College Basketball Wooden Award Betting Trends: Cooper Flagg vs Johni Broome

With the 2024-25 college basketball season in full swing, the Wooden Award race is shaping up with clear favorites and significant shifts in betting trends. Some players have solidified themselves as frontrunners, while others have seen dramatic changes in their odds. We break down the latest movements, betting interest, and key BetMGM statistics that define this year’s race.

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College Basketball Wooden Award Line Movement

• Cooper Flagg Off the board (age), -160
• Johni Broome +3500, +100
• Braden Smith +8000, +10000
• Mark Sears +1000, +25000

Cooper Flagg remains the odds-on favorite at -160 after being off the board initially due to age restrictions. His dominance on both ends of the floor has cemented him as the top choice, with bettors placing a staggering 65.2% of the total handle on him. Flagg is averaging 19.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game while shooting 48.5% from the field, showcasing his well-rounded impact. Flagg’s contributions also stretch to the other end of the floor, putting up 1.2 blocks and 1.6 steals per game. His contributions have helped Duke maintain a strong position in the AP rankings at No. 3, currently sitting at 22-3.

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College Basketball Wooden Award Highest Ticket Percentage

• Johni Broome 17.5%
• Braden Smith 14.9%
• Cooper Flagg 14.0%

Johni Broome has seen one of the most impressive rises in the betting market, with his odds improving from +3500 to +100. His strong performances for Auburn, which holds the top AP ranking at 23-2, have made him a legitimate contender. Broome’s production has been stellar, averaging 18.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 50.3% from the field. His rebounding dominance, ranking fifth nationally, has played a major role in Auburn’s success, and bettors have taken notice, with Broome leading all players in total ticket percentage at 17.5%.

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College Basketball Wooden Award Highest Handle Percentage

• Cooper Flagg 65.2%
• Johni Broome 11.9%
• Mark Sears 5.2%

Mark Sears, on the other hand, has seen a significant drop in betting interest, with his odds falling from +1000 to +25000. His individual performances have not been enough to keep him in the race, despite Alabama currently sitting fourth in the AP rankings with a 21-4 record. Sears is still producing solid numbers, averaging 17.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, but his 39.7% shooting percentage has likely contributed to his declining odds. He appears to be fading from contention, with only 5.2% of the total handle on him. Flagg and Broome dominating is also an apparent factor in Sears’s odds falling off a cliff.

College Basketball Wooden Award Biggest Liabilities

• Braden Smith
• Johni Broome
• Cooper Flagg

Braden Smith has remained an intriguing long-shot option despite his odds slipping from +8000 to +10000. His playmaking ability has been one of the best in the country, averaging 8.8 assists per game, the second-best mark among Wooden Award candidates. In addition, he is scoring 16.0 points per game and grabbing 4.7 rebounds. While Purdue is ranked 13th in the AP rankings with a 19-7 record, Smith remains one of the biggest liabilities for sportsbooks due to his initial long-shot odds attracting considerable action.

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As the season progresses, the Wooden Award race will continue to evolve. Cooper Flagg remains the frontrunner, but Johni Broome’s rise cannot be ignored, especially if Auburn continues its dominance. Braden Smith remains a high-risk, high-reward bet, thanks to his long odds, while Mark Sears’ odds reflect his decline in the conversation. With the tournament season approaching, these players will have more opportunities to prove themselves, and betting markets will likely continue fluctuating in response to their performances.

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