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11:30 AM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
St Bonaventure
+545
+11.5
(-111)
O 132.5
(-104)
VCU
-758
-11.5
(-107)
U 132.5
(-118)

Moneyline Movements: 25

Spread Movements: 3

Total Points Movements: 2
Sportsbook Edge
+3.84%

St Bonaventure Win Probability: 15.50%

VCU Win Probability: 88.34%

15.50%
88.34%
12:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Oregon
+236
+6
(-106)
O 142
(-107)
Michigan State
-287
-6
(-112)
U 142
(-115)

Moneyline Movements: 23

Spread Movements: 3

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+3.92%

Oregon Win Probability: 29.76%

Michigan State Win Probability: 74.16%

29.76%
74.16%
12:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Kennesaw State
+233
+6.5
(-109)
O 141.5
(-114)
Liberty
-282
-6.5
(-109)
U 141.5
(-108)

Moneyline Movements: 9

Spread Movements: 2

Total Points Movements: 2
Sportsbook Edge
+3.85%

Kennesaw State Win Probability: 30.03%

Liberty Win Probability: 73.82%

30.03%
73.82%
1:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Wichita State
+357
+8.5
(-107)
O 147
(-107)
Memphis
-455
-8.5
(-111)
U 147
(-116)

Moneyline Movements: 9

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+3.86%

Wichita State Win Probability: 21.88%

Memphis Win Probability: 81.98%

21.88%
81.98%
1:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Ole Miss
+610
+13
(-110)
O 157
(-119)
Auburn
-878
-13
(-108)
U 157
(-103)

Moneyline Movements: 10

Spread Movements: 2

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+3.86%

Ole Miss Win Probability: 14.08%

Auburn Win Probability: 89.78%

14.08%
89.78%
2:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Saint Louis
+114
+2
(-106)
O 141
(-111)
Loyola Chicago
-136
-2
(-112)
U 141
(-111)

Moneyline Movements: 16

Spread Movements: 2

Total Points Movements: 2
Sportsbook Edge
+4.36%

Saint Louis Win Probability: 46.73%

Loyola Chicago Win Probability: 57.63%

46.73%
57.63%
2:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Grambling State
+129
+2.5
(-104)
O 126.5
(-111)
Alabama State
-152
-2.5
(-115)
U 126.5
(-111)

Moneyline Movements: 4

Spread Movements: None

Total Points Movements: 2
Sportsbook Edge
+3.99%

Grambling State Win Probability: 43.67%

Alabama State Win Probability: 60.32%

43.67%
60.32%
2:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Wisconsin
-147
-2
(-119)
O 142
(-102)
UCLA
+125
+2
(+100)
U 142
(-121)

Moneyline Movements: 17

Spread Movements: 3

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
+3.95%

Wisconsin Win Probability: 59.51%

UCLA Win Probability: 44.44%

59.51%
44.44%
3:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Florida Atlantic
-157
-3
(-110)
O 147
(-114)
Tulane
+133
+3
(-108)
U 147
(-108)

Moneyline Movements: 4

Spread Movements: None

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+4.01%

Florida Atlantic Win Probability: 61.09%

Tulane Win Probability: 42.92%

61.09%
42.92%
3:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Middle Tennessee
+110
+2
(-112)
O 137.5
(-105)
Jacksonville State
-131
-2
(-106)
U 137.5
(-117)

Moneyline Movements: 3

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+4.33%

Middle Tennessee Win Probability: 47.62%

Jacksonville State Win Probability: 56.71%

47.62%
56.71%
3:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Texas
+391
+10
(-117)
O 135.5
(-110)
Tennessee
-508
-10
(-102)
U 135.5
(-112)

Moneyline Movements: 10

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
+3.92%

Texas Win Probability: 20.37%

Tennessee Win Probability: 83.55%

20.37%
83.55%
5:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Toledo
+311
+8.5
(-112)
O 163.5
(-113)
Akron
-390
-8.5
(-106)
U 163.5
(-109)

Moneyline Movements: 5

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+3.92%

Toledo Win Probability: 24.33%

Akron Win Probability: 79.59%

24.33%
79.59%
5:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
George Washington
+143
+3.5
(-112)
O 129.5
(+100)
George Mason
-169
-3.5
(-106)
U 129.5
(-122)

Moneyline Movements: 4

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+3.98%

George Washington Win Probability: 41.15%

George Mason Win Probability: 62.83%

41.15%
62.83%
6:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Iona
+175
+4.5
(-106)
O 143.5
(-115)
Quinnipiac
-209
-4.5
(-112)
U 143.5
(-107)

Moneyline Movements: 6

Spread Movements: 2

Total Points Movements: 2
Sportsbook Edge
+4.00%

Iona Win Probability: 36.36%

Quinnipiac Win Probability: 67.64%

36.36%
67.64%
6:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Morgan State
+547
+11.5
(-104)
O 154.5
(-111)
Norfolk State
-764
-11.5
(-114)
U 154.5
(-111)

Moneyline Movements: 4

Spread Movements: None

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
+3.89%

Morgan State Win Probability: 15.46%

Norfolk State Win Probability: 88.43%

15.46%
88.43%
6:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Marquette
+160
+4
(-108)
O 143
(-110)
St Johns
-190
-4
(-111)
U 143
(-112)

Moneyline Movements: 14

Spread Movements: 3

Total Points Movements: 2
Sportsbook Edge
+3.98%

Marquette Win Probability: 38.46%

St Johns Win Probability: 65.52%

38.46%
65.52%
6:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Illinois
+104
+2
(-119)
O 158.5
(-114)
Maryland
-124
-2
(+100)
U 158.5
(-108)

Moneyline Movements: 10

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+4.38%

Illinois Win Probability: 49.02%

Maryland Win Probability: 55.36%

49.02%
55.36%
7:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
North Carolina
+264
+7
(-108)
O 152.5
(-111)
Duke
-325
-7
(-110)
U 152.5
(-111)

Moneyline Movements: 15

Spread Movements: 3

Total Points Movements: 3
Sportsbook Edge
+3.94%

North Carolina Win Probability: 27.47%

Duke Win Probability: 76.47%

27.47%
76.47%
7:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
BYU
+266
+7.5
(-118)
O 135
(-105)
Houston
-326
-7.5
(+100)
U 135
(-118)

Moneyline Movements: 9

Spread Movements: None

Total Points Movements: 2
Sportsbook Edge
+3.85%

BYU Win Probability: 27.32%

Houston Win Probability: 76.53%

27.32%
76.53%
7:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Tulsa
N/A
+13.5
(-111)
O 125
(-112)
North Texas
N/A
-13.5
(-107)
U 125
(-110)

Moneyline Movements: N/A

Spread Movements: 2

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
N/A

Tulsa Win Probability: N/A

North Texas Win Probability: N/A

0%
0%
7:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Missouri
+359
+9
(+100)
O 161
(-121)
Florida
-459
-9
(-117)
U 161
(-102)

Moneyline Movements: 6

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
+3.90%

Missouri Win Probability: 21.79%

Florida Win Probability: 82.11%

21.79%
82.11%
7:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Kent State
-185
-4
(-108)
O 144
(-111)
Miami Ohio
+156
+4
(-110)
U 144
(-111)

Moneyline Movements: 6

Spread Movements: 2

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
+3.97%

Kent State Win Probability: 64.91%

Miami Ohio Win Probability: 39.06%

64.91%
39.06%
7:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
St Josephs
-102
+1
(-106)
O 141.5
(-113)
Dayton
-117
-1
(-112)
U 141.5
(-109)

Moneyline Movements: 6

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: 2
Sportsbook Edge
+4.42%

St Josephs Win Probability: 50.50%

Dayton Win Probability: 53.92%

50.50%
53.92%
8:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Bethune Cookman
+146
+3.5
(-106)
O 143
(-111)
Jackson State
-173
-3.5
(-112)
U 143
(-111)

Moneyline Movements: 2

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
+4.02%

Bethune Cookman Win Probability: 40.65%

Jackson State Win Probability: 63.37%

40.65%
63.37%
8:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
North Carolina Central
+260
+7.5
(-115)
O 147
(-110)
South Carolina State
-319
-7.5
(-103)
U 147
(-112)

Moneyline Movements: 2

Spread Movements: None

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
+3.91%

North Carolina Central Win Probability: 27.78%

South Carolina State Win Probability: 76.13%

27.78%
76.13%
8:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Mount St Marys
+309
+8.5
(-109)
O 125
(-112)
Merrimack
-387
-8.5
(-109)
U 125
(-110)

Moneyline Movements: 16

Spread Movements: 3

Total Points Movements: 3
Sportsbook Edge
+3.92%

Mount St Marys Win Probability: 24.45%

Merrimack Win Probability: 79.47%

24.45%
79.47%
9:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Seattle
+143
+3
(+100)
O 132.5
(-115)
Utah Valley
-169
-3
(-117)
U 132.5
(-107)

Moneyline Movements: 2

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+3.98%

Seattle Win Probability: 41.15%

Utah Valley Win Probability: 62.83%

41.15%
62.83%
9:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Connecticut
-184
-4
(-113)
O 139.5
(-111)
Creighton
+154
+4
(-105)
U 139.5
(-111)

Moneyline Movements: 4

Spread Movements: None

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
+4.16%

Connecticut Win Probability: 64.79%

Creighton Win Probability: 39.37%

64.79%
39.37%
9:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Purdue
-146
-2.5
(-111)
O 147.5
(-111)
Michigan
+124
+2.5
(-107)
U 147.5
(-111)

Moneyline Movements: 8

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
+3.99%

Purdue Win Probability: 59.35%

Michigan Win Probability: 44.64%

59.35%
44.64%
9:00 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
UC Santa Barbara
+484
+11.5
(-115)
O 139
(-112)
UC San Diego
-654
-11.5
(-103)
U 139
(-110)

Moneyline Movements: 6

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: 2
Sportsbook Edge
+3.86%

UC Santa Barbara Win Probability: 17.12%

UC San Diego Win Probability: 86.74%

17.12%
86.74%
9:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Boise State
+112
+2
(-110)
O 147.5
(-114)
New Mexico
-133
-2
(-108)
U 147.5
(-108)

Moneyline Movements: 6

Spread Movements: 3

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+4.25%

Boise State Win Probability: 47.17%

New Mexico Win Probability: 57.08%

47.17%
57.08%
9:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Clemson
-132
-2
(-108)
O 141
(-110)
Louisville
+112
+2
(-110)
U 141
(-112)

Moneyline Movements: 2

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+4.07%

Clemson Win Probability: 56.90%

Louisville Win Probability: 47.17%

56.90%
47.17%
9:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
East Carolina
+206
+5.5
(-103)
O 151.5
(-104)
UAB
-248
-5.5
(-115)
U 151.5
(-119)

Moneyline Movements: 4

Spread Movements: 2

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
+3.94%

East Carolina Win Probability: 32.68%

UAB Win Probability: 71.26%

32.68%
71.26%
9:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Arizona
+110
+2
(-110)
O 152.5
(-109)
Texas Tech
-131
-2
(-108)
U 152.5
(-113)

Moneyline Movements: 4

Spread Movements: None

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+4.33%

Arizona Win Probability: 47.62%

Texas Tech Win Probability: 56.71%

47.62%
56.71%
9:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Kentucky
+254
+7
(-104)
O 180
(-105)
Alabama
-312
-7
(-114)
U 180
(-117)

Moneyline Movements: 6

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: None
Sportsbook Edge
+3.98%

Kentucky Win Probability: 28.25%

Alabama Win Probability: 75.73%

28.25%
75.73%
11:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
California Baptist
+299
+8
(-106)
O 141
(-112)
Grand Canyon
-372
-8
(-112)
U 141
(-110)

Moneyline Movements: 2

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+3.87%

California Baptist Win Probability: 25.06%

Grand Canyon Win Probability: 78.81%

25.06%
78.81%
11:30 PM (3/14/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Cal Poly
+455
+10.5
(-110)
O 157
(-109)
UC Irvine
-607
-10.5
(-108)
U 157
(-113)

Moneyline Movements: 4

Spread Movements: None

Total Points Movements: 1
Sportsbook Edge
+3.88%

Cal Poly Win Probability: 18.02%

UC Irvine Win Probability: 85.86%

18.02%
85.86%
12:00 AM (3/15/2025) ML SPREAD TOTAL
Utah State
-111
-1.5
(+100)
O 146
(-119)
Colorado State
-107
+1.5
(-118)
U 146
(-104)

Moneyline Movements: 4

Spread Movements: 1

Total Points Movements: 2
Sportsbook Edge
+4.30%

Utah State Win Probability: 52.61%

Colorado State Win Probability: 51.69%

52.61%
51.69%

Learn More About NCAA (Basketball)

The NCAA Basketball league refers to college basketball in the United States, governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). NCAA basketball is one of the most popular sports in the U.S., with a highly competitive structure and a deep history of rivalries, traditions, and exciting tournaments.

1. NCAA Basketball Structure and Format

A. Divisions and Teams

NCAA basketball is divided into three main divisions:

  • Division I: The most competitive and high-profile level, where most of the nationally recognized programs are. Division I is further split into conferences, with Power 5 conferences being the largest and most prestigious.
  • Division II: A step down from Division I, but still competitive. These teams may not have the same resources and talent pool as Division I teams but are still capable of putting on exciting basketball.
  • Division III: The lowest level in the NCAA, where academics take precedence over athletics. These programs focus more on student-athletes who play for the love of the game.

In Division I, teams compete in various conferences. Some of the most well-known conferences include:

  • Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
  • Big Ten Conference
  • Big 12 Conference
  • Southeastern Conference (SEC)
  • Pac-12 Conference

Each season, hundreds of Division I schools compete against each other in regular-season games. These teams often play both in-conference (against teams within the same conference) and out-of-conference (against teams from other conferences) matchups.

B. The NCAA Tournament (March Madness)

The most famous event in NCAA basketball is the NCAA Tournament, commonly referred to as March Madness. It is a single-elimination tournament held annually in the spring and features 68 teams. The tournament is divided into four regions, with teams competing in a bracket-style format. Teams are seeded (ranked) based on their regular-season and conference tournament performances, and the tournament proceeds through several rounds:

  1. First Four
  2. First and Second Rounds
  3. Sweet 16
  4. Elite 8
  5. Final Four
  6. National Championship Game

The NCAA Tournament is one of the most-watched sporting events in the U.S., and the unpredictable nature of the bracket, with frequent upsets, makes it a thrilling spectacle.

2. NCAA Basketball vs. NBA Basketball

FeatureNCAA BasketballNBA Basketball
Game Length40 minutes (2 halves of 20 minutes)48 minutes (4 quarters of 12 minutes)
Team CompositionCollege athletes (amateur players)Professional athletes (paid)
Game StyleMore focused on team play and fundamentalsMore individualistic, fast-paced
Number of Teams358+ Division I teams30 teams
Playoff FormatSingle-elimination tournament (March Madness)Best-of-seven series (NBA playoffs)

3. How to Bet on NCAA Basketball

Betting on NCAA basketball, particularly on March Madness, is immensely popular. There are numerous types of bets you can place, and the strategies can vary from regular season bets to tournament bets. Here are some of the most common ways people bet on NCAA basketball:

A. Common Types of NCAA Basketball Bets

  1. Moneyline Bets A moneyline bet is the simplest wager, where you choose which team will win outright. In NCAA basketball, the odds will reflect the team's likelihood of winning.

    Example:

    • Duke (-150) vs. North Carolina (+130)
    • If you bet on Duke at -150, you need to wager $150 to win $100. A $100 bet on North Carolina at +130 would win $130 if they pull off the upset.

  2. Point Spread Bets In a point spread, one team is given a handicap (negative points) and the other team gets a head start (positive points). For a bet on the favorite to win, they need to cover the spread by winning by more points than the spread suggests.

    Example:

    • Michigan State -5.5 vs. Indiana +5.5
    • The favorite (Michigan State) must win by 6 or more points for the bet to be successful. Indiana wins the bet if they either win outright or lose by 5 or fewer points.

  3. Over/Under (Total Points) Bets Over/Under bets focus on the combined points scored by both teams in a game. The sportsbook sets a total, and you can bet whether the final score will be over or under that total.

    Example:

    • Over/Under: 145.5 total points
    • If you bet the Over and the total score reaches 146 or more, you win the bet. If the total score is 145 or fewer, the Under wins.

  4. Parlay Bets A parlay bet combines multiple bets (moneyline, spread, over/under) into a single wager. For a parlay to win, all selections must be correct. Parlay bets offer higher payouts due to the increased risk.

    Example:

    • Betting on Kansas to win, Over 145 total points, and Texas Tech to cover the +3 spread.

  5. Futures Bets Futures bets are long-term bets, typically placed before or during the season, on events that will occur later, like betting on a team to win the NCAA Tournament or a player to win Player of the Year.

    Example:

    • Betting on Gonzaga to win the NCAA Tournament before the season begins.
    • Betting on a player like Chet Holmgren to win National Player of the Year.

  6. Prop Bets Proposition bets (prop bets) are wagers on specific events or individual player outcomes during a game. These bets are highly specific and can involve anything from player stats to unique game events.

    Example:

    • How many points will Zion Williamson score?
    • Will a team make more than 10 three-pointers?
    • Will there be a buzzer-beater in the game?

  7. Live Betting Live betting allows you to place bets on a game while it is happening. Odds change in real-time based on the score, time remaining, and other factors. Live betting adds a layer of excitement and the chance to bet on momentum shifts during the game.

B. Where to Bet on NCAA Basketball

Many online sportsbooks offer NCAA basketball betting:

  • DraftKings
  • FanDuel
  • BetMGM
  • Caesars Sportsbook

These platforms offer a variety of betting options, from point spreads and moneylines to prop bets and futures. Additionally, NCAA basketball betting is also available at physical sportsbooks in states where sports betting is legalized.

C. Betting Strategies for NCAA Basketball

  1. Understand Team Dynamics: Pay attention to factors like injuries, player suspensions, and team depth. College teams often rely on key players, so injuries can greatly affect outcomes.

  2. Research Coaches and Styles: Certain coaches are known for their success in tournament settings (e.g., Coach K at Duke, Tom Izzo at Michigan State). Look for teams with experienced coaches, especially during March Madness.

  3. Track Team Trends: Teams that are on hot streaks, or conversely, those in slumps, may be good candidates for betting. Similarly, consider how teams perform on the road vs. at home, and how they fare against top-tier competition.

  4. Consider the Betting Line: The spread can shift during the week leading up to a game based on public perception, player news, or weather. Watching these movements can help you spot value.

  5. March Madness Upsets: The NCAA Tournament is known for its surprises, with lower-seeded teams often beating higher-seeded teams. This presents opportunities for betting on underdogs, but be cautious and research matchups thoroughly.

  6. Bankroll Management: Stick to a budget and avoid placing bets based on emotions or gut feelings. Betting with a clear strategy and proper bankroll management is crucial to long-term success.

4. Final Thoughts on NCAA Basketball Betting

NCAA basketball provides a thrilling and dynamic betting experience, particularly during the NCAA Tournament, where the excitement and unpredictability reach their peak. By understanding the types of bets available, researching team and player performance, and managing your bankroll, you can increase your chances of making informed, successful bets. Whether betting on the regular season or March Madness, there’s plenty of opportunity for fans to engage with the game and potentially profit.

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