Sports betting roundup: NFL and college football were all about the favorites

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Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon (0) celebrates after defeating Penn State 20-13 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

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Indiana tight end Zach Horton, left, scores on a pass reception as Indiana running back Justice Ellison (6) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

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Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel scrambles out of the pocket against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Oregon defeated Michigan 38-17. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

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Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) sacks New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) scores a rushing touchdown past Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) dives for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) runs against Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41), defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson (44) and defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) during the first half ofan NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill is tackled by Carolina Panthers safety Demani Richardson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

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Carolina Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. to end an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

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South Carolina running back Raheim Sanders (5) runs away from Texas A&M defensive back Dalton Brooks (25) for a 52-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

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The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their win against the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the baseball World Series, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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New York Yankees’ Gleyber Torres breaks his bat as he grounds out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning in Game 5 of the baseball World Series, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

By RYAN HANNABLE of BetMGM Sportsbook

The past weekend of football was all about the favorites.

The favored teams went 13-1 straight up and 10-4 against the spread in the NFL. In college football, the three most teams bet at the BetMGM Sportsbook in terms of number of bets and money all won and covered. All three were favorites.

Trends of the Week

The three most bet college teams that won and covered on Saturday were Ohio State (-3.5) vs. Penn State, Indiana (-7.5) at Michigan State and Oregon (-14.5) at Michigan. Penn State has now lost seven straight home games as underdogs. The Nittany Lions were up 10-0 in the first quarter and were 3.5-point favorites at the time. The Buckeyes won 17-10.

In the NFL, the three most bet teams in terms of number of bets and money were the Washington Commanders (-4) at the New York Giants, the Detroit Lions (-2.5) at the Green Bay Packers and the Buffalo Bills (-6) vs. the Miami Dolphins. All three teams won, but only two of the three covered the spread as Buffalo beat Miami 30-27.

When it came to the players with the most bets to score a touchdown on Sunday, only two of the five reached the end zone — Chase Brown (-125) and Taysom Hill (+185). David Montgomery (-140), Brian Robinson Jr. (+110) and AJ Barner (+500) did not score.

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Upsets of the Week

The biggest upset in the NFL was the Carolina Panthers coming from behind to beat the New Orleans Saints 23-22. New Orleans closed as a 7-point favorite and took in 76% of the bets and 79% of the money in against-the-spread betting. The Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen following the loss. They have now lost seven straight games after starting the year 2-0.

Arguably the biggest upset in college football was South Carolina beating No. 10 Texas A&M 44-20 at home. Texas A&M closed as a 2.5-point favorite and took in 59% of the bets and 58% of the money.

Coming up

Right after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series, odds for the 2025 World Series were released.

The Dodgers have the best odds at +400, while the Atlanta Braves and Yankees are next at +800.

The Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies round out the top five, both at +1100.

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This column was provided to The Associated Press by BetMGM online sportsbook.

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