NCAAB Betting: The Four Most Important Games in the Final Week of the Season

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Michael Savio
03/06/2024
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Highlights

  • Duke will win a share of the ACC title if they beat UNC this weekend
  • Boise State has covered the spread in five of their nine road games
  • Kentucky leads the SEC with a record of 4-2 against ranked opponents

The college basketball season is inching close to March Madness as they close the final week of the regular season. While several conference title races have been decided, there are still a lot of important games this week as teams battle for March Madness bids.

Below, we will share the four games our USA Legal Betting NCAAB experts can’t wait to watch. We will share the latest odds and insights into each, giving you everything you need to bet confidently at betting sites in the final few days of the season.

#7 North Carolina Tar Heels vs #9 Duke Blue Devils 

Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook to Become National Champion: UNC +2300 | Duke +2300 

What better way to close the college basketball season than a matchup between these two rivals. UNC has already clinched at least a share of the ACC title after a win against Notre Dame this week, but Duke could join them with a win this weekend. On top of a conference title, both teams are competing against each other for a seeding in the NCAA Tournament.

North Carolina led the ACC with a 7-2 road record this season. They have covered the spread in in six of those nine games.

Duke is 15-2 at home this season but have covered the spread in just 11 of those games.

These two teams have met once this season, with the Tar Heels getting a 93-84 home win.

Boise State Broncos vs #21 San Diego State Aztecs 

Odds from BetRivers Sportsbook to Reach Final Four: Boise State +4000 | SDSU +1600

This has been one of the best Mountain West seasons in recent memory. It is expected that they will send six teams to the NCAA Tournament, including Boise State and SDSU. The Aztecs regular season hopes are likely over, but Boise State sits just a half game back from conference-leading Utah State. A win against SDSU could help them capture the title and improve their seeding for March Madness.

The Broncos are 6-3 on the road this season, covering the spread five times. 

The Aztecs are undefeated at home this season, posting a record of 14-0. However, they have only covered the spread in eight home games this season. 

Boise State beat SDSU in a 67-66 thriller at home in January.

#14 Kansas Jayhawks vs #1 Houston Cougars 

Odds from BetMGM Sportsbook to Become Nation Champion: Kansas +2500 | Houston +650 

While the Jayhawks Big 12 title hopes are over, this game is immensely important for both teams. Houston is playing for a chance to capture the top seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Kansas will be playing to improve their own seeding, setting us up for a thrilling matchup on Saturday.

Kansas has not done well on the road this season, going 3-6. They have also struggled to cover the spread on the road, doing so just three times. Kansas has gone 7-3 against ranked teams this season.

Houston has dominated at home this season, going 16-0 and covering the spread in nine of those games. The Cougars are 4-1 against ranked opponents, but their sole loss is to Kansas.

Kansas beat up Houston in February, winning 78-65 at home.

#15 Kentucky Wildcats vs #4 Tennessee Volunteers 

Odds from bet365 Sportsbook to Become Nation Champion: Kentucky +2200 | Tennessee +1200 

Kentucky has struggled with consistency this season, but they have some very impressive wins over the nation’s top teams.  They have now won five of their previous six games, a run that includes wins over Alabama and Auburn. Now, they’ll be heading to Tennessee to avenge their previous loss. You can bet the Vols will be ready for them as they attempt to capture one of the coveted one-seeds for the NCAA Tournament.

Kentucky is 6-3 on the road this season, covering the spread six times. They have the best record in the SEC when facing ranked teams, going 4-2.

Tennessee has been fantastic at home this season, winning 14 of their 15 games in Knoxville and covering the spread ten times. They are 5-3 against ranked opponents this season.