Can't Use the ESPN Bet App From Texas
Those in Texas will see advertisements for the newly launched ESPN Bet. Unfortunately the app is not available in the state. Residents and visitors alike can still place sports bets courtesy of websites that operate worldwide and hold a license in other jurisdictions like BetUS, which is among the oldest established brands in business now for 30 years.
Get Ready for March Madness
Now that the Super Bowl is over, it's time to look ahead at the upcoming NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament. And Texans are in luck as the Houston Cougars sat atop the rankings - well 3rd anyway - and were the favorites to win it all as of Mid-February. Ken Pomeroy had Houston atop his rankings at least.
ESPN Power Rankings for the third week in February offered this:
"While Houston's defense gets all the headlines, the Cougars' three key metrics at EvanMiya.com all revolve around their offense. All three of their losses this season came when they attempted fewer than 15 free throws, made fewer than 33.3% of their 3-pointers and their opponent committed fewer than 15 fouls. Against Cincinnati on February 10, however, the Cougars were still able to come out with a win, despite none of those thresholds being met."
Houston is not the only Texas team heading to the Madness.
Baylor, Texas Tech, Texas, Texas A&M, TCU and SMU are all likely to punch their ticket into the Big Dance this year. The SMU Mustangs ranked the lowest on Pomeroy at No. 41.
College Player Props Are Available
Examples of prop bets that were available for the Longhorns-Cougars game on February 17 included the Over/Unders for the following players (total):
Scoring Prop Bets
Baylor Scheierman (17.5)
Creighton Bluejays
DJ Davis (16.5)
Butler Bulldogs
Jahmyl Telfort (15.5)
Butler Bulldogs
Pierre Brooks II (13.5)
Butler Bulldogs
Posh Alexander (10.5)
Butler Bulldogs
Ryan Kalkbrenner (18.5)
Creighton Bluejays
Steven Ashworth (12.5)
Creighton Bluejays
Trey Alexander (17.5)
Creighton Bluejays
Rebounds
Baylor Scheierman (10.5)
Creighton Bluejays
DJ Davis (3.5)
Butler Bulldogs
Jahmyl Telfort (4.5)
Butler Bulldogs
Pierre Brooks II (5.5)
Butler Bulldogs
Posh Alexander (4.5)
Butler Bulldogs
Ryan Kalkbrenner (7.5)
Creighton Bluejays
Steven Ashworth (3.5)
Creighton Bluejays
Trey Alexander (4.5)
Creighton Bluejays
Assists
Baylor Scheierman (3.5)
Jahmyl Telfort (3.5)
Steven Ashworth (3.5)
Trey Alexander (4.5)
Reigning Champ Rangers Return for MLB Action
Texas Rangers won their first World Series title with a 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5. They were tied with the 2nd shortest odds to win the 2024 World Series with Philadelphia, promising a payout of $1000 on a $100 bet.
All eyes were glued to Jordan Montgomery as he remains a free agent. Whether he heads elsewhere remains a question as we head into late February. Montgomery is favored to go to the Yankees at 2/1.
Rangers general manager Chris Young suggested the club is not likely to pursue further acquisitions ahead of Opening Day.
“I don’t think there are any additions coming at this point,” Young told reporters, citing the organization’s diminished local broadcasting revenues on their contract with Diamond Sports Group.
While Young noted the team will “keep an open mind."
Odds to Win NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship
updated February 15, 2024 with all NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship odds courtesy of BetUS and subject to change if bet is not locked in.
Rot 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Winner Moneyline
1001 Duke +2500
1002 Kentucky +2500
1003 Kansas +2000
1004 UConn +650
1005 Marquette +2200
1006 Purdue +700
1007 North Carolina +1600
1008 Alabama +2000
1009 Michigan State +5500
1010 Arizona +1200
1011 Creighton +5000
1012 Texas +8000
1013 Houston +900
1014 UCLA +20000
1015 USC +30000
1016 Arkansas +25000
1017 Gonzaga +8000
1018 Baylor +3500
1019 Tennessee +1200
1020 Miami FL +10000
1021 Michigan +25000
1022 Villanova +15000
1023 TCU +10000
1024 Xavier +12500
1025 Oregon +10000
1026 Saint Mary's +7000
1027 Virginia +10000
1028 Texas A&M +8000
1029 Ohio State +15000
1030 Auburn +1600
1031 San Diego State +8000
1032 Florida Atlantic +6000
1033 Memphis +10000
1034 Illinois +3500
1035 Indiana +30000
1036 Iowa State +2200
1037 West Virginia +40000
1038 Oklahoma State +40000
1039 Maryland +16000
1040 Kansas State +15000
1041 Wisconsin +4000
1042 Saint John's +10000
1043 Providence +12500
1044 Texas Tech +8000
1045 Florida +10000
1046 Penn State +30000
1047 Colorado +10000
1048 Iowa +20000
1049 Arizona State +16000
1050 Missouri +25000
1051 New Mexico +8000
1052 North Carolina State +15000
1053 Oklahoma +10000
1054 Mississippi State +8000
1055 Washington State +20000
1056 Syracuse +20000
1057 Virginia Tech +15000
1058 Vanderbilt +40000
1059 Louisville +40000
1060 Utah State +10000
1061 Clemson +10000
1062 Northwestern +9000
1063 Nevada +12500
1064 Pittsburgh +25000
1065 Boise State +14000
1066 Notre Dame +25000
1067 Drake +25000
1068 Wake Forest +16000
1069 VCU +25000
1070 UAB +25000
1071 Florida State +20000
1072 Utah +8000
1073 Georgetown +50000
1074 Ole Miss +10000
1075 Dayton +8000
1076 Stanford +15000
1077 Cincinnati +10000
1078 Butler +20000
1080 BYU +5000
1081 Charleston +50000
1082 UCF +25000
1083 South Carolina +8000
1084 Kent State +50000
1086 Georgia Tech +25000
1087 Toledo +50000
1089 Oregon State +50000
1090 UNLV +25000
1091 Nebraska +12500
1092 LSU +20000
1094 Belmont +50000
1095 Loyola Chicago +50000
1096 Boston College +100000
1097 DePaul +100000
1098 California +50000
1099 Davidson +100000
1100 Washington +50000
1101 Tulane +100000
1102 Minnesota +50000
1103 Temple +100000
1104 Grand Canyon +25000
1201 Seton Hall +10000
1202 Colorado State +10000
- Tony Caliente, Gambling911.com
