College Basketball Betting in Colorado
College basketball is the second-largest betting event of the year (after the Super Bowl) thanks to March Madness. Colorado allows betting on in-state teams at the game level; CU, CSU, Air Force and Denver are all bettable in tournament play.
Season
November – April
Popular bet types
- Spread
- Moneyline
- Total
- March Madness brackets
- Conference futures
Top markets
- Spread
- Total points
- First-half spread
- Tournament futures
- Conference championship futures
Colorado betting notes
No player props on individual college athletes are allowed in Colorado. Bracket pools and round-by-round survival contests are popular at most operators during March.
College Basketball Betting FAQ
Are March Madness bracket pools legal in Colorado?
Yes. Most major Colorado sportsbooks run free-to-play bracket challenges and paid bracket pools during March Madness. Picking each round and conference futures remains fully legal.
Can I bet on CU or CSU in March Madness from Colorado?
Yes, at the game level only; spreads, moneylines and totals are all available. Player props on CU, CSU, Air Force or Denver athletes remain prohibited under Colorado regulation.
Which Colorado sportsbook has the best March Madness coverage?
DraftKings and FanDuel both run dedicated March Madness hubs with deeper market coverage during the tournament. BetMGM and Caesars typically offer the largest tournament-window boosts.
When does college basketball season start?
The college basketball season tips off in early November and runs through the Final Four in early April. Conference tournament weekend in early March is one of the largest betting weekends of the year.