College football betting experts predict Texas Tech to win against Oregon in the Orange Bowl, favoring the Red Raiders with a +2.5 spread, and highlight key player performances and betting options including under 51.5 points and individual player props.
Georgia Tech is predicted to keep the Pop-Tarts Bowl closer than the spread suggests, with a focus on their strong offense led by Haynes King, while BYU faces key injuries that could hinder their performance. The recommended bet is Georgia Tech +3.5, with a lean towards the under in total points.
The Timberwolves aim to even their series against the Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, with Oklahoma City favored to win. Key players include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder and Anthony Edwards for the Timberwolves. Expert predictions and betting lines suggest a close contest, with insights available from SportsLine's top NBA analyst.
The AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens is set to be a close battle, with the Ravens being 3.5-point favorites. Experts provide betting predictions, including picks on Patrick Mahomes' passing yards, Travis Kelce's receptions, and Lamar Jackson's rushing yards. The consensus leans towards the Ravens winning the game, with a focus on their elite defense and the potential impact of key players such as Marlon Humphrey and Gus Edwards.
Georgia Southern is favored by three points in the Myrtle Beach Bowl against Ohio. Georgia Southern started the season strong but has struggled recently, while Ohio's offense has been hit hard by departures. The article predicts that Ohio's defense will be key in shutting down Georgia Southern's struggling offense, and recommends betting on Ohio to win outright as underdogs. The article also suggests a same-game parlay with Ohio winning, Georgia Southern scoring under 23.5 points, and Davis Brin throwing at least one interception. The spread is -3.5 in favor of Georgia Southern, and the total is set at 48.5 points.
The Philadelphia Eagles are favored by 6.5 points on the road against the Washington Commanders in Week 8 of the NFL season, with the model backing the Eagles to cover the spread. The model also predicts that the Detroit Lions will cover the spread as 8.5-point favorites at home against the Raiders on Monday Night Football. The Lions are 4-1 in their last five games and have a strong home record, while the Raiders have struggled on the road.
The Colorado Buffaloes will face the TCU Horned Frogs in a non-conference matchup to kick off the college football season. TCU is favored by 20.5 points, and the over/under is set at 63.5 points. TCU has a nine-game winning streak against Pac-12 opponents and will be led by quarterback Chandler Morris. However, Colorado, under the guidance of head coach Deion Sanders, has a roster filled with newcomers and features junior transfer Shedeur Sanders as their starting quarterback. SportsLine's model predicts the point total to go under and suggests there is value in one side of the spread.