If I was a player I would def look at the lines for spreads and totals (opener vs closer) to get a better idea of how some of the smartest ppl in the world see the game playing out.
Spoken to a few college basketball players at NC State and they say they are always aware of the lines. No way of confirming this but i wouldn't be shocked if they have bet on their games.
Hard not to get tempted by $$ when Mario Williams is driving around campus in his Ferrari all the damn time.
Ok, I understand to a degree, but if you play for the Cavs and are playing SAS, you know you are major dog. Why care if you are 14 or 18 point dog unless there is funny business going on.