This Saturday, college football fans in Los Angeles and beyond are gearing up for some exciting matchups in Week 8. One of the key games features UCLA traveling to take on Rutgers. After struggling with a home loss to Minnesota last weekend, the Bruins find themselves as 6.5-point underdogs in this matchup. UCLA’s recent coaching changes may be affecting their performance, as teams that made similar late-cycle coaching hires have posted a dismal 14-29 record against the spread this season.
Another intriguing matchup pits No. 24 Michigan against No. 22 Illinois, where the Wolverines enter as 3.5-point favorites on the road. Both teams will be looking to prove themselves and gain traction as the season progresses.
Meanwhile, it’s an action-packed weekend in the SEC, with No. 11 Tennessee hosting No. 7 Alabama. Tennessee is currently a 3-point underdog against the Crimson Tide. In another highlighted game, No. 1 Texas is facing No. 5 Georgia and is favored by 4.5 points. The Longhorns have been strong this season, covering the spread in five of their first six games.
Fans may want to pay close attention to LSU’s matchup against Arkansas, scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The Tigers are currently favored by 2.5 points and are on a five-game winning streak, while Arkansas is dealing with injury concerns to their starting quarterback, Taylen Green. With LSU scoring at least 29 points in their last five games, they seem poised to continue their winning ways against a struggling Arkansas team.
Also keeping an eye on the scoreboard will be No. 21 SMU, who is heavily favored (-16) against Stanford. The Cardinal have had a rough time at home, with only one win in their last twelve attempts. SMU is coming off impressive victories and has been performing well against the spread, providing a tough challenge for Stanford.
As the weekend unfolds, betting enthusiasts will want to stay tuned for updates and insights, especially with predictions suggesting that up to five underdogs could pull off surprising wins this weekend. For those looking to place bets, now is the time to act as the lines continue to shift and excitement builds for another thrilling Saturday in college football.
