Opening Lines
We’re going to have reams of analysis on the BCS Bowl games in the coming weeks, but for the first snapshot, here’s where Vegas has set the lines on each of the games. Lines right now are according to MGM Grand since some of the sportsbooks haven’t set lines yet. As you know, we don’t encourage gambling, especially not with your Christmas shopping money. This information is solely for your amusement.
Rose Bowl: USC is currently a 14-point favorite over the Fighting Zookers of Illinois
Sugar Bowl: Georgia is an 11-point favorite over Hawaii
Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma is a 6.5-point favorite over West Virginia
Orange Bowl: Virginia Tech is a 3-point favorite over Kansas
BCS Championship: MGM has LSU as a 5.5-point favorite over Ohio State. LSU is between a 4 and 6-point favorite depending on which site you go to.
The lines for the other bowl games haven’t been release yet.
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