The first team to score prop bet often has the favorite as the most likely to score first. And with some college football games featuring two mismatched competitors, this would make sense. But the odds you see may not reflect what’s most likely to happen in the game. In fact, the underdog could very likely score first, while ultimately losing the game.
So, this prop is easy enough to place: pick which team you think will score first. It’s important that you handicap each team’s starting lineup, injury report, and recent performances carefully. Finally, don’t rule out the underdog just because they’re not likely to win the game outright. A quick field goal or errant safety for the underdog would make them the winners.
It’s more important to consider which side typically scores first in its recent matchups and by what method, and whether their opponent’s defense is adequately prepared or not.
Below, we’ll display the prop betting odds for the team to score first in upcoming College Football matchups.
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First Team to Score Prop Odds
The following are current College Football first team to score prop bet odds for upcoming matchups. Carefully note the odds for each side before placing a bet. In most cases, the moneyline favorite will be the most likely to score first, particularly if they’re a big favorite in a game between two highly mismatched teams.
 BetMGMBet |
|
|---|---|
Indiana
Notre Dame
First Team To Score
8:00pm EST | +130-165Bet |
SMU
Penn State
First Team To Score
12/21/24 12:00pm EST | +125-160Bet |
South Dakota State
North Dakota State
12/21/24 12:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
South Dakota
Montana State
12/21/24 3:30pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
| BetMGM | |
Clemson
Texas
First Team To Score
12/21/24 4:00pm EST | +160-210Bet |
Tennessee
Ohio State
First Team To Score
12/21/24 8:00pm EST | +155-200Bet |
Coastal Carolina
UTSA
12/23/24 11:00am EST | Pending BetMGM |
Northern Illinois
Fresno State
12/23/24 2:30pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
South Florida
San Jose State
12/24/24 8:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Pittsburgh
Toledo
12/26/24 2:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Rutgers
Kansas State
12/26/24 5:30pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Arkansas State
Bowling Green
12/26/24 7:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Oklahoma
Navy
12/27/24 12:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Georgia Tech
Vanderbilt
12/27/24 3:30pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Texas Tech
Arkansas
12/27/24 7:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Syracuse
Washington State
12/27/24 8:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Texas A&M
USC
12/27/24 10:30pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
UConn
North Carolina
12/28/24 11:00am EST | Pending BetMGM |
Boston College
Nebraska
12/28/24 12:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Louisiana
TCU
12/28/24 2:15pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
About the First Team To Score Prop Bet
Decide which team will score first. Most sports betting sites offer this prop bet for games throughout the College Football season. This prop is also popular during the postseason. The CFP bowl games and CFP National Championship game will all have prop bet lines for which team will score first.
Note that any method of scoring counts when sportsbooks grade this bet. That means you’ll win if your team scores the first field goal, touchdown, or safety.
The most likely outcome, or favorite side, will have minus odds. A minus value indicates how much you risk to win $100. If the odds for one team are -125, you’d risk $125 to win $100. Similarly, if the odds are -105, you’d risk $105 to win $100.
The less likely outcome, or underdog side, will have plus odds. A plus value indicates how you much win if you risk $100. If the odds for one team are are +125, you’d win $125 for risking $100. Likewise, if the odds are +100 or even money, you’d win $100 for a $100 bet.
Most of the time, odds for this bet will be somewhat close together, typically within 25-50 cents. In rarer circumstances, you might see one side at -275 and the other at +210.
How to Place a College Football First Team to Score Prop Bet
Time needed: 2 minutes
How to place a College Football First Team to score prop bet
- Select a College Football game or event.
Select the game or event from your sportsbook’s list of upcoming matchups.
- Tap the “Game Props” menu to find the “First Team to Score” prop bet.
Find the “Game Props” menu on the matchup’s odds page. You might have to scroll up and down the page to find the “First Team to Score” prop bet.
- Review each outcome’s moneyline odds.
Each College Football prop bet outcome will have moneyline odds at American sportsbooks.
- Make your selection and place your bet.
Make a selection and bet the desired amount.
- Your prop bet wins if you chose the correct outcome.
Your prop bet wins if you picked the correct outcome. Review your sportsbook’s prop betting rules to see how the bet can push or be canceled.
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