Mason: UCLA vs. Kentucky was Most Bet on Game of College Basketball Season

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Mason: UCLA vs. Kentucky was Most Bet on Game of College Basketball Season

Dave Mason of BetOnline declared Friday night’s UCLA vs. Kentucky as the single most wagered on game of the 2016-2017 College Basketball season. 

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“53 percent of that action was on the Bruins,” Mason confirmed heading into that big game.

UCLA was a -1.5 favorite but it was Kentucky that won by 11 points (86-75).

With such heavy volume, that 53 percent was equivalent to more around 65 percent exposure for the books if this were a typical game.  As a result, BetOnline and other books made out especially well with the Kentucky victory.

The Wildcats were coming in as a +2 underdog versus UNC in their Elite Eight game Sunday.

Once again, the public was backing Kentucky’s opponent, this time 60/40. 

No word yet on the amount of volume being generated for this game.

- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com

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