2024 Heisman Trophy Betting Odds & Futures Preview & Prediction

One of the highlights of each college football season is seeing which player wins the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding player in college football. This has become a quarterback-centric award, as nine of the last 12 Heisman winners have been quarterbacks going into 2024. Here, we look at the latest odds at top sportsbooks for the Heisman Trophy, and break down the candidates with the top Heisman Trophy betting odds.

2024 Heisman Trophy Betting Odds

Heisman Trophy Top Contenders

Jalen Milroe, Alabama Crimson Tide

The new favorite to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy is Jalen Milroe of Alabama. Milroe lead his team to the most impressive win of the college football season so far, as Alabama got the better of Georgia in a battle of top-five teams in the SEC. Milroe’s ability to both run and throw makes him a headache for opposing defenses and we will see if that can lead him and Alabama to both individual and team glory this season.

Cam Ward, Miami Hurricanes

The Miami Hurricanes have become one of the favorites to win the ACC championship and the play of quarterback Cam Ward has been a huge reason for that. Ward has emerged as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy as well, as his play in the early portion of this season has been incredible for the Hurricanes. Ward has been spectacular at evading pressure from opposing defenders and should be able to remain in the Heisman chase as long as Miami continues winning games.

Travis Hunter, Colorado Buffaloes

Travis Hunter plays both offense and defense for Colorado, playing the majority of snaps on both sides of the ball for his team. In terms of individual value to his team, there may not be a player who ranks higher than Hunter in college football. But the question will always be whether or not Colorado can win enough games to justify making Hunter the top choice to win the Heisman.

Other Heisman Trophy Betting Options

There are a ton of players at longer odds than the three players mentioned above that have a chance to win the Heisman. Dillon Gabriel has transferred to Oregon and could have a huge year in the place of last year’s Heisman finalist Bo Nix. Will Howard could be in the mix from Ohio State. And Nico Iamaleava and Jaxson Dart are both very good quarterbacks out of the SEC who can contend for this individual award.

How To Bet On The Heisman Trophy

When it comes to betting on the Heisman Trophy winner, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.

First, you’ll want to pay attention to the odds. The odds will give you an indication of how likely each player is to win the award. The movement towards or away from one player to another can give a good indication as to where the sports betting market is headed. You can find the odds for each player at most sports betting sites throughout the year. Line shopping at multiple sites is a must to obtain the highest return.

Second, you’ll want to consider the recent performance of each player. This is especially important if you’re betting on the winner near the end of the season as voters tend to have a recency bias.

Finally, you’ll want to pay attention to any news or rumors about players being injured, sitting out games or being suspended. This can obviously have a big impact on their chances of winning the Heisman Trophy.

By keeping these things in mind, you’ll be in a much better position to place a successful bet on the Heisman Trophy winner.

Past Heisman Trophy Winners