CBB Quick Reference
- No true key numbers - distribution is relatively flat
- Margins 1-6 each occur roughly 3-5% of the time
- Half-point value is similar to NBA
- Focus on line shopping over buying half points
- Totals typically range 130-160
Spread Margins
How often games land on each margin. Higher frequency = more valuable to cross.
| Number | Frequency | Significance | Visual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5.2% | High |
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| 3 | 5.0% | High |
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| 5 | 5.0% | High |
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| 2 | 4.8% | High |
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| 6 | 4.8% | High |
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| 7 | 4.5% | High |
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| 1 | 4.5% | High |
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| 8 | 4.2% | High |
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| 10 | 4.0% | High |
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| 9 | 3.8% | Moderate |
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| 11 | 3.5% | Moderate |
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| 12 | 3.3% | Moderate |
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| 13 | 3.0% | Moderate |
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| 14 | 2.8% | Moderate |
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| 15 | 2.5% | Moderate |
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| 16 | 2.2% | Moderate |
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| 17 | 2.0% | Moderate |
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| 18 | 1.8% | Low |
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| 19 | 1.6% | Low |
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| 20 | 1.5% | Low |
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Total Margins
How often total scores land on each number.
| Total | Frequency | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| 144 | 4.2% |
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| 142 | 4.0% |
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| 146 | 4.0% |
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| 140 | 3.8% |
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| 148 | 3.8% |
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| 138 | 3.5% |
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| 150 | 3.5% |
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| 136 | 3.2% |
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| 152 | 3.2% |
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| 134 | 3.0% |
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| 132 | 2.8% |
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| 154 | 2.8% |
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| 130 | 2.5% |
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| 156 | 2.5% |
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