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College Basketball Odds: Virginia vs. Florida State
| Virginia Odds | +1.5 |
| Florida State Odds | -1.5 |
| Over/Under | 130 |
| Time | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN |
It’s Presidents Day, which means it’s also a very light day in terms of college basketball action.
There are just nine games on Monday’s slate, with very little name recognition to draw the attention of bettors.
However, the matchup between No. 9 Virginia and No. 17 Florida State is not only tonight’s most high-profile game, it’s also offering oodles of value for college basketball bettors.
Using our College Basketball PRO Report, let’s break down how money from respected bettors is coming down on Virginia vs. Florida State.
College Basketball Picks: Virginia vs. Florida State
Sharp Action
BetMGM opened the Virginia vs. Florida State total at 130.5, and sharps quickly jumped on the under.
Action Labs’ Bet Signals are reporting two smart money indicators on the under earlier this morning, which resulted in the one-point drop to 129.5.
Big Money
While the sample of college basketball betting and money percentage data is still small, the early splits are striking.
Fifty-four percent of bettors have taken the Virginia vs. Florida State under, and that small majority accounts for a staggering 81% of the money wagered.
So even though the action, in terms of betting tickets, is quite balanced, sportsbooks are already getting heavy with under money, which is a tell-tale sign regarding where the biggest bets are landing.
Anyone interested in tailing the wiseguys should be sure to visit our Live College Basketball Odds Page to shop for the best line.
While many books have dipped to 129.5, plenty are still hanging 130, so take a moment and lock in the best number possible.
PRO Report Pick: Under 130