This is a take off of Carpet's College Football underdog.
Currently, there are 3 week 1 road dogs of 6 points or more (OAK +6, DET +6.5, CAR +7)
Since '79, week 1 road dogs of 6 to 7 are: 26-45 SU, 38-30-3
However, since '07, week 1 road dogs of 6 to 7 are: 1-8 SU, 3-5-1 ATS
HOME DOGS
Currently, there are 8 week 1 home dogs (PIT +1.5, HOU +2, BUF +3, PHI +3, SEA +3, WAS +3.5, STL +4, KC +4.5)
Since '06, week 1 home dogs are 4-9SU, 5-8 ATS.
So, it appears that the books are pretty close when setting the lines in recent years.
Currently, there are 3 week 1 road dogs of 6 points or more (OAK +6, DET +6.5, CAR +7)
Since '79, week 1 road dogs of 6 to 7 are: 26-45 SU, 38-30-3
However, since '07, week 1 road dogs of 6 to 7 are: 1-8 SU, 3-5-1 ATS
HOME DOGS
Currently, there are 8 week 1 home dogs (PIT +1.5, HOU +2, BUF +3, PHI +3, SEA +3, WAS +3.5, STL +4, KC +4.5)
Since '06, week 1 home dogs are 4-9SU, 5-8 ATS.
So, it appears that the books are pretty close when setting the lines in recent years.
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