Gross Bombs: NFL Props for Week 16
Josh Gross
The college basketball season is in full swing, and Nick Makowitz is guiding you through each conference and giving you the best bets to make. Here, we look at a preview of the AAC Conference.
Who is Favored to Win the AAC Basketball Championship?
Houston is the favorite to win the AAC championship this season. After them, Memphis is the only other team with an implied win probability north of 6%. Check out the list below for full 2022-23 AAC regular season championship odds.
(Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook)
- Houston -550
- Memphis +600
- Cincinnati +2500
- UCF +3700
- Tulane +4200
- Temple +6500
- SMU +8000
- South Florida +10000
- Wichita State +11000
- Tulsa +1400
- East Carolina +19000
Houston Odds to Win the AAC Basketball Championship
Sportsbooks certainly believe Houston will win the AAC fairly comfortably. It has the highest implied win probability of any high-major conference favorite and for good reason. Houston made a run to the Elite Eight last season despite losing two of its top players in Marcus Sasser and Tramon Mark. Now, both players return healthy and make the Cougs’ roster arguably better than it was a season ago.
Kelvin Sampson’s teams always play with a nearly unmatched tenacity, and this team will do the same, except it will have more natural offensive scorers to take some pressure off the defense. As the preseason odds-on favorite to win the national title, Houston should be able to handle the AAC with ease, barring any injuries.
Can Anyone Besides Houston Win the AAC Basketball Championship?
In short, no, but if someone’s going to, it would be Memphis. The Tigers lost a good bit of talent to the NBA and the transfer portal, but Penny Hardaway added a transfer of his own in Kendric Davis. Davis, who played for conference-rival SMU the last three seasons, gives Memphis an elite scorer and lead guard who could help break through a tough Houston defense when the AAC’s top two teams square off. Hardaway’s squad did knock off Houston twice last season by double-digits, although Houston got its revenge by pounding the Tigers in the AAC Conference Tournament Championship game.
Past AAC Men’s Basketball Champions
Multiple teams indicate a tie
- 2022 – Houston
- 2021 – Wichita State
- 2020 – Houston, Tulsa & Cincinnati
- 2019 – Houston
- 2018 – Cincinnati
- 2017 – SMU
- 2016 – Temple
- 2015 – SMU
- 2014 – Cincinnati & Louisville
Best Bet to Win the AAC Basketball Championship
- None
It wouldn’t feel responsible to advise anyone on a best bet when I wholeheartedly believe Houston will cruise through the AAC and deep into the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars are such big favorites in the conference that, if you like them, you’re probably better off taking a position on their national championship odds.
Where Can I Bet on the AAC Men’s College Basketball Champion?
There are tons of legal online sportsbooks in the US. DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM are some of the most popular ones, but FTN will help you check out all the signup offers other books have as well. Be sure to check out the FTNBets College Basketball Guide before placing any wagers.
Step 1: Set Up a Sportsbook Account
Download any of the sportsbooks linked above, create an account and provide some basic personal information.
Step 2: Make a Deposit
Link your bank account or debit card to your account, or select an alternative method to make a deposit. Be sure to take advantage of any and all deposit bonuses that your sportsbook offers. It’s a great way for new bettors to build up their bankroll.
Step 3: Place a College Basketball Conference Outright Futures Bet
Within your sportsbook, navigate to the men’s college basketball futures section, find the conference outright or conference winners section and bet on the team you think is going to take home the conference crown.
