BCS Championship Game: Florida vs. Oklahoma
THURSDAY JANUARY 8, 2009 – Gambling Trends
Gambling trends factor into a ton of different areas when looking at where to place your money on a sports betting event. Want to know where the $$$$ is being spent on this years 2009 National Championship Game between the Florida Gators and the OU Sooners? Oddsmakers move a line in part because of one-sided public betting action on a side or total. They also move the line in reaction to wise guys selections.
Line Opened at: -3
Now: -5 Florida
81% on Florida
53% on OU Moneyline
This years matchup is a doozy:
It’s a battle between two 12-1 teams, who dominated ATS as well.
Florida: 12-1 SU, 10-2 ATS
Oklahoma: 12-1 SU, 10-2 ATS
Florida most recently:
When playing in January are 5-5
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 10-0
Oklahoma most recently:
When playing in January are 3-4
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When an underdog at home are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma’s last 5 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
As indicated by the movement of the line, the betting public is favoring FLORIDA in this game
The betting public is correct when moving the money line in FLORIDA games 54.4% of the time since 1992. (93-78)
The betting public is correct when moving the money line in FLORIDA games 56.2% of the time over the past 3 seasons. (18-14)
As indicated by the movement of the total, the betting public is favoring the UNDER in this game
The betting public is correct when moving the total in FLORIDA games 44.3% of the time since 1992. (54-68)
The betting public is correct when moving the total in FLORIDA games 34.4% of the time over the past 3 seasons. (11-21)
Profitable Betting Trends:
CFB | (267) FLORIDA @ (268) OKLAHOMA | 01/08/2009 8:15 PM
Play OVER OKLAHOMA on the first half total in All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 9 Overs and 0 Unders this season (+9.00 units)
Play OVER OKLAHOMA on the first half total in All games versus the first half line in all games
The record is 11 Overs and 1 Unders this season (+9.90 units)
Play OVER OKLAHOMA on the total in All games in all lined games
The record is 11 Overs and 1 Unders this season (+9.90 units)
Play ON FLORIDA in the first half in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 7 Wins and 0 Losses this season (+7.00 units)
