Sports events are a daily occurrence, providing ample opportunities to place bets. Currently, we are deep into the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, while the NBA and NHL playoffs draw closer, and the new MLB season kicks off on Thursday.
Various betting options are on the horizon. On weekdays, FOX Sports will highlight a few significant games and matches, along with standout player performances to watch.
Betting Options for March 27
NCAAM — Sweet 16
(6) BYU vs. (2) Alabama
ALA -5.5, ML: ALA -230, O/U 175.5
Insight: Alabama concluded their regular season with nine successive ranked matchups, achieving a 4-5 record. They edged Robert Morris in Round 64 and overcame St. Mary’s in Round 32. BYU faced five ranked teams in their last nine regular-season matches, finishing 4-1 and beating VCU in Round 64, surprising Wisconsin by two points in Round 32.
Odds: Alabama is +1900 for the national title (6th). BYU is at +7500 (13th).
(4) Maryland vs. (1) Florida
FL -6.5, ML: FL -278, O/U 156.5
Insight: Florida ended UConn’s hope for a three-peat by narrowly beating them in Round 32 after defeating Norfolk State in Round 64. Maryland triumphed over Grand Canyon in Round 64 and showcased a thrilling moment of the tournament with Derik Queen’s last-second shot against Colorado State in Round 32.
Odds: Florida has the second-shortest odds to win it all at +350; Maryland sits at +3500 (9th).
(4) Arizona vs. (1) Duke
DUKE -9.5, ML: DUKE -520, O/U 153.5
Insight: Duke closed their regular season with eleven consecutive wins, capturing the ACC title and dominating their tournament rounds with marginal victories totaling 67 points. Arizona closed their regular season dropping the Big 12 Championship but secured wins over Akron and Oregon in the tournament.
Odds: Duke is favored to win March Madness at +210; Arizona is 10th at +4000.
(10) Arkansas vs. (3) Texas Tech
TT -5.5, ML: TT -238, O/U 148.5
Insight: Texas Tech beat UNC Wilmington and Drake in their prior rounds, but the highlight is Arkansas, coached by John Calipari, who had a tumultuous season, finishing ninth in the SEC, yet defeated Kansas in the Round of 64 and surprised everyone by beating St. John’s in Round 32.
Odds: Arkansas sits at +10000 for the title; Texas Tech is at +2000.
MLB: Mets @ Astros
HOU -1.5, ML: HOU -130, O/U 8
Insight: The MLB season begins with a busy schedule, featuring Juan Soto’s debut with the Mets against the Astros, a team that has reached the postseason for eight consecutive years.
MLB: Tigers @ Dodgers
LAD -1.5, ML: LAD -180, O/U 6.5
Insight: The reigning World Series champions face a tough test on Opening Day against Tarik Skubal, who won the Cy Young award and led the AL in wins, strikeouts, and ERA last season. A thrilling matchup awaits.
