Guide on Wagering for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament

Get ready to soak in the excitement of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament in St. Louis, kicking off on Thursday night! Ready to wager on all MVC tournament games, whether you're in St. Louis or at home? Well, due to the lack of state regulated sports betting sites in Missouri (the Show-Me State), your best bet for placing sports wagers is Bovada Sportsbook.

Many of the MVC teams – except for three – are based in either Illinois, Indiana, or Iowa. If you're wondering about these states' betting restrictions, it's important to know that they restrict college player prop odds. To get around this limitation, look for offshore sportsbooks that offer player prop odds on the MVC.

Now, Illinois has an additional restriction: betting on in-state college teams is not allowed unless you're at a retail sportsbook.

So, who is expected to take the title at the MVC tournament? The Drake Bulldogs are the favorites to win the tournament, thanks to their impressive record of 17-3 in conference (27-3 overall). Known for their slow-paced play, the Bulldogs are tough to beat. While Bradley (15-5) and Northern Iowa (14-6) are close contenders, their play styles are similar to Bradley's. For an upset, a fast-tempo team like Belmont could potentially stand a chance against the Bulldogs.

Here's the projected odds for the MVC tournament:

Drake: 110
Bradley: 300
Northern Iowa: 425
Belmont: 900
Illinois State: 1400
Murray State: 1600
UIC: 2500
Southern Illinois: 4000
Missouri State: 5000
Indiana State: 7500
Valparaiso: 10000
Evansville: 20000

Important Note:

Please remember that offshore sportsbooks operate independently of U.S. state regulations, allowing access in restricted jurisdictions. However, always verify your local laws regarding offshore wagering.

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In Missouri, where sports betting is not legalized, Bovada Sportsbook offers an opportunity for sports betting enthusiasts to wager on all MVC tournament games.
Many MVC teams are based in states like Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa, which restrict college player prop odds, necessitating the search for offshore sportsbooks facilitating such odds on the MVC.
Illinois has an extra restriction, preventing bettors from wagering on in-state college teams unless they are at a retail sportsbook.
The Drake Bulldogs, with a conference record of 17-3 and an overall record of 27-3, are the favorites to win the MVC tournament, known for their slow-paced play.
Offshore sportsbooks may provide player prop odds on the MVC, offering an avenue to get around state-imposed restrictions.
The projected odds for the MVC tournament, as listed by an offshore sportsbook, favor Drake at 110, followed by Bradley and Northern Iowa with higher odds of 300 and 425, respectively.