College Basketball Odds & Betting Lines For 2024-25

The latest college basketball odds from top online sportsbooks are in the table below. The most recent season came to a close on April 8 when UConn defeated Purdue to win March Madness. The next campaign is set to begin in November 2024. Once it gets underway, you’ll have a variety of wagering options for each game, including moneylines, spreads, totals, and props. Over the offseason, you can place futures wagers on the winner of next year’s edition of March Madness.

College basketball odds and betting lines

The latest odds for betting on college basketball are available below. If you see a bet that you like, click the odds to get started. Sports betting promos are available for new users.

Explanation of college basketball odds

When you’re ready to bet on college basketball games, the top options include picking the team that you think will win, the spread that the sportsbook has set for the contest, and the total points in the game. Here’s a look at how the top college basketball bets work:   

Moneyline odds

A moneyline bet is where you wager on which team will win the game. The sportsbook will set the odds: negative for favorites and positive for underdogs. The range between the numbers is indicative of the assumed difference between the two teams.

• Duke +105
• Connecticut -125

Point spread odds

When betting on the point spread, you’re handicapping against the line that the sportsbook has set. If you bet on the favorite, that team will need to win by more than the line. If you bet on the underdog, that team will need to lose by less than the line or win by any amount. 

• Purdue +2.5 (-110)
• Kentucky -2.5 (-110)  

Over/under odds

For an over/under bet, you’re wagering on the total number of points in the game. Sportsbooks set a line for estimated points, and bettors then can wager on whether the total will be over or under that line when the game goes final. 

• North Carolina vs. Kansas total
  • Over 135.5 (-110)
  • Under 135.5 (-110)

College basketball futures

College basketball futures betting, and March Madness futures odds, provide bettors with the option to wager on season-long outcomes. Sportsbooks will unveil the odds over the offseason, and the wagers will remain active from there as the numbers shift in response to betting action and other factors. For college basketball, the most popular futures bet is wagering on the winner of the next national championship. 

Popular college basketball bets

Here’s a look at the top college basketball betting options that you’re likely to come across at online sportsbooks and how they work:   

• Moneylines: Bet on the team that you think will win the game. 
• Spreads: Choose the favorite minus the spread or the underdog plus that spread number. 
• Totals: An over/under wager on the total number of points in the game.   
• Props: Various options, including the range of the margin of victory. 
• Points: Over/under wagers on points for the top players. 
• Halves: Bet on an individual half of the game. 
• Team totals: Wager on the total number of points for one of the teams. 
• Game parlays: A multi-leg wager on a game, such as a spread and total. 

Which states allow betting on March Madness?

You can bet on March Madness at legal online sportsbooks in the US. However, the rules and regulations vary by state. Some markets have few or no restrictions, while others place limits on certain types of wagers. The following jurisdictions permit betting on college basketball without any restrictions on in-state teams or player props:

• Arkansas
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Michigan
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• Ontario
• Wyoming

In the states below, you can bet on college basketball but not on college player props:

• Arizona
• Colorado
• Florida
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maryland
• Mississippi
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• West Virginia

Lastly, some states get even more specific with rules and regulations for betting on college basketball:

• Connecticut: Betting prohibited on in-state college teams unless they are playing in a tournament. Prop betting is allowed on out-of-state teams only.
• Delaware: No betting allowed on in-state college teams. Prop betting is allowed on out-of-state teams only.
• Illinois: No betting on in-state college teams. No college prop bets.
• Indiana: Player prop betting is allowed for pregame only and on out-of-state teams.
• Maine: No betting is allowed on in-state college teams. Prop betting is allowed on out-of-state teams only.
• Massachusetts: Betting prohibited on in-state college teams unless they are playing in a tournament.
• New Hampshire: No betting on in-state college teams or events.
• New Jersey: No betting on in-state college teams or events. Prop betting allowed for teams outside of the state.
• New York: No betting on in-state college teams, or props.
• Oregon: No online college betting; college bets must be placed in person at a retail sportsbook.
• Rhode Island: No betting on in-state college teams or events. Prop betting is allowed on out-of-state teams only.
• South Dakota: No betting on in-state college teams or props.
• Tennessee: No prop bets on college athletes. No in-game college prop bets.
• Vermont: Betting prohibited on in-state college teams unless they are playing in a tournament. No prop bets on college athletes.
• Virginia: No betting on in-state college teams or college prop bets.
• Washington: No betting on in-state college teams.
• Washington, DC: No betting on college games taking place in the district or colleges that are located in the district.

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