Week 9 SEC Game Picks and College Football Best Bets
By Evan Ertel
No. 8 Oregon (-6.5) @ No. 13 Utah (O/U 47.5)
Evan: This line seems a bit disrespectful towards Utah? It is a 12:30 PM local kickoff, but we have seen Colorado have that a couple of times on the national stage already and have responded just fine, even as a much lesser team than the Utes currently are. Ducks win, but it’s going to be a squeaker (quacker? I’m sorry.) Utah +6.5
Justin: Utah really made a statement last week against USC, and they’ve made a believer out of me. They’ll at least keep it within a touchdown or possibly win outright. Now that I’ve said that, they probably lay an egg this week. Utah +6.5
Ethan: Utah has been incredible this season and I truly believe they’ve got a defense that would allow them to compete against just about anyone. And that’s incredible. Brilliantly coached. They execute well. The Utes are good. Interestingly enough, the Oregon Ducks are also good in many of those same areas, but they’ve got a healthier offense. As a lifelong Pac-12 fan since 2011, I think Oregon wins this one and covers. Oregon -6.5
John: Oregon is an offensive juggernaut, but they go up against the only Pac-12 team with a defense this week. Still, I think they have enough firepower to outscore Utah by a touchdown. Oregon -6.5
Andrew: Utah hasn’t lost at home since the COVID year. They’re rounding into their usual Angel of Death form at the right time. Utah +6.5
Ryan: This game has caused me a lot of financial betting grief in the past in backing Oregon. I told myself I would never bet against Utah when they play Oregon and I’m sticking to it. Utah has an incredible defense and just does not quit and they have Oregon at home. Utah +6.5