What’s Responsible for Monday’s Most Important Line Moves?

Monday's basketball slate isn't huge, especially with only 11 college basketball games on the schedule. However, there has already been considerable line movement for a handful of games. While some of these market adjustments are due to sharp action, there are a few games masquerading as wiseguy plays that are actually the result of other market factors. All bettors planning on playing tonight's NBA and college hoops slates should be aware of these moves before deciding which matchups to bet tonight.

Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets (-5)

7:30 p.m. ET

The line move: Brooklyn opened as a 1.5-point home favorite and has quickly moved to -5 across the betting market.

The reason: At first glance, this appears to be a reaction to overwhelming Nets money, with 82% of dollars wagered laying the points. But this is partially a reaction to news that Zach Lavine is questionable for tonight's game. With Lavine's status up in the air, the Bulls have gone from +1.5 up to +5.

Texas at Kansas (-11)

9 p.m. ET

The line move: Kansas opened -9, and behind 62% of tickets and 73% of dollars, the Jayhawks are now 11-point faves.

The reason: Similar to Bulls-Nets, this line move is due to a key injury. Texas' Mo Bamba was downgraded to doubtful this morning and the market reacted by bumping the Longhorns to an 11-point underdog.

Stetson at Libscomb (-11)

7 p.m. ET

The line move: Libscomb opened -13 at Bookmaker.eu and has dropped to an 11-point favorite, at the time of publication.

The reason: At first glance, action looks to be evenly split with 52% of tickets taking the Bisons. However, 77% of dollars wagered on the spread have come down on the Stetson, explaining the move from +13 to +11.

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