As everyone knows, tonight is the NCAA Finals between Purdue and UConn tonight. As with any championship game in a major sport, this game is the number 1 talked about event in the sports world today and has been since the Final Four games ended Saturday.
This is why we must be SO careful when betting on the game! The higher profile the sporting event, the sharper the lines will be from the Sportsbook. Sports traders, those who actively originate the lines and move it accordingly, know a lot people will want to bet on this game, and enjoy watching it on national tv. Generally speaking, the more popular a sporting event is, the more Sportsbooks will focus their efforts on that game, and ensuring their lines are the best they can be. That’s why you can bet more on this game, or the games with the most attention, than you can on random soccer games.
So what does this mean for betting on the game? Should you avoid betting on the game? OF COURSE NOT! This is the NCAA Finals, after all! However, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s not the worst idea to tread lightly on this game. We don’t ever advocate this strategy, but this is certainly NOT the game to bet more than a standard unit of your bankroll on. Sportsbooks will, generally speaking, allow for higher limits because of the marquee nature of this game.
This is a great time to remember that one game should NEVER be more important than another game. Winning a bet on the NCAA Finals isn’t any different than winning a bet in baseball, soccer, or any other sport! Enjoy the game tonight, but PLEASE remember that it’s only one game! Please enjoy responsibly!