Best spread bets – Forbes Betting

Florida is 4-4, which isn’t bad considering its brutal schedule. The Gators played Georgia tough last week but lost QB DJ Lagway to a hamstring injury. His availability for this game is questionable, and Florida will have a hard time finding a spot at quarterback if he can’t start.

Texas beat Vanderbilt 27-24 last week, narrowly avoiding a second straight loss to an SEC opponent. Quinn Evers isn’t playing at an elite level, but the Longhorns defense does a good job of shutting down opponents.

It’s like a low-score defensive game where Alligators find a way to cover themselves.

Miami is undefeated despite often leaving holes for opponents to fall through. Heisman Trophy Candidate Cam Ward is one of the best QBs in the class, but the Hurricanes defense ranks 54th in points allowed per game (24.3).

What started out as an impressive season for Georgia Tech fell apart after back-to-back losses and numerous injuries. The Yellow Jackets are average in most categories and recently lost to two ranked teams, Louisville and Notre Dame, by double digits.

Look for Miami to score 10.5 points.

Purdue has lost seven straight games, including three games against ranked opponents. His offense and defense were abysmal, ranking 119th in scoring (20.2 points per game) and 129th in scoring (36.9 per game).

While Ohio State has bigger fish to fry, it needs to stay focused and win to avoid missing out on the CFP. The Buckeyes are coming off a big win over Penn State and should overcome the Boilermakers’ porous defense.

Ohio State -37.5 is steep, but not unrealistic.

Georgia QB Carson Beck has a 3:6 TD/INT ratio in two games against SEC ranked opponents this year and a 10:11 TD/INT ratio in his last five games. The Bulldogs’ defensive front woke up against Texas, but this team needs to find a way to limit turnovers.

Ole Miss scored 63 points against Arkansas in the power tour last week as the Rebels look to stay alive for the CFP with an upset win. Jackson Dart is one of the best QBs in the country and they rank in the top 10 in both offensive and defensive yards per game, but they lack Georgia’s championship experience.

Back Bulldogs -2.5.

The reigning champions no longer howl. Michigan has lost three of its last four games, has virtually no passing game and hasn’t seen Donovan Edwards rush for more than 100 yards all season. The Wolverines’ defense also lacks depth and isn’t very good outside of one cornerback and interior defensive line.

Undefeated Indiana is well-trained, hungry and confident. The Hoosiers have yet to beat a ranked team, but they destroyed Nebraska, a team modeled after Michigan. It wouldn’t be surprising if they covered -13.5.

Mississippi State is back in the win column (albeit against UMass) after seven straight losses. The Bulldogs average an abysmal 3.9 yards per carry, rank 72nd in scoring average (25.8 points per game) and have the 114th-ranked defense in EPA per game.

Tennessee dominates the point of attack, runs the ball exceptionally well, and allows the second-most yards per game. The Volunteers should win fairly easily, although Niko Yamaleava’s recent problems are in the bag. give Mississippi the ability to cover up the spread.

Coach Kalen DeBoer may be able to salvage Alabama’s CFP hopes by beating an LSU team that is knocking on the playoff door. The Crimson Tide looked rejuvenated during their 34-0 win over Missouri, but they had serious issues at quarterback. Quarterback Jalen Milroe also isn’t seeing the field as well as he did earlier in the season.

The Tigers may not have the best defense in the world, but they do have a great offensive line and a QB in Garrett Nussmeier who excels at pushing the ball down the field. However, they need to take better care of the ball and establish their running game to avoid becoming one-dimensional like they did in the loss to Texas A&M.

It’s reasonable to expect Alabama to cover here.

Remember the beginning of the season, when the USSR was one of the top ten teams in the country? The 1-8 Seminoles have lost two games to ranked opponents by an average of 19 points and have one of the worst offenses in the country, ranking fourth in yards per game (4.2) and allowing the second most points per game (14.4).

Notre Dame posted a 51-14 win over Navy a couple of weeks ago, extending its winning streak to six games. Although not considered an offensive powerhouse, the Fighting Irish rank 17th in scoring average (36.6 points per game) and fourth in scoring defense per game.

It wouldn’t be a shock to Notre Dame to cover -25.5.

Washington is an interesting pick this week. At 5-4, the Huskies have no chance of making the CFP, but they have already beaten Michigan and USC. They also have a defense that ranks 13th in yards per game (4.6) and 26th in points allowed per game (21).

Penn State suffered its first loss of the season to Ohio State over the weekend. QB Drew Allar was held to 146 passing and interception yards while the Nittany Lions managed just 270 yards of total offense, well below their season standard of 439.5 yards per game.

Washington gives up the third-most passing yards and will challenge PSU. that’s why the Huskies have a good chance of covering the defensive line.

BYU was recently ranked fourth in the first round of the projected CFP rankings. The Cougars are relying on their solid defense and cornerback Jake Retzlaff, who has been successful so far with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Utah’s offense is stuck on first drive without Cam Rising under center. The Utes are averaging just 12.5 points over their last four games, and their defense still ranks 40th in EPA.

BYU should be able to cover this spread and continue its perfect season. if everything goes according to plan.

Don’t look now, but South Carolina just beat No. 10 Texas A&M and was within five points of beating LSU and Alabama. The Gamecocks excel on offense, especially on defense, and they ran the ball very effectively last week.

Vanderbilt has a similar reputation as USC as a team that can cause havoc even if it isn’t a true contender. The win over Alabama and the three-point loss to Texas are outstanding performances for a team with plenty of offensive options and a defense that gives up 23.6 points per game (47th).

The Commodores are a funny story, but South Carolina’s strength is on the defensive line. should help the Gamecocks cover the spread.

Deion Sanders warned the college football world about Colorado years ago, and it has finally come true. The Buffaloes, 6-2, have won five of their last six games and are less reliant on their star players than last year thanks to a much-improved defensive line.

Texas Tech bounced back from back-to-back losses to Big 12 opponents to defeat undefeated Iowa State 23-22 last week. The Red Raiders rank 20th in the country in scoring but 103rd in points per game (32.4) and just outside the top ten in sack percentage, so Sheader Sanders should have plenty of time in the pocket to dismantle their defenses.

Colorado -3.5 is a solid play.

Syracuse recovered from a 21-3 deficit last week to beat Virginia Tech at home and stay alive in the ACC postseason race. QB Kyle McCord is no longer playing at an elite level, but running back LeQuinte Allen rushed for 121 yards last weekend to mask an underwhelming defense.

BC is on a three-game losing streak and needs to get more out of its offense, which ranks 114th in yards per game and 97th in points per game (22.1). The Eagles have scored 73 points in their last two games combined. may struggle to beat visiting Orange.

Oklahoma scored 59 points in its dominant win over Maine last weekend but had averaged just 8.7 points in three SEC games before that. The Sooners don’t have a reliable running back and aren’t strong enough on defense to overcome their offensive weaknesses.

Missouri was wildly overrated to start the year and was beaten 34-0 by Alabama last time out. The Tigers were given a bye last week and will come in fresh, although it will be hard to find an area where they can maintain an edge.

This must be a low rated deal, but Oklahoma has a serious chance at home.

Nevada is neither a contender nor a threat to upset Boise State. The Wolfpack fell 96-55 during a three-game losing streak against Fresno State, Hawaii and Colorado State and ranks 71st in yards allowed per game (154.8).

The Broncos have only played one one-score game since a 37-34 loss to Oregon in Week 2 and have arguably the best offensive weapon in the sport in Ashton Ginty, who is averaging 190.6 yards per game and 8.0 yards per attempt. However, Boise State’s defense is pretty average. giving Nevada the ability to cover a huge spread.