Even though summer has just begun, indications of the approaching fall are already showing. Some sportsbooks in Nevada have begun to announce betting lines for the year’s college football games.
Week 0, the inaugural week of the college football season, commences on Aug. 27 with twelve games. The bulk of the FBS teams will begin their season the subsequent week.
The phenomenon of numerous sportsbooks providing preliminary odds for college football games is fairly recent. Prior to the swift proliferation of sports betting nationwide, typically one casino would publish the odds initially, with others following suit closer to the start of the season.
Early lines for college football are now available to fans across the state, from Reno to the Vegas Strip.
Experienced and professional sports bettors, as they usually do, seized what they saw as poor lines. These bettors claimed most of the value in these college football lines.
The sportsbook operators base these lines on the information they have at the start of the season. As bettors place their bets, they determine the point spreads.
Nevada sportsbooks are quick to adjust the line in response to early bets on these games, showing respect for them. Differences can be seen at various sportsbooks due to point spreads changing based on wagers at individual properties.
It’s always beneficial to compare lines and shop around before placing bets. The variety of Nevada sports betting apps has simplified this process more than ever.
Top 5 college football games at Nevada sportsbooks
Over 100 college football games are already open for betting at various sportsbooks in Nevada. While the majority of the lines are for big-name colleges, it’s important to note that not all games are created equally.
Keep an eye on these five college football games:
No 1. Texas A&M at Alabama (Oct. 8)
When contemplating this SEC confrontation, the initial word that springs to mind is DRAMA.
The coaches from the two teams engaged in a weeks-long spat over recruitment. Nick Saban, the coach for Alabama, initiated the conflict by accusing Texas A&M of “buying every player on their team”. Jimbo Fisher, coach of Texas A&M, was swift in his rebuttal.
The back and forth between the two coaches seems to have ended. Looking ahead, both coaches will be concentrating on their game in Tuscaloosa, AL on October 8.
Alabama began as a -13.5 favorite at the South Point. The spread, less than two touchdowns, was quickly taken up and the line rapidly shifted to Alabama -15.
No 2. USC at Utah (Oct. 15)
New USC coach Lincoln Riley is set to face his first significant challenge in the Pac-12. He’s swiftly overhauling the Trojans football team, bringing in a wave of transfers, notably his ex-Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams.
Interestingly, Utah’s coach Kyle Whittingham holds the record for the longest tenure in the Pac-12, serving as the Utes’ coach for 18 years. The upcoming game is not merely a clash of old versus new, but it also harks back to the era of the Pac-12 South. The conference has recently chosen to abandon the sub-conferences.
An influx of early money has been placed on this game at South Point, causing Utah’s odds to shift from a -12 favorite to just -7.
No 3. Michigan at Ohio State (Nov. 26)
The Michigan football program had a monumental year in 2021. The Wolverines claimed victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes, secured the conference championship, and made their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff.
In the typical fashion of college football, the teams will sport a new appearance. Michigan’s defense, for instance, will undergo a change. This comes as a result of Aiden Hutchinson, their Defensive End, being picked second overall in this year’s NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
This year, Ohio State saw two of their wide receivers, Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, get picked in the top half of the first round of the NFL Draft. Wilson was selected by the New York Jets, while Olave was picked by the New Orleans Saints.
This year, these two teams were responsible for three of the top 11 picks in the NFL Draft. The revamped rival teams will compete in late November, with Ohio State being favored by 13.5 points.
No 4. Texas vs. Oklahoma (Neutral site in Dallas on Oct. 8)
The Red River Rivalry, featuring Texas and Oklahoma, is consistently a focal point of the early season college football games. These two teams have a long history, competing against each other since 1900. Moreover, this series has been an annual fixture in the schedule since 1929.
Brent Venables, the new coach for Oklahoma, will have his debut in 2022. Before this, he was leading the defense at Clemson for the past ten years. It is expected that Venables will be the underdog in his first Red River Rivalry game, taking to the sideline.
The match started at South Point, with the Oklahoma Sooners as -7 favorites. However, after a surge of money was placed on the Longhorns, the spread was reduced, leaving the Sooners as a mere -4.5 favorite.
No 5. Week one non-conference matchups
The initial week of the college football season is marked with numerous non-conference games. Two of the most prominent college football teams, Ohio State and Notre Dame, will be the highlight of the game day, competing against each other in Columbus, OH.
ESPN’s College Gameday will be present for the morning crowd, despite this being a night game. Anticipate a lively crowd, as there will be ample time to gear up for the late game.
Interest in this game skyrocketed so quickly that ticket prices immediately soared. Currently, tickets on Stubhub are starting at $372 and can reach into the thousands.
Despite the initial excitement to attend the game, it hasn’t affected the odds. Ohio State remains the firm favorite with -14.5.
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