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Conference championship games historically can be dreary affairs with overmatched opponents, but realignment has changed that dramatically. With almost every conference featuring a Nos. 1 vs. 2 setup, the matchups are set to be off the charts.
In fact, every single title game is set to feature odds of fewer than five points. Not only that, five of the nine games have lines of 2.5 points or fewer, creating a virtual pick ’em opportunity. Perhaps most thrilling, the tight lines will ultimately help decide trips to the College Football Playoff and first-round byes. Everything is on the table.
With that said, here is a first look at lines for the nine FBS conference championship games next weekend. Odds are provided by FanDuel Sportsbook. Check out the latest FanDuel promo to get in the game.
The big games
ACC — SMU (-1.5) vs. Clemson: After going through ACC play as the only undefeated, SMU enters as narrow favorites in its first ACC Championship Game, which will be played just two hours from Clemson’s campus in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Mustangs have won their last two games by a combined 71-13, while the Tigers are fresh off a 17-14 loss against South Carolina. SMU also posted better performances against mutual opponents Louisville, Pittsburgh and Florida State.
Big Ten — Oregon (-3.5) vs. Penn State: The Ducks are surprisingly narrow favorites against the Nittany Lions in Indianapolis despite convincingly ranking as the best team in college football. The Ducks crushed Washington 49-21 and have only played one close game — a 16-13 stinker against Wisconsin — since beating Ohio State. Penn State played Minnesota within one point and lost against the Buckeyes in State College. The conference title would be a huge victory…
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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah
Publish date : 2024-12-01 15:20:00
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