The University of Colorado is now one of the most popular football teams in the country. Why? Well, simply, their head coach Deion Sanders. Sanders, who won the Sports Illustrated Man Of The Year award, is an enigma. He's controversial, he's outspoken, and he has both his fans and haters. And in their opening game against North Dakota State, well, many are betting on the Buffaloes to not just win but to cover the spread of 9.5 points. How much are they bet on? So much so, that they are the most bet side in college football this weekend.
"The handle on @CUBuffsFootball will be huge and BetMGM is pulling for North Dakota State to cover. A win by the Bison would be Christmas in August.”
— John Ewing (@johnewing) August 29, 2024
– Seamus Magee, Trader Manager, #BetMGM pic.twitter.com/rPXUWn48Sk
Christmas in August for sportsbook?! There's a reason these casinos are open and that's because they usually win. But that's not the only reason to avoid Colorado in their season opener. Take a look at these stats that Colorado has been favored under Deion Sanders.
"The handle on @CUBuffsFootball will be huge and BetMGM is pulling for North Dakota State to cover. A win by the Bison would be Christmas in August.”
— John Ewing (@johnewing) August 29, 2024
– Seamus Magee, Trader Manager, #BetMGM pic.twitter.com/rPXUWn48Sk
If this isn't enough evidence to fade Colorado tonight I don't know what to tell you. Of course, college football is much more exciting if Colorado is good, but these stats point to putting money on North Dakota State.