NCAAB Vegas Odds
College Basketball Vegas Odds
College Basketball Vegas Odds can update daily. Here is a list of the latest NCAAB Vegas Odds as they are released to the public, updated daily.
NCAAB Betting Odds, Explained
If you dig deep enough you’ll find options that will confuse experienced bettors, but NCAAB Vegas Odds tends to offer markets/lines on three things: Moneyline, Spread, and Over/Under. As you can see in the odds list above, these are presented using the American Odds format.
How Do American Odds Work?
With the American odds system, you’ll see a number displayed with either a + or – symbol in front of it.
‘Minus’ Symbol (Favorites)
If you see a – listed before the odds (e.g -150) then Vegas has determined that the outcome is more than likely to happen, otherwise known as a favorite.
The number listed is the $ amount you are required to wager to receive a $100 profit if your selection is successful.
Example Scenarios:
- If you wager $150 on a -150 favorite you will receive $250 in return. $150 is your stake returned, and the remaining $100 is your winnings.
- If you wager $100 on a -150 favorite then you will receive $166.67 in return. $100 is your stake returned, and the remaining $66.67 is your winnings.
‘Plus’ Symbol (Underdogs)
If you see a + symbol listed before the odds (e.g +150) then Vegas has determined that the outcome is less than likely to happen. This is also called an underdog or outsider bet.
Betting on underdogs works in a different way.
The number listed (e.g +150) is the amount you will receive if you wager $100 on the market and the selection is successful.
Example Scenario:
- If you wager $100 on a +150 outsider then you will receive $250 in return. $100 is your stake returned, and the remaining $150 is your winnings.
NCAAB Moneyline Betting With Vegas Odds
Moneyline betting in the NCAAB is the easiest market to understand. You place a wager on a team to win, and if they win the game then your stake and winnings are returned to you, if you lose then you lose your stake.
How does NCAAB Moneyline work?
Almost every game will see a favorite and an underdog selection. For this reason, money line betting is not always popular in games that are expected to be one-sided, as the return on your stake for backing a heavy favorite is small.
As an example from the 2022 NCAA Championship game. Kansas were -200 favorites to win. If you had placed $100 on Kansas to win, your return including stake would’ve been $150.
Does Moneyline include overtime in the NCAAB?
Yes, it does. NCAA basketball games cannot end in a tie, so if your team wins in overtime, your moneyline bet is still graded as a win. Overtime is included in standard moneyline wagers unless a sportsbook specifically states otherwise.
NCAAB Spread Betting
The NCAAB now includes gambling terminology in their programming and commentary, so you will hear people talking about the spread and covering the spread.
What Does the Spread Mean in NCAAB Betting?
The spread is designed to offer a points handicap in a game for the favorite, this then results in the betting odds being almost identical for both teams.
You will see the spread listed as a number, usually, with a decimal point (e.g 4.5) This is the number of points that the favorite will need to win by to cover the spread, while the underdog needs to either win the game or lose by less than the spread number to cover.
Example scenario from 2022 NCAA Championship game.
The spread for the game was set at 4.5 points. Although Kansas won the game 72-69, this was not enough to cover the 4.5-point spread total. Therefore the winning spread selection was North Carolina +4.5 points.
Can the Spread Total Change?
Yes, the spread line can move before tipoff. Sportsbooks adjust it based on betting volume — if one side is heavily favored by the public, the line may shift to balance action. Injuries, team news, or sharp money can also cause changes.
Whatever the spread is at the time you place your bet is what your wager is locked into.
NCAAB Over/Under Betting
Betting on the over/under total means the outcome of the game is irrelevant, you are simply placing a wager on how many points will be scored in a game.
How Does Over/Under Work in NCAAB Betting?
Similarly to the spread, a total will be set by the sportsbook before the game (e.g 151.5 points). If you place a wager on the ‘over’ market and 152 points or more are scored, then your selection is successful.
If you place a wager on the ‘under’ market and 151 points or less are scored then your selection is successful.
Can the Over/Under Total Change in NCAAB Betting?
Yes, sportsbooks adjust the total as new information becomes available — such as lineup changes, injuries, or one-sided betting activity. If public or sharp money leans heavily on one side, the total may be raised or lowered to balance exposure. Your bet will always reflect the number available at the time you placed it.
Does the Over/Under in NCAAB Betting Include Overtime?
Yes — unless explicitly stated otherwise, NCAAB totals include overtime. Since OT adds extra minutes, it increases the chance of hitting the over, which is something to factor in when betting close totals.
