College basketball odds – defending champs a solid value pick
March Madness betting - If you’re searching for bargain college basketball odds, they are out there—you just have to look. The NCAA Tournament features a host of teams that would make great value picks and, with a little research, that could translate into some big winnings come March Madness. Here’s a look at the top five teams you should consider if you bet on sports or are just an underdog lover.
- Logjam of good teams at +3000
- Jayhawks at +4000 to defend crown
- Mizzou’s offense among nation’s best
Arizona State +3000
The Sun Devils are challenging Washington for the Pac-10 regular-season title, mainly behind the exploits of sophomore guard James Harden, who should be a Top-10 NBA pick if he leaves school early. Despite low rankings in blocks and steals, the Sun Devils rank in the national Top-20 in terms of scoring defense. Good defense and one game-changing player make for a dangerous March Madness betting team—and value in offshore sportsbook odds.
Kansas +4000
The defending champions are very young, and their college basketball odds reflect this. However, the Jayhawks have the inside track on the Big 12 regular-season title, and they are solid on both ends of the floor. Having a good big man helps, and sophomore center Cole Aldrich is a double-double threat every time he takes the floor.
Michigan State +3000
The Spartans have one of the best coaches in the country in Tom Izzo, and that makes a huge difference in college basketball odds, more so than the pros. Michigan State is one of the best rebounding teams in the country, while sophomore Kalin Lucas is emerging as one of the best point guards in the nation.
Missouri +3000
The Tigers have quietly romped through their schedule, beating teams by over 17 points a game. Offensively, Mizzou is ranked in the Top-10 for points scored, powered by the senior forward duo of DeMarre Carroll and Leo Lyons. The Tigers are also brilliant at taking care of the ball but, defensively, they’re a bit shaky. Still, at those college basketball odds, Mizzou is a great pick and they could surprise a lot of people.
Villanova +3000
The Wildcats have been buried under the UConn, Louisville and Pittsburgh in the Big East, but ‘Nova has fared well in its games against the big teams, losing to UConn, Louisville and Marquette by a combined 14 points. Junior point guard Scottie Reynolds is the key to ‘Nova’s college basketball odds. If he struggles, the Wildcats usually follow suit, as they did in last season’s loss to Kansas in the Sweet 16.
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Washington Tucker was practically raised at Rucker Park. Though a freak knee injury cost him a major college basketball scholarship, his “sixth-sense” on the hardwood has translated into a spectacular career in basketball handicapping.
