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Week 7 College Football Picks and Best Bets

By Evan Ertel

Sep 30, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports /
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Missouri Tigers mascot Truman sprays water into the student section
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 7: Missouri Tigers mascot Truman sprays water into the student section during the game against the LSU Tigers at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 7, 2023 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Missouri @ No. 24 Kentucky (-2.5) (O/U 51.5)

Evan: I was pretty disappointed in the showing that Missouri put out against LSU. After a bye week to step back and evaluate, I think the Tigers get the season back on track to finish as a top-six team in the SEC. Missouri +2.5

Justin: Both teams want to prove they are as good as their records say they are. I’m not sure either actually is, but Kentucky is at home, so I’ll take them. Kentucky-2.5

Andrew: Mizzou’s run defense had been great before LSU torched them, but I think Jayden Daniels has to do with a lot of that. Devin Leary isn’t a threat to run, and I don’t trust Kentucky’s passing game enough to really attack the Tigers. The Cats have allowed some good passing performances, and I think Brady Cook can take advantage. Missouri +2.5

Ryan: This game can go either way. I think both teams are in the same tier and on the same level. Kentucky has a better defense and running game. I think that is what is going to be the reason Kentucky gets this done. Kentucky -2.5

John: I have a feeling this will be a close one. This seems like one of those crazy games that could end with a one-point victory on either side, and for that reason, I’ll take Missouri to cover. Missouri +2.5

Ethan: This feels weird, but I still trust Kentucky. I know some are completely and totally out on the Wildcats after last week, but that’s Georgia, and Georgia does Georgia things. UK’s still solid on offense and will provide plenty of challenges for Missouri’s defense. Probably. Kentucky -2.5

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