NCAA Betting – Auburn Favored in Monday’s BCS Title Game. The Auburn Tigers are 2.5 point favorites in NCAA betting against Oregon in Monday’s BCS National Championship game. ESPN will be televising the game on Monday and it is likely to be the highest rated game in their history. Oregon was the highest scoring team in the nation this season while Auburn was not far behind. The Tigers also have Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton which is the main reason they are favored in college football betting.
Speed vs. Power
This game looks to be a matchup between Oregon’s speed and Auburn’s power. The Ducks have an extremely fast offense while Auburn has the power on defense. The Tigers gave up a lot of yards and points this season but they made the big stops when necessary. Auburn also has one of the best defensive players in the country in Lombardi Award winner tackle Nick Fairley. Auburn will get a test on Monday like they have not faced all season. Oregon runs about 80 plays a game and they have averaged almost 50 points per game.
Cam Newton
The superlatives surrounding Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton might actually be correct. Oftentimes when you hear how great a player is the media is just hyping the player. In the case of Cam Newton they are telling the truth. Newton has not been stopped all year. Oregon head coach Chip Kelly said that stopping Newton is almost impossible. Auburn averaged just over 42 points per game this season with Newton running and passing almost at will.
Oregon’s Running Game
If Auburn is going to win this game on Monday they will have to stop Oregon running back LaMichael James. He led the nation in rushing at almost 153 yards per game. If Auburn can’t slow down James then they can’t win. Auburn’s goal every game is to stop the run and create turnovers and they are not changing that plan for Monday.
NCAA Betting
The line on this game opened with Auburn a 3-point favorite at the Sbg global sportsbook. It is unclear what oddsmakers saw in making that line. Some bettors are starting to realize the line should have been more like a pick as the number has come down to 2.5.