Handicapping small college basketball tournaments requires a unique approach compared to regular season games or major tournaments. Here are key strategies to consider when betting on these events: Focus on Rest and Preparation In small conference tournaments, teams often play multiple games in quick succession. Pay close attention to teams coming off byes versus those playing back-to-back games 3 . Teams with more rest tend to perform better: · Favorites of -6.5 or more coming off a bye have covered the spread 54.9% of the time when facing opponents playing back-to-back days 3 . · Underdogs or small favorites (-3 or less) off a bye have an even stronger 63.1% against-the-spread (ATS) record in similar situations 3 . Analyze Familiarity When teams meet for the third time in a season during a tournament: · The team coming off a bye has covered 54....
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