How to Bet on College Basketball in Australia

College basketball provides an exciting betting experience for Australian punters, whether you’re following March Madness or regular season action. Here’s a quick guide to the most popular betting options for Aussie college hoops fans.

Line Betting

Line betting levels the playing field between favourites and underdogs by applying a points handicap.

Example:

• Kansas -6 vs. UCLA +6

If you back Kansas -6, they need to win by 7 points or more to cover the spread. A bet on UCLA +6 wins if UCLA either wins outright or loses by 5 points or less.

Over/Under Betting

Over/under (totals) betting involves wagering on the combined points scored by both teams.

Example:

• Purdue vs. LSU: Over/Under 146.5
  • Over: Combined score must be 147+ points.
  • Under: Combined score must be 146 or fewer.

This market is ideal for those anticipating a high-scoring shootout or a defensive struggle.

Head-to-Head Betting

Head-to-head betting (moneyline in the US) is straightforward: back the team you think will win the game.

Example:

• Gonzaga $1.40 vs. Michigan $3.00**

If you back Gonzaga, a $100 wager would return $140 if they win. If you back Michigan, a $100 wager would return $300 if they win.

Futures and Prop Bets

Futures: Wager on long-term outcomes like NCAA champions or Final Four participants.
Props: Bet on specific game outcomes, such as:

• First team to score.
• Player total points over/under.

Live Betting

Live betting lets you wager while the game is in progress, with options like updated spreads, next team to score, or in-play head-to-head markets.

Bet responsibly and enjoy the thrill of college basketball betting in Australia!