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Indiana caps undefeated season with championship win over Miami

A flawless season meets a hard-fought finale. Meanwhile, betting analysts uncover how defying the crowd could redefine NBA wagering success.

The image shows a group of men standing on top of a basketball court, with some of them holding...
The image shows a group of men standing on top of a basketball court, with some of them holding basketballs in their hands. In the background, there is a wall with a screen displaying the score of the 2019-20 season.

Indiana caps undefeated season with championship win over Miami

Indiana has concluded an undefeated season by triumphing in the national championship. The Hoosiers overcame Miami 27-21 in a closely fought final. Meanwhile, betting analyst Steve Makinen has unveiled a profitable NBA strategy based on DraftKings trends.

Indiana's perfect season culminated in a 27-21 victory over Miami. Despite the win, the Hoosiers fell short of covering the closing -7.5 point spread. The game's total also went Over the closing line of 47/47.5.

In NBA betting, Makinen's research indicates a clear advantage in bucking public sentiment. Over the last three seasons, the Under total has hit 55.2% of the time (484-393) when the majority of bettors backed it. His strategy relies on wagering against the majority. Data from 633 games this season underscores the challenges of following the crowd. The majority handle on point spreads has a 46.5% win rate and a -12.4% return on investment. Similarly, the majority number of bets on spreads wins just 47% of the time, with an -11.2% ROI. However, the majority handle on money lines performs better, with a 60.5% win rate but still a -20.2% ROI. Looking ahead, Ohio State and Notre Dame are co-favorites to win the 2027 championship. Both teams are at +650 odds to claim the title next season.

Indiana's undefeated run secures their place as national champions. Makinen's findings suggest that betting against public trends can yield long-term profits in NBA markets. Meanwhile, Ohio State and Notre Dame will enter next season as the teams to beat.

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