According to a recent report by odds data and intelligence provider Bettormetrics, which examined halt times from weeks eight and nine of the NFL and college football seasons, sportsbook operators take longer to modify odds on college games than NFL games after a sizable amount of money enters the market. Although college football is popular among bettors and has the potential to generate revenue for gaming companies, football is the sport in the US where the NFL is the most wagered.
Sportsbooks halts on college games last longer than NFL games
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A recent report by Bettormetrics highlights that sportsbook operators take longer to adjust odds for college football games than for NFL games after significant betting activity. Despite college football’s popularity, the NFL remains the most wagered sport in the U.S., suggesting that operators prioritize NFL odds adjustments over college games.
Sportsbooks often halt betting on college games for longer periods than NFL games because college sports tend to be more unpredictable and have less consistent data. Late-breaking news, such as player injuries or roster changes, is harder to track, leading sportsbooks to take extra time to adjust odds. Additionally, the available information and statistical trends in college sports are not as abundant or reliable as in the NFL, which makes oddsmakers more cautious. College games can also experience more volatility, and betting markets for college sports are generally smaller and less liquid, further contributing to longer betting pauses.