College Basketball Betting in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is one of the states where you can legally bet on college basketball games. There are a number of online sportsbooks that accept bets from Pennsylvania residents, and the selection of games offered for betting is extensive. You can bet on individual games, or on futures markets such as who will win the NCAA Championship. The odds at most sportsbooks are competitive, and there are often promotions and bonuses available to Pennsylvania residents. 

Best College Basketball PA Sportsbooks 

DraftKings 

DraftKings Sportsbook app in Pennsylvania has lineups, odds, and wagering options on every college basketball game. You can also place bets on in-game action, including first-half and second-half winners.

Futures betting options include:

• Who will be the winner of the national college basketball league?
• Which college basketball teams will make it into the final four?
• Who will be named top player of the year?

The DraftKings mobile application is available for Android and iOS devices.

FanDuel 

FanDuel offers sports betting on all major sporting events including the NCAA basketball tournament. You can also make futures bets such as:

• Odds on winning the NCAA tournament
• Odds on winning a national title
• Probability of receiving an overall No. 1 ranking

It’s important to pick the right conference for your team. For instance, if your school belongs to the ACC, then you should definitely go there. If not, then you might want to consider going to another conference instead.

There are also bets on individual conference winners for each league. FanDuel offers prices for the individual player to win the Wooden Trophy.

College Basketball Bet Types 

Today, there are many different ways to place a bet on college basketball games. Some of those methods include: Over/Under Bets, Parlays, Props, Moneylines, Live Betting, and Free Picks.

Over/Under Bets

An over/under bet is simply placing a bet on whether the total points scored during a game will exceed or fall short of a certain amount. For instance, if you think that the total score of a game between two teams will be greater than 50 points, then you would bet $100 on the underdogs. If you believe that the total score will be less than 50 points, then the odds would favor the favorites.

Parlay

A parlay is similar to an over/under bet except instead of picking the winner of a single game, you pick multiple winners. A parlay consists of three or more games being played simultaneously. For example, if you think that all four of the following games will end in a tie, you could bet $500 on a parlay consisting of each of the four games.

Prop Bets

Props are bets placed on individual players who are participating in a game. These bets are usually made before the start of a game. For instance, if a player is expected to score 20 points in a game, but he scores 25, then the bookmaker might take a bet on him scoring 15 points. If he does not score 15 points, the bettor loses his money.

Moneyline Bets

Moneyline bets are bets placed on the outcome of a game. They are very simple to place. All you need to do is choose the team you want to win and the team you want to lose. For instance, if I wanted to bet on Duke University beating North Carolina State University, I would select Duke as my favorite and NC State as my underdog. Then, I would put $10 on Duke winning the game.

Live Betting

Live betting allows you to watch a game while making a bet. There are some websites that allow you to view live events such as football games, baseball games, hockey games, tennis matches, soccer matches, boxing matches, and even horse races. When watching a live event, you can bet on the outcome of the match.

Free Picks

Free picks are predictions given by professional handicappers. Professional handicappers use their knowledge of statistics, trends, and history to predict outcomes. Many times, free picks are used to generate interest in a specific matchup.

Bet on March Madness in PA

The NCAA announced the creation of the Division II men’s basketball tournament.

Round 1 starts on March 17, followed by round 2 on April 7, and then the Sweet 16 starts on April 14.

• The 2022 Final Four will take place from April 2 through April 4 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here are some key events taking part during the tournament:
• March 15th – 16th – First Four.
• March 17 -20 – 1st and 2nd round matches.
• April 1st – 3rd – East Regional and North Central Regional.
• On March 25th and 27th – they’re hosting our regional conferences for the Midwest and Eastern regions.
• April 2nd & 4th – Final Four.

Free Brackets Challenges Contests at March Madness in PA

You can usually get better odds by placing bets on individual March Madness games, but the most common way to enter the bracket pools is through the ubiquitous Bracket pools.

Players can find paid and also free brackets at online sportsbook sites. Here are some things to keep in mind when searching for them:

• DraftKings has opened up its $30K Survivor Pool for free. You just need to choose a team each day. If that team becomes the winner, you advance to the next round.
• FanDuel $1K Pick’em – Pick the teams to score the most points. The top-scoring brackets win real prize money.
• BetMGM Brackets – It’s $100K for the best-scored bracket, and also there is a possibility to get $1 Million if anyone gets a perfect score in this free online tournament.

If you’re completely out of the tournament after the first round, you can take advantage of a ‘second-chance’ pool where there are no entry fees. DraftKings offers two ways to enter for free. You could win up to $20,000 by making it through the entire contest without missing any picks.

Key dates for college basketball betting in PA

Every year, the NCAA selection committee chooses the teams that will participate in the college basketball tournament. The first round of the tournament consists of 64 games played at four sites across the country. Each team plays one game per day for five days. After each day’s play, the top 16 seeds receive an automatic bid into the second round of the tournament. The remaining 48 teams compete in single-elimination play until there are just eight winners left standing.

Here is some key schedule dates for college basketball in 2021–22:

• November: the regular season begins

• November to December: tournaments dedicated to Thanksgiving and holidays, non-conference, and selected conference games.

• January to February: schedules for Conference.

• 6th of March: regular season ends.

• 8-13th of March: tournaments of the Conference start.

• 13th of March: announcement of Field of 68. 

• 15th of March: start of NCAA tournament.

• 2nd of April: semifinals at the national level.

• 4th of April: day of National Championship.

Betting Tips for College Basketball Fans in PA

• Choose your favorite team: You should always pick a team you enjoy watching. That way you’ll be able to follow along with the game even if you’re not sitting courtside.
• Watch games regularly: If you want to bet on college basketball, you need to watch the games. Go to ESPN to get live streams of every single game. Then, once the games are over, go back to the box score to see who won and what time the game ended.
• Learn from free info: There are tons of websites out there that offer free college basketball picks. These sites usually give their predictions before tip-off, but sometimes they may change them during the season. They might also provide an analysis of past matchups between teams.
• Study local media: Local newspapers and radio stations often cover college basketball. Many times they will do previews of upcoming games and post box scores after each contest.
• Consider situational betting opportunities: Sometimes you can find good value bets on college basketball when the spread is very wide. For instance, let’s say you think one team is going to win by 20 points. But another team is only favored by 3 points. A $100 wager on the underdog could easily turn into a $300 winner.

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