
SportsLine experts and projection models provide betting insights for key Week 8 matchups including Ole Miss vs. Texas and Utah vs. Houston.
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The article provides betting analysis for the Week 8 college football schedule, focusing on specific matchups and expert predictions.
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The SportsLine Projection Model is backing Utah to cover as 7-point favorites, and SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman has locked in a bet on UCF vs. No. 2 BYU as part of Saturday college football best bets at BetMGM. Claim the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS and bet on today's top games:
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UCF (+7.5) vs. BYU
Ole Miss (+3.5) vs. Texas
Utah (-7) vs. Houston
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UCF (+7.5) vs. BYU
"BYU heads to Orlando after a dramatic 28–24 win over Notre Dame, a victory that vaulted them to No. 2 in the AP poll. Next up: the Knights' Homecoming game, where BYU will need to stay sharp under the warm Florida sun (low to mid 80s) without stud running back LJ Martin," SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman said. "UCF brings a top-15 rushing attack and could test a BYU defense that just spent over 70 snaps on the field last week. Head coach Scott Frost is known for creative rushing plays and will look to exploit any signs of fatigue. The Knights are also dangerous in the red zone, converting 21 of 22 chances. Quarterback Keyone Jenkins is coming off a four-touchdown performance and will get the start. Take the points." Back UCF by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here:
Ole Miss (+3.5) vs. Texas
"Texas is a mess right now," SportsLine expert Thomas Casale said. "Arch Manning is struggling. The offensive line is struggling. The defense is struggling. Special teams are struggling. The coaching staff is struggling. Other than that, the Horns are in great shape. Ole Miss has lost just once, and that was when the Rebels were in an all-time bad spot after beating LSU. Since then, the Rebels dismantled Vanderbilt and Missouri, winning by a combined score of 83-20. Texas is splitting first-team quarterback reps between Arch and redshirt freshman KJ Lacey Jr. Meanwhile, Ole Miss has the best player on the field in Trinidad Chambliss. I think he's the difference in a close game." Back Ole Miss by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here:
Utah (-7) vs. Houston
Utah has one of the nation's top rushing offenses, and it will have a raucous home crowd behind them in a primetime spot with additional attention in a top-15 battle. That's an environment the run game can rally around. Running back Wayshawn Parker is averaging 147.7 rushing yards over his last three games. Utah (No. 10) is the higher-ranked team in this top-15 battle against No. 14 Houston, and the Utes are 8-0 straight up and 7-1 against the spread in their last eight home games, outscoring the opponent by an average of 31 points (47-16). The model projects Utah to cover in 57% of simulations. Back Utah by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here:
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