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There are more NCAA basketball betting lines available than in any other sport. College basketball betting can be successful if you understand the NCAA basketball betting line. You must know how to interpret value and understand that college basketball betting lines are made by oddsmakers to attract equal action to both sides. Once you get the grasp of where the lines come from and the logic behind them, NCAA basketball betting will become one of your favorite all time activities at the sportsbook.
Traditional powers such as Connecticut, Duke, Kansas, and others will likely be poor values against the college basketball betting line because they are “name” or “public” teams that attract a lot of money to their sides.NCAA basketball betting fans for these teams know exactly how the lines work in these cases.
As you consider college basketball betting you might want to take other solid programs against these traditional powers, especially when you are getting points. Duke and Kansas have great reputations but they are not always a good favorite against the college basketball betting line. So do not be confused in thinking that just because these are some of the best teams that you should go out and bet on them.
Another college basketball betting idea is to look at the "mid-major" conferences to gain value. Teams from the MAC are usually getting nice value against the spread when out of conference. MAC stands for Mid-American Conference and they are very good picks to consider in cases like these.
The same thing holds true with other smaller conferences. Another advantage when looking at college basketball betting is the simple fact that there are so many games on the board. Having so much to choose from will expand your NCAA basketball betting possibilities and allow you to have a higher chance at winning big!
It is difficult for anyone to keep track of over 250 teams and the oddsmaker is no exception to that rule. You can pick and choose your spots, but he has to put a line out on every game and that is no easy task. That is a big edge for you as a college basketball betting player so being cautious and analyzing your play before bet is always a good way to go.
You might choose to concentrate on one of those mid-major college basketball betting conferences and know more than the people that put out the NCAA basketball betting line. Despite of what you choose to do, this sport will deliver countless learning and winning opportunities.
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No. 8 Wichita State beats So. Illinois 56-45 in MVC game
This past Friday night the 6th of Feb. 2015 we saw the No.8 Wichita State Shockers 28-3 (1st in MVC) playing their next to last game for the NCAA BB 2014-15 regular season against the Southern Illinois Salukis 12-21 (9th in MVC) playing their last regular season game and this game was played at the Scottrade Center in Saint Louis, Missouri and the game tipped-off at 1 PM ET and for some was seen on ESPN 3.
Continue ReadingWildcats reign supreme 30-0
The pursuit of perfection is alive and well, and March Madness Betting now has a captivating storyline to look for during the NCAA tournament. The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, at Athens, GA, thanks to a superb second half where they were able to come back from a nine-point deficit. The final score was 72-64.
Continue ReadingCan the Fighting Irish Last?
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are drawing a lot of attention to themselves as we are about to get down to the nitty-gritty of March Madness betting. They have been able to pull some upsets that have raised some eyebrows in amusement by fans and sports writers alike. But the question still remains; can this team make a splash in the NCAA tournament?
Continue ReadingNo. 1 Kentucky beats Texas 72-64 in SEC game
This past Tuesday, the 3rd of March, with the NCAA Basketball Men’s season winding down we saw the No.1 Kentucky undefeated at 30-0 this 2014-15 season and 1st in the SEC Conference at 17-0, playing their next to last regular season game against the Georgia Bulldogs 19-10 and 6th in the SEC at 10-7, who were also playing their next to last season regular game. This game was played at the Stegeman Coliseum in Atlanta, Georgia and the tip off was at 8 PM ET and had ESPN coverage.
No. 17 Baylor upset by Texas 61-59 in OT
With the NCAA BB regular season winding down and heading to the March Madness tournaments we are seeing some games where the favorites are being upset, like the game of Monday the 2nd of March 2015 as the No.14 Baylor Bears 22-8 (5th Big 12) were upset in OT by the unranked Texas Longhorns 18-12 (8th Big 12) with the game played at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas as the game tipped-off at 7PM ET and was seen on ESPN.
Can Kentucky make it 40-0?
Last Saturday the Kentucky Wildcats continued to state their case as the overall March Madness Betting favorites after routing Arkansas, and elevating their record to 29-0. The Wildcats have just 11 more games to go to achieve the mythical 40-0 season and setting a precedent, a before an after for College Basketball; it would be the stuff dreams are made of. Can you bet on such an accomplishment?
Kansas going to 11 in college basketball wagering
The speculating in College Basketball betting is now over an the Kansas Jayhawks are now your Big 12 for the 11th straight time. Iowa State’s win over Oklahoma secured that Bill Self will have his 11th Big 12 ring, attaching his name to the history books. The Jayhawks have tied Gonzaga’s 11-year streak in 2000 to 2011, but they are still following UCLA with 13 straight tittles (achieved in 67-79).
No. 21 SMU upset by UConn 81-73
On the Sunday the 1st of March 2015 the NCAA BB schedule brought us an exciting game between the No. 21 SMU Mustangs 23-6 of the AA Conference who was upset by the unranked but renowned UConn Huskies 17-11 also of the AA Conference, with the game played at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut at 2 PM ET and was seen on CBS TV with the Huskies winning 81-73.
Title Contenders for the 2015 March Madness Tournament
As we expect Selection Sunday and eagerly anticipate the excitement that comes with March Madness betting, we now take a closer look at the different teams that are expected to be the tittle contenders. We analyzed these teams records and stats, and how they have been fairing this season. These are the teams expected to reach the farthest in the tournament, and from the squads listed here you can expect to find the four teams that will be making it to the Final Four.
Duke escapes Virginia Tech in OT
College Basketball betting fans were biting their nails yesterday as Duke was able to narrowly escape Virginia Tech in overtime. We have reached that point of the season where it doesn’t matter how you do it, just as long as you get a win. And that was definitely the case for Duke yesterday.