Jamie Squire/Getty Images. Pictured: Derek Culver of the West Virginia Mountaineers hugs head coach Bob Huggins.
Syracuse vs. West Virginia Odds
| Syracuse Odds | +4 |
| West Virginia Odds | -4 |
| Over/Under | 147 |
| Time | 5:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | CBS |
March Madness is full of emotion — that’s what makes it so much fun.
From a fan’s perspective, that’s fine because it has no effect on one’s bottom line. However, college basketball bettors need to be sure to not let emotion affect their decision-making process.
It’s easy to allow something from recent memory to infiltrate your handicapping, especially if that under-the-radar sleeper just covered with ease or that favorite you loved barely squeaked out a straight-up win, but didn’t come close to cashing.
So, how do we ensure we’re not letting recent results infiltrate our action? That’s where The Action Network’s College Basketball PRO Projections come in.
By creating projected spreads for every game, bettors can quickly identify a slate’s best betting opportunities devoid of emotion.
And when it comes to Sunday’s NCAA Tournament Round of 32 games, Syracuse vs. West Virginia is easily the biggest edge of the day.
Let’s take a look.
Syracuse vs. West Virginia Pick
Syracuse is currently a 4-point underdog (click here for updated NCAA Tournament odds) against West Virginia, but our projections expect an even closer game.
The difference between the current line of +4 and our projected +2 spread translates a solid B-graded, 5.1% betting edge.
In fact, savvy bettors can increase that edge even further by simply shopping for the best line.
At the time of writing, a handful of sportsbooks are hanging +4.5, awarding a free half-point of line value for anyone willing to spend 30 extra seconds locking in that number.
PRO Projections Pick: West Virginia +4.5
