The College Football Playoff bracket is here and we’re just getting started with what should be the most exciting postseason in college football history. As such, with the matchups being announced on Sunday, let’s take a look at the early line value for your betting pleasures.
Indiana vs. Notre Dame Odds
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish got the No. 7 seed in the rankings, but actually landed with a top-five finish overall in the selection committee’s final top 25. That being said, the CFN FPM actually likes the Indiana Hoosiers to keep this one closer than the opening line from Vegas.
- CFN FPM Spread
Notre Dame -3 - Vegas Line
Notre Dame -8.5 - Moneyline
Notre Dame -305, Indiana +245
- Total
51.5 points
SMU vs. Penn State Odds
The SMU Mustangs snuck in and will have to travel north to face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions. SMU lost the ACC Championship on last-second field goal to Clemson but were able to stay above Alabama in the final rankings. Now, however, the CFN FPM and Vegas don’t like the Mustangs by at least a touchdown in this one.
- CFN FPM Spread
Penn State -6.5 - Vegas Line
Penn State -8 - Moneyline
Penn State -298, SMU +240
- Total
53 points
Clemson vs. Texas Odds
Getting in only after a near-collapse in the second half of the ACC Championship, the Clemson Tigers won the ACC and punched their automatic ticket as such. Still, Clemson finished ranked outside the top 16 teams in the committee’s eyes, only nabbing the 12th seed due to conference championship stipulations.
They’ll now head to Austin to face off against the Texas Longhorns as the largest underdogs of the opening round.
- CFN FPM Spread
Texas -9.5 - Vegas Line
Texas -10.5 - Moneyline
Texas -380, Clemson +300 - Total
52.5 points
Tennessee vs. Ohio State Odds
A night game at The Shoe is the scene for the No. 9 ranked Tennessee Volunteers against the No. 8 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State will have some atoning to do following their loss to Michigan in Week 14 while Tennessee barely missed out on hosting a first-round game in the rankings.
- CFN FPM Spread
Ohio State -5.5 - Vegas Line
Ohio State -7.5 - Moneyline
Ohio State -270, Tennessee +220
- Total
46.5 points
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