Heisman Betting: Odds to Win This Year, Predictions & Past Winners

We go into each college football season trying to figure out what teams are title contenders. We also like to predict which players will be in the running for the Heisman Trophy. Trying to figure out which player is going to emerge is no easy task.

The obvious thing we do is focus on the top players coming back. Especially those who received attention for the award the previous season. While it makes sense, these players typically don’t end up winning. Why? The expectations are going to be even higher now that we have seen them play. More times than not, it’s the player who comes out of nowhere that steals our attention.

We also like to look for players in elite programs who will be taking on a bigger role due to a player departing. For example, whoever is the starting running back for Alabama is going to get attention. It doesn’t matter if it’s a player coming back or freshmen who has never seen the field.

Why do we focus on elite programs? That’s because there is a bias here when it comes to the voting. Players who put up big numbers on bad teams don’t get near the love as a players with similar or worse numbers on a national contender. Even if the player on the crap team is the best player in the country, chances are he won’t win.

Even when we know what players to lock in on, we just never really know. The unpredictability is what makes this award so great.

2019 Heisman Favorite, Front Runners & Latest Candidates to Win Trophy

Here’s an updated look at the 2019 Heisman odds as we approach Week 13 action.

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow has went from being a Heisman hopeful to basically having the award wrapped up a week before Thanksgiving is even here. Burrow was listed at +5000 to win back in the middle of August. He was still at +2000 in early September, but by the end of the month was down to +300. You could have still got Burrow at -110 to open November, but now he’s a massive favorite at -1200.

The only two players the books are even giving a shot to overtake Burrow are Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields and Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. These two were both at +700 going into last week, but now it’s Fields at +600 and Hurts back at +1100.

Heisman Predictions – Pick to Win

Winner: Joe Burrow (QB, LSU)  -1200

At this point there’s really not a lot you can do with this prop, unless you got a massive bankroll and are willing to rick laying ridiculous juice. You would have to risk $10,000 just to get $1,000 back in profits. With that said, it feels like Burrow wrapped up this award when he guided LSU to win over Alabama. Not to take anything away from Hurts or Fields, but I don’t think there’s much they can do to top that.

Updated Vegas Betting Odds on Who Will Win Heisman Trophy This Year

More College Football Futures & Odds

It’s no secret that the winner of the Heisman is often the best player on the best team in the country. Before placing any wagers on this future, check out our National Championship Odds.

Looking for more ways to bet on college football before the season starts? You are going to want to check out our regular-season win totals page. 

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Heisman History – Invitees, Standings, Voting Polls & Past Champions

List of Finalists Invited to Heisman Ceremony in 2019

• Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
• Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
• Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State

Voting Poll Standings Last 5 Years

Every Player Who has Won the Heisman Award