College Basketball Opening Odds
(The Spread) – A huge stepping stone for a college basketball program can be the NIT Tournament and Thursday night will see Alabama and Wichita State square off in the championship game at Madison Square Garden.
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Oddsmakers from online sports book Bodog.com have made Wichita State a 1.5-point favorite in the matchup and the over-under has been set at 129.5.
Wichita State reached the title game by blowing past Washington State 75-44 in the semifinal, while Alabama edged Colorado by a count of 62-61.
Garrett Stutz compiled a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Shockers in their win, while teammate Toure’ Murry added 13 points. JaMychal Green put in 22 points for Alabama versus Colorado before fouling out late.
According to latest college basketball trends, the over is 6-0 in Crimson Tide last six neutral site games as an underdog. Alabama is 4-1-1 ATS in its last six non-conference games. The Shockers are 8-1 ATS in their last nine neutral site games as a favorite.
College Basketball Opening Odds & Totals
705 Wichita State -1.5 (129.5)
706 Alabama +1.5
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