Sep 8, 2005 15:15 America/Vancouver

Sportsbook.com posts odds on Big East Football for Week 2

Pittsburgh Panthers hoping to redeem last week's upset loss to Notre Dame

NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Football teams of the Big East are set to tackle the second week of the college season and Sportsbook.com has posted odds on all the games.

The top games this week include Pittsburgh looking for its first win of the season against Ohio, and a battle of the 'undefeateds' with Cincinnati at Penn State. Sportsbook.com's odds makers have listed the Panthers as -13.5 point favorites and the Nittany Lions as the -9.5 point favourites.

"Football season is easily the busiest time of year for Sportsbook.com and the NCAA plays a big role in that," says Peter Childs, Odds Maker, Sportsbook.com. "Everyone loves to bet on college football and to support their Alma Maters and we're happy to offer fans that opportunity."

Sportsbook.com has also posted odds on some of the Big East teams' chances at winning the BCS Championship this year, with the Louisville Cardinals leading the pack at a 20-1 bet. Pittsburgh is a 125-1 bet and West Virginia is listed at 500-1.

Big East Game Odds (Big East Teams in CAPS)
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Date Favorite Opponent Point Spread
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Sept 9 PITTSBURGH Ohio 13.5
Sept 10 Penn State CINCINNATI 9.5
Sept 10 SYRACUSE Buffalo 24

BCS Championship Odds
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Louisville 20-1
Pittsburgh 125-1
West Virginia 500-1


For additional information and odds on the NCAA football season, please visit www.sportsbook.com.

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