North Carolina launched sports betting a day ahead of the ACC Tournament for a reason — residents of the state are college basketball devotees.
It's a perfect launch insofar that March Madness starts the following week, too.
So, for the second round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday night, what are the best promotions to glean in order to maximize value?
FanDuel and DraftKings have given all users profit boosts to use for tonight's games. DraftKings is offering a 100% profit boost for a max bet of $50 while FanDuel is offering a 50% boost at varying max bets. No matter how you slice it, these are positive expected value wagers.
Generally, you should bet on underdog lines because the profit boost will mean more. For instance, a $50 max bet at a 100% profit boost at +300 odds will yield an increase in profits of $150. That same line at -200 will only mean an increase of $25.
Caesars, meanwhile, will give you a 100% profit boost on any same game parlay with a max bet of $25.
Yet another solid promo is with bet365, which will grade your moneyline bet as a winner if your team goes up 18 points at any point. While not always applicable, there are plenty of instances where a team goes up 18 then gives up a lead — especially underdogs early in the game. This is a great promotion for those looking for big underdog plays.
Meanwhile, it's FanDuel again with a solid boost. The sportsbook has Duke or UNC to win the ACC Tournament boosted from -310 to +100 — more than a 210% profit boost on that particular line.
Make sure to line shop around for the best deals around the ecosystem, especially with promotions abound in North Carolina.
