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Sports Betting Futures Odds: Georgia, Alabama on Top in First CFP Rankings


by - 11/2/2017

Nick Chubb Georgia Bulldogs

An SEC team is No. 1 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, but it is not Alabama. Georgia is on top, followed by the Crimson Tide, Notre Dame, and Clemson. The teams ranked three through eight all have one loss, so no one other than the Dawgs and Tide is safe right now. Meanwhile, action is also heating up on the hardwood and the horse track this week.

Odds provided by MyBookie.ag unless otherwise indicated.

Undefeated going into College Football Playoff

Alabama (-140) -The Crimson Tide still have three current top 25 teams remaining on their regular-season schedule. So far they have defeated only one, and that was a then-No. 3 Florida State team that has turned into a disastrous 2-5 squad. 'Bama plays at Mississippi State and at Auburn before a potential SEC Championship against UGA.

Georgia (+145) -Georgia still has road games left with Auburn and Georgia Tech, plus probably Alabama in December. The Bulldogs survived a 20-19 thriller at Notre Dame earlier in the season but have otherwise been destroying opponents. No team aside from the Fighting Irish has come within 20 points of Georgia.

Wisconsin (+200) -Wisconsin basically hasn't played anyone and really won't play anyone until the Big Ten Championship, aside from Michigan (and that is at home). Even if the currently ninth-ranked Badgers do go undefeated, can they jump into the CFP picture? A win over Ohio State for the Big Ten title would boost the resume.

Central Florida (+550) -Like Wisconsin, Central Florida has to worry about more than simply going undefeated. The Knights-currently 18th in the CFP rankings-must leapfrog 14 teams to reach the top four. Their schedule has been easy and will continue to be. UCF's toughest game against Georgia Tech was cancelled by Hurricane Irma.

NBA Rookie of the Year ( Bovada Sportsbook )

Ben Simmons (-300) -Yes, Simmons is a rookie despite being drafted in 2016 because he missed all of the 2016-17 campaign due to injury. His NBA career is off to a stellar start, as the 21-year-old Australian is averaging 18.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 7.9 assists through eight games. He has four double-doubles and one triple-double.

Lonzo Ball (+700) -The No. 2 overall pick in this summer's draft is averaging 10.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per contest. He will have to improve his shooting percentage, which currently stands at 33.3-including 28.6 percent from beyond the ark. Moreover, Simmons probably has a much better chance of making the playoffs.

Dennis Smith (+1000) -Smith is contributing 12.3 points per game for the Mavericks, who are currently the worst team in the NBA at 1-8. Being on such a moribund team means playing time, playing time, and more playing time for Smith and other young guys. The No. 9 overall pick out of N.C. State is also averaging 5.1 assists.

Jayson Tatum (+1200) - It took all of six minutes for Tatum's role on the Celtics to increase significantly as Gordon Hayward was lost for the year. The former Duke standout has not disappointed, averaging 13.8 points and 6.6 rebounds while shooting 49.3 percent from the field. Lauri Markkanen is also a +1200 fourth choice.

2018 World Series ( Bovada Sportsbook )

Los Angeles Dodgers (+500) - What? It's too early for 2018 baseball odds? Heck no! The season ended a whole day ago! Los Angeles is young and bringing back arguably the most talented team. The postseason pressure will still be on Clayton Kershaw, but for the most part he pitched well when it mattered aside from Game 5 against Houston.

Houston Astros (+500) -As Sports Illustrated predicted back in the summer of 2014, the Astros won the 2017 World Series (and even cover boy George Springer was MVP). Springer will return along with likely AL MVP Jose Altuve, No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft Alex Bregman, and a stellar pitchin g staff. Houston's core is young and strong.

Cleveland Indians (+800) - Cleveland's hopes have been crushed in each of the past two years. The team blew a 3-1 World Series lead against the Cubs in 2016 and led the Yankees 2-0 in the 2017 ALDS before collapsing. Still, the Indians are in good hands. They have a staff led by Corey Kluber and a lineup topped by Francisco Lindor.

Washington Nationals (+1000) -There has never been any shortage on talent-or on regular-season wins-in Washington. But the playoffs have been a different story for the Nationals, who have still never won a single series (0-4) since migrating from Montreal in 2005. The Cubs, Red Sox, and Yankees are tied as +1100 fifth choices.

Breeders' Cup Classic

Gun Runner (+140) -Gun Runner was the third favorite at the 2016 Kentucky Derby, and that is exactly where he finished. His four-year-old season has been extremely successful as he was won five of his last six races and has finished second or better eight times in a row.

Arrogate (+160) -Arrogate is the defending champion as he took down former Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes champion California Chrome last fall. Trained by Breeders' Cup master Bob Baffert, Arrogate is the son of 1990 Kentucky Derby winner Unbridled's Song.

Collected (+450) -Also trained by Baffert, Collected has collected six victories in his last seven starts. This hot stretch includes a defeat of second-place Arrogate in his most recent appearance at the Pacific Classic a few months ago. He has reportedly excelled in recent workouts.

West Coast (+450) -You may not be wrong to have a West Coast bias this weekend. This horse-trained by Baffert, as well-is related to Seattle Slew. He has won five consecutive starts and took down this year's three Triple Crown race winners at the Travers Stakes.

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