There is nothing more American or Degen than betting the first half unders on every single first-round game in the NCAA March Madness Tournament. It’s something we’ve been doing here at the Sports Gambling Podcast Network since 2011. So, why the first-half bets? Why the unders, and what’s the record look like? I’m glad you asked, let’s break down the 2024 NCAA March Madness Tournament first-half unders, who has the best odds, and what the record looks like on our spreadsheet.
The number one commandment for March Madness is: thou shalt bet all 36 first half unders. Here’s why; these teams began their seasons last summer on the practice court at their home school, they’ve worked their entire career, their entire life with the dream of making it to the “Big Dance.” Slugging through the brutal cold winter months in gyms at home and at familiar conference opponent’s courts.
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2024 NCAA March Madness Tournament First-Half Unders Spreadsheet – Best Odds
TABLE LAST UPDATED 8:10 PM EASTERN 3/20/24
TEAMS | 1st Half Total | Line | Book | ||
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Wager | vs | Howard | 60 | -115 | DK |
CSU | vs | Virginia | 56 | -110 | DK |
Grambling | vs | Montana | 63.5 | -115 | Caesars |
Colorado | vs | Boise State | 65.5 | -110 | Caesars |
Michigan State | vs | Mississippi State | 60.5 | -112 | FD |
Duquesne | vs | BYU | 66.5 | -112 | FD |
Akron | vs | Creighton | 67 | -120 | DK |
Long Beach State | vs | Arizona | 78 | -115 | DK |
Morehead State | vs | Illinois | 69 | -115 | DK |
Oregon | vs | South Carolina | 62 | -115 | DK |
Nevada | vs | Daytona | 64 | -115 | DK |
Oakland | vs | Kentucky | 77.5 | -112 | FD |
Mcneese | vs | Gonzaga | 70.5 | -130 | DK |
SDSU | vs | Iowa State | 65 | -120 | DK |
NCST | vs | Texas Tech | 68.5 | -115 | DK |
Samford | vs | Kansas | 73 | -115 | DK |
Drake | vs | Washington State | 64.5 | -120 | DK |
Northwestern | vs | FAU | 67 | -115 | DK |
Colgate | vs | Baylor | 66 | -115 | DK |
UAB | vs | SDSU | 65 | -115 | DK |
Western Kentucky | vs | Marquette | 75.5 | -115 | DK |
Stetson | vs | UConn | 71 | -115 | DK |
New Mexico | vs | Clemson | 72 | -115 | DK |
Yale | vs | Auburn | 66 | -115 | DK |
Nebraska | vs | Texas A&M | 69 | -110 | DK |
Vermont | vs | Duke | 62 | -110 | DK |
Charleston | vs | Bama | 82 | -115 | DK |
Longwood | vs | Houston | 61 | -115 | DK |
JMU | va | Wisconsin | 68.5 | -115 | DK |
TCU | va | Utah State | 71 | -115 | DK |
GCU | vs | St. Mary | 61 | -110 | DK |
Tennessee | vs | St. Peters | 62.5 | -120 | DK |
CSU | vs | Texas | 67.5 | -110 | ESPN Bet |
Wagner | Vs | UNC | 63.5 | -115 | ESPN Bet |
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The number one commandment for March Madness is: thou shalt bet all 36 first half unders. Here’s why; these teams began their seasons last summer on the practice court at their home school, they’ve worked their entire career, their entire life with the dream of making it to the “Big Dance.” Slugging through the brutal cold winter months in gyms at home and at familiar conference opponent’s courts.
These players make it through the conference tournament, maybe at one location, maybe at different locations. They sit by their TVs on Sunday evening like we all do, wondering if they made it, or waiting for their seed, waiting to see where they play. They make the trip to a new city, most of them have never played in, a court they’ve never been on, rims they’ve never played with.
2024 NCAA March Madness Tournament First-Half Unders Spreadsheet – Best Odds
All the pressure from their entire lives has built up to taking the court for March Madness, for the NCAA Tournament. The nerves are there, the No. 1 seeds know that the No. 16 seeds have pulled upsets, No. 16 seeds know they can beat the No. 1 seeds. As the pressure builds, and they adjust to the new courts they hope to play a few games in, the ball bounces differently, and the shots don’t fall as easily.
Now, these are good ball players, great ball players in many cases. It won’t take long, the nerves cool down, the shots start to drop, and they get into their rhythm. This is what makes it all about the first-round first-half games. It doesn’t work on the full game totals, it does work in the second round. You’ve got a window of 36 games to take advantage of this opportunity. Don’t let the pressure get to you and miss out on this.
Overall | 225-157-14 | 58.82%
2023 | 18-16-2 | 52.94%
2022 | 20-14-2 | 59%
2021 | 26-7-3 | 79% *1st 10 round 1 hit parlayed
2020| DNP
2019 | 17-18-1 | 49%
2018 | 24-12-0 | 67%
2017 | 14-22-0 | 39%
2016 | 22-13-1 | 63%
2015 | 20-14-2 | 59%
2014 | 16-18-2 | 47%
2013 | 24-10-2 | 71%
2012 | 21-15-0 | 58%
2011 | 21-14-1 | 60%
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