- The North Carolina Tar Heels are 4.0-point favorites against the San Diego Aztecs in their first four game on Tuesday night.
- Bovada Sportsbook has player props available for the game in California, the game location in Ohio, and other states.
- The best props available are the over for Nick Boyd’s points prop at 15.5 and the over on Elliot Cadeau’s 7.5-point projection.
DAYTON, Ohio – Betting odds for the first four game between North Carolina and San Diego State favor the Tar Heels to cover the 4.0-point spread at -120 odds. North Carolina has -195 legal sports betting odds to win and get into the March Madness tournament.
North Carolina vs San Diego State Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | -4.0 (-120) | -195 | O142.0 (-110) |
| San Diego State | +4.0 (+100) | +165 | U142.0 (-110) |
Instead of betting the full game spread, take UNC -2.5 in the first half against a San Diego team that typically finds its footing in the second half (29.4 first half points per game). The Tar Heels have covered the 2.5-point first half spread at legal college basketball betting sites in five of their last six games, outscoring these opponents by a total of 38 points.
UNC Vs SDSU Best Props: Boyd Over Points, Cadeau Over Points
The Aztecs offensive engine in Nicholas Boyd projects for 15.5 points on Tuesday night. There’s good legal California sports betting value on the over here at -110 odds in a must-win game.
Nicholas Boyd Points Prop
- Over 15.5 Points -110
- Under 15.5 Points -130
San Diego State’s leading scorer had 16+ points in three straight games, including a 20-point performance their last time on the court. He’s covered this line in seven of his last nine games and should be the focal point of the Aztecs offense once again with their season on the line.
As for UNC, their best player prop is on the over for Elliot Cadeau’s 7.5-point projection. The sophomore guard is more of a pass-first player, but his line at 7.5 points is just too low for this matchup.
Elliot Cadeau Points Prop
- Over 7.5 Points -130
- Under 7.5 Points -110
Cadeau’s three-point percentage increased from 18.9% his freshman year to 33.3% this year. He also scored 8+ points in eight of 11 games against tournament teams this season.
