College Football Picks: K-State, Arizona Among Best Big 12 Bets
- Utah (+310) and Kansas State (+400) are the favorites to win the Big 12.
- Can a Big 12 team contend for the college football national championship?
- Let’s dive into the best Big 12 futures and prop bets for 2024.
- Check the latest College football odds at BetUS!
The Big 12 may not be the best college football conference, but it might be the most fun. The NCAA football odds show a wide open race to win the Big 12.
As a reminder, Texas and Oklahoma are now in the SEC. The new-look Big 12 features some former Pac-12 programs in Utah, Colorado, Arizona and Arizona State.
Utah (+310) and Kansas State (+400) are the two favorites but six Big 12 teams are listed in triple digits in the Big 12 conference title odds. Whether it is player props or team futures, we have you covered for the Big 12.
Here’s what you need to know about betting the Big 12 in 2024.
4 Things to Know When Betting Big 12
1. Kansas State to Contend Behind Dual-Threat QB Avery Johnson
The big question for Kansas State is how dynamic the offense can look under new starter Avery Johnson. We may never know who would have started this season if Will Howard stayed in Manhattan.
Keep An Eye On Avery Johnson This Year at Kansas State
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There may be no more of a rushing threat at quarterback than Johnson. The new Wildcats quarterback will need to prove he can also beat teams from the pocket.
Among the Big 12 favorites in the NCAA odds, Kansas State offers the best value at +400.
2. Arizona Among Best Sleeper Bets in Big 12
Further down the betting board, you will notice even more value in a wide open Big 12 title race. Let’s start with Arizona, which has one of the best quarterback-receiver duos in the conference with future NFL wideout Tetairoa McMillan and signal-caller Noah Fifita.
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The Wildcats may no longer have Jedd Fisch as head coach but still have plenty of talent on the roster. Arizona is a solid online bet to win the Big 12 at +1000.
Depending on the health of dynamic quarterback Jalon Daniels, Kansas also has a chance to win the conference at +900. The Sunflower Showdown between Kansas and Kansas State on Oct. 26 could go a long way in shaping the Big 12 title race.
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If you are buying what Coach Prime is selling, Colorado sits at +2400 if Shedeur Sanders can lead a magical run. No one is talking about Iowa State at +900, which should concern other Big 12 teams.
UCF loaded up in the transfer portal and had a strong recruiting class. Can former Arkansas quarterback K.J. Jefferson have the Knights contending in Orlando? UCF also is a solid pick when you bet online with +800 odds.
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3. UCF RB RJ Harvey Is a CFB Player Prop Bet to Watch
If you are looking for some action on prop bet futures, there is no shortage of options with the number of explosive offenses in the Big 12. Everyone is going to be hammering Ollie Gordon (+300) to lead the Big 12 in rushing yards. Could we see a bit of regression from the Oklahoma State star in 2024?
UCF coach Gus Malzahn loves leaning on running back R.J. Harvey and our BetUS sportsbook has the playmaker at +550 to lead the Big 12 in rushing.
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Elsewhere, West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene is a sleeper to watch to lead the Big 12 in passing yards at +5000. Daniels is another dark-horse candidate at +2000.
4. Can Utah Win the Natty?
The one constant is that Vegas does not expect the Big 12 to make noise in the national title race. It remains to be seen if the Big 12 can get more than one team in the new 12-team College Football Playoff.
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— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) August 2, 2024
We have not talked much about Utah, but there is a lot to like about the Utes. If Cameron Rising is truly healthy, Kyle Whittingham’s squad has the veteran roster needed to win the Big 12.
The real value in college football betting for Utah is in their national championship odds. Utah is a massive longshot to win the natty at +6000 despite being the favorite to win the Big 12.
If you are looking for a hedge on Utah, you can bet the Utes just to make the CFB playoff at +200. Why is this lower than the Big 12 title odds?
Utah could theoretically still make the College Football Playoff without winning the conference if the Big 12 lands two or more spots in the tournament.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
Questions of the Day
Who is the favorite to win the Big 12?
Utah is the favorite to win the Big 12 at +310.
Which Big 12 team has the best odds to win the national championship?
Utah has the best odds to win the national title at +6000.
