College basketball’s opening day kicks off before noon on Saturday and runs through late Monday night, featuring a marathon of mid‑major games in the morning followed by a high‑profile SEC‑ACC showdown in primetime. To celebrate the start of the season, Fanatics Sportsbook is giving new users a special promotion.
How the promotion works
New customers who sign up with the promo code FOXNEWS350 can place a $20 wager on any opening day college basketball game and receive $350 in FanCash credit. The credit can be used to place additional bets on future games throughout the season.
Opening day schedule
The opening day schedule mirrors the former ESPN “Field of 68” marathon that ran for nine years before ending in 2017. Sixteen mid‑major programs will compete in eight back‑to‑back games. The first two games begin at 11:30 a.m. ET in Sioux Falls, with Murray State facing Tennessee State. The marathon concludes at 8 p.m. ET in Rock Hill, where Furman meets Bethune‑Cookman.
Top‑tier programs will open with marquee matchups. Florida and Miami, both ranked, will meet at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The early start adds uncertainty as new rotations and recent transfers take the court together, creating attractive betting opportunities for sharp bettors who thrive on limited information.
Key games to watch
Among the highlighted contests, Duke and Oklahoma will be favored at home, while Dayton faces NJIT in a first‑ever meeting after the latter posted a 16‑17 record last season. On the women’s side, Maryland versus South Carolina and Arizona versus Stanford will headline a stacked opening day.
From the first tip‑off in the morning to the final whistle at night, the schedule offers a full day of betting options across both men’s and women’s college basketball.
Why the bonus matters for bettors
The $350 FanCash bonus provides a substantial bankroll boost for new users, allowing them to explore a variety of wagers without risking additional personal funds. Because the promotion applies to any opening day game, bettors can choose the matchup they feel most confident about, whether it’s a mid‑major contest with limited public data or a high‑profile SEC‑ACC clash.
Fanatics Sportsbook emphasizes responsible gambling and encourages users to set limits and bet within their means. The promotion is available for a limited time and is subject to the sportsbook’s standard terms and conditions.
How to claim the offer
To take advantage of the promotion, users should visit the Fanatics Sportsbook website, create an account, and enter the promo code FOXNEWS350 during registration. After placing a qualifying $20 wager on any opening day college basketball game, the $350 FanCash credit will be credited to the account.
With the college basketball season officially underway, the Fanatics promotion adds extra excitement for fans looking to engage with the sport from the very first tip‑off.
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