Despite being outplayed by Clemson counterpart Trevor Lawrence in the national championship game, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the offseason betting favorite to win the 2019 Heisman Trophy.
Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook released opening odds that put Tagovailoa as the favorite at 5-2, just ahead of Lawrence at 3-1.
Tagovailoa emerged as the favorite at Westgate in August last year, even before Alabama coach Nick Saban had named him the starter. He remained at the top throughout the regular season, throwing for 36 touchdowns with only two interceptions, while leading the Crimson Tide into the SEC championship game undefeated.