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College Basketball Odds: Northeastern vs. UMass
| Northeastern Odds | +6.5 |
| UMass Odds | -6.5 |
| Over/Under | 140 |
| Time/Channel | 1:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+ |
Friday offers a sneaky big 25-game college basketball slate that starts off with a standalone Northeastern vs. UMass matchup at 1:30 p.m. ET.
It’s tough to expect this game to draw much attention from public bettors due to it’s weekday matinee start time, but to pros this is another college hoops matchup with the potential for soft lines — and according to our betting data, that’s exactly what’s happening.
Let’s examine how smart money is moving Northeastern vs. UMass odds.
College Basketball Picks: Northeastern vs. UMass
The Northeastern vs. UMass spread opened at Minutemen -5 and has stretched to -6.5 at most sportsbooks (click here for the latest college basketball odds) thanks to wiseguy action.
Sharps have already hit UMass, per Sports Insights’ Bet Signals, so it’s not surprising to see oddsmakers react by adjusting this number 1.5 points from its opener.
The Action Network’s college basketball public betting data adds even more context to this line move, suggesting that sportsbooks are also seeing big bets landing on the home favorite.
UMass has attracted 68% of the money on just 53% of the tickets, a clear signal that it is the preferred landing spots for the larger wagers in this matchup.