Championship week in college football has come to a close, leaving only Monday Night Football to conclude Week 14 of the NFL season.This past Saturday featured several upsets that impacted the College Football Playoff landscape, while the NFL also saw unexpected results, with some popular favorites failing to cover the spread.
Trends of the Week
Oregon emerged as the most heavily bet team in the Big Ten Championship, attracting significant attention as a 3.5-point favorite. The Ducks triumphed over Penn State with a score of 45-37, drawing 73% of the bets and 72% of the total money wagered.
In the NFL, the Miami Dolphins secured a six-point victory in overtime against the New York Jets, resulting in a push since Miami entered the game as a six-point favorite. The Dolphins commanded 84% of the bets and 88% of the money, despite trailing 23-15 heading into the fourth quarter.
In golf, Scottie Scheffler clinched victory at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, finishing at 25 under par for a six-shot win. Scheffler was the favorite entering the tournament with odds of +220, receiving 16% of the bets and 37.8% of the total money in pre-tournament wagering.
Upsets of the Week
The most significant upset in college football occurred when Georgia, a three-point underdog, defeated Texas 22-19 in overtime. The Bulldogs garnered only 36% of the bets and 30% of the money.
In the NFL, the biggest surprise came from the Bills-Rams matchup, where the Rams, also 3.5-point underdogs, pulled off a stunning 44-42 victory despite attracting just 25% of the bets.
Another notable upset featured the Seattle Seahawks, who defeated the Arizona Cardinals 30-18 on the road. Seattle was a 2.5-point underdog, receiving only 31% of the bets and 20% of the total money wagered.
Coming Up
In Major League Baseball, Juan Soto reportedly signed with the New York Mets on Sunday night, a move that has significantly altered World Series odds. The Mets’ odds improved from +1200 to +700, now ranking them second-best in baseball, behind only the Los Angeles Dodgers at +350.
“Juan Soto to the Mets significantly improves their chances of winning the World Series,” said Hal Egeland, a trading manager for BetMGM. “A move from +1200 to +700 is massive for one player, but it also indicates that Steve Cohen and the Mets are all in.”
The Atlanta Braves (+800), New York Yankees (+900), and Philadelphia Phillies (+1200) complete the top five in World Series odds.This report was provided to The Associated Press by BetMGM online sportsbook.
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