College basketball championship SZN has arrived!
No, the Final Four is still two days away, but the NIT championship game between Chattanooga and UC Irvine gets underway at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN).
The Anteaters are listed as 3.5-point spread favorites against the Mocs according to live college basketball odds, with Thursday’s over/under sitting at 147.5.
With the help of Action PRO’s proprietary college basketball projections, let’s dig into a sneaky betting model edge for tonight’s Chattanooga vs. UC Irving NIT championship clash.
College Basketball Odds, Smartest Pick for Chattanooga vs. UC Irvine
*Odds as of Thursday morning
The Chattanooga vs. UC Irvine total has increased to 147.5 from its opener of 146.5 as of the time of writing.
Interestingly, there is still value on the over even after the line movement.
Action PRO projects tonight’s total at 150.6, which translates to a 4.6% edge when compared to the widely available 147.5.
However, savvy bettors can increase this edge even further.
A quick scan of the market shows Caesars offering the Chattanooga vs. UC Irvine total at 147, providing an extra half-point of value for those willing to take an extra 30 seconds to ensure they’re locking in the best price possible.
PRO Pick: Over 147 (-110) — Caesars
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