FanDuel promo offers up to $3,000 in bonus bets

Chicago Tribune readers can use the FanDuel promo to get up to $3,000 in bonus bets for wagering on college basketball.

FanDuel offers any sports bettors excellent incentives on moneyline wagers, player props, spread bets and parlays. Take a look at some of the best offers as March Madness approaches.

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6. If your bet loses, your wager will be returned in bonus bets.

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Both teams come into this matchup on a small win streak, with the Bruins wining three straight and the Ducks winning two in a row.

UCLA has been scoring with ease, posting the second best points per game and field-goal average in the Pac-12. The Bruins also have a better conference record than No. 4 Arizona.

Oregon will likely have an edge on the boards though as N’Faly Dante and Nate Bittle have been all over the offensive glass, with the Ducks averaging nearly 11 offensive rebounds a game.

However, UCLA’s defense has been tough all season, holding opponents to a meager 59.7 points per game and smothering outside shooters.

The defensive difference maker here will be UCLA’s ability to create turnovers and capitalize on the other end. The Bruins are adept at using the turnovers to create good looks in the open court and they’re forcing nearly 17 a game.

While the Ducks haven’t been careless with the ball, the tough Bruins defense will likely get the better of them here. Bet the under as the Bruins will smother the Ducks on the outside and keep the score low.

If you’re looking for a classic moneyline wager, look for UCLA, but this one will likely stay close and low-scoring throughout.