- BYU is a 2-point favorite against VCU, while Gonzaga is a 7-point favorite against Georgia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
- Betting in Utah requires an offshore sportsbook, while Washington bettors must go online to wager on Gonzaga due to state restrictions.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – March Madness betting can make games even more exciting! Whether you’re betting on BYU basketball or Gonzaga basketball, understanding the odds and where to place college basketball bets is important.
How to Bet on BYU Basketball
BYU is a No. 6 seed and will play No. 11 Virginia Commonwealth (VCU) on Thursday at 4:05 PM ET. The odds for the game are:
- Point Spread: BYU -2.0 (-115) | BYU must win by 3 or more points.
- Moneyline: BYU -135 | Risk $135 to profit $100 if BYU wins the game.
- Over/Under: 147.5 total points | Bet on whether the total score will be over or under 147.5.
How Far Can BYU Go?
- Odds to Reach Sweet 16 +180
- Odds to Win East Region +1800
- Odds to Win March Madness +10000
Where to Bet on BYU in Utah
Utah does not have legal sports betting, so you must use an offshore sportsbook like Bovada to place bets on BYU basketball.
How to Bet on Gonzaga Basketball
Gonzaga is a No. 8 seed and will play No. 9 Georgia on Thursday at 4:35 PM ET. The odds for the game are:
- Point Spread: Gonzaga -7.0 (-110) | Gonzaga must win by 8 or more points.
- Moneyline: Gonzaga -290 | Risk $290 to profit $100 if Gonzaga wins the game.
- Over/Under: 151.5 total points | Bet on whether the total score will be over or under 151.5.
How Far Can Gonzaga Go?
- Odds to Reach Sweet 16 +325
- Odds to Win Midwest Region +900
- Odds to Win March Madness +4000
Where to Bet on Gonzaga in Washington
Washington has in-person sports betting at tribal casinos like Northern Quest, but you cannot bet on Gonzaga at those locations due to Washington sports betting laws. The only way to bet on Gonzaga online is by using an offshore sportsbook like Bovada.
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After spending time scouting college basketball for Florida State University under Leonard Hamilton and the University of Alabama under Anthony Grant, Michael started writing focused on NBA content. A graduate of both schools, he now covers legal sports betting bills, sports betting revenue data, tennis betting odds, and sportsbook reviews. Michael likes to play basketball, hike, and kayak when not glued to the TV watching midlevel tennis matches.