The second College Football Playoff semifinal matchup takes place on Friday night, so why not discuss college basketball odds for a low-profile contest between Merrimack and Sacred Heart at 11 a.m. ET (ESPN+)?
Merrimack is a 2-point spread favorite against Sacred Heart with Friday’s over/under sitting at 140.5, though it’s unlikely recreational bettors have any interest in this unassuming morning matchup.
On the other hand, under-the-radar games are a bit more difficult for oddsmakers to price as well, which is exactly why sharps aren’t passing on this opportunity, either.
With this in mind, let’s leverage Action PRO’s premium tools and data to identify the college basketball pick that professional bettors are making for Friday morning’s Merrimack vs. Sacred Heart matchup.
College Basketball Odds, Sharpest Pick for Merrimack vs. Sacred Heart
*Odds as of Friday morning
As mentioned above, Friday’s Merrimack vs. Sacred Heart total is sitting at 140.5 as of the time of writing.
However, BetMGM opened this line at 142.5 before sharps steamed the under, leaving oddsmakers little choice but to react by pushing the total down two points.
Steam refers to sudden, uniform line movement across the market and is 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.
It’s also important to note that this line does vary from sportsbook to sportsbook as well.
For example, most shops have dropped to 140.5 with differing vigs, while both Caesars and bet365 are offering under 141 at -110.
PRO Pick: Under 141 (-110) — Caesars
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