NC March Madness Odds: How to bet on NCAA Tournament at North Carolina sportsbooks

It's almost time for (arguably) the biggest event on the sports calendar, and March Madness rarely disappoints. This time around, North Carolina online sports betting launches just before the NCAA Tournament! 

College basketball is a primary sports passion in the Tar Heel State. UNC, Duke, NC State, and Wake Forest have all made their marks to varying degrees during March Madness through the years.

March Madness odds will be available at the best online sportsbooks on March 11. Better yet, pre-registration with these top-rated sports betting apps in NC is available beginning on March 1.

You can secure thousands of dollars in bonus bets just by signing up for new accounts with the best sports betting apps before NC online betting launches on March 11.

Top NC Betting Sites for March Madness

NC Sportsbooks odds to win March Madness 2024

The latest March Madness odds for which school will cut down the nets April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona:

March Madness 2024 Final Four odds

Current odds for a school to reach the Final Four on April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona:

March Madness betting at FanDuel Sportsbook NC

FanDuel Sportsbook is a valuable resource for college basketball bettors. You'll find everything you need to bet on March Madness with this industry leader! 

March Madness betting at BetMGM Sportsbook NC

BetMGM Sportsbook is another great option for betting on March Madness. The "King of Sportsbooks" is known for offering CBB same-game parlays and odds boosts among its extensive list of ongoing promos.  

March Madness betting at DraftKings Sportsbook NC

DraftKings Sportsbook features one of the best live-betting platforms in the industry! Keep pace with all of the March Madness games by making in-game bets at DraftKings.  

March Madness betting at Bet365 Sportsbook NC

Bet365 Sportsbook offers competitive March Madness odds and a wide array of ways to bet on the NCAA Tournament. You can bet the spread, moneyline, total, props, futures, parlays, same-game parlays, teasers and more at Bet365!

March Madness betting at Caesars Sportsbook NC

Caesars Sportsbook offers competitive odds and many different ways to bet on college basketball. Caesars is known for having one of the best customer loyalty programs in the industry.

NC Schools Headed to March Madness

UNC and Duke are locked into the 2024 NCAA Tournament field, Wake Forest is on the bubble and NC State needs some help.

The Tar Heels and Blue Devils are tournament staples, and will once again be among the top seeds when the field is announced on Selection Sunday, March 17.

Wake Forest and NC State likely need deep ACC Tournament runs -- or to maybe even win -- in order to make the dance. 

Betting Options for March Madness

There are numerous ways to bet on March Madness at North Carolina sports betting sites. Here is a hypothetical example of what game odds can look like for an NCAA Tournament game, followed by a primer on how each bet works. 

Moneyline

Moneyline bets task you with picking the team that will win the game without regard to a  point spread. A $100 bet on underdog Wake Forest here will return $175 and your original stake back if the Demon Deacons win. A $210 bet on favored UNC will pay out $100 and your stake back if the Tar Heels win.  

Spread

Wake Forest is getting 5.5 points on the spread here at standard -110 odds. A $110 bet on the Demon Deacons will pay out $100 and your stake back if Wake wins or loses by five points to cover the spread. A $110 bet on UNC will return $100 if the Tar Heels win by at least six points.  

Total

You add the number of points scored by each team in the game to get the total, which is also known as the OVER/UNDER. In this example, you'd bet UNDER or OVER 155 points being scored.

Parlays

A parlay tasks you with predicting multiple outcomes in a single bet. Let's say you bet Wake Forest +5.5 and the OVER 155 in our example. If both of those things happen, a $100 bet will return $260 in winnings for a total payout of $360 (including your original stake).

What if you wanted to bet on UNC, Duke, and Wake Forest to cover the spread in their opening round March Madness games? Assuming odds of -110 for all three games on the spread, a $100 bet would pay out $600 in winnings and your stake back for a total payout of $700 if all NC teams cover. Keep in mind that all three outcomes or "legs" of your parlay have to be correct to win the bet.   

Prop bets

Props don't involve the actual outcome of a March Madness game. Think of them as betting on a game within the game. A team prop can involve betting on Wake Forest or UNC to reach 40 points first. Player props are typically more popular during March Madness. Here you're betting on the number of points, assists, or rebounds a player will produce in the game. 

UNC's Armando Bacot leads the ACC in rebounding with 10.5 boards per game. Will Bacot exceed his average with 11 or more in the upcoming game? If so, the OVER would hit on this player prop. Should Bacot finish with 10 or fewer rebounds, UNDER bettors will cash their tickets.  

Live betting

In-game bets, or live bets, are made after March Madness games have tipped off. Sportsbooks offer new game odds depending on how the contest is going. You can make live bets on the spread, moneyline, total, and more. 

Futures

March Madness futures odds are offered on teams to win the national championship, make the Final Four, or advance to the Elite Eight.

Futures are also available on the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player. UNC's Joel Berry was the last member of a NC-based school to win the award back in 2017. North Carolina defeated Gonzaga to win the national championship that year.  

Past March Madness Winners 

Check out the last 10 winners of March Madness, keeping in mind that no national championship was awarded in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.  

How to Bet on March Madness

Registering with top-rated NC sportsbooks including DraftKings to bet on March Madness is easy. Here's how:

• Tap on our exclusive DraftKings Sportsbook link to start
• Click “Sign Me Up” on the landing page at DraftKings Sportsbook
• Complete the registration process by providing identifying information
• Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app from the App Store or Google Play
• Make your first deposit at DraftKings Sportsbook and begin betting 

At this point, you've got all you need to bet on March Madness! Navigate to the "College Basketball (M)" tab and scroll to games featuring NC schools. 

Click on odds for your bet, add the wager amount in the bet slip, confirm all information, and submit the wager. Good luck and enjoy betting on March Madness at NC sportsbooks including DraftKings!