The season is around the corner, and plenty of bettors have already locked in their college football win totals for 2023.
Below, we’ll take a look at the six most popular win total bets (three over, three under) as reported by BetMGM.
College Football Win Totals 2023
The following College Football Win Totals along with the odds and data from BetMGM are current as of August 9, 2023.
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Most Popular College Football Win Totals: Over
All aboard the hype train! Bettors are flocking to these three teams’ win totals more than any other this season.
The following squads represent the most betting tickets to the OVER for College Football Win Totals at BetMGM.
Colorado Over 3.5 Wins (+110)
Last year, Colorado ended up dead last in the PAC-12 with a 1-11 record. Enter new head coach Deion Sanders, who bettors apparently trust to show improvement in this first year with the Buffalos. Sanders has put together the No. 30 recruiting class nationwide, which is highlighted by 12th ranked prospect in the nation, CB Cormani McClain.
BetMGM opened the line at Colorado over 3.5 wins at +140 odds. More than 90% of betting tickets and money are on the over, and BetMGM promptly moved the odds to +110.
Michigan State Over 5.5 Wins (+135)
The Spartans ended 2022 with a 5-7 record overall and an underwhelming fourth place in their division. Their struggles could be attributed to the inability to stay healthy along with a lackluster secondary. Returning starters like Charles Brantley and Chester Kimbrough will need to perform in 2023 to remedy this.
The quarterback battle between Noah Kim, Katin Houser, and Sam Leavitt is also a glimmer of hope for Michigan State. These are three talented QBs who each have the potential to lead their team to 6 wins.
Kansas State Over 8 Wins (-125)
The Wildcats had an impressive 2022 as they finished with a 10-4 record while winning the Big 12 Championship game. Bettors are looking for Kansas State to piggyback that momentum with another strong showing in 2023.
Going into 2023, Kansas State will be ranked inside the AP Top 25 (No. 17) for the first time since 2004. QB Will Howard will be at the head of the offense again as he enters his fourth overall season. The Wildcats will also be returning their entire offensive line to clear space for their new RB D.J. Giddens, who will hope to fill the void of superstar Duece Vaughn.
Most Popular College Football Win Totals: Under
Whether it’s due to injuries, conference changes, new head coaches, or gaps in talent, bettors are looking towards these teams to fall short of expectations in 2023.
The following schools represent the most betting tickets to the UNDER for College Football Win Totals at BetMGM.
Kansas Under 6 Wins (+100)
Kansas won its first five games of the season but finished with a 6-7 record overall. The Jayhawks are returning a large portion of their talent, but the weight of expectations could be their downfall.
Their strength of schedule mimics last year’s with a middle-of-the-pack ranking, so it’s almost a toss-up of whether they can even reach the six-win marker again. The loss of Lonnie Phelps, Marcus Lee, Sam Burt, and Caleb Sampson will hurt.
However, the offense is more than formidable, so it comes down to which Kansas team will show up: the early or late 2022 version.
Nebraska Under 6.5 Wins (-110)
The Cornhuskers did not show up in 2022 as they finished in second to last place with a 4-8 record overall. Scott Frost is out, and former Carolina Panthers coach, Matt Rhule, has been installed as the head coach. However, this looks to be a transition year for Rhule and company, as they will assess talent and look to build for the future.
Rhule had a tough time in his first season at Temple and Baylor, and he could have a similar “feeling out process” with the Huskers in 2023.
Cincinnati Under 5 Wins (+100)
The Bearcats finished last year with a 9-4 record while narrowly losing to Tulane in the AAC Championship Game. Now, Cincinnati will now be staring down the barrel of a Big 12 schedule this upcoming season.
In addition to a stronger conference, the Bearcats have a new head coach, Scott Satterfield, who will be running a roster that is returning only nine starters. It’s safe to say they will be in a state of transition, leading most bettors to take the under when it comes to their five-win total.
