The Final Four is not until Saturday, but it’s never too early to start looking ahead toward the resumption of March Madness. In the meantime, there is plenty of action in the NBA and NHL to be had on Tuesday. It’s another busy night in the world of sports, so let’s take a look at where the public money has gone so far.
NBA: Chicago Bulls -4 over Washington Wizards
College basketball may rule this month, but don’t forget about the NBA. We have a 5-game slate in the association, including this showdown between the Bulls and Wizards. It’s the most intriguing betting opportunity in the mind of the public, which is backing Chicago on the -4 spread to the tune of 79 percent of the handle and also 79 percent of the wagers. On the -165 money line, the Bulls are bringing in 72 percent of the handle and 84 percent of the bets.
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NBA: Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers Over 232
There is nothing bettors love more than a good over bet, and they think they have found one with Tuesday’s matchup between the Bucks and 76ers. 70 percent of the bets are being put on Over 232, and 92 percent of the handle is doing the same.
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NHL: Minnesota Wild -1.5 over Philadelphia Flyers
One of bettors’ favorite NHL plays is on the Wild to cover a -1.5 puck line in its home date with Philadelphia. Minnesota is being supported by 87 percent of the money and 81 percent of the wagers to win by multiple goals. The public is also more than willing to take a -295 juice hit on the money line, with 95 percent of the handle and 82 percent of the bets needing just a straight up victory by the Wild to cash.
We are all over Minnesota at -1.5, as well, but out favorite bet is on the Panthers to cover a -1.5 spread at home against the lowly Canadiens.
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NHL: Colorado Avalanche +1.5 over Calgary
It’s not often that you can find Colorado as an underdog, but such is the case on Tuesday when it pays a visit to high-powered Calgary. Punters are not letting this rare opportunity pass them by, as they are hammering the Avalanche on the +1.5 puck line with 81 percent of the money and 87 percent of the bets.
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NCAAB: Kansas -4.5 over Villanova
Bettors’ favorite play for the Final Four is on Kansas to win and cover against Villanova. A total of 80 percent of the handle and 74 percent of the wagers are backing the Jayhawks on the -4.5 spread. The public will also happily incur -195 juice on the money line, as 70 percent of the handle and 66 percent of the bets are hoping for a straight up victory by KU.
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