NCAAF Odds (NY, US)
August 2026
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78 upcoming matches and outright odds across 138 competitors.
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New York bettors can compare NCAAF odds across multiple regulated sportsbooks through OddsGuard's comprehensive platform. Since the Empire State legalized online sports betting in 2022, New Yorkers have access to lines from major operators including DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM, allowing sharp comparison of spreads, totals, and moneylines across the college football landscape. OddsGuard aggregates these odds in real-time, helping bettors identify line value and track market movement without endorsing any particular book.
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Upcoming Matches
Aug 29
TCU Horned Frogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels
Sat, Aug 29, 4:00 PM
Virginia Cavaliers vs NC State Wolfpack
Sat, Aug 29, 7:30 PM
North Dakota St Bison vs Jacksonville St Gamecocks
Sat, Aug 29, 9:30 PM
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Sacramento St Hornets
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30 PM
Florida St Seminoles vs New Mexico St Aggies
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Florida St Seminoles | New Mexico St Aggies |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -10000 FanDuel | +2500 theScore Bet |
| -10000 | +2400 | |
| -10000 | +2500 |
Aug 30
Sep 3
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Akron Zips
Thu, Sep 3, 11:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | Akron Zips |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -2500 DraftKings | +1300 theScore Bet |
Caesars | -3333 | +1200 |
| -2500 | +1200 | |
| -3333 | +1280 | |
| -5000 | +1300 |
Sep 4
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Colorado Buffaloes
Fri, Sep 4, 12:00 AM
Illinois Fighting Illini vs UAB Blazers
Fri, Sep 4, 1:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Illinois Fighting Illini | UAB Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -10000 FanDuel | +2500 theScore Bet |
| -10000 | +2000 | |
| -10000 | +2500 |
Sep 5
Michigan St Spartans vs Toledo Rockets
Sat, Sep 5, 12:00 AM
USC Trojans vs Fresno St Bulldogs
Sat, Sep 5, 1:00 AM
Stanford Cardinal vs Miami Hurricanes
Sat, Sep 5, 1:00 AM
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Miami (OH) RedHawks
Sat, Sep 5, 4:00 PM
James Madison Dukes vs Liberty Flames
Sat, Sep 5, 4:00 PM
Alabama Crimson Tide vs East Carolina Pirates
Sat, Sep 5, 4:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Alabama Crimson Tide | East Carolina Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -5000 FanDuel | +1600 FanDuel |
| -5000 | +1600 | |
| -5000 | +1500 |
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio Bobcats
Sat, Sep 5, 4:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Nebraska Cornhuskers | Ohio Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -3333 FanDuel | +1500 theScore Bet |
Caesars | -3333 | +1300 |
| -3333 | +1280 | |
| -5000 | +1500 |
West Virginia Mountaineers vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Sat, Sep 5, 4:00 PM
Houston Cougars vs Oregon St Beavers
Sat, Sep 5, 4:00 PM
Auburn Tigers vs Baylor Bears
Sat, Sep 5, 7:30 PM
Texas Longhorns vs Texas State Bobcats
Sat, Sep 5, 7:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Texas Longhorns | Texas State Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -10000 FanDuel | +3000 theScore Bet |
| -10000 | +2400 | |
| +3000 |
Cincinnati Bearcats vs Boston College Eagles
Sat, Sep 5, 7:30 PM
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Marshall Thundering Herd
Sat, Sep 5, 7:30 PM
Duke Blue Devils vs Tulane Green Wave
Sat, Sep 5, 7:30 PM
Oregon Ducks vs Boise State Broncos
Sat, Sep 5, 7:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Oregon Ducks | Boise State Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -5000 DraftKings | +1800 theScore Bet |
Caesars | -5000 | +1400 |
| -5000 | +1700 | |
| -5000 | +1400 | |
| -5000 | +1800 |
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Oklahoma St Cowboys
Sat, Sep 5, 7:45 PM
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northern Illinois Huskies
Sat, Sep 5, 8:15 PM
| Bookmaker | Iowa Hawkeyes | Northern Illinois Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -10000 theScore Bet | +3500 FanDuel |
| +3500 | ||
| -10000 | +2000 |
Colorado St Rams vs Wyoming Cowboys
Sat, Sep 5, 10:00 PM
South Florida Bulls vs Florida Int'l Golden Panthers
Sat, Sep 5, 11:00 PM
Troy Trojans vs Sam Houston St Bearkats
Sat, Sep 5, 11:00 PM
Memphis Tigers vs Arkansas St Red Wolves
Sat, Sep 5, 11:00 PM
LSU Tigers vs Clemson Tigers
Sat, Sep 5, 11:30 PM
Michigan Wolverines vs Western Michigan Broncos
Sat, Sep 5, 11:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Michigan Wolverines | Western Michigan Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -10000 FanDuel | +2000 FanDuel |
| -10000 | +2000 |
Mississippi St Bulldogs vs UL Monroe Warhawks
Sat, Sep 5, 11:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Mississippi St Bulldogs | UL Monroe Warhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -10000 theScore Bet | +2400 FanDuel |
| -10000 | +2400 | |
| -10000 | +2000 |
Florida Gators vs Florida Atlantic Owls
Sat, Sep 5, 11:45 PM
| Bookmaker | Florida Gators | Florida Atlantic Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -5000 theScore Bet | +1400 FanDuel |
| -5000 | +1400 | |
| -5000 | +1300 |
Sep 6
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs UNLV Rebels
Sun, Sep 6, 2:00 AM
New Mexico Lobos vs Central Michigan Chippewas
Sun, Sep 6, 2:00 AM
California Golden Bears vs UCLA Bruins
Sun, Sep 6, 2:30 AM
Nevada Wolf Pack vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Sun, Sep 6, 2:30 AM
Washington Huskies vs Washington St Cougars
Sun, Sep 6, 8:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Washington Huskies | Washington St Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -2000 DraftKings | +1100 DraftKings |
| -2000 | +1100 | |
| -2000 | +1000 | |
| -2500 | +1100 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Wisconsin Badgers
Sun, Sep 6, 11:30 PM
Sep 7
Sep 12
Kansas Jayhawks vs Missouri Tigers
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Kansas Jayhawks | Missouri Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +190 FanDuel | -233 FanDuel |
| +190 | -233 |
Michigan Wolverines vs Oklahoma Sooners
Sat, Sep 12, 4:00 PM
Oklahoma St Cowboys vs Oregon Ducks
Sat, Sep 12, 4:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Oklahoma St Cowboys | Oregon Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +590 FanDuel | -909 FanDuel |
| +590 | -909 |
Texas Longhorns vs Ohio State Buckeyes
Sat, Sep 12, 11:30 PM
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones
Sat, Sep 12, 11:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Iowa Hawkeyes | Iowa State Cyclones |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -625 FanDuel | +440 FanDuel |
| -625 | +440 |
Sep 13
Sep 19
Ole Miss Rebels vs LSU Tigers
Sat, Sep 19, 11:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Ole Miss Rebels | LSU Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -118 DraftKings | +108 FanDuel |
| -118 | -102 | |
| -130 | +108 |
Sep 20
Sep 26
Oct 3
Oct 10
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Georgia Bulldogs
Sat, Oct 10, 4:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Alabama Crimson Tide | Georgia Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +122 FanDuel | -143 Bally Bet |
| +110 | -143 | |
| +110 | -143 | |
| +122 | -147 |
Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners
Sat, Oct 10, 4:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Texas Longhorns | Oklahoma Sooners |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -217 DraftKings | +185 Bally Bet |
| -233 | +185 | |
| -233 | +180 | |
| -217 | +180 | |
| -227 | +184 |
Oct 17
Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes
Sat, Oct 17, 4:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Indiana Hoosiers | Ohio State Buckeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -102 FanDuel | -118 FanDuel |
| -103 | -120 | |
| -104 | -120 | |
| -102 | -118 |
Nov 8
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Miami Hurricanes
Sun, Nov 8, 12:30 AM
| Bookmaker | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Miami Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -233 BetRivers | +190 FanDuel |
| -233 | +185 | |
| -233 | +175 | |
| -233 | +190 |
Nov 28
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan Wolverines
Sat, Nov 28, 5:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Ohio State Buckeyes | Michigan Wolverines |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -455 BetRivers | +360 FanDuel |
| -455 | +345 | |
| -455 | +330 | |
| -476 | +360 |
NCAAF Winner Odds
| Competitor | Best Odds | BetMGM | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ohio State Buckeyes | — | — | — | +550 | — |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish | — | — | — | +650 | — |
Texas Longhorns | — | — | — | +750 | — |
Oregon Ducks | — | — | — | +750 | — |
Indiana Hoosiers | +850 FanDuel | — | — | +850 | — |
Georgia Bulldogs | +900 FanDuel | — | — | +900 | — |
Miami Hurricanes | — | — | — | +1100 | — |
Texas A&M Aggies | — | — | — | +2000 | — |
LSU Tigers | +2200 FanDuel | — | — | +2200 | — |
Texas Tech Red Raiders | — | — | — | +2000 | — |
Alabama Crimson Tide | — | — | — | +2200 | — |
Ole Miss Rebels | — | — | — | +2200 | — |
USC Trojans | — | — | — | +3500 | — |
Oklahoma Sooners | — | — | — | +2200 | — |
Michigan Wolverines | +4000 FanDuel | — | — | +4000 | — |
Florida Gators | — | — | — | +5000 | — |
Tennessee Volunteers | — | — | — | +5000 | — |
BYU Cougars | — | — | — | +10000 | — |
Missouri Tigers | +10000 FanDuel | — | — | +10000 | — |
Auburn Tigers | +10000 FanDuel | — | — | +10000 | — |
Penn State Nittany Lions | +10000 FanDuel | — | — | +10000 | — |
Louisville Cardinals | — | — | — | +12500 | — |
Washington Huskies | — | — | — | +10000 | — |
South Carolina Gamecocks | — | — | — | +12500 | — |
Iowa Hawkeyes | — | — | — | +15000 | — |
SMU Mustangs | — | — | — | +12500 | — |
Utah Utes | +17500 FanDuel | — | — | +17500 | — |
Clemson Tigers | +17500 FanDuel | — | — | +17500 | — |
Vanderbilt Commodores | +25000 FanDuel | — | — | +25000 | — |
Kansas St Wildcats | +30000 FanDuel | — | — | +30000 | — |
Pittsburgh Panthers | +30000 FanDuel | — | — | +30000 | — |
TCU Horned Frogs | +40000 FanDuel | — | — | +40000 | — |
Virginia Cavaliers | +40000 FanDuel | — | — | +40000 | — |
Virginia Tech Hokies | +40000 FanDuel | — | — | +40000 | — |
Houston Cougars | — | — | — | +25000 | — |
Kentucky Wildcats | — | — | — | +35000 | — |
Florida St Seminoles | +60000 FanDuel | — | — | +60000 | — |
Oklahoma St Cowboys | +60000 FanDuel | — | — | +60000 | — |
Nebraska Cornhuskers | +70000 FanDuel | — | — | +70000 | — |
Kansas Jayhawks | +70000 FanDuel | — | — | +70000 | — |
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | +75000 FanDuel | — | — | +75000 | — |
NC State Wolfpack | +75000 FanDuel | — | — | +75000 | — |
Illinois Fighting Illini | +75000 FanDuel | — | — | +75000 | — |
Wisconsin Badgers | +75000 FanDuel | — | — | +75000 | — |
Arizona Wildcats | +75000 FanDuel | — | — | +75000 | — |
Arkansas Razorbacks | +75000 FanDuel | — | — | +75000 | — |
Mississippi St Bulldogs | +75000 FanDuel | — | — | +75000 | — |
Arizona St Sun Devils | +75000 FanDuel | — | — | +75000 | — |
UCLA Bruins | +75000 FanDuel | — | — | +75000 | — |
California Golden Bears | +100000 FanDuel | — | — | +100000 | — |
Minnesota Golden Gophers | — | — | — | +70000 | — |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights | — | — | — | — | — |
Eastern Michigan Eagles | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
James Madison Dukes | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
UCF Knights | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Cincinnati Bearcats | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
North Dakota St Bison | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Western Michigan Broncos | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Maryland Terrapins | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
North Carolina Tar Heels | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Tulane Green Wave | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Iowa State Cyclones | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Michigan St Spartans | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Fresno St Bulldogs | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
South Florida Bulls | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
New Mexico Lobos | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
East Carolina Pirates | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
West Virginia Mountaineers | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Southern Miss Golden Eagles | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Colorado Buffaloes | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Northwestern Wildcats | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Baylor Bears | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Old Dominion Monarchs | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Army Knights | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
UNLV Rebels | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Ball State Cardinals | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
UTEP Miners | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Navy Midshipmen | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Boston College Eagles | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Purdue Boilermakers | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Georgia St Panthers | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Texas State Bobcats | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Duke Blue Devils | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Washington St Cougars | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Syracuse Orange | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Sam Houston St Bearkats | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Memphis Tigers | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Akron Zips | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
UL Monroe Warhawks | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Kent State Golden Flashes | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Boise State Broncos | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Toledo Rockets | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
North Texas Mean Green | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Air Force Falcons | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Ohio Bobcats | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
UAB Blazers | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
New Mexico St Aggies | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
UMass Minutemen | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Stanford Cardinal | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
San Diego St Aztecs | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Charlotte 49ers | +125000 FanDuel | — | — | +125000 | — |
Utah State Aggies | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Delaware Blue Hens | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Jacksonville St Gamecocks | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
UTSA Roadrunners | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Oregon St Beavers | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Kennesaw St Owls | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Troy Trojans | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Georgia Southern Eagles | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Liberty Flames | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Miami (OH) RedHawks | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
South Alabama Jaguars | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Temple Owls | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Buffalo Bulls | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Tulsa Golden Hurricane | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Arkansas St Red Wolves | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Marshall Thundering Herd | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
UConn Huskies | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Appalachian St Mountaineers | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Florida Atlantic Owls | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Wyoming Cowboys | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Nevada Wolf Pack | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
San José St Spartans | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Bowling Green Falcons | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Missouri State Bears | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Northern Illinois Huskies | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Sacramento St Hornets | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Florida Int'l Golden Panthers | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Colorado St Rams | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Central Michigan Chippewas | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
Rice Owls | — | — | — | +125000 | — |
NCAAF Odds Comparison in New York
NCAAF odds in American format show favorites with minus signs and underdogs with plus signs. A -7.5 spread means the favored team must win by eight or more points to cover, while +7.5 indicates the underdog covers by losing by seven or fewer points, or winning outright. Moneylines represent straight-up winners, with -300 requiring a $300 bet to win $100, and +250 returning $250 profit on a $100 wager. Totals (over/under) set the combined score threshold for both teams.
Comparing NCAAF betting odds across New York's regulated sportsbooks reveals meaningful line differences. A half-point spread variation or 10-cent difference in total pricing can significantly impact long-term profitability. Smart bettors monitor closing line value and track which books consistently offer the best numbers on specific bet types or conferences.
Which sportsbooks offer the best NCAAF odds in New York?
Line quality varies by game and bet type across New York's licensed operators. OddsGuard's comparison tool shows real-time differences between books like FanDuel, DraftKings, and others, allowing bettors to identify the most favorable pricing without favoring any particular sportsbook.
How do NCAAF odds move throughout the week in New York?
NCAAF lines typically open Sunday or Monday and move based on betting action, injuries, and weather reports. New York's sophisticated betting market often drives sharp line movement, particularly on Syracuse games and nationally televised matchups where handle concentrates.
- 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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