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It's one of the biggest games of the year but if you live in Oregon the only regulated sportsbook does not take bets on college games. Thank God for sites licensed in other jurisdictions that continue to take bets from those located in Oregon.
Colorado bettors sit at the opposite side of the spectrum as they have a host of mobile sportsbooks to choose from, all of which are regulated.
Sportsbooks opened the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oregon Ducks line at -16.5 and this number was likely to shift dramatically throughout the week.
Factored into the line will be the absence of Buffs star Travis Hunter. He was taken to hospital after absorbing an illegal hit to his midsection.
Coach Deion Sanders had no update after the game other than to say, the "first thing I heard is he's going to be out a few weeks. "I heard that for sure. But we will do what we must to take care of him. I know Travis probably will want to be out for two weeks. But we got to make sure he is OK. His health is more important than this game."
Sanders did not offer specifics about Hunter's injury.
"The bad thing about losing Travis," said defensive back Shilo Sanders, "it's like you're losing two players at once."
The Ducks were ranked No. 13 when the line was posted and could move up although their opponent in Week 3 was hardly a test.
Tez Johnson caught caught a 49-yard scoring pass from Bo Nix on the first series of the game and Oregon went on to beat Hawaii 55-10 on Saturday night in a dominating fashion.
“It's definitely special. I'm definitely excited for him. I've been able to watch him grow up and develop,” Nix said. “Proud of him. Proud of his work ethic. Now he's going to really continue to push and grow himself, continue to get better and not settle."
The Ducks (3-0) have won 32 straight nonconference games at Autzen Stadium, the longest streak in the nation. Oregon hasn't lost to a nonconference opponent at home since 2008.
The Ducks opend the season with 40-1 odds of winning the College Football Playoff Championship but were also favorites to win UNDER 9 regular season games in 2023.
Americas Bookie is expected to offer dozens of prop bets for the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oregon Ducks game.
Those placing wagers should also consider the consensus plays found at the Gambling911 Sports Hub.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
