The best online sportsbooks to bet on the NCAA Men's Tournament in Illinois are BetMGM and Fanduel. BetMGM is a popular pick among bettors because of its clean design and easy-to-use features making it an excellent choice for beginners. FanDuel is a perfect pick for bettors looking for variety, given the range of game lines, props, and futures you can make
If you're looking to bet on the NCAA Tournament in Illinois, you can't go wrong with either of these premier sportsbooks.
NCAA Men's Tournament Odds in Illinois
Unfortunately, Illinois gambling laws restrict the ability to bet on in-state college teams meaning those who reside in the Praire State cannot wager on the Illinois Fighting Illini. Still, you can make plenty of other bets on college basketball.
For the NCAA Men's Tournament, you can bet on the following:
- Spreads
- Moneylines
- Point Totals
- Adjusted lines (for spreads and totals)
- Same-game Parlays
- Multi-Game Parlays
- Futures
NCAA Tournament Betting Strategies
What makes the NCAA Tournament so compelling is the level of unpredictability. While top seeds generally advance deep into the bracket, it's not uncommon to see many of them bow out early.
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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