How much consideration is put into the OT factor in CFB totals by oddsmakers

TheGeneral+ · Nov 10, 2003

A rating system is usually looked and then a line made considering Home Field for sides. What about the OT factor in totals? Do the formulas consider this? It appears normally an average of PF & PA.

Thanks

GreenDoberman · Nov 10, 2003

i'd say little to none, maybe one point at most.
what percentage of games actually go into OT?
My guess would be 4% (1 of every 25). That would be about 2 a week.

TEASERGURU · Nov 10, 2003

i WOULD SAY ZERO.

wilheim · Nov 10, 2003

It is impossible to predict. I suppose games that open around pick might get some consideration, but really, how can you handicap a game to end tied?

wil.

dimeplayersonly · Nov 10, 2003

none

hey WIL.........this game is ugly aint

wilheim · Nov 10, 2003

Butt ugly.

wil.

JJF · Nov 11, 2003

I don't think it would get factored into the CFB totals. Perhaps totals for 2nd half lines if the game seems close, but even that seems pretty extreme.

TheGeneral+ · Nov 11, 2003

Appears a no factor.

Thanks all.

exilarch · Nov 11, 2003

I once played at a book (Winners Only, I believe,a shitbook that eventually went kaput)that did not recognize OT,the bets were decided at the end of regulation.Anybody remember this feature of this book? I was an offshore greenhorn at the time,and that was why I was playing here.