National Championship Odds Movement After Ohio State’s Loss

Unsurprisingly, Ohio State’s national championship odds took a hit after the Buckeyes 32-31 loss to Oregon. But how much? And did it lead to more congestion among the favorites?

When national title odds opened at the BetMGM online sportsbook in January, Ohio State was +700, behind only Georgia (+500) and Alabama (+600). Over the next nine months, they gradually climbed, peaking as the outright favorite at +300 entering Week 7.

Ohio State: +300

Texas: +450

Georgia: +500

Alabama: +600

Oregon: +900

While the Buckeyes are no longer favored after dropping to 5-1, they’re tied for the second-shortest odds and still ahead of the undefeated Ducks:

Texas: +375

Ohio State: +450

Georgia: +450

Oregon: +550

Alabama: +850

All other teams are +1400 or longer, including Ohio State’s Week 9 opponent, Penn State (+1400). The Nittany Lions and every other team, however, are still not as popular of a title pick as the Buckeyes, who maintained their lead in both tickets (15.2%) and handle (18.9%).

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