July 8, 2026

Notable bets: Behind the Ohio State-Georgia opening line


6:55 AM ET Opinions varied on how much Georgia should be favored by over Ohio State on Sunday inside risk rooms at Las Vegas sportsbooks. Shortly after the College Football Playoff semifinal matchups were announced, Caesars Sportsbook opened the Bulldogs at -7 over the Buckeyes and quickly took a $110,000 and a $55,000 bet on Ohio State. Las Vegas sportsbook Circa Sports, which is known to cater to professional bettors, installed Georgia at -6. The SuperBook at Westgate Las Vegas opened at Georgia -6.5 and took early small bets on the Bulldogs. A daily sports betting news and information show (6-7 p.m. ET, ESPN2) that aims to better serve the millions of sports fans who participate in sports wagering and help educate general sports fans with in-depth analysis. Watch » “We were all less than seven [on Georgia],” Ed Salmons, vice president of risk for the SuperBook, said of his…

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