Best bets and bookmaker insights for UConn-Purdue
Can UConn go 12-0 ATS in the tourney over two seasons? Bettors certainly think they will
The UConn Huskies and Purdue Boilermakers play tonight in the matchup that the college basketball world has been waiting to see all season. It’s the first time that both teams enter a championship game 5-0 against the spread, and UConn is a remarkable 11-0 ATS over the last two NCAA tournaments.
The Huskies have not only been winning games, but covering them with ease, and the betting public certainly thinks they’ll do that again tonight against Zach Edey & Co.
There is one massive futures bet to keep an eye on as well, as Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has a $600,000 wager on UConn at +360 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook, which he made back on March 20. The bet would win $2.16 million if the Huskies win tonight at 7-point favorites.
Below are my conversations with bookmakers for tonight’s title game, along with public betting splits from four sportsbooks and aggregated best bets from a bunch of respected handicappers.
Hopefully this file helps with your betting on tonight’s game.
Enjoy!
No. 1 Purdue vs. No. 1 UConn (-7, 145)
9:20 p.m. ET
FanDuel betting splits: 73% of bets, 83% of $$ on UConn -7
DraftKings betting splits: 68% of bets, 74% of $$ on UConn -7
BetMGM betting splits: 64% of bets, 73% of $$ on UConn -7.5
BetRivers betting splits: 59% of bets, 70% of $$ on UConn -7
Most-bet player props at BetMGM (total bets):
Zach Edey over 12.5 rebounds (-120)
Zach Edey over 24.5 points (-105)
Donovan Clingan over 13.5 points (-135)
Stephon Castle over 2.5 assists (+110)
Tristen Newton over 5.5 assists (-145)
Most-bet player props at BetRivers (total bets):
Zach Edey over 21.5 points (-200)
Donovan Clingan over 7.5 rebounds (-121)
Donovan Clingan over 13.5 points (-108)
Zach Edey over 11.5 rebounds (-180)
Donvan Clingan over 19.5 points/rebounds (-200)
“Tons of wagers coming in, mainly on UConn spread and moneyline. We had 75% of tickets and 78% of money on UConn -6.5 and we’re now up to -7. Total is 145 and 55% of bets, 59% of money is on the Over.” — Zachary Lucas, retail sportsbook director at TwinSpires
“Ticket counts are fairly two-way here with about 58% in favor of UConn. So far, the largest bet is $50,000 on the Huskies. Total at ML definitely split.” — Chuck Esposito, Station Casinos sportsbook director
“Lots of money coming in on UConn -6.5 and Purdue moneyline, so Purdue +6.5 is a big need right now now. Purdue ML, despite being bet a lot is actually a fantastic result for us, because the Boilermakers are a massive futures book winner.” — Seamus Magee, BetMGM trader
“Betting is pretty split at the moment. Early money was on UConn, as we opened -5 and now up to UConn -7. Big swing in the futures book, though on this game. We lose to UConn, but will realize a nice win on Purdue.” — Thomas Gable, sportsbook director at The Borgata in New Jersey