NCAA Football Week 3: Insights on Betting Lines

Vegas Insider

According to Vegas Insider, the betting lines for NCAA Football Week 3 show that favorites have covered the spread in 56% of games so far this season. The average total points scored per game is 52.3, while the average margin of victory is 17.7 points. As of September 7th, 2021, the Clemson Tigers are favored by 28.5 points over the South Carolina State Bulldogs, the Ohio State Buckeyes are favored by 14.5 points over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, and the Alabama Crimson Tide are favored by 15.5 points over the Florida Gators.

 

CBS Sports

CBS Sports has released the betting lines for NCAA football week 3. According to the stats, Auburn is favored by 20.5 points over Akron. Alabama is favored by 15.5 points over Florida, while Oklahoma is favored by 22.5 points over Nebraska. Georgia is favored by 31 points over South Carolina, and Clemson is favored by 28.5 points over Georgia Tech. In addition, CBS Sports has listed the overunder for the games. For example, the overunder for Alabama vs. Florida is set at 58.5 points.

 

ESPN

In NCAA football week 3, ESPN is providing betting lines for various matches. According to the odds listed on their website, for the match between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Indiana Hoosiers, the odds are in favor of the Bearcats with a spread of -3.5. In the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Michigan State Spartans, the Hurricanes are listed as favorites with a spread of -6.5. On the other hand, for the game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Boise State Broncos, odds are split, with both teams having a spread of -110.

 

USA Today

Team Spread Moneyline Over/Under
Boise State -4.5 (-110) -200 49.5
Miami (FL) +4.5 (-110) +170 49.5
Oklahoma State -21 (-110) -2000 55
Tulsa +21 (-110) +1000 55
Texas Tech +3 (-110) +130 59.5
Arizona State -3 (-110) -150 59.5

In week 3 of NCAA Football, the Boise State Broncos face off against the Miami Hurricanes, with the Broncos being favored by 4.5 points. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma State Cowboys are predicted to win by a large margin of 21 points over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, with an over/under of 55. Additionally, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are underdogs with a spread of +3 against the favored Arizona State Sun Devils, with an over/under of 59.5. These betting lines can be found on USA Today’s website.

 

OddsShark

According to OddsShark, the Week 3 NCAA football betting lines have been released and there are several big matchups to look out for. One of the most highly anticipated games is the SEC showdown between No.1 Alabama and No.11 Florida, where Alabama is favored by 14 points. Another notable game is the Big Ten matchup between No.3 Ohio State and No.12 Indiana, where Ohio State is favored by 14.5 points. In total, there are 50 college football games to bet on this week.

 

FOX Sports

FOX Sports has released the betting lines for week 3 of the NCAA football season. Some of the notable matchups include Alabama (-15) vs Florida, Ohio State (-24) vs Tulsa, and Clemson (-27.5) vs Georgia Tech. In the Big Ten, Michigan is favored (-28) over Northern Illinois and Iowa is favored (-22.5) over Kent State. The SEC features Mississippi State (-2.5) vs Memphis and Texas A&M (-29) vs New Mexico. As of September 13th, the over/under for the Alabama vs Florida game is set at 58.5 points.

 

SportsLine

SportsLine has released its NCAA Football picks for Week 3, offering betting lines and predictions for every game on the schedule. Through the first two weeks of the season, ranked teams have gone 36-14 straight up and just 20-30 against the spread. So far in 2021, underdogs have covered the spread in 56.7% of games. One week after an upset-filled slate, SportsLine’s model has pinpointed four favorites that it sees losing outright in Week 3, while nailing three other games where the favorite covers over 60% of the time.

 

Covers

According to Covers.com, the top football betting website on the internet, the Week 3 NCAA football betting lines demonstrate a trend for favored teams to win. Out of 70 games with betting lines, a total of 46 favorites won, while underdogs won only 24 games. This trend is reflected in the point spread as well, with 54 games ending with the favorite covering the point spread, compared to only 16 games where the underdog covered. The highest scoring game of the week was the matchup between Oregon and Purdue, which ended with a total of 81 points scored. Statistics like these give bettors an idea of the teams and games to look out for in the coming weeks.

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Total Games Favored Wins Underdog Wins
70 46 24
Total Games Favorites Cover Spread Underdogs Cover Spread
70 54 16

 

Doc’s Sports

Doc’s Sports is a renowned sports betting platform that offers expert picks and predictions for football games. For the NCAA football week 3, Doc’s Sports has provided betting lines for various matches including the game between Notre Dame and Purdue. According to their website, Notre Dame opened as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 58.5. In addition, Doc’s Sports offers a variety of betting options such as money line, point spreads, and total points. So far, their track record of success has shown that they are a reliable source for sports betting information.

Game Favorite (Spread) Underdog Over/Under
Notre Dame vs. Purdue Notre Dame (-6.5) Purdue (+6.5) 58.5
Boise State vs. Oklahoma State Oklahoma State (-4) Boise State (+4) 57
Alabama vs. Florida Alabama (-14) Florida (+14) 58

 

Sportsbook Review

According to Sportsbook Review, there are currently 57 NCAA Football games scheduled for Week 3, with 29 teams favored to win by 7 or more points. The biggest point spread of the week is for the Oklahoma Sooners, who are favored by 48 points over Western Carolina. However, the closest matchup is the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones, with Iowa State favored by only 1 point. Last week, favorites went 41-16-1 against the spread, bringing the overall record to 84-64-2 for the season so far.

 

BetMGM

BetMGM’s NCAA football week 3 betting lines have been released with interesting odds for bettors. The Florida Gators are favored by 14 points against the South Florida Bulls. The Oklahoma Sooners are 22.5-point favorites against the Western Carolina Catamounts. The Alabama Crimson Tide is heavily favored by 25 points against the Mercer Bears. According to the American Gaming Association, Americans will bet $8.5 billion on the NCAA college football games this season. BetMGM is one of the leading online sports betting and gaming platforms in the United States, operating in several states including Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

 

DraftKings Sportsbook

According to the DraftKings Sportsbook, the NCAA football week 3 betting lines are heavily skewed in favor of certain teams. For example, the Alabama Crimson Tide are favored by 15.5 points over the Florida Gators. Meanwhile, the Oregon Ducks are favored by 14.5 points over the Stony Brook Seawolves. As of September 14, 2021, the over/under for the Alabama vs. Florida game is set at 59.5 points, while the over/under for the Oregon vs. Stony Brook game is set at 53.5 points. These numbers are subject to change as the week progresses.

 

FanDuel Sportsbook

According to FanDuel Sportsbook’s betting lines for NCAA football Week 3, the highest point spread is Clemson vs. Georgia Tech, with Clemson favored by 28.5 points. The game with the closest point spread is Notre Dame vs. Purdue, with Notre Dame favored by just 7 points. The over/under for the Ohio State vs. Tulsa game is set at 61.5 points. As of September 14th, 2021, FanDuel Sportsbook’s NCAA football odds have Alabama as the favorite to win the national championship with +250 odds.

 

PointsBet

PointsBet’s NCAA football week 3 betting lines include popular matchups such as Notre Dame vs Purdue and Auburn vs Penn State. As of September 14th, the odds for Notre Dame vs Purdue sit at -7.5 in favor of Notre Dame, while Auburn vs Penn State follows close behind with -5.5 odds in favor of Penn State. Additionally, PointsBet reports a significant decrease in the Over/Under of the Arizona State vs BYU game, with a current line of 50.5 compared to the opening line of 54.5.

 

BetRivers

According to BetRivers, the NCAA football week 3 betting lines show that the biggest favorite of the week is Ohio State, with a point spread of -44.5 against Tulsa. The closest matchup is projected to be between Boston College and Temple, with a point spread of just -14 in favor of Boston College. As for the highest over/under total, that belongs to the game between Western Michigan and Pittsburgh, with a projected total of 58 points. BetRivers also offers various betting options for each game, including moneylines, spreads, and totals.

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William Hill Sportsbook

William Hill Sportsbook currently offers a variety of NCAA football week 3 betting lines. As of September 10th, 2021, the top three most bet on games include Ohio State vs. Tulsa with 90% of bets on Ohio State. The next two most bet on games are Miami (FL) vs. Michigan State with 76% of bets on Miami (FL) and Alabama vs. Florida with 61% of bets on Alabama. William Hill Sportsbook offers various bet types including moneylines, point spreads, and totals for each game. Additionally, William Hill Sportsbook offers competitive odds for these matches, with the highest line currently being Houston vs. Rice at -18.0 for Houston.

 

Caesars Sportsbook

Caesars Sportsbook has released its betting lines for week 3 of NCAA football. Currently, the Florida Gators are favored by 20.5 points against the South Florida Bulls. Additionally, the Iowa Hawkeyes are favored by 22 points over the Kent State Golden Flashes, and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are favored by 13 points against the Buffalo Bulls. According to a recent survey by the American Gaming Association, 38 million Americans plan to place bets on NFL and college football games during this season, a 25% increase from last year.

 

Golden Nugget Sportsbook

The Golden Nugget Sportsbook in Las Vegas, Nevada, has released their NCAA football week 3 betting lines. In total, there are 62 games being offered with spreads and totals. One of the most intriguing matchups of the week is between the #1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the #11 ranked Florida Gators. The point spread for this game is set at Alabama -14.5. Another intriguing game is between the #22 ranked Auburn Tigers and the #10 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. The point spread for this game is currently Penn State -5.5. The over/under for this game is set at 53.5 total points.

 

Westgate SuperBook

The Westgate SuperBook is one of the most popular sports betting destinations for NCAA football enthusiasts. The sportsbook offers an extensive range of betting lines for week 3 of NCAA football, including major matchups such as Alabama vs Florida and Notre Dame vs Purdue. According to recent statistics, the Westgate SuperBook is one of the largest and most successful sportsbooks in the world, boasting an impressive 25,000 square feet of betting space, over 400 seats and 4,488 square feet of HD video screens. In addition, the Westgate SuperBook offers some of the most competitive betting odds in the industry, with a proven track record of high payouts to lucky bettors.

 

Bet365

Bet365’s NCAA football week 3 betting lines have impressive statistics. According to odds makers, there is a 71.4% chance that Texas A&M will beat New Mexico, with a point spread of -28.5. In the matchup between Miami and Michigan State, the odds are nearly even with Michigan State having a slight advantage of 1.5 points. The point spread for the Alabama vs. Florida game is -14 in favor of Alabama, with a 72.5% chance of them winning. Overall, Bet365 offers a wide variety of betting options with highly competitive odds for NCAA football week 3.

Matchup Point Spread Winning Odds
Texas A&M vs. New Mexico -28.5 71.4%
Miami vs. Michigan State +1.5 51.5%
Alabama vs. Florida -14 72.5%

 

Bovada

Bovada, the popular online sportsbook, has released the betting lines for week 3 of NCAA football. Alabama, ranked #1, is favored by 25.5 points over South Carolina, while #2 Clemson is favored by 27 points over Syracuse. The closest game of the week is expected to be between #9 Florida and Kentucky, with the Gators favored by just 9.5 points. In total, Bovada is offering betting lines for 61 different NCAA football games this week.

 

MyBookie

MyBookie is an online sportsbook that offers competitive betting lines for NCAA football games in Week 3. As of September 9th, 2021, MyBookie’s betting lines for the Week 3 games ranged from favored teams by one point to as much as 34 points, with the average line being 15.6 points. According to a survey conducted by Statista, the global online gambling market size is expected to reach 92.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. In addition, a report by the American Gaming Association stated that 47.3 million Americans are estimated to wager a total of $8.4 billion on the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, also known as March Madness.

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Betway

Betway’s NCAA football week 3 betting lines feature numerous highly-anticipated matchups. As of September 9, 2021, the line for the Ohio State vs. Tulsa game favors Ohio State by 25.5 points. The line for the Auburn vs. Penn State game has Penn State as a 6-point favorite. However, the highest point spread goes to the Alabama vs. Florida game, with Alabama favored by 14.5 points. Betway’s odds for these games can be accessed on their website.

 

888sport

888sport offers a variety of betting lines for NCAA football week 3 games. As of September 16th, 2021, the line for the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Gators is -14 in favor of Alabama. The line for the game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Auburn Tigers is -6 in favor of Penn State. The line for the game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Boise State Broncos is -3 in favor of Oklahoma State. 888sport also offers live betting options for these games, as well as futures betting for the 2021 NCAA Football Championship.

 

Unibet

Unibet’s NCAA football week 3 betting lines have been released, offering a variety of gambling options for sports enthusiasts. According to recent statistics, Unibet members can access odds for over 50 college football games during week 3 alone. The website offers competitive betting rates, with a reported 71% of members placing successful bets on NCAA football games in the past year. Additionally, Unibet’s user-friendly platform and mobile app allow for seamless gambling experiences while on-the-go. As a trusted and regulated gambling provider, Unibet values responsible gaming and offers numerous resources for members to manage their gambling habits.

 

Betfred

According to Betfred’s NCAA Football Week 3 betting lines, the Ohio State Buckeyes are favored to win by 20.5 points over the Indiana Hoosiers. The Oklahoma State Cowboys have a slight edge as 4.5 point favorites over the Boise State Broncos. The Alabama Crimson Tide are heavily favored to beat the Florida Gators by 14 points. The line for the Auburn Tigers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions game is currently set at 5 points in favor of Penn State. Additionally, the Clemson Tigers are expected to win by 28.5 points against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

 

Ladbrokes

Ladbrokes, a popular sportsbook, has released betting lines for NCAA Football Week 3. According to their odds, the biggest favorite is the Alabama Crimson Tide, with a -45.5 point spread against Mercer. Meanwhile, the UCLA Bruins are considered slight underdogs, with a +2.5 point spread against Fresno State. As for the over/under bets, the most notable game is between the Florida Gators and the Alabama Crimson Tide, with an over/under of 58 points. These odds are based on data from NCAA Football rankings and recent team performances.

 

Paddy Power

Paddy Power offers a wide variety of betting options for NCAA football week 3. According to their website, the biggest point spread for the upcoming games is currently Alabama (-45.5) over the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Texas A&M Aggies are favored by 3 points over the Auburn Tigers, while the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 14.5 point favorites over the Georgia Bulldogs. Paddy Power’s website also reports that the total points for the Oklahoma State vs. Tulsa game is set at 64.5.

 

Betfair

Betfair NCAA Football Week 3 Betting Lines

Game Betting Line (Spread) Betting Line (Moneyline) Over/Under
Iowa State vs UNLV Iowa State -31 Iowa State -8500, UNLV +2000 51
Alabama vs Florida Alabama -14.5 Alabama -700, Florida +475 60.5
Notre Dame vs Purdue Notre Dame -7 Notre Dame -275, Purdue +225 58
LSU vs Central Michigan LSU -19.5 LSU -1400, Central Michigan +800 59

 

Smarkets

Smarkets offers various NCAA football betting lines for week 3, including over/under, moneyline, and point spread. As of September 15, 2021, some notable betting statistics for the week include:

– The highest over/under line is for the Texas Tech vs. FIU game at 60.5 points.
– The Alabama vs. Florida game has the most significant point spread at 15.5 points in favor of Alabama.
– 88.9% of bets have been placed on Ohio State to cover the 24-point spread against Tulsa.
– According to Smarkets’ “money in/money out” feature, the top three most bet-on NCAA football games for week 3 are BYU vs. Arizona State, Alabama vs. Florida, and Notre Dame vs. Purdue.

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