Underdogs Duke and NC State Face Betting Odds in the Sweet 16
In an exciting turn of events, online sports betting has become available in North Carolina this month, just in time for the thrilling Sweet 16 round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. With three teams from the state making it to the Sweet 16, North Carolina is leading the way, boasting more representatives than any other state.
The University of North Carolina (UNC) is one of the favourites, facing No. 4 seed Alabama in a highly anticipated match. The total points for the game, according to FanDuel, stands at 173.5. As for the betting odds, UNC is a 3.5-point favourite on FanDuel, while ESPN BET lists the Tar Heels at -4.5.
UNC's moneyline sits at -690 on FanDuel, indicating a strong favouritism towards the team. Meanwhile, their rivals, Duke University, are 4.5-point underdogs against No. 1 seed Houston, which they will face in Dallas on Friday night. Duke has +350 odds to win the South Region and make it to the Final Four.
Among the North Carolina teams, UNC holds the shortest odds (+180 on FanDuel) of making the Final Four. UConn, another North Carolina team, is an impressive -230 on FanDuel to make the Final Four, and remains the betting favourite at +210 on FanDuel to win it all.
UConn will face San Diego State in a rematch of last year's national championship game on Thursday. The Huskies are a 10.5-point favourite in this match. NC State, on the other hand, is 6.5-point underdogs for Friday's game against Marquette.
Interestingly, UNC didn't face Arizona this season, but it had a pair of meetings with ACC opponent Clemson. A notable player to watch from Arizona is former UNC guard Caleb Love, who leads the Wildcats in scoring, averaging 18.1 points per game.
Eight legal North Carolina betting apps are available to customers: Bet365, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook, FanDuel, and Underdog Sports. Both DraftKings Sportsbook and FanDuel offer mobile apps for sports betting in North Carolina. DraftKings is highly rated and known for its live betting features, while FanDuel is recognised for its broad market coverage and easy-to-use interface.
DraftKings also offers a UConn vs. the field market, with the field holding -280 odds to win the national championship, and UConn holding +210 odds to win it all. Houston (+100) and Marquette (+200) both have shorter odds than Duke and NC State to make the Final Four.
This marks the first time since 2015 that UNC, Duke, and NC State all made the Sweet 16 in the same season. The excitement is palpable, and North Carolina sports fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks.
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