64 -
FINAL Pacific 8-22 54 -
San Diego 15-16 60 -
FINAL Abilene Christian 25-11 77 -
Tarleton State 14-17 63 -
FINAL Penn State 14-17 70 -
Minnesota 13-17 76 -
FINAL Ole Miss 13-19 68 -
Missouri 13-21 74 -
FINAL Wyoming 25-9 74 -
San Jose State 8-23 52 -
FINAL Grand Canyon 24-8 60 -
Dixie State 13-18 61 -
FINAL Portland State 14-17 76 -
Montana 18-14 85 -
FINAL Loyola Marymount 12-18 76 -
Portland 19-16 86 -
FINAL BYU 24-11 91 -
Pepperdine 7-25 85 -
FINAL #18Saint Mary's 26-8 58 -
#1Gonzaga 28-4 74 -
FINAL Texas Rio Grande Valley 8-23 72 -
California Baptist 18-16 80 -
FINAL UC Santa Barbara 17-11 69 -
Cal Poly 7-21 64 -
FINAL #11UCLA 27-8 64 -
#22USC 26-8 67 -
FINAL Arizona State 14-17 58 -
Washington State 22-15 55 -
FINAL Cal State Northridge 7-23 71 -
Cal State Bakersfield 9-19 65 -
FINAL Stanford 16-16 76 -
Oregon State 3-28 65 -
POSTPONED UC Davis 13-11 - -
UC Irvine 15-10 - -

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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