Actually a 21 pt lead.. this shit makes me think its rigged.. 4 missed FTs in a row come on.. 3 of 23 from 3pt range.. Fk vandy.. unless they cover.. haha
I have gambled many years and what you said happens a lot more than anyone would care to admit to.
Money talks to some of these college kids, and if they can be compensated by winning by less than they are supposed to(but still win outright), a lot of them will take the bait-what do they care what they win by!
There are bookies all over college campuses, and I GUARANTEE that most of the players whether they can be "bought" or not, are aware at the very least of the pointspread for their particular game.