NCAAF Odds (NJ, US)
October 2026
59 matches · 6 days
59 upcoming matches and outright odds across 107 competitors.
We compare NCAAF odds across 16 bookmakers in NJ, United States
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Upcoming Matches
Wednesday
Troy Trojans vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Wed, Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Kennesaw St Owls vs Jacksonville St Gamecocks
Wed, Oct 7, 11:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Kennesaw St Owls | Jacksonville St Gamecocks |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +133 Kalshi | -133 Kalshi |
 Bally Bet | +123 | -147 |
 BetMGM | +125 | -149 |
 betPARX | +123 | -147 |
 BetRivers | +120 | -149 |
 Caesars | +126 | -149 |
 DraftKings | +124 | -147 |
 Fanatics | — | — |
 FanDuel | +126 | -152 |
 Hard Rock Bet | +125 | -145 |
 Kalshi | +133 | -133 |
 Novig | +130 | -135 |
 PlayUp | +120 | -147 |
 Polymarket | +133 | -139 |
 theScore Bet | +125 | -145 |
Florida Int'l Golden Panthers vs New Mexico St Aggies
Wed, Oct 7, 11:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Florida Int'l Golden Panthers | New Mexico St Aggies |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -204 Polymarket | +195 theScore Bet |
| Bally Bet | -233 | +185 |
| BetMGM | -227 | +188 |
| betPARX | -233 | +185 |
| BetRivers | -233 | +185 |
| Caesars | -227 | +184 |
| DraftKings | -217 | +180 |
| Fanatics | — | — |
| FanDuel | -233 | +188 |
| Hard Rock Bet | -227 | +185 |
| Novig | -204 | +194 |
| PlayUp | -222 | +175 |
| Polymarket | -204 | +194 |
| theScore Bet | -233 | +195 |
Thursday
Liberty Flames vs Sam Houston St Bearkats
Thu, Oct 8, 11:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Liberty Flames | Sam Houston St Bearkats |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -526 Polymarket | +550 Hard Rock Bet |
| Bally Bet | -833 | +550 |
| BetMGM | -588 | +450 |
| betPARX | -833 | +550 |
| BetRivers | -909 | +550 |
| Caesars | -588 | +425 |
| DraftKings | -588 | +440 |
| Fanatics | — | — |
| FanDuel | -714 | +490 |
| Hard Rock Bet | -833 | +550 |
| Kalshi | -556 | +456 |
| Novig | -556 | +506 |
| PlayUp | -556 | +400 |
| Polymarket | -526 | +488 |
| theScore Bet | -833 | +500 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears
Thu, Oct 8, 11:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | Missouri State Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -122 Kalshi | +122 Kalshi |
| Bally Bet | -137 | +112 |
| BetMGM | -135 | +115 |
| betPARX | -137 | +112 |
| BetRivers | -137 | +112 |
| Caesars | -133 | +113 |
| DraftKings | -135 | +114 |
| Fanatics | — | — |
| FanDuel | -139 | +115 |
| Hard Rock Bet | -135 | +110 |
| Kalshi | -122 | +122 |
| Novig | -127 | +122 |
| PlayUp | -139 | +112 |
| Polymarket | -127 | +122 |
| theScore Bet | -135 | +115 |
UTSA Roadrunners vs South Florida Bulls
Thu, Oct 8, 11:30 PM
Arkansas St Red Wolves vs South Alabama Jaguars
Thu, Oct 8, 11:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Arkansas St Red Wolves | South Alabama Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -109 Novig | +106 Novig |
| Bally Bet | -118 | -104 |
| BetMGM | -118 | -102 |
| betPARX | -118 | -104 |
| BetRivers | -120 | -105 |
| Caesars | -118 | -102 |
| DraftKings | -115 | -105 |
| Fanatics | — | — |
| FanDuel | -110 | -110 |
| Hard Rock Bet | -120 | -105 |
| Kalshi | -109 | +104 |
| Novig | -109 | +106 |
| PlayUp | -118 | -105 |
| Polymarket | -109 | +104 |
| theScore Bet | -110 | -110 |
Friday
Louisville Cardinals vs Florida St Seminoles
Fri, Oct 9, 11:00 PM
Saturday
Washington Huskies vs Iowa Hawkeyes
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00 AM
Utah State Aggies vs Washington St Cougars
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Utah State Aggies | Washington St Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -185 Polymarket | +178 Kalshi |
| Bally Bet | -200 | +160 |
| BetMGM | -208 | +170 |
| betPARX | -200 | +160 |
| BetRivers | -200 | +160 |
| Caesars | -196 | +165 |
| DraftKings | -192 | +160 |
| Fanatics | — | — |
| FanDuel | -213 | +176 |
| Hard Rock Bet | -200 | +160 |
| Kalshi | -185 | +178 |
| Novig | -185 | +178 |
| PlayUp | -200 | +160 |
| Polymarket | -185 | +170 |
| theScore Bet | -189 | +160 |
San José St Spartans vs Wyoming Cowboys
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00 AM
BYU Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones
Sat, Oct 10, 2:15 AM
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Indiana Hoosiers
Sat, Oct 10, 4:00 PM
Missouri Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies
Sat, Oct 10, 4:00 PM
NC State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Sat, Oct 10, 4:00 PM
Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels
Sat, Oct 10, 4:00 PM
West Virginia Mountaineers vs Arizona Wildcats
Sat, Oct 10, 4:00 PM
Oklahoma St Cowboys vs UCF Knights
Sat, Oct 10, 4:00 PM
Army Knights vs Tulane Green Wave
Sat, Oct 10, 4:00 PM
Bowling Green Falcons vs Sacramento St Hornets
Sat, Oct 10, 4:00 PM
Northwestern Wildcats vs Ball State Cardinals
Sat, Oct 10, 4:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Northwestern Wildcats | Ball State Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | — | +5782 Polymarket |
| Fanatics | — | — |
| Kalshi | +4900 | |
| Novig | ||
| Polymarket | -10000 | +5782 |
Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks
Sat, Oct 10, 4:45 PM
Appalachian St Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs
Sat, Oct 10, 5:00 PM
Massachusetts Minutemen vs Miami (OH) RedHawks
Sat, Oct 10, 6:00 PM
Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas Longhorns
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Oregon Ducks vs UCLA Bruins
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Stanford Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | — | +12400 Polymarket |
| Fanatics | — | — |
| Kalshi | +9900 | |
| Polymarket | +12400 |
Vanderbilt Commodores vs Ole Miss Rebels
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Michigan St Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Duke Blue Devils
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
California Golden Bears vs Virginia Tech Hokies
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Kansas St Wildcats vs Houston Cougars
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Navy Midshipmen vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Toledo Rockets vs Buffalo Bulls
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Ohio Bobcats vs Central Michigan Chippewas
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Akron Zips vs Eastern Michigan Eagles
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
North Texas Mean Green vs Charlotte 49ers
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Western Michigan Broncos vs Kent State Golden Flashes
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Temple Owls vs UConn Huskies
Sat, Oct 10, 7:45 PM
East Carolina Pirates vs Rice Owls
Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 PM
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Maryland Terrapins
Sat, Oct 10, 8:15 PM
| Bookmaker | Ohio State Buckeyes | Maryland Terrapins |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | — | +12400 Polymarket |
| BetMGM | +6000 | |
| Fanatics | — | — |
| Kalshi | +9900 | |
| Polymarket | +12400 |
Arkansas Razorbacks vs Tennessee Volunteers
Sat, Oct 10, 8:15 PM
Oregon St Beavers vs San Diego St Aztecs
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 PM
Kentucky Wildcats vs LSU Tigers
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 PM
Memphis Tigers vs UAB Blazers
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 PM
Marshall Thundering Herd vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 PM
UNLV Rebels vs North Dakota St Bison
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 PM
UTEP Miners vs Nevada Wolf Pack
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 PM
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Georgia Bulldogs
Sat, Oct 10, 11:30 PM
Penn State Nittany Lions vs USC Trojans
Sat, Oct 10, 11:30 PM
Virginia Cavaliers vs Syracuse Orange
Sat, Oct 10, 11:30 PM
Georgia Southern Eagles vs James Madison Dukes
Sat, Oct 10, 11:30 PM
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Sat, Oct 10, 11:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -141 Hard Rock Bet | +138 Polymarket |
| Bally Bet | -141 | +115 |
| BetMGM | -149 | +125 |
| betPARX | -141 | +115 |
| BetRivers | -141 | +115 |
| DraftKings | -154 | +130 |
| Fanatics | — | — |
| FanDuel | -152 | +126 |
| Hard Rock Bet | -141 | +115 |
| Kalshi | -145 | +138 |
| Novig | -149 | +138 |
| PlayUp | -147 | +120 |
| Polymarket | -145 | +138 |
| theScore Bet | -154 | +135 |
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Air Force Falcons
Sat, Oct 10, 11:30 PM
Sunday
Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
Sun, Oct 11, 12:00 AM
Utah Utes vs Kansas Jayhawks
Sun, Oct 11, 2:15 AM
Fresno St Bulldogs vs Boise State Broncos
Sun, Oct 11, 2:30 AM
Arizona St Sun Devils vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Sun, Oct 11, 2:30 AM
| Bookmaker | Arizona St Sun Devils | Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -1250 PlayUp | +1329 Kalshi |
| Bally Bet | -2000 | +900 |
| BetMGM | -1429 | +950 |
| betPARX | -2000 | +900 |
| BetRivers | -2000 | +900 |
| DraftKings | -1667 | +900 |
| Fanatics | — | — |
| FanDuel | -1667 | +890 |
| Hard Rock Bet | -2000 | +900 |
| Kalshi | -1667 | +1329 |
| Novig | -1667 | +1150 |
| PlayUp | -1250 | +700 |
| Polymarket | -1667 | +1329 |
| theScore Bet | -1667 | +900 |
Oct 17
Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes
Sat, Oct 17, 4:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Indiana Hoosiers | Ohio State Buckeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +128 FanDuel | -154 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +128 | -154 |
NCAAF Winner Odds
| Competitor | Best Odds | BetMGM | BetRivers | DraftKings | FanDuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ohio State Buckeyes | — | — | — | — | +420 |
Georgia Bulldogs | — | — | — | — | +500 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish | — | — | — | — | +550 |
Texas Longhorns | +700 FanDuel | — | — | — | +700 |
Miami Hurricanes | +800 FanDuel | — | — | — | +800 |
Indiana Hoosiers | — | — | — | — | +950 |
Alabama Crimson Tide | — | — | — | — | +950 |
LSU Tigers | — | — | — | — | +1600 |
Oregon Ducks | — | — | — | — | +2200 |
Ole Miss Rebels | +3000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +3000 |
Florida Gators | +3500 FanDuel | — | — | — | +3500 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders | — | — | — | — | +5500 |
Tennessee Volunteers | — | — | — | — | +7000 |
BYU Cougars | — | — | — | — | +10000 |
Utah Utes | — | — | — | — | +6000 |
USC Trojans | +12500 FanDuel | — | — | — | +12500 |
Missouri Tigers | — | — | — | — | +12500 |
Oklahoma Sooners | — | — | — | — | +12500 |
UCLA Bruins | — | — | — | — | +20000 |
Iowa Hawkeyes | +30000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +30000 |
Mississippi St Bulldogs | — | — | — | — | +25000 |
Houston Cougars | +30000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +30000 |
Nebraska Cornhuskers | — | — | — | — | +15000 |
SMU Mustangs | +40000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +40000 |
Oklahoma St Cowboys | — | — | — | — | +15000 |
Texas A&M Aggies | — | — | — | — | +20000 |
Boise State Broncos | — | — | — | — | +40000 |
Virginia Tech Hokies | +75000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +75000 |
Northwestern Wildcats | — | — | — | — | +40000 |
Kentucky Wildcats | — | — | — | — | +40000 |
San Diego St Aztecs | — | — | — | — | — |
Kansas St Wildcats | — | — | — | — | +70000 |
Michigan Wolverines | — | — | — | — | +75000 |
North Dakota St Bison | — | — | — | — | +100000 |
Arkansas St Red Wolves | — | — | — | — | — |
Wisconsin Badgers | — | — | — | — | +40000 |
Utah State Aggies | — | — | — | — | — |
Delaware Blue Hens | — | — | — | — | — |
UConn Huskies | — | — | — | — | — |
Baylor Bears | — | — | — | — | +50000 |
Pittsburgh Panthers | +100000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +100000 |
Arizona Wildcats | — | — | — | — | +50000 |
Washington St Cougars | — | — | — | — | — |
Duke Blue Devils | — | — | — | — | +75000 |
South Alabama Jaguars | — | — | — | — | — |
Florida Int'l Golden Panthers | — | — | — | — | — |
Rice Owls | — | — | — | — | — |
Buffalo Bulls | — | — | — | — | — |
Auburn Tigers | — | — | — | — | +40000 |
Boston College Eagles | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
James Madison Dukes | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Penn State Nittany Lions | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Maryland Terrapins | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Louisville Cardinals | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Massachusetts Minutemen | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Texas State Bobcats | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Minnesota Golden Gophers | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Virginia Cavaliers | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Army Knights | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Arizona St Sun Devils | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Stanford Cardinal | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
San José St Spartans | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Marshall Thundering Herd | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Illinois Fighting Illini | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Western Michigan Broncos | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
South Carolina Gamecocks | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Memphis Tigers | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Arkansas Razorbacks | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Colorado St Rams | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Tulsa Golden Hurricane | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | — | +125000 |
Cincinnati Bearcats | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons | — | — | — | — | +50000 |
New Mexico Lobos | — | — | — | — | +100000 |
Michigan St Spartans | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Clemson Tigers | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Florida St Seminoles | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Kansas Jayhawks | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
UCF Knights | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
NC State Wolfpack | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Vanderbilt Commodores | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Fresno St Bulldogs | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Iowa State Cyclones | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Oregon St Beavers | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
UTSA Roadrunners | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
North Texas Mean Green | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
TCU Horned Frogs | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Washington Huskies | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
North Carolina Tar Heels | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
South Florida Bulls | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
West Virginia Mountaineers | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Toledo Rockets | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Florida Atlantic Owls | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Air Force Falcons | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Tulane Green Wave | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
UNLV Rebels | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Liberty Flames | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Navy Midshipmen | — | — | — | — | — |
Syracuse Orange | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
California Golden Bears | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Colorado Buffaloes | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Appalachian St Mountaineers | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
East Carolina Pirates | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Georgia St Panthers | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
Purdue Boilermakers | — | — | — | — | +125000 |
NCAAF Odds Comparison in New Jersey
NCAAF betting odds in New Jersey follow American format, where favorites display negative numbers (-110) indicating the amount needed to win $100, while underdogs show positive numbers (+150) representing potential profit on a $100 wager. College football's primary bet types include point spreads, moneylines, and game totals, with each offering different risk-reward profiles depending on market conditions and team strength disparities.
Effective odds comparison requires understanding line movement patterns throughout the week. Opening lines often shift based on public betting action, injury reports, and sharp money from professional bettors. New Jersey's competitive sportsbook landscape means vig rates vary significantly between operators — a half-point difference in spread pricing or 10-cent variance in total odds can impact long-term profitability.
Key factors when comparing NCAAF lines include checking for alternate spreads, monitoring live betting availability, and identifying books offering enhanced odds promotions. Market efficiency in college football varies by conference and game profile, with lesser-known matchups often presenting more pricing discrepancies than marquee contests.
Which sportsbooks offer the best NCAAF odds in New Jersey?
Line quality varies by game and bet type across New Jersey's licensed operators. OddsGuard compares pricing from all regulated sportsbooks to identify the most favorable odds for each specific wager, as no single book consistently offers superior lines across all NCAAF markets.
How often do NCAAF odds change during the week?
College football lines typically move multiple times between opening and kickoff, responding to betting volume, injury news, and weather forecasts. The most significant movement often occurs Sunday through Tuesday when sharp bettors place early positions, followed by public-driven shifts closer to game day.
- Point Spread
- A handicap applied to the favored team. If the spread is -7.5, the favorite must win by 8+ points to cover. The underdog at +7.5 covers if they lose by 7 or fewer (or win outright).
- Over/Under (Game Total)
- A wager on whether the combined score of both teams will be over or under a number set by the bookmaker. NFL totals typically range from 35 to 55.
- Teaser
- A parlay variant where you adjust the point spread in your favor on two or more games, typically by 6, 6.5, or 7 points. Lower payout but higher win probability.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific player or game event rather than the final outcome — e.g., total passing yards, first touchdown scorer, or number of field goals.
- Alternate Spread
- A spread different from the standard line, offering adjusted odds. Buying points to -3.5 instead of -7.5 pays less but covers more easily.
- First Half / Second Half Lines
- Spreads and totals that apply only to one half of the game. Useful for teams with strong first-half tendencies or known second-half adjustments.
- Moneyline
- A straight-up wager on which side wins. No point spread involved — you simply pick the winner.
- Vig (Juice)
- The bookmaker's commission built into every line. Standard vig is around -110 on each side, meaning you risk $110 to win $100.
- Implied Probability
- The likelihood of an outcome as suggested by the odds. For example, -200 implies a 66.7% chance. Comparing implied probability across bookmakers reveals where value exists.
- Closing Line Value (CLV)
- The difference between the odds you locked in and the odds at the time the market closes. Consistently beating the closing line is the strongest predictor of long-term betting profit.
- Line Movement
- Changes in odds between when a market opens and when it closes. Driven by sharp money, public betting patterns, injuries, and other news.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you've set aside specifically for betting. Effective bankroll management — typically risking 1-3% per wager — is essential for surviving variance.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, typically 1% of your bankroll. Tracking results in units rather than dollars normalizes performance regardless of stake size.
- Hedge
- Placing a bet on the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in a guaranteed profit or reduce exposure, often used with futures or parlays.
- Parlay (Accumulator)
- A single bet combining two or more selections. All picks must win for the parlay to pay out. Higher potential return but significantly lower probability.
- Futures
- Long-term bets on outcomes determined at the end of a season or tournament, such as championship winners, MVP awards, or win totals.
- Live Betting (In-Play)
- Placing wagers while a game is in progress. Odds update continuously based on score, time remaining, and game flow.
- Overround
- The total implied probability across all outcomes in a market. An overround above 100% represents the bookmaker's margin. Lower overround means better value for bettors.
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