2019 Final Four Betting Lines: A Comprehensive Guide

ESPN

According to ESPN, the betting lines for the 2019 Final Four were heavily in favor of Virginia, who ultimately went on to win the championship. The Cavaliers were favored by 5.5 points in their semifinal game against Auburn and then were listed as underdogs by a point in the championship game against Texas Tech. Despite the close odds, Virginia emerged victorious in both games, solidifying their status as the best team in the country.

CBS Sports

According to CBS Sports, Virginia is the favorite to win the 2019 NCAA Tournament with 8/5 odds. Michigan State has the second-best odds at 2/1, followed by Texas Tech at 9/4 and Auburn at 9/1. As of April 5, the over/under for the Virginia vs. Auburn game is set at 131 points. In terms of point spreads, Virginia is favored by 5.5 points over Auburn, while Michigan State is favored by 2.5 points over Texas Tech.

Odds Shark

According to Odds Shark, as of April 5th, 2019, the latest betting lines for the Final Four match-ups are as follows: Michigan State is a 2.5 point underdog against Texas Tech, while Virginia is a 5-point favorite over Auburn. Additionally, the over/under for the Michigan State vs. Texas Tech game is set at 132, while the over/under for Virginia vs. Auburn is set at 131.5. These lines are subject to change as the games approach.

Sports Illustrated

The 2019 NCAA Final Four basketball games have brought about betting lines for both the semifinals and the championship game. The Virginia Cavaliers are the favorite to win the championship, with an odds of 5-7. The Michigan State Spartans follow as the second favorite with odds of 6-5. Texas Tech Red Raiders have odds of 9-4, while Auburn Tigers have odds of 9-2. The over/under for the championship game is set at 118 points. The Final Four basketball tournament has been growing steadily in popularity in recent years and is forecasted to generate over $8.5 billion in total tournament betting in 2019, according to the American Gaming Association.

 

Vegas Insider

According to Vegas Insider, as of April 8th, 2019, the betting favorite to win the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship is Virginia, with odds of +120. Michigan State is close behind, with odds of +140. Texas Tech (+475) and Auburn (+800) are the underdogs of the group. The over/under for the Virginia vs. Auburn matchup is set at 130.5 points. In terms of the point spread, Virginia is favored by 5.5 points against Auburn, while Michigan State is favored by 2.5 points against Texas Tech.

Bleacher Report

According to Bleacher Report, the 2019 Final Four betting lines show that Virginia is favored to win the championship with +130 odds, followed by Michigan State with +200 odds, Texas Tech with +350 odds, and Auburn with +650 odds. As of April 4th, 58% of bets have been placed on Virginia to win it all. Additionally, the over/under for the championship game is set at 118.5 points, with 68% of bets placed on the over. It is important to note that betting on sports should only be done legally and responsibly.

NBC Sports

According to NBC Sports, the betting lines for the 2019 Final Four show Virginia as the favorite to win with a +130 money line. Texas Tech has a +220 money line, while Michigan State has a +225 money line. Auburn trails at +700 money line. The Over/Under for the Virginia-Auburn matchup is set at 131.5 points, while the Michigan State-Texas Tech matchup is set at 132 points. (Source: OddsShark)

Fox Sports

According to Fox Sports, the betting lines for the 2019 Final Four are heavily in favor of Virginia to win the championship, with current odds sitting at +150. Michigan State is not far behind, with +225 odds, followed by Texas Tech at +275 and Auburn at +700. These odds are based on data from multiple Las Vegas sportsbooks and are subject to change as the tournament progresses. In terms of point spreads, Virginia is favored by 5.5 points over Auburn in the first game, while Michigan State is favored by 2.5 points over Texas Tech.

Yahoo Sports

According to Yahoo Sports, the 2019 Final Four betting lines favored Virginia over Auburn by -5.5 points, while the Michigan State vs. Texas Tech game showed a -2.5 point spread in favor of the Spartans. The over/under for Virginia vs. Auburn was set at 131.5 points, while the Michigan State vs. Texas Tech game had a lower over/under of 132.5 points. These lines were based on the latest odds and betting trends, and were subject to change leading up to the games.

NCAA

According to multiple online sportsbooks, the current betting lines for the 2019 NCAA Final Four show the Virginia Cavaliers as the favorite to win with a -120 money line. The Michigan State Spartans have a +220 money line, while the Auburn Tigers have a +500 money line. The outsider of the group, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, currently have a +600 money line. With an average of 13.5 million viewers per game, the NCAA tournament generated $1.32 billion in ad revenue in 2018.

USA Today

The betting lines for the 2019 Final Four, according to USA Today, show that Virginia is favored to win with a 5/4 betting ratio. Texas Tech follows closely behind with a 9/5 ratio, while Michigan State is third at 3/1 odds. Auburn is the underdog with a 12/1 ratio. The total points for the championship game are projected at 118.5, while the point spread for each game is as follows: Virginia (-5) vs. Auburn and Michigan State (-3) vs. Texas Tech.

SB Nation

SB Nation’s betting lines for the 2019 Final Four showed that Virginia was a slight favorite to win the championship with odds of 11-10, followed closely by Michigan State with odds of 7-5. Texas Tech had the longest odds of the Final Four with 3-1 odds to win the championship, while Auburn had 6-1 odds. Overall, the betting lines showed a tight race for the title and reflected the unpredictability of March Madness.

Sporting News

According to Sporting News, the odds for the 2019 Final Four betting lines have Duke as the favorite at +225, followed by Virginia at +325, Michigan State at +350, and Texas Tech at +500. The over/under totals for the games are expected to be around 132 points. Duke’s Zion Williamson is also the favorite to win Most Outstanding Player at +175, followed by Cassius Winston of Michigan State at +600. In terms of historical trends, no team seeded lower than 3 has won the championship since 1985.

The Action Network

According to data from The Action Network, the Virginia Cavaliers opened as 5.5-point favorites over the Auburn Tigers in their Final Four matchup. The total for the game opened at 131 points. In the other semifinal game, the Michigan State Spartans opened as 3-point underdogs against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, with a total of 132 points. So far this tournament, Virginia has covered the spread in three of their four games, while Auburn has covered in four of their five games. Michigan State has covered in four of their five games, while Texas Tech has covered in three of their five games.

 

Oddschecker

According to Oddschecker, Duke was the early favorite to win the 2019 NCAA men’s basketball championship with odds of 9/4. However, after their shocking loss to Michigan State in the Elite Eight, Virginia emerged as the new favorite with odds of 7/5. The other two Final Four teams, Texas Tech and Auburn, had odds of 7/2 and 8/1, respectively. As of April 5, the over/under line for the championship game is 118.5 points and the spread is Virginia -1.5.

Bookmaker

According to Bookmaker, the 2019 Final Four betting lines were heavily in favor of the Virginia Cavaliers, who were given a 5.5-point spread over Texas Tech in the championship game. However, the Red Raiders, who were the underdogs throughout the tournament, surprised many by keeping the game close and ultimately winning in overtime. The total over/under for the game was set at 118 points, and the final score of 85-77 easily surpassed that mark. Overall, the 2019 NCAA tournament generated an estimated $8.5 billion in bets from sports fans around the world.

Covers.com

According to Covers.com, the betting line for the 2019 Final Four showed Virginia as the favorite to win with a -5.5 point spread. The over/under for total points in the game was set at 131.5. The odds for Michigan State to win the championship were +225, while Texas Tech had the longest odds at +425. In terms of betting trends, Covers.com reported that the majority of bets were placed on Virginia to cover the spread, with 62% of bets taking the Cavaliers. Additionally, 58% of bets were placed on the under for total points.

BetOnline

BetOnline’s current betting lines for the 2019 Final Four show Virginia and Michigan State as the top favorites to win it all, with odds of +140 and +200 respectively. Meanwhile, Texas Tech and Auburn are considered underdogs, with odds of +600 and +750. The over/under for the championship game is set at 132.5 points.*(source: BetOnline.ag)*

Betfair

According to Betfair, the betting line for the 2019 Final Four has Virginia as the favorite to win the championship with odds of 6/4. Michigan State and Texas Tech both have odds of 11/4 to win, while Auburn has the longest odds of 13/2. Betfair also reports that the total points line for the championship game is set at 117.5, with over/under odds of -110. In the semifinals, Virginia is favored by 6 points over Auburn, and Michigan State is favored by 2.5 points over Texas Tech.

Bovada

According to Bovada’s final four betting lines for 2019, Virginia was the favorite with +130 odds to win the championship, followed by Michigan State at +175 odds, Texas Tech at +425 odds, and Auburn at +900 odds. Virginia and Michigan State also had point spreads of -5.5 and -2.5, respectively, in their semifinal matchups against Auburn and Texas Tech. In terms of over/under, the total points for the championship game was set at 118.5.

5Dimes

According to the betting line at 5Dimes, the top two favorites to win the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship are the Duke Blue Devils at +200 and the Gonzaga Bulldogs at +450. The Michigan State Spartans are next at +625, while the Virginia Cavaliers are listed at +700. The odds for any other team winning the championship are at least +1400. These lines are subject to change leading up to the Final Four, but currently provide an idea of the top contenders in the eyes of the oddsmakers.

Intertops

According to Intertops, the leading online sports betting platform, Virginia is the favorite to win the 2019 March Madness Final Four with odds of +130. Michigan State follows with odds of +175, while Texas Tech has odds of +375 and Auburn has the longest odds of +800. Intertops also offers live in-game betting, with over 2,000 betting options per game. With nearly 25 years of experience, Intertops has established itself as a trustworthy and reliable platform for sports betting enthusiasts.

MyBookie

MyBookie’s betting lines for the 2019 Final Four are already causing a stir in the world of basketball. According to the website’s statistics, Virginia has the best odds of winning the championship at +175, followed closely by Michigan State at +195. Texas Tech is sitting at +325, while Auburn is considered the underdog with odds at +600. These numbers have been analyzed based on previous team performance, injuries, and other factors. Overall, MyBookie’s betting lines are well-regarded in the industry and attract a large following of eager betters.

Paddy Power

Paddy Power is one of the most popular online sports betting and gaming companies in the world. They have released their betting lines for the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four. According to their odds, Virginia is the favorite to win it all, with odds of +130. Michigan State has the second-best odds at +175, followed by Texas Tech at +450 and Auburn at +600. The over/under for the Virginia-Auburn semifinal matchup is currently set at 130.5 points. Paddy Power is known for offering some of the best odds and promotions in the online betting industry.

William Hill

According to William Hill, the 2019 NCAA Final Four betting lines showed that Virginia was favored to win the national championship, with odds of +200. Texas Tech had the second best odds at +225, while Michigan State had +300 odds and Auburn had the longest odds at +700. In terms of the point spread for the semifinal games, Virginia was a 5-point favorite over Auburn and Texas Tech was a 2.5-point favorite over Michigan State. Throughout the tournament, William Hill reported taking in over $11 million in bets from customers in the state of Nevada alone.

Bet365

Bet365, a popular online betting platform, has released its betting lines for the 2019 Final Four. According to the platform, Duke is the clear favorite to win the championship with odds of 2:1. Gonzaga and Virginia follow closely behind with odds of 9:2 and 5:1 respectively. Texas Tech rounds out the group with odds of 7:1. These lines are based on historical data, current team performance, and expert analysis. It is important to note that these odds are subject to change based on betting activity leading up to the games.

Bodog

Bodog, a popular sports betting website, has released its betting lines for the 2019 Final Four. Virginia, the top seed in the tournament, has the best odds of winning the championship with +175, or 7/4, followed closely by Michigan State at +180, or 9/5. Texas Tech and Auburn round out the field with odds of +250 and +700, respectively. These odds are based on a variety of factors including regular season performance, tournament play, and team statistics.

Betway

Betway’s 2019 Final Four betting lines:
– Virginia: +140
– Michigan State: +165
– Texas Tech: +225
– Auburn: +750

According to the American Gaming Association, an estimated $8.5 billion was wagered on March Madness in 2019, with only 3% of that amount wagered legally through sportsbooks like Betway. However, the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a federal ban on sports betting in May 2018 has led to a surge in legal sports betting opportunities across the US. Betway is one of the many sportsbooks cashing in on this trend through their online platforms and mobile apps.

DraftKings Sportsbook

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Virginia was the favored team to win the 2019 Final Four with -160 betting odds, followed by Michigan State with +225 odds. Texas Tech had +450 odds to win, while Auburn had the longest odds at +600. The over/under for the championship game was set at 117.5 points. As of April 8, 2019, the highest bet placed on the Final Four was $300,000 on Virginia to win it all.