Sunday’s Top CBB Betting Splits: March 15th Highlights

Selection Sunday ushers in an exciting series of College Basketball Conference Tournament games, with significant matchups on the horizon. Analyzing the latest betting splits reveals trends and insights worth noting as teams vie for championship titles.

Atlantic 10 Tournament Championship: VCU vs. Dayton

The Atlantic 10 Tournament features a showdown between VCU (26-7) and Dayton (23-10). VCU, the 2-seed, recently defeated Saint Joseph’s with a solid 77-64 victory. Conversely, 4-seed Dayton advanced after a nail-biting 70-69 win against Saint Louis.

Originally opening as a 2.5-point favorite, VCU has seen its line shift to -3.5, indicating strong support from sharp bettors. Currently, bets at DraftKings show VCU capturing 67% of spread wagers and 75% of total spread dollars. This contrasting style of betting hints at a high confidence level in VCU’s position.

• KenPom Prediction: VCU winning by four points (75-71).
• Statistics Favoring VCU:
  • Offensive Efficiency: 46th vs. Dayton’s 139th
  • Effective Field Goal Percentage: 63rd vs. 161st
  • Three-Point Shooting: 41st vs. 166th

Smart bettors might consider VCU’s moneyline play at -170, as the Rams hold strong backing, with 75% of moneyline bets and dollars at both DraftKings and Circa Sports indicating a clear preference for a Rams victory.

SEC Tournament Championship: Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt

The SEC Tournament also showcases a thrilling contest between Arkansas (25-8) and Vanderbilt (26-7). Arkansas, the 3-seed, struggled but ultimately triumphed over Ole Miss, while 4-seed Vanderbilt surprised many by defeating Florida 91-74.

Initially, Vanderbilt opened as a 2.5-point favorite, but the line has recently moved to -1.5, underlining a shift in support toward Arkansas. DraftKings reports an even split in ticket sales, yet significant bets are favoring Arkansas, suggesting sharper money is leaning toward the Razorbacks.

• Smart Money Insights:
  • Arkansas Moneyline: +110 with 59% of bets and 71% of dollars backing them.
  • Circa shows a similar trend with 60% of bets and astonishingly, 90% of total money backing Arkansas.

Statistical comparisons showcase Arkansas’s advantages in key areas:

• Effective Field Goal Percentage: 23rd vs. Vanderbilt’s 30th
• Three-Point Shooting: 18th vs. 91st
• Turnovers Committed: 1st vs. 14th

As these tournaments unfold, the betting splits indicate where confidence lies. With both VCU and Arkansas generating significant support, fans and bettors alike will be eager to see which teams rise to the occasion on championship Sunday.