With a record 42 bowl games this year, Vegas is bestowed the taxing task of generating reasonable and realistic spreads for the hefty college football slate at the time of year when the most eyes are on the sport.
College football can be even more difficult for oddsmakers, particularly given the unpredictability of upsets, emotion and drama of the sport, all of which are more enhanced this time of year.
The high stakes and allure of the game’s pomp and circumstance are why fans flock to the betting pools, but the sport’s erratic nature creates quite a challenge for those seeking a winning bet.