Caleb Wilfinger
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Week 7 of the college football season is in the books. In particular, Saturday delivered a ton of excitement. We had a classic on Rocky Top, plus more upsets and compelling games galore. In all, it was a weekend that further solidified the excitement this college football season.
Now it’s time to turn our attention to Week 8. This slate is another exciting one, with plenty of intriguing matchups. The opening lines were released at most sportsbooks on Sunday, so let’s take a look at the odds and give our first impressions.
NCAAF Week 8 opening lines and odds
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing.
- Georgia State +9.5 (-110) vs Appalachian State – Wednesday, October 19
- Nebraska +3.5 (-110) vs Georgia Tech – Thursday, October 20
- UAB +2.5 (-110) Western Kentucky – Friday, October 21
- Syracuse +13.5 (-110) vs Clemson – Saturday, October 22
- Indiana +2.5 (-110) vs Rutgers – Saturday, October 22
- Iowa +28.5 (-110) vs Ohio State – Saturday, October 22
- Cincinnati -3.5 (-110) vs SMU – Saturday, October 22
- Kansas +9.5 (-110) vs Baylor – Saturday, October 22
- West Virginia +4 (-110) vs Texas Tech – Saturday, October 22
- Texas -4 (-110) vs Oklahoma State – Saturday, October 22
- UCLA +6 (-110) vs Oregon – Saturday, October 22
- BYU -5.5 (-110) vs Liberty – Saturday, October 22
- Ole Miss -2.5 (-110) vs LSU – Saturday, October 22
- Purdue +1.5 (-110) vs Wisconsin – Saturday, October 22
- North Texas +9 (-110) vs UTSA – Saturday, October 22
- Mississippi State +21.5 (-110) vs Alabama – Saturday, October 22
- Minnesota +5 (-110) vs Penn State – Saturday, October 22
- Texas A&M -3.5 (-110) vs South Carolina – Saturday, October 22
- Kansas State +5.5 (-110) vs TCU – Saturday, October 22
- Louisville +1 (-110) vs Pittsburgh – Saturday, October 22
- Washington -8 (-110) vs California – Saturday, October 22
- Colorado +24 (-110) vs Oregon State – Saturday, October 22
We’ll have college football picks for almost every game this season!
Best early bets for NCAAF Week 8
UCLA +6 (-110) vs Oregon
With both of these teams coming off a bye, this line seems mispriced. UCLA has been absolutely stellar on offense this season, as the Bruins are fresh off big wins over Washington and Utah in which they put up over 40 points in each contest. On the other side, the Oregon offense has been just as potent, with the Ducks scoring 40+ points in each of their last 5 games. This game could easily come down to which team has the ball last. With that in mind, I think UCLA getting 6 points is borderline disrespectful considering what Dorian Thompson-Robinson and company have done of late. I like the Bruins at anything over 4.
Kansas State +5.5 (-110) vs TCU
This is a really difficult spot for TCU, as the Horned Frogs are in the midst of a tough stretch of games. TCU managed to survive games against Kansas and Oklahoma State and now have to host a rested Kansas State team coming off a bye week. The Wildcats are the exact type of team that can take advantage of TCU’s poor defense while also controlling the clock via their ground attack. Adrian Martinez and Deuce Vaughn are a nightmare for opposing defenses to play against and I expect them to have more success on Saturday. This line should be closer to a field goal, so I like the visitors at this number.
LSU +2.5 (-110) vs Ole Miss
This game is shaping up to be a pivotal clash in the SEC West. LSU went on the road and knocked off Florida on Saturday, while Ole Miss stayed hot with a win over Auburn. The Rebels are in contention for the division crown, while LSU is playing some of its best football of late. This is one where home field could make a serious difference. The Rebels’ biggest games this season have come at home, while a trip to death valley could prove to be a rude awakening for a team that’s been largely untested. My early lean is that LSU wins this one outright.
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