UNC is the slight betting favorite over Kansas in NCAA title game as public reverses course

The public likes the value on UNC.

Less than 24 hours ago, Kansas was the moneyline pick to win the national championship on 63 percent of bet slips coming into Tipico Sportsbook. Bettors have since reversed course, with North Carolina now receiving 57 percent of the moneyline action.

This is likely because UNC, as the underdog, is a better value play. The Tar Heels have plus moneyline odds, which means a bigger payout if they do pull off the upset.

Kansas still holds a slight edge in bets against the spread, with 51 percent of the public picking the Jayhawks to cover 4.5 points. This is a much better value play for those who believe in Kansas. The odds are currently -105 if the team covers, versus just -120 for UNC.

The public is much more in agreement on the total, with 62% picking the game to go over 151.5 points.

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