ALABAMA EMERGES AS NEW FAVORITE TO WIN COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT WITH CIRCA SPORTS
Las Vegas Sports Venture Releases Updated Odds, Props and Futures
With March hoops having tipped off with a wild first weekend, the odds to win the national title have changed as Circa Sports has Alabama emerging as the new favorite. The Las Vegas sports betting venture has released its updated odds and player props for the remainder of the college basketball tournament.
Click here for updated Circa Sports odds and props
Before the bracket was released, Houston was the favorite, followed by Kansas, Alabama, UCLA and Purdue. The odds changed slightly after Alabama was named a 1-seed, where they jumped Kansas for the second-best odds. After the first day of the tournament, however, due to injuries and other results in the bracket, Alabama jumped Houston to become the favorite to win the national title. As other favorites fell, the odds continued to shuffle.
Below is a full list of the remaining teams, their odds before the bracket release; after the bracket release; and their current odds from Circa Sports:
Pre-Bracket Release Post-Bracket Release Current
Alabama +900 +745 +315
Houston +550 +525 +420
Texas +1800 +1400 +800
UCLA +1000 +1200 +800
UConn +1500 +1700 +900
Tennessee +2200 +2000 +1000
Gonzaga +1400 +1500 +1100
Creighton +4000 +3400 +1100
Kansas St +4000 +4300 +1900
Arkansas +5000 +6700 +2500
Michigan St +15000 +15000 +3200
San Diego St +7000 +8000 +3300
Xavier +5500 +4700 +3700
Miami +4500 +4500 +4000
Florida Atlantic +40000 +30000 +5000
Princeton N/A +75000 +20000
Additionally, the lines for the regional semifinals, taking place this Thursday and Friday, have been released by Circa Sports. Creighton is the biggest favorite, as they face the underdog story of the tournament, Princeton. Two games are projected to be the closest, as Michigan State and UCLA are 1.5-point favorites over their opponents. The lines from Circa Sports are below:
Thursday:
- Kansas State vs Michigan State (-1.5, 138)
- FAU vs Tennessee (-5.5, 130.5)
- Arkansas vs UConn (-4, 140)
- Gonzaga vs UCLA (-1.5, 146)
Friday:
- Miami vs Houston (-7, 138.5)
- Xavier vs Texas (-4.5, 149)
- San Diego State vs Alabama (-7.5, 137.5)
- Princeton vs Creighton (-10, 140)
Circa Sports has also released props for the Round of 16 games and the regional championship futures. Click here to view the full list.
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About Circa Sports
Helmed by casino owner and downtown Las Vegas developer Derek Stevens, Circa Sports is blazing a new trail in the gaming industry by combining customer-first approach to business with a team of the country’s top oddsmakers. Circa Sports boasts one of the most competitive wagering menus in Las Vegas and is a leader in the city for sports futures. The venture currently operates in the world’s largest sportsbook at Circa Resort & Casino, as well as sister properties Golden Gate Hotel & Casino and the D Las Vegas. Stevens launched his first Las Vegas books outside of his downtown properties at Tuscany Suites & Casino and The Pass Casino in Henderson. Additionally, Circa Sports’ mobile app is available in Colorado and Iowa, and the brand will launch at a temporary casino in Waukegan, Ill. at American Place in partnership with Full House Resorts. Inc. Last year, Circa Sports expanded its operations to northern Nevada in collaboration with Olympia Gaming’s new Legends Bay Casino in Sparks.
