FBS College Football - Week 8 Predictions
NCAA Football Betting Lines
10/17/2007 -
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines)
Below is a compilation of The Sportsbook Betting Lines's predictions for the top games
in Week 8 of the college football season. (Detailed previews for each game can
be found by following the "Top 25 scoreboard" link within the FBS college
football section of sportsnetwork.com)
(2) South Florida (6-0) at Rutgers (4-2), Thursday, 7:30 pm
This should be a great game, as both teams have similar strengths and
weaknesses and each has a lot on the line. USF is playing with a great
deal of confidence, but Rutgers has the homefield advantage. It should be a
tight contest from start to finish, but expect the Bulls' defense to make the
difference when it matters most.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: South Florida 27, Rutgers 24
- Ralph Lauro
(23) Cincinnati (6-1) at Pittsburgh (2-4), Saturday, 12 pm
Cincinnati is simply the better and more experienced team on both sides of the
ball, and it should be able to score points off turnovers for the road victory
this weekend.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Cincinnati 34, Pittsburgh 20
- Ralph Lauro
(19) Texas (5-2) at Baylor (3-4), Saturday, 12:30 pm
After getting demolished by Kansas last time out, there is no reason to
believe that Baylor can knock off Texas. The Longhorns are not one of the best
teams in the nation, but they are certainly superior to the Bears.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Texas 37, Baylor 13
- Pat Taggart
(4) Oklahoma (6-1) at Iowa State (1-6), Saturday, 12:30 pm
It isn't difficult to identify the smart pick in this game. Iowa State was
demolished on its home field last weekend, and there is no reason to expect
anything different this time around.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Oklahoma 51, Iowa State 10
- Pat Taggart
Vanderbilt (3-3) at (6) South Carolina (6-1), Saturday, 12:30 pm
Go with South Carolina in this game, as the Gamecocks are clearly the better
team and have the advantage of playing at home. Vanderbilt will put up a
fight, but the more talented club will prevail.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: South Carolina 24, Vanderbilt 13
- Pat Taggart
(20) Tennessee (4-2) at Alabama (5-2), Saturday, 12:34 pm
Expect this game to go down to the wire, as the Tide and Vols are evenly
matched. Give the edge to the team with the better quarterback, Tennessee, as
the Vols should score a narrow victory.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Tennessee 23, Alabama 20
- Pat Taggart
Mississippi State (4-3) at (9) West Virginia (5-1), Saturday, 3:30 pm
West Virginia should have no trouble disposing of Mississippi State. After
being contained last weekend, expect Steve Slaton to rip through the Bulldogs
on his way to a big day.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: West Virginia 41, Mississippi State 17
- Pat Taggart
(22) Texas Tech (6-1) at (15) Missouri (5-1), Saturday, 3:30 pm
In what should be a wildly entertaining affair between two powerful offensive
teams, give the edge to the Tigers, who on the strength of another
impressive showing from quarterback Chase Daniel, will give those in
attendance reason to hold onto those ticket stubs.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Missouri 49, Texas Tech 45
- Frank Haynes
(10) California (5-1) at U-C-L-A (4-2), Saturday, 3:30 pm
Both teams are a bit beaten up, but the Bruins are in worse shape than
the Bears. Expect Cal to control the game on both sides of the ball, as
it rebounds with a big road win this weekend.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: California 27, UCLA 13
- Ralph Lauro
Michigan State (5-2) at (1) Ohio State (7-0), Saturday, 3:30 pm
Ohio State may be tested a bit by this Michigan State team, as the power
running attack and smart quarterback play will keep things close for the
Spartans. Still, it is tough to pick against the nation's top-ranked team at
home.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Ohio State 34, Michigan State 20
- Pat Taggart
(14) Florida (4-2) at (8) Kentucky (6-1), Saturday, 3:30 pm
Kentucky is the higher-ranked team in this matchup and has the advantage of
playing at home. So why is Florida the smart pick? Well, if for no other
reason, it is hard to imagine an Urban Meyer-coached team losing three
straight games.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Florida 31, Kentucky 28
- Pat Taggart
(13) U-S-C (5-1) at Notre Dame (1-6), Saturday, 3:30 pm
The Irish lack the talent on either side of the ball this year to beat a team
like USC. However, if Mark Sanchez gets the nod for the Trojans, Notre Dame
has a chance to ride the crowd's adrenaline and perhaps keep things close
for a while.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: USC 31, Notre Dame 13
- Scott Haynes
(15) Kansas (6-0) at Colorado (4-3), Saturday, 5:45 pm
Kansas is on a roll and it should be able to continue its winning ways with
another solid performance on both sides of the ball.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Kansas 34, Colorado 24
- Ralph Lauro
(25) Kansas State (4-2) at Oklahoma State (4-3), Saturday, 7:05 pm
Both teams have plenty of momentum heading into this bout. With that, the home
crowd should be fired up to see a ranked opponent come to town at the same
time the Cowboys are percolating on both sides of the ball. When all is said
and done, Kansas State's stay in the Top-25 may be a short one.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Oklahoma State 35, Kansas State 31
- Mike Castiglione
(7) Oregon (5-1) at Washington (2-4), Saturday, 7:30 pm
The Huskies have been vulnerable on defense and that must be reason for real
concern for Tyrone Willingham and company this week. The Ducks will move the
ball at will in this one and should have no trouble distancing themselves from
the hometown team when the final whistle blows.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Oregon 41, Washington 17
- Scott Haynes
(24) Michigan (5-2) at Illinois (5-2), Saturday, 8 pm
With or without Mike Hart this weekend, give a narrow edge to Michigan. This
one will come down to quarterback play, and it is a smart move to side with
Chad Henne because of his experience and poise.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Michigan 27, Illinois 20
- Pat Taggart
(18) Auburn (5-2) at (5) L-S-U (6-1), Saturday, 9 pm
It is hard to imagine LSU losing a second straight game, so go with the boys
from Baton Rouge at home this weekend. Expect the defense to play with a ton
of intensity, as Auburn will struggle to score in double figures.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: LSU 23, Auburn 9
- Pat Taggart
<< Ranked Big 12 foes meet in Columbia
Columbia, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 22nd-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders bring
their high-flying act to Columbia to take on the 15th-ranked Missouri Tigers in
what should be a thrilling Big 12 Conference affair.
Texas Tech has won three straig
<< Bulls and Knights meet in Thursday night action
Piscataway, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - In a year of upsets, the second-ranked
South Florida Bulls will try to avoid one at the hands of the Rutgers Scarlet
Knights this Thursday, as the two teams do battle in Big East play in
Piscataway.
Wi
<< Ducks take on Huskies in Seattle
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The seventh-ranked Oregon Ducks are unbeaten
on the road this season and will attempt to remain that way, as they
travel to Seattle this weekend for a Pac-10 showdown with the Washington
Huskies
<< Just their luck, Irish welcome Trojans to South Bend
South Bend, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - What was considered a premier matchup a
couple of seasons ago, has lost some of its luster in 2007, as the 13th-
ranked USC Trojans make the trip to South Bend this weekend to take on the
Notre
<< Lone Star State rivals lock 'Horns in Waco
Waco, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Fresh off a blowout victory, the 19th-ranked Texas
Longhorns figure to carry a great deal of confidence into this weekend's Big 12
clash with the Baylor Bears.
Texas owns a solid 5-2 overall record, but that mark
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Elite 8 NCAA Tournament Betting at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com
In what should be an outstanding Saturday of March Madness betting action, the top four teams in the South and West Regions square off in what should be extremely close match-ups. Three of the four teams are coming off extremely close games on Thursday evening, only UCLA won semi comfortably over Pitt 64-55.
Ohio State is coming off their second game in a row where in all reality they should have lost. Of course that doesn’t matter now since the name of the game is “survive and advance” but as the tournament continues, they can’t afford to keep getting down to their opponents early. Kansas also avoided a scare by holding off a scrappy Southern Illinois squad. In the third thrilling game of the evening Memphis pulled off the minor upset (+3.5) despite being the higher seed to Texas A&M.
Although the spreads are fairly small for Saturday’s games, MySportsbook.com continue to bet against the underdogs. Despite OSU’s two scares, 86% of the “betting public” feels the Buckeyes (-1.5) have what it takes to make the Final Four. In fact, so much of the early money is on OSU that the line has already moved from -1 to -1.5. In the second game of the doubleheader, Kansas and their high-powered offense are 2 point favorites as they take on UCLA and their effective defense. About 63% of the early money thus far is once again backing the favorites. If those percentages stay that high, don’t be surprised if this line moves as well. If you like Kansas (-2) you might want to jump on it early.
Memphis vs. Ohio State
Both squads were involved in thrillers on Thursday evening and should come out fired up. OSU can ill afford to get behind early like they did versus their previous two opponents (Xavier, Tennessee). Greg Oden needs to stay out of foul trouble; the Buckeyes are a completely different team when he is on the court. Memphis definitely has the athleticism and length to match-up with OSU. Of Memphis’ five leading minute earners, the shortest of the bunch is 6’5”. Each team has a very effective defense; Memphis surrenders 62.3 PPG whereas the Buckeyes give up only 61 PPG. With those type of numbers, it isn’t surprising that Memphis covered the UNDER almost 69% of the time this season. As a favorite, OSU has covered the UNDER almost 66% of the time over the last three seasons. The major concern for Memphis which is magnifies this time of the year is their brutal foul shooting (62%). This season, OSU is 17-11 ATS versus teams with a winning record and 7-2 ATS in all tournament games. Memphis has been an extremely reliable cover in tournament play in recent years with a 23-8 ATS record over the last three seasons.
UCLA vs. Kansas
In the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader, UCLA will play in a role which they are very unfamiliar with that of the underdog. Only twice this season have they been getting points from the handicappers and both times they covered. Over the last three seasons UCLA is a reliable 23-7 ATS in this unfamiliar role. UCLA has not fared well against Big 12 opponents recently going 1-7 ATS since 1997. Giving up only 59.6 PPG, UCLA will definitely look to do what they do best: keep this game as low scoring as possible. Their defense has been especially tough during the tournament. UCLA opponents have been able to muster up only 48.7 PPG while shooting a combined 34.5% from the field. UCLA definitely has a challenge at hand with a Kansas team that is capable of putting points on the board in bunches. As a team, they average 79 PPG and shoot an impressive 49.6% from the field and 39.4% from beyond the arc. During the tournament Kansas has been “lights out” from the field having shot 56.2%.
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