Just after Clemson wrapped up its 29-23 victory over Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl, the opening line for the national title game was coming out. Top seeded LSU had opened as a 3.5-4 point favorite depending on which sports book you were looking at.
#LSU vs. #Clemson Odds: 2020 College Football Championship #CFBPlayoff
Opening point-spread ranging from LSU -3.5 to -4 at most books
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— Action Rush (@ActionRushBets) December 29, 2019
Well, it didn’t take long for the line to start moving. With almost all of the early money coming in on LSU, the line grew quickly.
We have BIG line movement already for the #CFBPlayoff National Title game.#LSU opened -3.5 at most books and we are now seeing a range of -5.5 to -6.5. Looks like zero #Clemson money early on.
Total moving down from 72….
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— Action Rush (@ActionRushBets) December 29, 2019
So, there you have it. In just three short hours, Clemson has gone from a 3.5 point underdog, to as much as a 6.5 point underdog. Dabo Swinney won’t have any issues playing the underdog card with his team this time around.
