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College Football Betting Odds – Thursday October 20, 2011 (Video)
College Football betting odds for Thursday October 20, 2011 featured a Pac-12 matchup between the UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats in a primetime game on ESPN at Arizona Stadium. Last year, Arizona won at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California by the score of 29-21 over the Bruins in October.
Arizona was a -4 home favorite across the board.
Florida International vs. Arkansas State Tuesday Night College Football Betting Line at -3
The Florida International vs. Arkansas State Tuesday Night College Football betting line was coming in at -3 in favor of the Red Wolves at Sportsbook.com.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Arkansas State -3 (-120) & 54
BCS Standings 2011 Week 8 Revealed: Latest 2012 BCS Championship Odds
The BCS Standings for 2011 were unveiled heading into Week 8 along with the latest odds to win the 2012 BCS Championship.
LSU Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers Spread at -17.5
With the LSU Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers spread at -17.5, Gambling911.com suggests staying away from this one, at least where the spread betting is concerned. That huge double digit line favors visiting Louisiana State University.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: LSU -17.5 &45
Opening Line & Total: LSU-16 & 43.5
Florida Gators vs. Auburn Tigers Betting Line
The Florida Gators vs. Auburn Tigers betting line was set at Florida -2 at Sportsbook.com.
Two teams searching for quality quarterback play lock horns in an important SEC game on Saturday night, when No. 24 Auburn hosts Florida.
Oregon State Cowboys vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Line at OSU -7.5
Oregon State Cowboys vs. Texas Longhorns betting line was at OSU -7.5 coming into Saturday at Sportsbook.com
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Oklahoma State -7 (-120) & 64.5
Opening Line & Total: OSU -7.5 & 64
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Oregon Ducks Betting Line at -14.5
The Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Oregon Ducks betting line was at -14.5 in favor of Oregon coming into Saturday.
Bet this game at Sportsbook.com. Receive up to $200 in FREE CASH hereSportsbook.com Line & Total: Oregon -14.5 & 66.5
College Football Odds: HAWAII WARRIORS at SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS
Hawaii looks to retain its dominance over San Jose State when it travels to the mainland for a Friday night tussle with the Spartans.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Hawaii -5 & 56
Ohio State vs. Illinois Spread at -3.5
The Ohio State vs. Illinois spread was listed at -3.5 in favor of the Buckeyes.
ESPN.com notes:
Oklahoma State vs. Texas Spread at 7.5 Favoring Cowboys (Video)
The Oklahoma State vs. Texas spread was currently listed at -7.5 in favor of the visiting Cowboys. With nearly 95 percent of the spread betting action going towards Oklahoma State, it’s no surprise the line has moved from -6 and continues to head upwards. Some books had this one at -8.5.
The Don Best Linemakers Poll currently lists OSU at No. 8 and the Longhorns posted at No. 24. Oklahoma State is still undefeated on the season.
Michigan vs. Michigan State Spread at -1.5 Favoring Spartans (Video)
The Michigan vs. Michigan State spread opened at -3 and has since dipped to -1.5 in favor of the home team Spartans. 80 percent of those betting the spread on this game were backing the Wolverines, thus forcing the line down one-and-a-half-points.
San Diego State vs. Air Force Spread at -6 (Video)
The San Diego State vs. Air Force spread opened at -6 and has remained steady everywhere. This despite the fact that nearly 70 percent of the spread backing was on the underdog Aztecs.
Each school sports an identical record at 3-2 on the season and 0-1 within their own conference.
While Air Force has won three of the last four in this series, San Diego State’s win came last season. That win was by 2 points and at home. Visiting Air Force has been a whole different story with double digit losses during the last three meetings.
USC-California Spread Opens at -2.5, Moves to -3.5 (Video)
The USC-California spread had moved up to -3.5 in favor of the visiting Trojans. This one had opened at -2.5. With nearly 80 percent of those betting the spread backing USC, this line could move up another half point or more.
USC has been winning against California since 2004 and they have covered 5 of the last 7 in this series.
Auburn-Arkansas Line at -10 (Video)
The Auburn-Arkansas line was coming in at -10 Saturday afternoon. Spread betting action was relatively balanced on this game.
Arkansas is 6-0 Against The Spread in home games when playing a team with a winning record over the past three seasons but Auburn is 10-1 ATS against conference opponents over the last two seasons, so beware of that particular trend before betting on this game. These two teams have split wins over the past four years, with the last two games being won by double digits.
Maryland-Georgia Tech Line at -14 in Favor of Yellow Jackets (Video)
The Maryland-Georgia Tech line was coming in at -14 in favor of the home team Yellow Jackets for this Noon time game on Saturday.
Maryland comes into this game at 2-2 while Georgia Tech enters ranked 13th with a 5-0 record.
Maryland's defense has struggled this season, allowing 38 points and 285 rushing yards in a loss to Temple, and it's only going to get more difficult against a Georgia Tech offense that is second in the country with 51.6 points per game. The Yellow Jackets are 5-0 for the first time since 1990.
Oklahoma-Texas Line Opens at -9 Favoring The Sooners
The Oklahoma-Texas line has opened at -9 in favor of the visiting Sooners.
Oklahoma comes into this game after destroying Ball State last week by a score of 62-6.
Tony Jefferson fueled a second-quarter scoring surge with interceptions on three straight drives, and the second-ranked Sooners geared up for their rivalry game against Texas next week by beating Ball State 62-6 on Saturday night.
"It was kind of weird. It just kept happening over and over again," Jefferson said.
California-Oregon Line Opens at -23.5, Boise State vs. Fresno State at +21
The California-Oregon line opened at -23.5 in favor of the Ducks for their Thursday night showdown while Boise State vs. Fresno State had the visiting Broncos a -21 favorite.
While Oregon has won its last two games against California, the Golden Bears have covered 4 of the last 5 games in this series. Only in 2009 did the Ducks have a blowout win.
The Golden Bears are 1-5 Against The Spread in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
California is 20-6-1 ATS in their last 27 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.
Nebraska-Wisconsin Spread at -10
The Nebraska-Wisconsin spread was coming in at -10 after opening at -8 in favor of Wisconsin. For a game that featured a double-digit line, this one was getting plenty of momentum.
Sportsbook.com Spread & Total: Wisconsin -10 & 57
Opening Line & Total: Wisconsin -8 & 56
No. 7 Wisconsin gets its first real test of 2011 when it hosts No. 8 Nebraska on Saturday night.
College Football 2011 Week 5 Betting Odds
College Football 2011 Week 5 betting odds can be found at Sportsbook.com here. Below you will find a few betting previews.
TEXAS A&M AGGIES (2-1) vs. ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS (3-1)
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Texas A&M -2.5 & 62
Opening Line & Total: A&M -3 & 62
Michigan State-Ohio State Betting Line at Buckeyes -3
The Michigan State-Ohio State betting line had the Buckeyes at -3. Spread action on this game was relatively balanced.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Ohio State -3 & 44
Opening Line & Total: OSU -3 & 44
Michigan State tries to beat Ohio State for the first time this century when the Big Ten rivals clash in Columbus.
South Florida vs. Pittsburgh Betting Odds – Thursday Night Game
The South Florida vs. Pittsburgh betting odds for this Thursday night’s game had the Bulls at -3.
Sportbsook.com Line & Total: South Florida -3 (-105) & 51.5
Opening Line & Total: USF -2 & 52
College Football Betting Odds – 2011 Week 5
College Football betting odds for 2011 Week 5 were available at Bookmaker, North America’s first online sportsbook offering mobile and in-progress wagering along with up to $2500 in FREE CASH when you open an account here today.
There were some absolutely fantastic games on tap for Week 5. Some of these might shatter the 2011 College Football season betting records to date when all is said and done.
The best of the games will be televised nationally.
Alabama-Florida Line at Crimson Tide -3.5 (Video)
After opening as the -5 road favorite, the Crimson Tide was now at -3.5 and the Alabama-Florida spread action was getting significant lopsided action in favor of the Tide at 85 percent backing. (Bet this game at Bookmaker.eu. Mobile wagering available. Up to $2500 in free cash offered)
This one promises to be among the most wagered on games of the week.
The home team has won the last three in this series dating back to 2008. Alabama has won the last two by double digits.
Nebraska-Wisconsin Line Hovers Between -9 and -10 (Video)
The Nebraska-Wisconsin line opened at -8 in favor of the Badgers and has since been floating around between -9 and -10 depending on the sportsbook.
The number may appear to be out of whack, but close to 60 percent of those betting the spread were backing the Badgers here.
Nebraska is ranked number 8. Wisconsin is ranked number 7. Both teams are 4-0 coming into this game.
The Sagarin Ratings suggest a massive overlay of more than 4 points.
Line on Utah State vs. BYU, Ball State vs. Oklahoma (Video)
Gambling911.com has the latest line on both the Utah State vs. BYU and Ball State vs. Oklahoma games. BYU had a spread of -7.5 against Utah State while the Sooners were huge 37-point favorites vs. Ball State.
Friday’s Utah State vs. BYU game opened at -10.5 in favor of Brigham Young before this number nosedived.
Texas A&M vs. Arkansas Line Opens at -2.5 Favoring Visiting Aggies (Video)
The Texas A&M vs. Arkansas line was sitting at -2.5 early this Week 5 College Football week. We were seeing a few 3’s on this game.
Betting trends for this game included:
Arkansas has beaten Texas A&M the last two seasons by 7 or more points, both times on the road.
The Aggies are 0-8 Against The Spread in their last 8 neutral site games.
Texas A&M is 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. SEC.
The Aggies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
The Razorbacks are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall.
Big 12 Report for 2011 – Calm Before the Storm
Tony George of TonyGeorgeSports.com has released his Big 12 Report for 2011.
USC vs. Arizona State Line at -2.5
The USC vs. Arizona State line was coming in at -2.5 in favor of Arizona State.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Arizona State -2.5 & 54
Opening Line & Total: ASU -3 & 54
No. 23 USC looks to improve its record to 4-0 when it travels to Tempe to take on Pac-12 rival Arizona State.
Oregon-Arizona Betting Line at Ducks -15.5
The Oregon-Arizona betting line had the Ducks posted at -15.5 at Sportsbook.com.
No. 10 Oregon plays its first true road game of the season when it visits an Arizona team that has been outscored by 50 points during its two-game losing skid.
LSU vs. West Virginia Betting Odds
LSU vs. West Virginia betting odds were available at Sportsbook.com, where the line and total were listed at Tigers -6 and 48.5. The line opened at -5.5.
No. 2 LSU and its stingy defense visits Morgantown to face No. 16 West Virginia and its high-octane air attack on Saturday night.
