Freestyle Sports Betting in St. Louis, Missouri's Wild West
Strategies for Wagering on the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament
Y'all ready for some Arch Madness? The Missouri Valley Conference tournament's about to tip off in St. Louis, and if you're hankering to place a bet, well buckle up, partner!
Now, truth be told, there ain't no state-regulated legal betting sites in good ol' Missouri. But don't let that get ya down! There's always Bovada Sportsbook, a reliable spot to gamble on sports, including St. Louis itself.
Restrictions Across the MVC Teams' States
Most of the MVC squads hail from Illinois, Indiana, or Iowa. That's right, folks: Drake Bulldogs, Northern Iowa Panthers, Bradley Braves, Illinois State Redbirds, UI Chicago Flames, Southern Illinois Salukis, Evansville Purple Aces, Indiana State Sycamores, Valparaiso Beacons—sound familiar?
These three states have some issues when it comes to college prop odds. If you're jonesin' for some player prop action on the MVC, you'll wanna hit up offshore sportsbooks—they're the only game in town.
Illinois has an additional wrinkle: no betting on in-state college teams unless you're at a retail sportsbook. So, head to the local sportsbook or get online with offshore sites if you can't make it to one in-person.
Which MVC Team's Taking Home the Trophy?
The Drake Bulldogs are the frontrunners to win the MVC tournament, with a record of 17-3 in conference play (27-3 overall). They play slow and steady, which has served them well so far.
Bradley and Northern Iowa are close behind, but their playstyle mimics that of Bradley's. Expect some serious competition from Drake, as their slow-and-steady approach is hard to beat. A fast-tempo team like Belmont could potentially knock the Bulldogs off their perch, but we'll just have to wait and see.
2025 WCC Tournament Odds
- 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
Make your bets, partner! Just remember:
- Vote yes for sports betting in Missouri, coming to a vote near you in November 2024.
- Offshore sportsbooks, like Bovada, offer a variety of player prop odds, but they operate outside U.S. jurisdiction. Use them at your own risk.
- State regulations are still unfolding, so be prepared for changes in the sports betting landscape.
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Stay tuned for more Arch Madness action, folks. May the best team win!
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Sources:
- Legal Sports Report - Missouri sports betting: How could it work?
- Gambling.com - Missouri sports betting: Online and retail in 2025
- Play Missouri - Legal Missouri casinos & gambling
- OddsShark - Missouri sports betting
- St. Louis Business Journal - St. Louis-area casinos could dominate Missouri mobile sports betting
- Forbes - Missouri Sports Betting: What You Need To Know
- Although Missouri doesn't have state-regulated legal sports betting sites, Bovada Sportsbook offers a reliable platform for betting on sports, even St. Louis itself.
- For MVC college prop odds, offshore sportsbooks like Bovada are the preferred choice, as some restrictions apply in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa.
- In Illinois, there's a restriction on betting on in-state college teams unless it's at a retail sportsbook, so offshore sportsbooks would be an alternative.
- The Drake Bulldogs are the favorites to win the MVC tournament with odds of 110, followed closely by Bradley and Northern Iowa.
- Despite the Drake Bulldogs' lead, a fast-tempo team like Belmont could potentially defeat them, adding an interesting twist to the MVC tournament.
