Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith is the heavy favorite to take home this year’s Heisman trophy, according to national sportsbooks.
As of 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the sports betting website Draftkings has Smith at -1000 (a bettor would have to place $1,000 on Smith to take home $100).
FanDuel, another online gambling provider, has Smith at -500 to take home the award.
Betting website MyBookie is even more bullish on Smith’s chances, listing Smith at -1500.
The three oddsmakers agree that Smith’s quarterback, Mac Jones, is the second most likely contender to win the Heisman, followed by Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence.
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask is seen by sportsbooks as the least likely of the four finalists to win the award for college football’s best player.
Smith would be the fourth wide receiver in college football history to take home the Heisman, and the first since Michigan Wolverine Desmond Howard earned the award for his performance in the 1991 season.
The Heisman Ceremony is set to air on Tuesday, January 5 at 6:00 p.m. CST on ESPN.
The finalists and presenters will not be in the same room for the presentation due to the coronavirus pandemic, with each finalist appearing virtually from their residence.
Henry Thornton is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can contact him by email: [email protected] or on Twitter @HenryThornton95.
