College football and basketball are both very popular in the United States. But varsity sports is not every fan’s cup of tea. The professionals play the game better, as they should. They’re professionals.

But when it comes to sports betting, there really is no comparison. College sports provide far more opportunities for sharp handicappers to cash in. There are 119 football teams and 341 basketball teams in Division I, the vast majority drawing betting lines. The thinner markets in the mid-major conferences are ripe for the picking.

As for the quality of the games, anyone who watched March Madness this year saw some incredibly talented clubs, none more so than the four No. 1 seeds in the Tournament. The major bowl games are must-see events, BCS computers notwithstanding. And you can’t beat the atmosphere that comes with an arena or stadium full of completely devoted and partisan fans.

More games, more money, more fun. This is every handicapper’s dream, right?