Saturday Betting Update: Line moves, trends, weather reports
The college football world received the surprising news that Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston would be suspended for Saturday's marquee matchup late on Friday.
That leaves books scrambling to adjust the number in that one as they pay close attention to how the betting public handles the news. With oddsmakers focused on that game, the alert bettor will be looking elsewhere for value in an effort to catch the books napping.
With little time remaining before the noon kickoffs, here are some last minute game day notes worth knowing.
More College Football Betting Resources
Opening Line Report
Staff Picks
Notable Line Movements
Toledo Rockets (-14) vs. Ball State Cardinals
| Team | Opening Line | Current Line | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | +8 | +14 | 45% |
| Toledo | -8 | -14 | 55% |
Sharps have been all over the Rockets in this one, moving the line by as many as six points in some spots. The wise guys evidently haven't shied away from Toledo despite taking a big hit in the second week of the season when they were a popular play against Missouri and wound up losing by 25 points.
Utah Utes (+3.5) at Michigan Wolverines
| Team | Opening Line | Current Line | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | +7 | +3.5 | 66% |
| Michigan | -7 | -3.5 | 34% |
Both sharp bettors and the public have been quick to get behind Utah in this one as they face off with a Michigan team that hasn't been able to live up to expectations this season.
West Virginia Mountaineers (+7.5) vs. 4 Oklahoma Sooners
| Team | Opening Line | Current Line | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | -12.5 | -7.5 | 62% |
| West Virginia | +12.5 | +7.5 | 38% |
West Virginia's strong showing against Alabama to open the season has clearly struck a chord with sharps, as they expect the Mountaineers to keep competitive with the Sooners as well. Despite nearly two-thirds of all wagers coming in on Oklahoma, the line in this game has come down five points.
Statistics courtesy Pregame.com.
Top Trends
- LSU is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 meetings with Mississippi State.
- Oregon is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 road games.
- Wisconsin is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games following a bye week.
Trends courtesy Covers.
Weather Reports To Monitor
- Utah Utes at Michigan Wolverines - chance of thunderstorm, wind 24 km/h
- Texas A&M Aggies at SMU Mustangs - chance of thunderstorm, wind 11 km/h
- Louisville Cardinals at Florida International Panthers - thunderstorm, wind 11 km/h
Weather reports courtesy Weather Undergound.