The Ohio State has cruised to a 5-0 record and now has the best odds to make the 12-team playoff at -1600.
After the Buckeyes defeated Iowa 35-7, their odds shortened from -1000.
The Playoff is officially expanding to 12 teams this year, meaning an early-season loss or midseason conference loss might not torpedo a program’s chances of competing for a national title, like in years past.
That’s an important note, considering a few big-name programs have already suffered defeats.
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Let’s check out the odds to make the 12-team Playoff at FanDuel Sportsbook as of Oct. 9.
BETTING FAVORITES TO MAKE 12-TEAM CFP PLAYOFF FIELD:
Ohio State: -1600 (bet $10 to win $10.63 total)
Texas: -1100 (bet $10 to win $10.91 total)
Oregon: -800 (bet $10 to win $11.25 total)
Alabama: -500 (bet $10 to win $12 total)
Georgia: -500 (bet $10 to win $10 to win $12 total)
Miami: -250 (bet $10 to win $14 total)
Penn State: -250 (bet $10 to win $14 total)
Ole Miss: -130 (bet $10 to win $17.69 total)
Notre Dame: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33)
Clemson: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Tennessee: +110 (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Boise State: +130 (bet $10 to win $23 total)
Texas A&M: +140 (bet $10 to win $24 total)
Iowa State: +170 (bet $10 to win $27 total)
SMU: +220 (bet $10 to win $32 total)
Kansas State: +230 (bet $10 to win $33 total)
LSU: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total)
After Ohio State, Texas is next on the board at -1100.
The Longhorns’ odds in this spot have moved from -750. At 5-0, Texas is prepping for its next big test — an afternoon showdown with rival Oklahoma.
Rounding out the top three is Oregon at -800.
The Ducks are also undefeated. However, this week, they face off with the No. 2-ranked Buckeyes and only one team can escape unscathed.
Colin Cowherd predicts Tennessee to win the National Championship
Taking a tumble was Tennessee, moving to +110 from -310. The Vols’ 19-14 loss to Arkansas caused a shift in their chances at securing a spot in the postseason.
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