College basketball odds may not be top of mind for sports bettors right now considering that NFL, college football and NBA are in full swing, but that doesn’t mean it should be ignored, either.
Sure, if you’re someone more interested in action than value, college hoops will likely stay on the back burner.
However, professional bettors don’t care about the sport or even the prestige of the matchup: all that matters is value.
A good example comes from Friday’s college basketball slate.
No. 9 North Carolina vs. No. 1 Kansas anchors tonight’s schedule and is easily the most attractive game for both casual fans and bettors.
Now, this doesn’t mean there aren’t good bets available for this matchup, just that it’s not the only game in town.
In fact, the market’s sharpest bettors are quietly taking a position on a much lower-profile game today: Gardner Webb vs. North Carolina Central (1 p.m. ET, ESPN+).
College Basketball Odds & Pick for Gardner Webb vs. North Carolina Central
*Odds as of Friday morning
The Eagles are 3.5-point spread favorites against the Runnin’ Bulldogs with Friday afternoon’s over/under sitting at 142.5.
Interestingly, the wiseguys have bypassed the spread so far and are instead focusing on the over/under.
Let me explain.
The Gardner Webb vs. North Carolina Central total initially opened at 143.5 before sharps steamed the under very early Friday morning, motivating oddsmakers to drop this number one point.
For those curious, steam refers to sudden, uniform line movement across the market that’s often the result of bettors with the resources and respect to move odds getting down on the same wager at multiple sportsbooks, all at once.
PRO Pick: Under 142.5 (-105) — FanDuel
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