Online sports betting in Tennessee has been legal since November 2020. The state is most notably home to the Tennessee Volunteers, although it hosts several other big-time college basketball programs. It should be no surprise that many in the state will be locked into March Madness betting odds.
The NCAA Tournament is massive from a betting standpoint, with non-stop action, drama, and shocking upsets. This presents an excellent opportunity for sports bettors in the Volunteer State.
Here is a closer look at March Madness betting in Tennessee.
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How to bet on College Basketball in Tennessee
You must create an online sportsbook account to place an online bet on College Basketball in TN. Here's a quick walkthrough to help you get set up:
#1 Complete the Sign-up Process
All you have to do here is confirm a few personal details. Since you must be 21+ and physically located in Tennessee, this process involves entering your name, address, and last four of your SSN. You will also need to enable geolocating on the sportsbook app.
#2 Add Funds and Claim a Bonus
After registering a new account, you can add funds to your account.
Nearly every sportsbook will offer you a welcome bonus when you make your initial deposit. This generally comes in the form of bonus bets or bet credit back if your first bet doesn't win.
#3 Bet on the NCAA Tournament
Once you've successfully added funds to your account and claimed your new user bonus, the final step is locking in your first wager.
You can find a range of betting options on the NCAA Tournament at any online sportsbook in Tennessee, including odds on:
- Point spreads
- Moneylines
- Over/Under totals
- Props
- Futures
- Parlays
- And More
NCAA Tournament Betting Strategies
What makes the NCAA Tournament so compelling is the level of unpredictability, aka “the madness.” Top seeds have prevailed historically but it's still not uncommon to see many of them suffer early-round defeats.
Coming in with a March Madness betting strategy is a good idea. Consider popular betting trends, data, and analyses, such as:
- Against the spread (ATS) records of each team
- Over/under trends
- KenPom rankings
- How a team has performed against other top-tier teams (Quad 1 records)
- Home vs. road records (remember Tournament games are played at a neutral site)
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