(Las Vegas, NV) — Football fans are expected to keep Vegas’ sports books busy this weekend.

Local oddsmakers favor Alabama over Notre Dame by 9.5 points for Monday’s BCS championship game.

They’re also looking forward to brisk business among NFL bettors.

Betting operator William Hill has made Houston the favorite over Cincinnati in tomorrow’s first playoff game, while Green Bay is favored over Minnesota in the second game.

Oddsmakers also favor Indianapolis over Baltimore in Sunday’s match.