- Odds are now available for multiple conference tournaments beginning this weekend, like +175 betting odds for the Creighton Blue Jays to win the Big East tournament.
- Other conference tournament odds include VCU at +200 to win the Atlantic 10, and San Diego State at +115 to win the Mountain West.
NEW YORK – The calendar has officially turned to March, signaling the best time of the year for college basketball fans and bettors.
Before the best teams in the country can head to the Big Dance in Indianapolis, they must first prove their worth in the individual conference tournaments.
The big conferences get to work next weekend, while some of the smaller conferences go to battle to prove their champion this weekend.
Currently available odds for the Big East, Atlantic 10, and Mountain West via the major online sportsbooks have some profitable lines worth a deeper analysis.
Big East Conference Tournament Winner Odds
- Creighton +175
- Villanova +275
- Connecticut +275
- Xavier +500
- St. John's +5000
- Providence +2500
- Marquette +4000
- Georgetown +5000
- Butler +6000
- DePaul +20000
The Big East features some of the most historic programs in college basketball. This year, there is a strong three-horse race between the Creighton Bluejays, Villanova Wildcats, and UConn Huskies for the top of the conference.
UConn has the best value out of the three, despite currently being on the bubble. They have the best player in the conference in James Bouknight, and need a strong performance in the tournament in order to push their bid for the NCAA tournament.
It was another 20 point performance for James Bouknight this weekend. UConn fans know what can happen in March when you have a player that can take over any game..
@jam3s210 pic.twitter.com/fyFC7t4MLZ— 860 Productions (@860_media) March 1, 2021
The Huskies are no stranger to being an afterthought heading into March, winning the 2014 national championship behind Kemba Walker as a seven seed.
They will have to go through both Creighton and Villanova to do so, which is possible now that Bouknight is back to full strength. However, the Villanova Wildcats did beat them recently in a 60-68 showdown.
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UConn has the highest ceiling of the teams in terms of pure talent, but don’t be surprised if Jay Wright has Villanova right there in contention as well.
Over to the Atlantic 10, where the VCU Rams are the slightest of favorites to win the conference tournament.
Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament Winner Odds
- Virginia Commonwealth +200
- St. Bonaventure +225
- Saint Louis +300
- Davidson +375
- Dayton +1400
- Massachusetts +1500
- George Mason +2000
- Duquesne +5000
The A10 is full of team teetering on the bubble of the NCAA tournament. VCU, St. Bonaventure Bonnies, and Saint Louis Billikens all have the opportunity to sneak into March Madness via an at-large bid.
While VCU has been the better team throughout the season, the Bonnies have been coming on strong as of late. Those looking to bet on college basketball should note the good value on St. Bonaventure, who are currently available for +225.
The Bonnies are in action Friday night against the Duquesne Dukes to start off the tournament, where they are a 7.5-point favorite.
Duquesne vs. St. Bonaventure Odds- 3/5/21 11:00 a.m. EST
- Moneyline: Duquesne +260, St. Bonaventure -320
- Spread: BONA -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: 130.5 (-110)
Bettors should watch their performance tonight to gauge how the team is playing heading into the most important tournament in the country in terms of bubble seeding.
Also this weekend, the Mountain West decides their tournament champion, where the San Diego State Aztecs are the heavy favorites.
Mountain West Conference Tournament Winner Odds
- San Diego State+115
- Utah State+225
- Boise State+350
- Colorado State+400
- Nevada+2000
- UNLV+4000
- Wyoming+6600
- Fresno State+10000
- New Mexico +30000
- San Jose State+30000
- Air Force +50000
San Diego State comes in as the strong favorite after winning 11 straight games. The Aztecs have a 14-3 conference record, which ties them with the Colorado State Rams for the top of the conference.
The Boise State Broncos and Colorado State both have outside shots of making the NCAA tournament if it began today, so solid performances by both could help their cases even more.
San Diego State looks to be locked in regardless of their performance, but could lock in their ticket with a win in the conference tournament.
Jimmy Reinman honed his skills across various mediums including print, radio, and broadcast before bringing his arsenal of knowledge to the team here at USAOnlineSportsbooks in 2020. When he’s not writing, you can find him in a state of focused stress on any College Football Saturday, or maniacally constructing NBA parlays on a cool spring evening.
