Betting NCAAB player props are a fan favorite during March Madness.

Key Points

• Betting NCAAB player props is fun and exciting for bettors.
• When betting NCAAB player props, it is important for bettors to stay within their comfort zone and use the appropriate data.

Each March is one of the best times of the year for sports bettors. Millions will wager billions of dollars on the annual NCAA men’s basketball tournament, also known as March Madness.

In addition to the traditional bets on the moneyline, point spread, and game totals; bettors can also take advantage of the NCAAB live in-game players props market.

Player prop bets are some of the most fun and exciting bets you can make on a game. Placing player prop bets makes watching and betting March Madness games even more exciting. It helps to understand your bet and how you can make the most of each player prop to have success.

Betting NCAAB Player Props

The most popular player props bets begin with points scored. Bettors will wager on the Over/Under for a player’s points. For example, Player A’s total is set at 18.5 points.

                        Player A          Over 18.5 (-110)

                                                Under 18.5 (-110)

If you wager $110 on the Over and Player A scores 22 points, the winning bet pays $100. Bettors can also choose similar bets on rebounds and assists.

Other player props include a wager on which player in a single game will have the most points, rebounds, or assists. A deep dive into NCAAB scores and odds will help you win more bets.

Another very popular category is the Over/Under on the combined total of points, rebounds, and assists. Other favorites include wagers on which player will make the most three-pointers and head-to-head bets on which player will score the most points in a game.

Why NCAAB Player Props

We have already mentioned the fun and entertainment value of betting player props. It’s just fun. Plus, it makes otherwise meaningless games have some meaning. 

Betting on player props at an online sportsbook also gives you some flexibility in betting. There might be no value in a moneyline or point spread bet on a tournament game, but within that game there may be a ton of value on a certain player prop bet. Instead of not placing a wager on that game, a player prop bet allows to get in on some action.

Then, there is the money making potential of player prop bets. While oddsmakers are busy getting their moneylines, point spreads, and game totals nice and tight, they might leave some value on a certain set of player prop bets. NCAAB player prop bettors can take advantage of that value and add to their profits.

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NCAAB Player Props Betting Tips

If you are going to wager on NCAAB player props, make sure you stick with what you know. Maybe you follow a certain team or conference or even individual player. If you are betting on player props, stick to wagers on those players, teams, etc. The best online wagering portals will have all the betting options you’re looking for.

It is recommended that you find a good data source and stick to the right data. If you want to wager on a player to hit the most three-pointers in a game, that player’s scoring average isn’t all that important. You want data related to three-point attempts, makes, and shooting percentage.

Finally, make sure you have bets that work together. Most often, bettors will make a traditional wager on a game along with a player prop. Make sure the two bets work together. 

For example, you like two players on the same team to go Over their set total. You might also wager on that team to go Over the posted game total or cover a short spread.

Before you head off, take a look at the History of March Madness.