BCS Odds Ride Roller Coaster After Opening Weekend
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The old saying that you can?t win the National Championship in one game, but you can lose it in one game rang true last weekend for the Michigan Wolverines.
After arguably the most shocking upset in NCAA football history, Michigan, ranked as the #5 team in the nation, can no longer be found on the Top 25 polls, the biggest drop in the history of the polls (since they expanded to 25 teams).
The freefall wasn?t limited to just the polls either, as Lloyd Carr?s team went from a BCS contender, listed at 8-1 odds to win the National Championship, to currently sitting at 100-1 odds at SPORTSBETTING.COM.
Michigan wasn?t the only team to step on the field to open the NCAA season only to walk off after the final gun with big dreams dashed.
A quick glance at the future odds for the BCS Championship after opening weekend at SPORTSBETTING.COM provides insight into how teams are feeling heading for week number two.
Notre Dame dropped from relatively long odds at 60-1, to really long odds at 300-1. Needless to say it?ll be a major miracle if Touchdown Jesus at Notre Dame Stadium looks down upon a Championship celebration.
Another team that moved in the wrong direction was Tennessee, who got roughed up on the West Coast by California. The Vols went from 45-1 to 100-1 odds to win the final game of the year.
A few teams made solid moves into the spotlight, notably the above mentioned California Bears. They climbed from 60-1 up to 20-1 after an impressive win on opening weekend. LSU, Oklahoma State and Penn State all moved higher up as well.
Undoubtedly, there will be more swings after this weekend?s games. And speaking of the matchups on tap this week, here are a few we?ll be looking at:
We?re interested to see if there is another crash looming for the Wolverines. They host Oregon on Saturday and are sitting as an 8-point favorite. The thought, which is reflected in this line, is that they?ll bounce back with a much, much better effort in front of the home town fans. We?ll see. The bettors at SPORTSBETTING.COM are following that sentiment so far, as Michigan is getting 75% of the action in this one.
Notre Dame is going to start freshman Jimmy Clausen in their matchup with Penn State. The Fighting Irish are 17.5-point dogs at State College this Saturday. Another beat down like last weekend?s 33-3 drubbing by Georgia Tech and that 10-year extension for Coach Weis might start to look a little long (by about 9 ? years). Bettors have turned away from this Notre Dame team as well, with most of the volume coming in on their opponent.
The game that will capture most of the attention this Saturday takes place at Tiger Stadium, where No. 9 Virginia Tech visits No. 2 LSU. The Tigers are 13-point favorites over a Hokie team that has much of the nation pulling for them. The Tigers are also big favorites with the bettors at SPORTSBETTING.COM as well, as almost 80% believe they?ll score a convincing win and cover the number.
It will be another entertaining weekend of college action.
NFL THURSDAY NIGHT
Bombs Away ? The offensively impressive Colts and Saints kick-off the NFL regular season schedule on Thursday night. The Colts are holding steady as a 6-point favorite. The bettors at SPORTSBETTING.COM are backing Peyton Manning and crew with close to 66% of the action landing on the home side so far.
It should be a great night of football.
You can check out all the matchups and lines at SPORTSBETTING.COM
By SPORTSBETTING.COM
The old saying that you can?t win the National Championship in one game, but you can lose it in one game rang true last weekend for the Michigan Wolverines.
After arguably the most shocking upset in NCAA football history, Michigan, ranked as the #5 team in the nation, can no longer be found on the Top 25 polls, the biggest drop in the history of the polls (since they expanded to 25 teams).
The freefall wasn?t limited to just the polls either, as Lloyd Carr?s team went from a BCS contender, listed at 8-1 odds to win the National Championship, to currently sitting at 100-1 odds at SPORTSBETTING.COM.
Michigan wasn?t the only team to step on the field to open the NCAA season only to walk off after the final gun with big dreams dashed.
A quick glance at the future odds for the BCS Championship after opening weekend at SPORTSBETTING.COM provides insight into how teams are feeling heading for week number two.
Notre Dame dropped from relatively long odds at 60-1, to really long odds at 300-1. Needless to say it?ll be a major miracle if Touchdown Jesus at Notre Dame Stadium looks down upon a Championship celebration.
Another team that moved in the wrong direction was Tennessee, who got roughed up on the West Coast by California. The Vols went from 45-1 to 100-1 odds to win the final game of the year.
A few teams made solid moves into the spotlight, notably the above mentioned California Bears. They climbed from 60-1 up to 20-1 after an impressive win on opening weekend. LSU, Oklahoma State and Penn State all moved higher up as well.
Undoubtedly, there will be more swings after this weekend?s games. And speaking of the matchups on tap this week, here are a few we?ll be looking at:
We?re interested to see if there is another crash looming for the Wolverines. They host Oregon on Saturday and are sitting as an 8-point favorite. The thought, which is reflected in this line, is that they?ll bounce back with a much, much better effort in front of the home town fans. We?ll see. The bettors at SPORTSBETTING.COM are following that sentiment so far, as Michigan is getting 75% of the action in this one.
Notre Dame is going to start freshman Jimmy Clausen in their matchup with Penn State. The Fighting Irish are 17.5-point dogs at State College this Saturday. Another beat down like last weekend?s 33-3 drubbing by Georgia Tech and that 10-year extension for Coach Weis might start to look a little long (by about 9 ? years). Bettors have turned away from this Notre Dame team as well, with most of the volume coming in on their opponent.
The game that will capture most of the attention this Saturday takes place at Tiger Stadium, where No. 9 Virginia Tech visits No. 2 LSU. The Tigers are 13-point favorites over a Hokie team that has much of the nation pulling for them. The Tigers are also big favorites with the bettors at SPORTSBETTING.COM as well, as almost 80% believe they?ll score a convincing win and cover the number.
It will be another entertaining weekend of college action.
NFL THURSDAY NIGHT
Bombs Away ? The offensively impressive Colts and Saints kick-off the NFL regular season schedule on Thursday night. The Colts are holding steady as a 6-point favorite. The bettors at SPORTSBETTING.COM are backing Peyton Manning and crew with close to 66% of the action landing on the home side so far.
It should be a great night of football.
You can check out all the matchups and lines at SPORTSBETTING.COM
