re: ESPN matchup predictor for the remainder of the season…

quote:

---

Where are you able to see future lines?

---

Those aren't set lines...just what they would likely be based upon today's numbers. If you can, go find a gambling site that shows their power ratings for the teams. That will give you a little bit of insight as to the lines.

This is a weekly article from Phil Steele discussing Vegas power ratings he gets from sportsbook handicappers

LINK

For example:

LSU's power rating is 117.54. Auburn's is 107.07. Thus, on a neutral field LSU would be favored by 10. However, Auburn is going to get the 2-3 point homefield advantage bump, which is why the game opened at LSU (-7.5) at most places this week.

Using these numbers, you'll see Tennessee is ~6 points better than LSU. LSU will get the home bump, so the line (today) would probably be Tennessee -3.5 or so. In fact, I think Fan Duel has a future line out now of Tennessee -4.5.

If LSU gets a win this weekend and looks relatively good doing it, you'll probably see Tennessee open as a 1.5 - 2.5 favorite next week.