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VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-11-07Stick to conferences you're most familiar with until the season really gets going
VSiN Big BetsCBB2022-11-07If you're betting college basketball futures early in the season, look at longer shots you think might be able to make it in the tournament and make some noise
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-11-07Don't get overwhelmed by the early college basketball boards. Focus on teams you have a strong opinion on early instead of trying to pick through every game
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-11-07Do not get over excited with hundreds of CBB games happening in the first few days of the season, conserve your bankroll for when you have more information
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-11-08If you're going to live-bet college basketball, wait til the second half. The first half can be too volatile to get a good feel on the game
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-11-08There is value on big dogs in college basketball if you can find a good source for injury information
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-11-08If you miss a good college basketball futures number, it may be better to wait until that team has a loss to try to buy in at a better price
VSiN Big BetsCBB2022-11-08If looking at futures in ACC, check out Virginia at 7-1. Wes Reynolds believes last season might have just been an outlier. Check out the CBB guide Thursday
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-11-09Matt Youmans: Bet on teams with good head coaches and experienced point guards
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-11-09Letdown games after a huge win don't only happen in college football, they are good to look for in basketball as well
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-11-10There are many college basketball games are taking place on a neutral courts this time of year, so don't assume that the team on the bottom row of a matchup is a home team with a home court advantage
Follow the MoneyCBB2022-11-10Non-Conference schedules are like a puzzle. You have to piece it together and do not overreact to one result
Follow the MoneyCBB2022-11-11Per CBB handicapper Alan Boston Dvorkis, there's a much bigger homecourt advantage in non-conference games than conference matchups.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-11-11When betting college basketball live, make sure to pay attention to fouls and turnovers to make sure you understand how the points are being scored
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-11-11Look at game location in early season CBB non conference games, there are a lot of neutral sites which can play a factor in the spread and total
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-11-14With so many sports going on right now, CBB is mainly being bet by pros right now, the numbers will change quickly so be ready to jump on a game
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-11-14Earlier in the college hoops season, downgrade teams with more turnover of players and coaches as they need time to gel and learn new systems
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-11-14If you see a dog to favorite line move in an added game in college basketball, take notice because most casual bettors don't know these games exist, let alone bet enough on it to move the line
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-11-15Remember that free throws are not automatic in the college game. Teams can get back into it with a few missed FTs
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-11-15Credit good coaching in your early season college basketball handicapping process, as their value is more prevalent early in the season
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-11-15Never underestimate the East to West travel with a late start time, as teams get tired as the game goes on
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-11-16Look at Points Per Possession to see how good a team is playing. Over 1.0 means the team is playing well
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-11-16If there is a double-digit difference between the number you have and the live number, it's worth it to take a shot at middling
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-11-16Don't overreact to a few games early in the season and fire into college hoops futures, as the value may be distorted after a few early season victories or losses
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-11-16In college basketball tournaments other than the NCAA tournament, lines are posted in the very early morning. Set your alarm!
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-11-16Know when teams are playing at home, away, or on neutral sites early in the season
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-11-17Adam Burke: Pay attention to CBB strength of schedule early in the season, as not all opponents or performances are created equal. Will likely create betting value in the future.
VSiN Big BetsCBB2022-11-18Even though game totals are more, take the points in college basketball if game lines are 2.5 for example. In college football, you should consider the moneyline more
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-11-18Look for the surrounding holiday tournament spots, the game before or after, for possible upsets
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-11-18Do your research on newer teams in division I. Teams, like Bellarmine last year, can be good even in their first year
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-11-18Be aware of small schools playing big brother, what may seem like a throwaway for the bigger program may be the most important game of the year for the mid major
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-11-20There are a lot of early tip times in college basketball this holiday week. Check your tip times!
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-11-22Certain yearly tournaments that are in the same venues have trends when it comes to totals (Maui trends to overs). See if you can identify those tournaments and bet accordingly
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-11-22Have a number in mind when it comes to college basketball openers that open in the early morning hours because they move rather quickly
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-11-22Take a look at CBB teams with new coaches and their trends playing fast and slow, new playing style will take time to replace the old data points
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-11-23Adam Burke: Pay attention to line moves in early-season, neutral-site CBB tournaments, especially if there are previous games to refer to in those venues. Many will be bet under at the open in the first round and low-scoring games will lead to more under money and bets as the tournament goes along
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-11-25There's potential value in playing the under when playing college basketball in-game totals when you have non-conference matchups where both teams are playing conservative and at a slow pace of play.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-11-28Pay attention to college basketbal teams with hot or cold shooting starts to the season, as they will likely tend to regress as the season plays on
VSiN Big BetsCBB2022-11-28When looking at betting favorites early in the season in college basketball, just lay the points instead of betting moneyline. The better teams have been running away with games this season.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-11-29Keep an eye on how the CBB futures market reacts to early-season tournaments. How teams perform in these games often causes volatile shifts in the odds.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-11-29Know how coaches perform in specific situations, Shaka Smart is historically a great bet when he is catching points as an unranked dog vs a ranked opponent.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-11-30Anticipate significant line movement in the early mornings (7-8 ET) after college basketball lines are posted
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-11-30While football season is ongoing, smaller markets such as college basketball are sometimes underserved by bookmakers, meaning there can be good value on teams the books aren't paying attention to.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-12-02Letdown spots are real in college basketball, much like college football.
A Numbers GameCBB2022-12-02If looking at betting on college basketball, futures, remember it’s not who’s good now, it’s who’s good at the end. Look for points in the season where good teams might trip up, suffer a few losses, and odds get too long.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-12-06College basketball totals are more based on tempo and speed of the teams and less based on made shots.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-12-06Basketball teams that play the night before vs a team that did not, tend to play with more energy in the first half of games the very next night, and have potential value on the first half line.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-12-06In games with favorites laying 3 points or less, check out laying the price on the moneyline and avoid losing by a few points.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-12-06Look at line movement when evaluating college basketball lines, DO NOT over value AP and Coaches Poll rankings.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-12-07In NBA and college hoops, place more value on teams that emphasize low post defense. It travels much better than shooting.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-12-07Pay attention to what coaches are saying to the media, especially when a coach calls out his team publicly for something like lack of toughness. Players tend to respond and could have potential betting value in a bounce back spot.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-12-08Unranked home favorites are a good side to look at because the public will over value and early season AP ranking.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-12-08There’s a good opportunity to bet overnight lines in college basketball because lines change so much as tip-offs approach.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-12-13Always pay attention to future markets when analyzing how good a team is. You can use the book's numbers as a base.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-12-13Different sportsbooks put out overnight CBB lines at different times, know your book's schedule to maximize closing line value.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-12-14Scale down home-court advantage over the next few weeks in College Basketball, as students will be home for the holidays.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-12-14Try and find an edge in coaching matchups. When you have two coaches from the same coaching tree squaring off, look for the matchup to play close and possibly low scoring early.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-12-14Lookahead spots are a real factor in college basketball, teams sometimes are not as sharp when they have a marquee match up on deck
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-12-16During halftime of a college hoops matchup, dive into the boxscore and see exactly how the score got to where it’s at. Sometimes you’ll get one team make a massive scoring run, like 19-2, that can inflate the in-game line and provide potential value on the other side.
VSiN Big BetsCBB2022-12-16Look for betting opportunities when a smaller school goes up against a bigger in-state school. That will usually be one of the bigger games that small school plays all year.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2022-12-17A neutral court in one team's home state is not the equivalent of a home game!
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-12-20Look at “neutral court” college basketball games for travel involved, the edge goes to the team with less travel.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-12-20Look to bet underdogs this time of year in college hoops, as big favorites are more likely to rest their starters.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2022-12-20Beware of playing large home favorites right before the holidays. Players and coaches are human and can be just as absent minded as the rest of us towards the end of the year, and might not play as sharp as the market has them posted.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-12-20It is flu season, and lots of players are coming up questionable, in CBB you will not know player status until right before tip so make sure you follow the correct beat reporters.
VSiN Big BetsCBB2022-12-20Make sure to double-check check location when betting on college basketball this time of year. A lot of games will be played at neutral sites in invitationals or tournaments.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-12-22Take underdogs, especially big underdogs, during the holiday week in college basketball.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-12-25Scour the CBB futures board looking for long shots that will advance beyond the first weekend of games, as they will present hedging opportunities during the NCAA tournament.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-12-27If you are betting on the Extra Games Board in college hoops, typically you'll see openers from Circa come out around 5 AM PT and those numbers will cause the market to shift.
A Numbers GameCBB2022-12-27The length of the College Basketball season allows for great futures prices deep into the season. Ex. TCU at 60/1
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-12-28Consider scheduling and travel spots when awarding homecourt advantage in college basketball, rather than just use a boilerplate number of 3.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2022-12-28When you hear a team is dealing with the flu, bet the opposite quickly, because books have been fast to adjust these numbers.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2022-12-29Respect the opening number in college hoops as it can provide in-game value if the game starts unexpectedly.
VSiN Big BetsCBB2022-12-30In basketball, if you have an opportunity to be on both sides and middle the game, don't pass it up.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-02Take a look to play unders for the start of conference play. Teams are more familiar with each other and play more defense.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-03Take a look at teams with bad ATS records in college hoops this time of year, as the betting public tends to fade these teams, which adds value.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-03Never tease a college basketball game, as there is too much variance.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-03If a single digit favorite is down single digits in the first half, look for value on the in game line.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-03Embrace the stink, when a team with a gaudy record is only laying a few points, it is probably prudent to take the underdog.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-03When talented teams have extremely low totals in the 120s, there is potential to play an over, sometimes the market over reacts.
A Numbers GameCBB2023-01-03Keep an eye out for smaller schools like FAU and Oral Roberts to make a run this year.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-04When handicapping college basketball, past results and trends in conference play are more useful as long as coaches and systems remain in place.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2023-01-04Don’t get fooled by the ranked number next to college hoops teams when they’re playing an unranked opponent. There’s plenty of parity this season and ranked teams aren’t invincible. Unranked teams can come in extra motivated and can have some value on the betting market.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-05Look to fade teams coming off massive upsets vs high ranked teams.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-01-05When betting short favorites in CBB, look at teams' Free Throw shooting percentages before making a bet. Close games typically come down to that.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-01-07With a short spread in college basketball, consider taking the ML instead of the side. There's a lot of variability in CBB and you can easily be the victim of a bad beat if you lay the points.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-09Try to find teams where tempo remains the same regardless of matchup, as teams that play at consistent speed are ones that you want to target for totals.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2023-01-10In college basketball, you can find value betting underdogs facing ranked opponents that are coming off of a three or four game winning streak. Ranked teams on a winning streak can potentially get ‘fat and happy’ and don’t always bring it every single night.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-10Look at teams pace of play, even if teams are efficient shooters, they may not be an auto back for team total overs, because they may not have enough possessions to get there.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-10Forget rankings, look at home underdogs in college basketball, on the season college basketball home underdogs are hitting at over 55%.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-11Look to back teams coming off a disappointing loss because the line will be too reflective of the most recent performance, not the full body of work.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-11Know the arena that your team is playing in, not all home court advantage is the same.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2023-01-12As we get closer to conference tournaments and the NCAA tournament in college basketball, take note of the teams that consistently foul at the end of games. You don’t want to be fouled out of a cover.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-12Be weary of laying double digit points in conference games.
VSiN Big BetsCBB2023-01-12Be careful laying points on the road in college basketball. Especially big spreads. It’s hard to win consistently betting that way.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-13Look at unranked teams at home vs ranked teams on Saturdays.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-01-14Public bettors love betting on Top 25 teams. Take note when an unranked team is favored over a ranked opponent, it's most likely influenced by sharp opinion.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-16Learn about a few smaller conferences and bet those teams if you have an edge, you can't be an expert on 300+ programs.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-17There are opportunities to take moneyline price instead of taking the points in close spreads. For example if a home team is getting +1.5, you may entertain taking +105 on the moneyline because the likelihood of the spread being a factor is small.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-18Don’t bet short futures to win the NCAA tournament, as there is little value in the number.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-18A team's success ATS as an underdog does not necessarily translate to ATS success as a favorite.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-01-19College Basketball can be a great place to get an edge. Bookmakers have to put a line on every game, every day. It's very tough for them to keep up with each team. Follow the smaller conferences and you can gain an edge.
VSiN Big BetsCBB2023-01-19If getting started betting on college basketball, try to focus on one of the smaller conferences. The market will be impacted less by recreational bettors, and there’s a good chance the oddsmakers themselves don’t know the conference as well.
Saturday Bet PrepCBB2023-01-20Sometimes you need to handicap schedules instead of teams. Florida Atlantic has played 3 away games this week. It might be a good spot for UTEP
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-22When handicapping college basketball totals, consider a coach's tendencies to foul or not to foul at the end of games.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2023-01-23The books read the same material you read too, so beware of the tax priced into the market. When getting ready for the NCAA tournament, the trendy sleeper teams might not have full value.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-23Look for opportunities to middle if a bad team has a significant lead at half, it is likely that a talent discrepancy will eventually show up.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-01-23John Fanta: Xavier has a really tough schedule this week and is the favorite right now to win the Big East, place a bet on Marquette right now while you can.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-24The best numbers in college basketball are generally the openers.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-24Look to pick off outlier totals, for example if a number is extremely high, make sure you trust both teams to be efficient on offense before taking the over, if you do not have faith, the under is the side to take.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-24Do not be afraid to back a bad team in a good scheduling spot.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-25Look to bet on teams at this time of the college basketball season that start slow and improve.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-25Focus on a single team or smaller conference, as a way into college basketball handicapping.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-25IF a big home favorite is down in the first half, look to play them in second half unless there is a major injury.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-26Plan in advance for college basketball Saturdays because of the large number of games.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-26Be weary of short home favorites in conference games.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-26Fade the trendy dog, if a team catching points feels too good to be true, it probably is.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-27Try to isolate CBB teams to place championship futures on before we reach the tournament, Teams that are set up to make runs in the back half of the season will be bet down.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-01-28Don't rush to the futures market, unless you're taking some long shots that you believe will shorten greatly. For the top teams, you can often get the same number or better in March when you know their draw for the tournament.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-01-28The live-betting algorithms in college basketball cannot take foul trouble into account. If you find a game where a team's best player is in foul trouble, you can have an edge over the books.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-01-28If you want to bet a college basketball game live, wait for TV timeouts or halftime. You never know how far behind your stream is if you try to bet during live action.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-01-30Overs in CBB are trending (57.5% over the past 7 days), so anticipate regression back to unders.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-30When you see a short home underdog slip to a short home favorite, that is usually a go sign to bet on the home team.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-01-31Look at exotic markets such as "to make final four" as opposed to winning the national championship, there is less liability on this market so you can find good prices.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-01-31Now is the time to start paying closer attention to CBB futures markets. With conference play heating up, the great teams will emerge. Get your tickets in while you can.
VSiN Big BetsCBB2023-01-31Looking for some good futures prices in college basketball take a look at Kansas to win the Big 12 regular season conference championship. Great price that won't be up for long.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-02-01There is no load management in college basketball, so go ahead and fire on those overnight lines.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2023-02-01If you haven’t been paying attention to college basketball throughout the football season, you don’t have to dive in head first now that the NFL season has come to an end. Take one or two conferences and just focus on those games until you have a feel of the college basketball landscape.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-02-01Look to identify value in mid major markets where there is less money on the line for the books.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-02-01Appelbaum: Fade the trendy underdog. It came through with Kansas vs Kansas State last night. Today, Oklahoma is in a similar situation to bet on using that angle
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-02-02When laying points with a favorite, consider a team’s free throw percentage at the end of games as a part of any handicap.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-02-02Look at home short dogs vs unranked teams, it is a consistently god betting system in college basketball.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-02-02Adam Burke: Be careful when betting on ranked teams early, if you like the other side, it might be best to bet later at a better number.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-02-04There's a lot of information in college basketball, especially around injuries, and not all of it makes it to market. You can often get in on a game before the market reacts to injury news.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-02-04Don't be afraid to stay away from making a pregame bet on a CBB game with a short spread. You can probably get a better number on either side in-game.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-02-05Take a look at the first game of rematches to look for game flow and outliers that need to come out of your handicap in the second game. (i.e. shooting 15-22 from 3PT)
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-02-06Look for situational spots in smaller leagues, some of these conferences span multiple timezones, so an 8 pm local start could be 11 PM on the east coast.
A Numbers GameCBB2023-02-06Breakdown remaining schedules in the Pac-12. According to The Three Man Weave team, Arizona at +200 to win the regular season conference title has good value.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-02-08Look at teams coming off big road trips or in the middle of a big road trip and adjust your handicap for the scheduling spot.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-02-08Do not be afraid to wait on a good number, patience can pay off.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2023-02-13You can find value playing the in-game over when a favorite is behind on the score board, with the anticipation that the pace of play will pick up.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-02-14Different books can put up varying lines for the same game. Be sure you have multiple outs for placing college basketball wagers.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2023-02-14You don’t have to jump into the college basketball futures market just because the NFL season has ended. If you haven’t been paying attention, give yourself some time to develop an opinion on the teams you’re watching over the next few weeks.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-02-15Consider betting more CBB unders as we head towards the Conference Championship Tournaments, especially neutral court Conference Tournament Games.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-02-16Take a look at CBB team shot selection, avoid teams that take terrible mid-range jumpers.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2023-02-16Look for spots in college basketball. If you have a team get upset and they have time to prepare for the rematch, the team that got upset the first time around may have betting value and come in more focused the next time around.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-02-16Now is the best time to lock in on college basketball and bet some conference futures if you see a team that is undervalued. It will also give you a leg up come tournament time if you've watched some games.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2023-02-17The Saturday college basketball card can be overwhelming with so many games. Pick out the games that stand out to you first, then separate them into quadrants like time of day the game tips off or or your confidence level to make handicapping a little easier.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-02-18IVY League teams are playing the second game of a back-to-back today. Consider last night's results if you're betting any of those teams.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-02-18Live betting numbers move faster than you'd expect. If you're waiting for a number that's close to what it's at pregame, you may not have to wait long to get in live.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-02-18Unranked teams at home favored over ranked teams are 29-13 ATS this season.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-02-19This is the year to load up on CBB futures in the 20/1 to 75/1 range. The No. 1 team has lost more this year than any of the last 70 seasons. The field is truly wide-open this year.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-02-20Chemistry matters in College Hoops, so consider which teams have played together for multiple seasons during your futures market handicapping.
VSiN Big BetsCBB2023-02-20If you’re looking at betting on Baylor tomorrow night, consider a bet for them to win the Big 12 regular season title at +600 as well.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2023-02-21Beware of targeting college basketball teams on their Senior Day. It can be an emotional game for those teams and a lot of different things can be going on with traditions and families in town. Some teams can underperform given the circumstances.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-02-21Make your own CBB power ratings ahead of the Tournament. Use those to handicap the games and you may find an edge.
VSiN Live Bet TonightCBB2023-02-22Don’t be afraid to get into betting the smaller conference markets. These games are readily available to stream and with all the attention on the bigger conference games, you can find value if you’re watching and betting what most bettors aren’t paying attention to.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-02-22Don't be afraid to bet longshots once we get into the NCAA Tournament. If your team makes the Sweet 16 you can likely hedge and guarantee a profit.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-02-23Consider CBB Senior Day can lead to strange results for underdogs.
A Numbers GameCBB2023-02-23If you’re going to play markets like “odds to make the final four”, make sure to target teams a little further down the board. If you’re more interested in a short shot, look to just bet “region winner” once you know what the bracket actually looks like.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-02-25Late in the college basketball regular season, look out for "revenge spots" or games with added motivation like senior nights in your handicap.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-02-26Don’t forget to consider the smaller NCAA tournaments like the NIT, CBI, and the Legends Classic, as oddsmakers have less bandwidth to spend posting numbers for these markets.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-02-27Look at the amount of travel teams go through in conference tournament games. Not all neutral courts are truly neutral.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-02-28Be careful of live betting on some of the Conference Championship games this upcoming week. A lot of the games are on streaming networks and 'real time' can be delayed more than usual.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-01Check out college basketball conference tournament venues to look for shooting trends. i.e. look for unders in Missouri Valley Conference.
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-01When you’re watching a blowout in college basketball, check out the in-game market and see if the line is inflated because of the difference on the scoreboard. If the game is getting out of hand early in the 2nd half, the team leading could possibly pull their starters giving the losing team a chance to close the gap on the scoreboard.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-01Value is value, every parlay does not need to have huge odds. If you can get two -200 favorites that you love combined for a short plus price, be grateful!
A Numbers GameCBB2023-03-01NIT and other college basketball tournaments can be great betting opportunities. Look to be against teams that might not have much motivation to be there.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-01WEIRD RESULTS WILL HAPPEN IN THE NEXT 10 DAYS. Lots of College basketball teams play multiple games this week. Be aware of upsets.
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-02Just because a team has a first round bye, doesn’t mean they’re going to cover or win outright to start their tournament. Teams coming into a matchup with a game under their belt have value in certain spots.
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-02Now that its March and college basketball tournaments are underway, avoid stacking moneyline favorites in a parlay. Upsets are going to happen and you’ll burn through your bankroll quickly if you’re stacking moneyline favorites.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-02There are times to take a future and times to take a "rollover parlay." Future's bets are more advantageous when the path when your rollover bet has more variables in its path and you can't forecast the game to game odds.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-02Teams playing as underdogs of 6 points or more and having played already in the Horizon League tournament are on an amazing 9-6 SU and 11-4 ATS (73.3%) run against teams that enjoyed a bye!
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-02It's Conference Tournament season and there are more instincts that will come into play rather than any numbers you used to handicap these games. Weird results will happen so don't let that discourage you if you miss one bet.
Saturday Bet PrepCBB2023-03-03Don't buy into the narrative that a team can't beat another team 3 times in a season. If the team is simply better, it is most likely they will roll that team. Pitt vs Miami.
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-03Beware of targeting college basketball teams on their Senior Day. It can be an emotional game for those teams and a lot of different things can be going on with traditions and families in town. Some teams can underperform given the circumstances.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-03Single-digit favorites in the opening round of the Southern Conference tournament are on a 19-8 SU and ATS (70.3%) run since 2011.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-03-04Remember, a team in a “must win” spot doesn’t mean they’ll cover or even win outright. Teams in that situation are there for a reason and aren't very good.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-05Instead of betting on college basketball conference futures look at moneyline rollovers. You have better security and a better payout doing it.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-06Take a look at early openers in college basketball tournaments for teams that played the night before, as the numbers will rapidly move around 8 AM ET the following morning.
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-06If you want to get the best value don't wait until the NCAA Tournament, The Conference Championships are the place to find upsets, especially this year.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-06Look for line moves in small market match ups, these games get mostly sharp money, so any move is significant.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-07Richmond/UMass are playing at the Barclays Center today at 11:30 am. These teams are not used to playing this early and the attendance will be low. look to play the under here. -Aaron Moore
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-08Consider upgrading teams that play at home during conference tournament games. i.e. UNLV at Thomas & Mack
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-08Remember, most bettors bet what they saw last and throughout college hoops tournaments, value can be found with recency bias being factored into the line being posted / line movement.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-08Be sure to watch Conference Tournaments to see how these middle-of-the-pack CBB teams do under pressure. You'll be able to see if they are threats in the NCAA Tournament next week.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-08"Eat clean, eat healthy... this is not a time for Chicken Wings and Beer". -Dave Malinsky on how to prepare yourself while betting on College Basketball this weekend.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-09Of all the handicapping angles, one to not use is the game being a "must win." Especially teams that are on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, are in must-win circumstances because they aren't very good.
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-09Beware of thinking a team is “due” for a win. It’s March and anything can happen. Do your research before you place your wager.
Sharp MoneyCBB2023-03-09In conference tournaments, remember to factor in the experience teams that play an early game gain when they play against a team that hasn't played yet
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-09Don't be fooled by motivation factors in college basketball tournaments for bubble teams looking to secure a spot or high-seeded teams with "nothing to gain." All teams are playing and coaching hard to win in these postseason tourneys.
A Numbers GameCBB2023-03-09Timing is everything when it comes to live betting. If you are new to live betting or want to start doing it more, start by betting small - or not at all - and just check how sides and totals move throughout the course of games.
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-10If you’re going to be out at a book during the tournament, download their app and avoid waiting in line. The market moves fast and you don’t want to be waiting in line watching the market move.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-10Consider betting totals UNDER in games featuring desperate teams, as opposed to backing them on the side. These games are played possession-by-possession and rarely become high-scoring open court games.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-10Big East semifinal underdogs are 11-3 ATS (78.6%) since 2015. Xavier is getting +3.5 vs Creighton and Marquette is +3.5 vs UConn.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-03-11You don’t always have to play the spread lay the points with a short favorite. The moneyline is always a potential option. Bettors don’t have any issue with playing the moneyline in other sports (baseball/hockey) that don’t offer point spreads, it should be no different in basketball.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-12Do not bet individual games the same way you play your bracket pool. With individual bets you are putting your money on the line, but bracket strategy is to try and win the pool so you can take more risk.
The HandleCBB2023-03-12Shop around for futures prices during the NCAA Tourney. Liability at different books can dramatically impact their odds. Ex: Duke’s championship odds range from 18/1 to 35/1.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-12Don't get too crazy betting longshots to win the NCAA Tournament. Only two teams have won the NCAA tournament at 25/1 odds or longer entering Rd 1 since at least 1975. The last five NCAA Champs entered Rd 1 at shorter than 10/1.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-12Take note of specific teams you're looking to fade or back in the tournament and focus in on their matchups first when the bracket is revealed. Don't try to bet it all at once, be selective.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-13Don't assume the bottom team listed is the home team in the NIT, which is the case for Oklahoma State and Sam Houston State.
Sharp MoneyCBB2023-03-13Steve Fezzik: The key to winning is betting live in-game, props, 1st half & game totals, rogue numbers on sides, and sides at -105. Betting on longshot region/title futures are ways to lose.
A Numbers GameCBB2023-03-13If playing brackets this year, consider trying survivor pools. It’s a different, still fun way to play March Madness.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-13Stay disciplined while betting on March Madness. Don't get too carried away with all the games. Keep the same betting strategies that have worked for you in the past.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-14Sign up for the apps as soon as you get to town, as the lines will be overwhelming on Thursday and Friday.
Sharp MoneyCBB2023-03-14Keep this from Scott Spreitzer in mind when betting futures: 19 of the last 20 National Champions have finished in the Top 20 in offensive and defensive adjusted efficiency. Houston, UCLA, Alabama, UConn and Texas fit that mold.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-14For NCAA Tournament games, all the line movement will happen right after lines are posted, and then right before the game tips off. Target those times to take advantage of the varied numbers.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-14Be wary of laying big numbers with #2 seeds, as they are just 12-23-1 ATS (34.3%) since ’05 when favored by 17 points or more. This includes four straight ATS losses and an upset of Kentucky a year ago.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-15Do not be afraid to stick with your original read, typically paralysis can happen by overanalysis.
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-15Be careful backing the underdog that everyone is backing. The favorites watch TV and read social media too, and everyone picking against them can get their attention and motivate them. If everyone is picking the same sleeper team, are they really a sleeper?
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-15Do not fall in love with March Madness trends, every year will present surprises, so do not assume the results to be the same year to year regarding which seeds upset other seeds.
Sharp MoneyCBB2023-03-15When handicapping March Madness, always consider mental edges teams could bring. For example: Furman is looking at avenging a buzzer-beater loss from their conference title game a year ago
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-16Don't bet based on your bracket needs! Do not be afraid to fade your bracket in later rounds.
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-16Have multiple outs and get some solid sleep during the tournament. If you want to get the best of the opening lines as these weekend games are posted, you have to be sharp and on top of the betting market before the lines move.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-16Teams that get upset wins in the first round of the NCAA tournament will potentially be overvalued in the second round.
Sharp MoneyCBB2023-03-16Mike Somich: Since 2017, 58% of Round of 64 games have gone under in the first half. Remember this when looking at totals and first-half bets.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-16Look for conference strength or weakness early and jump on it by betting or fading other teams from the same conference.
A Numbers GameCBB2023-03-16If coming to Vegas for march madness, make sure to download sportsbook apps, because the lines as counters will be long. However, make sure you know which needs to have wifi off or on.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-16Be wary of laying big numbers with #2 seeds, as they are just 12-23-1 ATS (34.3%) since ’05 when favored by 17 points or more. This includes four straight ATS losses and an upset of Kentucky a year ago. (Against UCLA -17.5)
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-16 Only six first-round favorites of 14.5 points or more out of 166 have lost outright while going 80-81-4 ATS (49.7%), so while a near automatic bracket advancement, these teams are coin flips as point spread wagers. Of course, Kentucky was the most recent to do so, losing 85-79 to St. Peter’s last March. (Alabama -24, Arizona -14.5, Gonzaga -16, Houston -19.5, Kansas -22, UCLA -17.5)
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-17These college hoops tournament lines are tight. Limit your risk and keep your parlays to two games, and if you don’t want to lay the point, play the moneyline.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-17Handicap the strength of conferences represented along with strengths of team you are betting before making your bets
Sharp MoneyCBB2023-03-17Mike Somich: 1st half unders went 11-5 yesterday, all 5 overs were 1 and seeds. Remember that for the 1st round of the tournament next season
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-17Don't get too high or too low on these long days of college basketball betting. It's not a good idea to double down after a hot start or chase after profits if you lose a few bets.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-17Underdogs are on a 13-5 ATS (72.2%) surge in NCAA tourney games between the Pac-12 and Big Ten conferences. The Pac-12 has won the last 5 SU and ATS. USC is +2 today vs Michigan State.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-18Players playing in lesser tournaments are still motivated. Under are 14-0 in the last 2 days of CBI and NIT action.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-03-18The in-game line is not always accurate to the true value of the matchup. Basketball is a game of runs and you can find value throughout the game depending on the fluctuation of the line.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-03-18When handicapping teams in the final four, especially higher seeds with injuries, wait and bet in-game to see how they react to the injury.
The HandleCBB2023-03-18Look to live bet the Alabama-Maryland game because you’ll want to see how capable Alabama’s Brandon Miller is.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-18Make sure you know the city these neutral site NCAA tournament games are in. For example, No. 1 seed Houston is playing Auburn in Birmingham, AL today. There'll be a lot of War Eagle fans in the stands.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-19Pay attention to recent form when handicapping College Basketball, look for teams that are peaking late in the season.
Live Bet SundayCBB2023-03-19You don’t always have to bet the opening lines on these regional semifinal matchups right away. Sometimes it’s worth being patient and letting the market adjust.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-19This late in the season, opening lines are sharp and early movement is quick. With all of the volatility in this year's tournament games, you have a great chance of getting a better number in-game.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-20Be aware of all the rule changes when handicapping baseball early in the season, especially their impact on totals.
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-20Expect Higher scoring games in the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 due to games being played in normal arenas and not in Football Stadiums like in the past.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-20In the tournament the average bettor has a short memory, do not take any liens for granted, if its too good to be true it probably is!
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-20 It's ok to make bets you find entertaining. It's electric to win a bet with a crowd in a sportsbook. The team to score the first 10 points are very popular here in Las Vegas.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-21Keep in mind trends when handicapping the NCAA Tournament, but do not exclusively use them.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-21 Since 1985 there have been 17 double-digit seeds to reach the Sweet 16 that were a double-digit underdog. Those 17 teams are 1-16 outright, with Saint Peter’s win over Purdue the lone win...
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-22Do not blindly follow trends with a short sample size.
Sharp MoneyCBB2023-03-22Spreitzer: Proximity matters for neutral site NCAA Tournament games. But anything more than 25 miles from campus is about the same.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-03-23Jump on early openers immediately after Sweet 16 games, find value before the lines move.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-23Tightly lined basketball games often present the best in game betting opportunities.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-23If you like a short favorite like Alabama to cut down the nets, grab the +350 now. They'll be favored in every game moving forward, barring a potential underdog role vs Houston in the final. You'll have plenty of opportunity to hedge out.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-23Sweet 16 round is usually the end of the line for double-digit seeds, however, they have been very competitive as underdogs, going 15-6-1 ATS (71.4%) in that role since 2011. (Princeton +10)
VSiN TonightCBB2023-03-24There are polls and there are prices. Just because a team is ranked higher does not mean they should be favored or will cover the spread. Don't blindly bet based on a teams ranking or seeding.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-24Don't rush to take a play after a significant line move, money has come in on a better number.
A Numbers GameCBB2023-03-24If you’re playing in a survivor pool, make sure you know the rules as you advance. It will affect which team you’ll need to target.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-24Sweet 16 round is usually the end of the line for double-digit seeds, however, they have been very competitive as underdogs, going 15-6-1 ATS (71.4%) in that role since 2011. Princeton is a +10 underdog today vs Creighton.
Live Bet SaturdayCBB2023-03-25If you’re getting in a betting player props in college hoops, be mindful of the differences in college vs the pros. For example, in college players can only have commit five fouls before they foul out, where as in the NBA they have six. Two quick fouls in college can have a player on the bench early in the matchup.
The HandleCBB2023-03-25You can find better payouts on the Most Outstanding Player market than a team to win the championship. If you feel strongly about a certain team, look to bet their top guy in the MOP market.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-25FAU was 30th in 3PT % in the country during the regular season, shooting at 37%. The Owls are below 30% from beyond the arc in the tournament and could be due for positive regression.
The HandleCBB2023-03-26Make sure to check where the money is going on the Elite 8 and Final Four games. These are the most publicly bet College Basketball games of the year.
A Numbers GameCBB2023-03-27Reminder that when it comes to more popular teams (i.e. UConn), there’s not a huge rush to grab futures bets preseason. They were 18/1 then to win a national championship, and were 15/1 right before the tournament.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-28Target low total games that get off to a fast start for live under bets.
Sharp MoneyCBB2023-03-28Amal Shah: There is better value betting UConn at -250 vs Miami, rolling the money over and betting them anything shorter than -350 in the Championship vs betting UConn to win the title at -125 right now
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-03-29Consider playing the moneyline on favorites of 3 points or less, you do not want to burn a bet on last minute "cover play" shenanigans.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-03-29The public won't be betting the Final Four until the weekend approaches, watch for line movement as the week moves along, you may be able to get a better number now.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-03-31Consider betting 1H UNDERs in the Final Four with teams adjusting to playing basketball in a football stadium. The sight-lines are much different and could affect shooting early in the game.
A Numbers GameCBB2023-03-31Don’t overreact to UConn’s dominating wins. Teams that won their Elite 8 game by 15 or more and won the other 3 games by 10 or more are just 1-7 ATS in the Final Four game, including 0-5 ATS as favorites.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-04-01If you believe UConn will win the championship, there's a number of ways to get down on the Huskies to maximize value. Consider a ML rollover, a championship exacta or betting Sanogo to win MOP.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-04-03The college basketball futures market is best used for taking long shots. Teams that land a big time recruit or transfer can have odds north of 50/1 get cut in half while a lot of teams at 20/1 or less, even with a big move, won't have their odds move as much.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-04-03Totals that are extremely high or extremely low offer the best value for in-game betting.
Sharp MoneyCBB2023-04-03If you are sitting on a big futures ticket on UConn to win it all, you can get creative in how you guarantee an ROI on the ticket. You can win both bets by betting SDSU +7.5 and get more back on a small bet on the ML
A Numbers GameCBB2023-04-03Because of UConn's recent blowout wins, the line for the game tonight will be shaded their way.
A Numbers GameCBB2023-04-04If you have an outlier bracket, enter as many national tournaments as you can. Those are the types of brackets that can win contest in wild years like this.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-05-31There is very little value at the top of the College Basketball futures board this time of year, no need to make any bets this early as the numbers won't move during the Summer.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-07-24Betting college basketball futures at this point does not provide value. The number you might currently will be there in a few weeks, take this time to research as the numbers will still be there in the fall.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-08-28For doing offseason college basketball research, keep in mind non-graduate transfers that is transferring for at least the second time. the NCAA did not award waivers for a lot of these players in college football & that might happen in college basketball as well.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-10-26Just because you come into the season thinking you'll be backing/fading a team for the college basketball season, do not just bet any number. Before you see lines on teams that you are looking to bet and fade and make sure you see value. Be mindful that you are betting numbers.....not teams on the spread.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-02College basketball lines often times move drastically the morning of the game around 7-8 AM Eastern. If you see a number you like overnight and fear it will move, bet it overnight.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-06Do not overreact to one college basketball win or loss. Look at the context of a loss because making too many adjustments on prior expectations as a loss where a team gets pounded on the glass is much more concerning than an opponent getting hot from 3-point range.
Follow the MoneyCBB2023-11-06College basketball begins tonight, be sure to check on roster movement in the offseason. With the transfer portal teams from last year may not be the same as you remember.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-07Watch for the amount of fouls early on in college basketball games. Usually refs will call more fouls early on in the season and has been the case the first two nights of the season, so be mindful of this & consider shading totals up when handicapping.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-08When handicapping totals, utilize stats on a per possession basis rather than a per game basis in tandem with how quickly a team plays as there's a massive variety of styles between the 362 Division I teams.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-09Know the venue of where games are being played. College basketball is starting to have a lot of neutral court events so don't assume the team on the bottom is playing a home game.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-13Pay attention to matchups involving two teams in the same state as the underdog often times comes out with a lot of motivation and something prove, which happened with Penn defeating Villanova and FIU covers against Miami on Monday.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-14When looking at basketball totals: both college and pro, the first place to look is at the pace a team plays out. An over can still hit on a cold shooting night if the game is uptempo.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-16When live betting basketball, having eyes on the game is a must. The box score can not tell you how heavily shots are being contested along with the overall momentum and feel of the game.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-20Pay attention start times in tournament games this week. There will be a good amount of west coast teams playing before 10:00 AM local time and east coast teams playing after 10:00 PM local time.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-22Most books post lines on college basketball games in the early AM (around 7-8 AM Eastern) and the opening numbers move quickly so set your alarms!
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-23When gauging totals, the tempo a team plays at can be even more impactful than their shooting percentage.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-11-27When evaluating college basketball, when you see a team with very good or bad early season stats, check to see the schedule they have played to this point because not all the stats accumulated in this small of a sample size are created equally.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-11-29Look for outlier team totals in hopes of being able to middle in game.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-12-04Seemingly every team in college basketball has had an outlier performance to the negative this season. Be sure to evaluate a team's entire body of work and not get hung up too much on one amazing or bad performance.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-12-06Be mindful when handicapping college basketball that a lot of college after this week that will be on Christmas break, which can lessen how much home court advantage is worth.
VSiN PrimeTimeCBB2023-12-06Try to take overnight CBB totals, because if you have strong conviction and good data to support your side, it is likely the line will move significantly overnight.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-12-13Due to a court ruling on Wednesday, many two time transfers that were ineligible either have become or will soon be eligible to play. Take caution in evaluating how much they will impact a team in the first few games though as these guys will enter with rust and play against other guys 8+ games of experience under their belt, & could also lead to bad chemistry for teams with these players in the first game or two trying to work them into the rotation.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-12-14Not all neutral court games are created equal in college basketball. Look to see specifically where these neutral court games are being played as some are mere miles away from a teams campus, others are played more than 500 miles from each team's campus.
The Lombardi LineCBB2023-12-16If you don't like a bet pre-game but think it'll be tight, don't be afraid to watch the game and get in with a live-bet on the underdog after a scoring run.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-12-18Be mindful that many games this week in college basketball are being played on neutral sites, do not assume the team listed on the bottom of the betting board is the home team.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-12-20When evaluating college basketball teams this time of year, keep in a mind a team's schedule when looking at their stats. Some teams have very good stats that have all come against bad teams and needs to be kept in mind.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2023-12-21Be mindful of tip times in college basketball. Looking at overs on games the begin before noon local time can be a dicey proposition with 18-22 year olds that might be groggy for the early game, leading to an edge on early AM unders.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-01-03Don't be afraid to handicap a few days in advance in college basketball for these massive college basketball Saturdays if a team does not have another game until Saturday, with north of 125 games every Saturday the next two months, trying to lessen the workload for Friday can make the handicapping process easier,
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-01-09Look at scheduling spots in college basketball as many teams can have a less than stellar effort in a look ahead spot prior to facing a top team.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-01-09If betting on college basketball, make sure you’re updating power ratings for teams as they head into conference play.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-01-10When handicapping college basketball totals, identifying teams that either create second chances on the glass or generate live ball turnovers can be a good look for betting overs. A dead ball turnover is much less likely to generate a fast break opportunity than a steal and offensive rebounds often lead to put backs.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-01-11With east coast books posting a lot of openers during the middle of the afternoon the day before games, there's now two waves of big line movement, around midnight eastern the day or the games and around 7-8 AM Eastern
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-01-15If possible, try to look at shot selection when evaluating college basketball. Not all teams will have data on exact shot charts, but teams taking a lot of long 2-point shots and having turnover issues are ones to downgrade.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-01-16There are a handful of matchups between ranked teams on the road and unranked at home. This has been a great angle this season, especially when the unranked home team is favored.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-01-18When live betting college basketball, do more than just watch the box score. Seeing what shots and looks a team has been getting to lead to a hot or cold start gives much more perspective than just the raw stats.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-01-24While using poll rankings for handicapping and ranking teams is never recommended, looking at a team that might be getting a higher ranking than they are accustom to can provide a good fade spot. Often times these teams are not used to being a sizable favorite and slip up after hearing outside noise of how great they are.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-01-25Do not be afraid to handicap forward when a team has a few days off until the next game in college basketball. The college basketball has the biggest scheduling imbalance of any sport with 8 games on Friday and over 140 on Saturday, so do not be shy to get a head start on teams who will not play again until Saturday.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-01-30At this point of the season, do not let preseason perception play any factor in your college basketball handicapping. There is more than enough data from this season for splits that how you can move on from those priors and use scheduling spots and overall season data for handicapping.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-01-30The unranked home favorite vs. ranked road dog angle in college basketball has been a good trend. Avoid betting purely on the rankings.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-01-31Lookahead spots can be very valuable. For example, if a team plays a weaker opponent during the week and has a big game against a top ranked team over the weekend, it can be beneficial to fade them ahead of the big matchup.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-02-01Be mindful of the juice that you need to lay on props, if you are laying -160, you need to hit 61.53% of bets to break even whereas that break even rate on -110 is 52.38%
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-02-08Don't force action on slow college basketball nights like Friday on bets you may not normally make, allocate that time instead for the loaded Saturday card of 150 games if you don't have a lot of edges for Friday.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-02-12Texas Tech is a 2.5 home favorite tonight against Kansas. When a line looks weird, it's probably for a reason. Consider betting the Red Raiders tonight.
The Lombardi LineCBB2024-02-13When transitioning over from betting on the NFL to betting on basketball, keep an eye out for those analytic sites and rely on the Power Ratings.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-02-13Unranked home teams versus ranked road opponents are 20-12 SU this year. Cincinnati falls into that category tonight vs. Iowa State.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-02-14In teams in college basketball that are playing for a second time, look at what happened in the first game to try to see if the spot was unfavorable for the team that lost the first time around or if it might be just a bad matchup.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-02-14When it looks scary, there's probably a reason for it. Tonight 0-26 Detroit takes on IUPUI as a 5.5 point favorite. Keep this in mind when betting that matchup.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-02-15Volatility is very much a part of college basketball, it is important to look at overall season averages and not overreact to one hot or cold game as every team has outliers.
The Lombardi LineCBB2024-02-16Unless you think you have an edge on a team who's price will plummet, avoid betting CBB futures until after Selection Sunday when you know the potential path.
The HandleCBB2024-02-17You can gain a big edge if you handicap mid-major CBB games as the average fan/bettors ignore those games. You won't get the public's influence on the lines.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-02-19Unranked home teams are hitting at a 71% rate on the ML against ranked opponents over the last two seasons.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-02-20When looking at college basketball this time of year, home and road splits can be a very valuable handicapping tool. There are a lot of teams that are not playing the same away from home as they do at home, though there are some diamonds in the rough like Niagara that have shined away from home.
Sharp MoneyCBB2024-02-20Back better jump shooting teams when they are at home. The familiar sightlines and surroundings give them a better to chance thrive
A Numbers GameCBB2024-02-20If you wanted to bet UConn, the futures numbers might be short, but they’re likely only going to get shorter as the regular season finishes out.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-02-20Closing line value is key when betting any sport, college basketball tends to have dramatic movement from line open to game. Pay attention to when lines drop to get best value possible.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-02-21There are a few teams that have been shifting their tempos since conference play has began like San Diego State. Look for these discrepancies and put more weight on the conference numbers than what happened out of conference in November and December.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-02-21UConn are now 0-21 vs. ranked teams on the road since 2014. This is a great trend to consider when their road matchup with Marquette plays out on March 6th.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-02-27Right now is actually a great time to add CBB futures to your portfolio. Compare some of the top teams odds to their preseason odds and you’ll find some value.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-02-28When handicapping total, the tempo and possessions per game is such an important part of the handicap Uptempo teams can still hit overs on bad shooting nights and slower teams can hit under on hot shooting nights.
The HandleCBB2024-03-02This is the time of year where CBB teams are really trying to make statements to help their Tournament seeding. Don't be afraid of taking the spread for a favorite as they will be trying make their mark.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-03-03Unlike most sports, every game is a motivational spot & a game of impact in college basketball. Even teams with conference tournament seeding locked up, they are still looking to build their resume for the NCAA Tournament and want to avoid a bad loss that could them to move down a seed line in the big dance.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-03-04When betting conference tournament games, know the venue these teams are playing at. Some small conferences have true home court games while some tournaments on neutral court use the home court of a team in the conference. This is the case for St. John's in the Big East and UNLV in the Mountain West.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-03-04The conference opponent revenge angle continues to hit. Per Makinen, power conference teams looking to avenge an earlier season loss and playing as home favorites of 6 points or more in the last two weeks of the regular season have gone 64-9 SU and 53-28 ATS (65.4%)
The Lombardi LineCBB2024-03-05Don't sleep on a team like Gonzaga to make a run in the NCAA Tournament. While they haven't dominated like usual, they've only lost one game of their last 14 and may be undervalued in the futures market.
The Lombardi LineCBB2024-03-05Don't sleep on a team like Gonzaga to make a run in the NCAA Tournament. While they haven't dominated like usual, they've only lost one game of their last 14 and may be undervalued in the futures market.
The Lombardi LineCBB2024-03-06A money line rollover strategy may be a better option than betting a team to win their conference tourney outright. Plus, all you have to do to hedge is stop betting.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-03-06In conference tournaments, you can lean a little more on your season prior ratings on teams. Teams that might have had high expectations preseason, and then went thru a rough regular season, now have another chance to save their season.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-03-06There are a few teams that have been shifting their tempos since conference play has began like San Diego State. Look for these discrepancies and put more weight on the conference numbers than what happened out of conference in November and December.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-03-07Openers for college basketball conference tournaments involving back to backs often time pop up after midnight eastern and most openers will move drastically. Do yo best to pay attention late at night & early in the AM to get the best of the numbers.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-03-07Arch Madness begins today, the conference tournaments' unders have been hitting at a 64% rate. Consider that before betting games in that conference tournament.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-03-07When lookin at teams in conference tournaments that play on back to back days, place extra value on teams with deep benches and play a slower tempo, they will be less tired on day two and beyond.
The Greg Peterson ExperienceCBB2024-03-11Look at a team's tempo when handicapping teams in conference tournaments on a back to back. An uptempo team might have less in the tank when playing for a second or third day in a row than a slower team.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-03-11When handicapping some of the conference tournaments this week, make sure to compare home shooting to away/neutral shooting numbers for each team.
The Lombardi LineCBB2024-03-12Mid-Major conference tournaments are a great chance to get a look at potential NCAA Tournament Cinderella teams. If a team looks good in their conference tourney, they could be a good team to back in the early rounds of next week's tournament.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-03-12When NCAA tournament rolls around, look to target some teams that you might have had high prior ratings on preseason and then the team dipped a bit during season, but is surging again now.
The Lombardi LineCBB2024-03-13More often than not, it's best practice to avoid betting an odds-on favorite to win their conference tournament.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-03-13Conference tournament finals have been upset specials so far this March. Dogs went 4-1 ATS last night.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-03-14At this point, if you don’t have any NCAA tournament futures bets, just wait until the bracket comes out. You’ll have a better idea of the paths these teams will have to take without losing much value on the number you bet.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-03-14PAC 12 teams that had a bye in the first round of their conference tournament have gone OVER the total in 21 of the last 31 games (67.7%)
A Numbers GameCBB2024-03-15If looking at betting on some longer underdogs in the NCAA tournament, look at playing them 1H so end-of-game situations don’t burn you.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-03-18If playing in bracket contests, make sure you know the scoring rules well and adjust your strategy accordingly. Scoring and size of the pool should change your bracket strategy.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-03-18The public is very aware of the 5 vs. 12 seed matchups and how likely those are to be upsets. Be aware of the line movement in those games ahead of the tournament, value on the 12 seeds may be gone and the 5 seeds could be the play by the time the games tip.
The Lombardi LineCBB2024-03-19Scoring tends to start slow in teams' first game of the postseason as they adjust to a new arena and tournament play in general. Consider betting 1H UNDERs.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-03-19When playing in bracket contests, if you’re not being rewarded in the contest for picking upsets, make sure you’re not picking too many. The reality of getting multiple teams with big seeds in the final four is unlikely.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-03-19The 5 vs. 12 seed is a popular upset pick with the public every year in the tournament. Be aware books may be adjusting for this, making it tougher to cash with the 12 seeds ATS.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-03-20If playing in Survivor for the NCAA tournament, remember that teams that play on Thurs/Saturday for the first round, won’t necessarily have the same setup for the following week.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-03-21If interested in betting some of the bigger underdogs, consider a first half play on them. The favorite can often show off their depth advantage in the second halves.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-03-21In the 2 vs. 15 seed game when the O/U is set at 145 points or higher, the O/U is 3-16. The current total for Arizona vs. Long Beach St is at 163.5.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-03-22Consider a play on NC State tomorrow. They’re starting to out some things together right now and Oakland would have to replicate some amazing three point shooting.
The HandleCBB2024-03-24Favorites dominated yesterday, but today feels different. Look at some dogs to make an impact in today's games.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-03-25Reminder not to overreact to these single round trends and expect them to continue round to round. Regression will likely set in at some point.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-03-26Favorites of 8 or more in the 1 vs. 4 matchup have seen the total go under 76.5% of the time (26-8-3).
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-03-28Matt Painter (Purdue HC) is 1-6 ATS in the Sweet Sixteen or later. Keep this in mind if considering the Boilermakers this weekend.
Follow the MoneyCBB2024-04-03Caitlin Clark flew over all of her props and total numbers in their last game against LSU. There is a chance books just can't post high enough totals for her, keep an eye on her props this weekend.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-04-05If you’re betting women’s college basketball props tonight, keep in mind a vast majority of the money will be on the over on Caitlin Clark props.
A Numbers GameCBB2024-04-08Remember if you’re looking to bet Purdue on the money line, consider a play on Zach Edey as the Most Outstanding Player. You’ll get a bit better price and it is very unlikely anyone other than Edey wins the award if Purdue wins.