College Football Betting Insights for Week 9
This Saturday features three top-25 college football matchups, all within the SEC. Notable games include Ole Miss versus Oklahoma, Missouri taking on Vanderbilt, and Texas A&M dueling with LSU. Each matchup could influence the College Football Playoff positioning, making it an exciting day for fans and bettors alike.
According to the latest betting odds from CBS Sports, Vanderbilt is a 2.5-point favorite. The total for the Missouri versus Vanderbilt game is set at 52 points. Notably, SportsLine’s model predicts Missouri to cover the spread 65% of the time based on simulations, having a strong record of 5-0 against Vanderbilt historically.
The model also suggests Michigan (-14.5) will cover the spread in a heated rivalry against Michigan State and identifies that the over (48.5) in the Texas A&M versus LSU game is likely to hit 66% of the time.
Before finalizing your Week 9 bets, it’s worth checking out further college football betting insights from SportsLine.
Key Betting Picks for Week 9 (odds subject to change):
- Missouri (+2.5) vs. Vanderbilt
- Michigan (-14.5) vs. Michigan State
- Texas A&M vs. LSU: Over 48.5 points
Combining these picks into a parlay could yield +614, meaning a $100 stake could win $614.
Matchup Analysis
Missouri vs. Vanderbilt
Missouri has a dominant record against Vanderbilt, winning the last five meetings. The Tigers enter this SEC clash with a solid 8-2 record against the spread in their last 10 away games, and SportsLine reflects that trend, projecting a 65% chance to cover.
Michigan vs. Michigan State
Historically, Michigan has had the upper hand, winning 5 of their last 7 encounters. Meanwhile, Michigan State’s offense has struggled recently, contributing to their lack of success against the spread in home games.
Texas A&M vs. LSU
Despite LSU’s inconsistent season, history indicates a high score when these teams clash, with four of their last five meetings surpassing the total points over 50. The model predicts a combined score of 58 points in this matchup.
Additional Resources
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