March Madness Betting Strategy: Why Sharp Money Hits First-Half Unders

With the 2026 NCAA Men’s Tournament underway, bettors are searching for any edge they can find during March Madness. In this clip from Madden On The Line, sports betting analyst Jo Madden explains one of the most popular betting strategies used by professional bettors during the tournament: first-half unders. Jo breaks down why sharp money often targets first-half totals in early tournament games: 🏀 Neutral courts create slower starts 📉 Teams play tight defense early 📺 Long TV timeouts disrupt scoring rhythm ⏱ Players are feeling out their opponent early in the game Because of these factors, many professional bettors believe first-half unders historically hit at a higher rate than full-game unders during the NCAA Tournament. As March Madness begins and sportsbooks release totals for first-round games, this strategy can provide valuable insight for bettors looking to understand where sharp money may be moving. 📺 Watch the full episode of Madden On The Line using the link provided here:    • March Madness Betting Strategy | Jo Madden...   If you enjoy sports betting analysis, March Madness predictions, and expert wagering strategies, subscribe for more insights from Biz Talk Today TV. 👉 Don’t forget to Like 📢 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Comment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💬 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔔 for more in-depth market analysis! 🔗 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://biztalktodaytv.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Contact on Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📢 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CrossCheck Media Inc., Biz Talk Today TV (BTT), or their affiliated entities and distribution partners. Content produced by CrossCheck Media across video, audio, and digital platforms is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing presented should be construed as financial, investment, legal, tax, or gambling advice, nor as a recommendation to buy or sell any security, asset, wager, or strategy. All investments and wagers involve risk, including the possible loss of principal or money placed on a bet. Past performance and statistical analysis are not indicative of future results. Viewers and readers are solely responsible for their financial and wagering decisions and should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified professionals where appropriate. Sports betting commentary is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Participants must comply with applicable laws and age requirements in their jurisdiction. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available by calling or texting 1-800-GAMBLER. #MarchMadness #SportsBetting #NCAATournament #MarchMadnessBets #CollegeBasketball #BettingTips #SharpMoney #SportsBettingStrategy #NCAABasketball #MarchMadnessPicks #JoMadden #MaddenOnTheLine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices