National Championship odds – Gators, Sooners ready to face off
Sports betting odds: SEC, Florida look to continue dominance
- WHO: Florida vs Oklahoma
- WHAT: BCS Championship game
- WHEN: January 8, 2009
- WHERE: Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida
- THE PICK: Florida
It’s the SEC vs the Big 12 college football’s national championship, and fans are salivating for Florida vs Oklahoma betting. It’s another BCS title game between two programs that have faced tough competition all season long. So, hopefully we’ll see a championship game decided late in the fourth quarter, unlike in recent years.
Armed with quarterback Tim Tebow and his 2007 Heisman Trophy, Florida is favored in this heavyweight football bout. The Gators are favored on National Championship odds by 3.5 points, and bettors are anticipating a very competitive tilt. Much to the chagrin of Utah and its 13 wins, both teams were 12-1 on the season in major conferences.
One key factor is the game is being played in Miami, so you can be sure Gator fans will dominate the stands. Florida should feel quite at home in the friendly confines of its home state. However, Sooners fans travel quite well and should not be underestimated.
One potential distraction is Sooners head coach Bob Stoops having to answer questions about his consideration for the Denver Broncos’ sideline boss vacancy; it’s anyone’s guess how his team will be affected. It’s possible some of his players will be thinking Stoops will be gone after this magical season. The team could want to send him off in style or could feel bitter and abandoned.
The SEC is 4-0 in the BCS Championship game, a stat not to be overlooked. The majority of NCAA football betting fans consider the SEC to be the strongest conference (even with a supposed SEC down year) and that means their teams are more battle-tested throughout the season.
BLAKE’S PICK: With the Big 12 bowl season record sitting at 2-4, it’s hard to jump on the Oklahoma bandwagon and believe it can overcome the home-state advantage against a much more tested Gator squad. Considering Urban Meyer’s recent bowl record is better than Bob Stoops’ bowl record and you have enough trends to pick a side. Bet on Florida to win the BCS National Championship.
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Blake walked onto his college football team and had a brief stint as an assistant coach after he graduated. He brings a sharp mind to the world of sports handicapping. Blake understands the nuances of the game that only someone who has played would understand. Thoughts or questions? Email Comments@BetOnline.com.
