College Football Playoff Betting: Best semifinal bets to make before lines move

2S1D255 Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) carries the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Notre Dame defeats Georgia 23-10. (Kirk Meche/Image of Sport) Photo via Credit: Newscom/Alamy Live News

By Tyler Phillips
Posted Jan 6, 2025 6:45 am EST

The favorites continued to dominate as the College Football Playoff marched through the Quarterfinals, with the chalk holding strong for another round. While some might point to the bye teams going 0-4 as a storyline, it's critical to note that all four entered their matchups as underdogs at kickoff—a significant contextual detail that reshapes the narrative.

As we prepare for the semifinals, now is the time to identify early value in the betting markets. Let’s dive into some of the best lines to grab before they shift.

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