Early College Football Betting Lines for Biggest Rivalry Games of 2023

• Sportsbooks have posted early betting lines for the biggest college football rivalry games in 2023
• Michigan is a small favorite over Ohio State, while LSU is a seven-point underdog against Alabama
• See the early betting lines and spreads for the biggest 2023 college football games in the story below

The 2023 college football season is fast approaching, and oddsmakers are adding to the anticipation by posting betting lines for the biggest rivalry games. Bettors looking to take advantage of early value can bet the spread or total of marquee matchups.

The 2023 college football look-ahead lines include several anticipated rivalry games. The spread has been posted for Ohio State vs Michigan, Alabama vs LSU and USC vs Notre Dame, among other marquee matchups.

The table below displays the odds for the biggest college football rivalry games in 2023.

2023 College Football Odds – Rivalry Games

In the early college football betting lines, the biggest spread for a rivalry game sees defending National Champion Georgia favored by 21.5 points over Florida. The closest spread, meanwhile, is a pick’em between USC and Notre Dame.

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Odds as of August 16th, 2023 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Browse the top sports betting apps to wager on early CFB betting lines. Bettors in the Bluegrass State should check out Kentucky sports betting.

“The Game” is a Virtual Toss-Up

Ohio State vs Michigan is one of the best rivalries in college football, and oddsmakers are torn on which team to favor for the 2023 edition of “The Game”. Michigan is a 1-point favorite over Ohio State in FanDuel’s early college football odds, while DraftKings has the Wolverines as 2.5-point home favorites.

It might seem like oddsmakers are giving the clear edge to Michigan in the odds, but teams typically get a couple points for home-field advantage. It certainly helps that Jim Harbaugh’s team hasn’t lost a game at Michigan Stadium since 2020.

In the past two seasons, Michigan has convincingly outperformed Ohio State, securing Big Ten titles and appearances in the College Football Playoff on both occasions. A significant factor in this success can be attributed to the Wolverines’ exceptional offensive and defensive lines.

The Wolverines have dominated Ohio State in the trenches lately, and whether or not Ohio State can improve in that area will play a big role in the outcome of this year’s game. The Buckeyes are also breaking in a new QB, while UM returns starter JJ McCarthy.

The 2023 game between Ohio State and Michigan will be nationally televised, with the teams set to square off at noon ET for the 16th straight time. The Ohio State vs Michigan odds could very well change between now and November, so stay tuned for updates as the game approaches.

Alabama vs LSU Could be the Best in Years

Another one of the most anticipated college football rivalry games in 2023 is Alabam, vs LSU, also known as the “First Saturday in November”. The early betting line for Alabama vs LSU sees the Crimson Tide favored by seven points at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

This year’s LSU vs Alabama matchup has the potential to be one of the best in recent memory, and that’s saying something given how excellent the 2022 meeting was. LSU managed to upset Alabama with a 32-31 victory in overtime despite being 13.5-point underdogs.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is a contender in the Heisman odds and will be key to the Tigers pulling off another upset. In the 2022 matchup, he showcased his dual-threat capabilities by amassing 248 passing yards with two touchdowns, and an impressive 121 rushing yards and three TDs.

While Alabama must overcome the losses of QB Bryce Young and DE Will Anderson, Nick Saban’s program is always loaded with talent. Despite LSU’s win in 2022, Alabama has still owned this rivalry of late, winning 10 of their last 12 games against LSU since 2012.

LSU’s coach, Brian Kelly, has managed to energize the fan base after last year’s win against Alabama, although the Tigers fell short in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia. With both SEC powerhouse teams separated by just a game in the CFB win totals, the 2023 Alabama vs LSU matchup has all the makings of a classic.