Drake Maye Heisman Odds 2023: UNC QB Futures Odds

Key Takeaways:

• 📊UNC QB Drake Maye's Heisman odds remain at +4000 at BetMGM Sportsbook despite a Week 4 win.
• 🔥 Maye threw for just under 300 yards and a touchdown vs. Pitt.
• 🏆 He ranks 11th among all Heisman candidates, behind 10 other QBs.

UNC redshirt sophomore QB Drake Maye is coming off a sensational season which saw him become just the second player in history to win ACC Player of the Year, ACC Offensive Player of the Year, ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year and ACC Rookie of the Year. Betting Maye to win the Heisman is a long shot play but one that could prove profitable if Maye takes UNC on a magical ride this season.

The state of North Carolina legalized retail sports betting in 2019 for 2 tribal casinos and expanded it to 3 in 2022. Starting in January 2024, online sports betting in North Carolina will be available, just missing what will be one of the most popular betting markets for Tar Heel fans.

As North Carolina sports betting prepares to expand soon, here are the latest Drake Maye Heisman odds. 

What Are Drake Maye's Heisman Odds Today?

Drake Maye Heisman odds are now listed at +4000 at BetMGM Sportsbook NC after UNC improved to 4-0 with an impressive win over Pitt in Week 4. Against the Panthers, Maye (6'4, 230 lbs) threw for 296 yards and a touchdown.

Maye and the Tar Heels earned back some of the respect that they lost in the betting markets with their fast start to the season. However, Maye's Heisman Trophy odds got much longer after Week 4.

Maye's Heisman Trophy odds began the season anywhere from 14-1 to 18-1 as he looks to become the first player from UNC to ever win the Heisman. Maye's Heiman Trophy odds are now as high as 40-1 after Week 4.

The QB talent pool is deep this season, as the top 10 Heisman candidates by betting odds are quarterbacks.

Latest Drake Maye Heisman Trophy Odds: Top 10 Candidates

Drake Maye Heisman odds are +4000 at BetMGM, falling outside the top 10 most likely candidates after the first few games of the NCAAF season. Here's a look at the candidates with the shortest odds to win the Heisman at BetMGM Sportsbook*:

*Some North Carolina sportsbook promos could increase these payouts with an odds boost or profit boost.

Early in the season, it might be wise to monitor the Heisman market as better odds may be available. Caleb Williams (QB, USC) has already had four very strong performances this season. Washington QB Michael Penix Jr seems to be the biggest threat to Williams early in the year so far as he and Williams are now tied atop the odds board. 

Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. continues to be the highest non-QB on the board at 66-1.

Latest North Carolina Tar Heels Updates Impacting Drake Maye's Heisman Trophy Odds

North Carolina features a new offensive coordinator under head coach Mack Brown. 

Chip Lindsey comes over from UCF to run a passing game that will have to replace to two wide receivers from last year's squad drafted into the NFL. 

• 🗓️ Sept. 24: North Carolina has a bye this week. UNC will face Syracuse on October 7th.
• 🗓️ Sept. 23: The Tar Heels improve to 4-0 with a 41-24 win at Pitt. UNC opens ACC play at 1-0 as well.
• 🗓️ Sept. 18: UNC is ranked 17th in the AP Poll, tying their highest ranking so far in 2023.
• 🗓️ Sept. 16: The Tar Heels blast Minnesota 31-13 at home to improve to 3-0. Drake Maye throws for a season high 414 yards.
• 🗓️ Sept. 12: Head coach Mack Brown announces he doesn't believe WR Tez Walker will play for UNC this season.
• 🗓️ Sept. 9: Drake Maye throws for only 208 yards and no TDs as UNC beats App State in double-overtime 40-34.
• 🗓️ Sept. 7: Star Kent St. transfer WR Tez Walker is denied eligibility wager by the NCAA. Head coach Mack Brown openly calls for changes within the NCAA.
• 🗓️ Sept. 3: UNC opens as 15-point favorites over Appalachian State.
• 🗓️ Sept. 2: Drake Maye throws for 269 yards with 2 TDs and 2 INTs. UNC opens 1-0 by beating So. Carolina 31-17.
• 🗓️ Aug. 2023: Drake Maye named ACC Preseason Player of the Year.

Sportsbooks Available To Bet on Drake Maye's Heisman Odds

Currently, Caesars' Drake Maye +2800 Heisman odds are the shortest odds available. In future markets, finding the best return on your wager is key. 

Here are the latest odds on Maye to win the 2023 Heisman Trophy compared across several other top North Carolina sportsbooks:

If you think Maye can win the award, shopping for the best odds could lead to a much different return on your wager. $100 bet at +4500 returns $1200 more than at +2800 odds to win the Heisman Trophy. 

The Heisman voting often heavily skews towards the quarterbacks, so that might one reason books like Caesers Sportsbook NC have Maye's current odds as short at 28-1.

2023 UNC Football Preview

Being picked to finish third in the ACC this season by the media, the Tar Heels have high expectations this season. The story all year will be the offense and the stable of powerful running backs that will line up behind Heisman hopeful Drake Maye. However, UNC odds the entire season may hinge on the defense.

Last season, UNC allowed over 30 points in 6 different games, highlighted by the 63-61 win over App. State in Week 2. That will be recipe for disaster this season vs. Clemson, the team picked first in the ACC preseason poll. 

If the new offensive coaches can improve on the nearly 390 yards per game of offense put up last season, UNC will have a chance to duplicate the 9-1 start put up last season. Yet, if the defense doesn't take a big step forward, the 4-game losing streak that concluded the 2022 campaign could be repeated at any point.

2022 Heisman Trophy Winner

The 2022 Heisman trophy was won by USC QB Caleb Williams over the other three finalists: Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, Georgia's Stetson Bennett and TCU's Max Duggan.

Being an award most often given to quarterbacks (11 winners in the last 13 seasons), it was no surprise that only QBs were invited to New York in December. Williams received over 600 more points than second-place finisher Duggan. Williams is back at USC with the goal of becoming the first back-to-back winner of the award since 1975.

Drake Maye NFL Draft Odds

From a physical standpoint, Drake Maye is the prototypical modern starting QB in the NFL. He can make every throw and push the ball down the field without much effort. He has the ability to hurt defenses with his legs and can throw on the run. 

Where Maye is drafted will depend on how he performs in the biggest games of the season (read: the Clemson game) for the Tar Heels. If Maye stays healthy and can improve his decision making, he could push USC QB Caleb Williams for the first pick in the NFL Draft next April.

Is Drake Maye Eligible for the 2024 NFL Draft?

Maye is one of the best QBs in the country and will be eligible for the NFL Draft next April when its held in Detroit. It won't be a huge surprise if he goes No. 1 overall.

What Year is Drake Maye?

Drake Maye is a redshirt sophomore in 2023. He redshirted his first year on campus in Chapel Hill, playing only 4 games. Last season was his first full year as the starting QB. As the ACC Preseason Player of the Year, the spotlight on Maye has never been brighter.

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Matt Perrault

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Matt Perrault is a sports gambling content creator based in Las Vegas. He has been working in the media for over 20 years in nearly every aspect of sports betting.