Along with food, family and friends, football is ingrained as a Thanksgiving institution. However, most fans immediately think about the NFL, which offers an all-day, three-game slate.
However, college football also gives us the 2019 edition of the Egg Bowl — the annual rivalry game between Ole Miss and Mississippi State.
It's no secret that professional football will dominate in terms of betting handle, but that doesn't mean tonight's Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State matchup isn't offering value.
And remember, winning tickets on the Egg Bowl pay just the same as those on any of today's Thanksgiving NFL matchups, so wiseguys have no issues getting down on college if that's where the value lies.
With this in mind, let's look at how the pros are betting the Egg Bowl, and specifically how this smart money is moving the Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State spread.
Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State Sharp Betting Pick
Mississippi State opened as a 3-point favorite against Ole Miss, yet both sharp and public bettors have steadily played the underdog.
Sixty-one percent of spread bets have landed on the Rebels, and pros are among that majority as well.
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Sports Insights' Bet Signals, which track and report sharp betting action in real-time, triggered a Steam Move on Ole Miss shortly after 8 a.m. ET today, coinciding with the spread dropping from +2.5 to +1.5.
While recreational bettors will gravitate toward today's Thanksgiving NFL slate, wiseguys have already taken a position with Ole Miss and the points in the Egg Bowl.
Sharp angle: Ole Miss (moved from +2.5 to +1.5) [In New Jersey? Bet now at PointsBet]
