Overview
- SportsLine’s 10,000-simulation model projects Florida (-1.5) to cover against Florida State and leans to the Under, noting the Gators’ ATS improvement under interim coach Billy Gonzales.
- The model also forecasts Virginia Tech (+9.5) to cover at No. 17 Virginia, citing the Hokies’ recent dominance in the series and better form under interim Philip Montgomery.
- Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall recommends Oklahoma (-10) to cover versus LSU and projects the total to stay Under 36.5, pointing to LSU’s coaching turnover and a sustained ATS slide along with Oklahoma’s recent surge.
- Posted numbers for headliners include Ohio State -10 at Michigan, Alabama -6 versus Auburn, and Texas A&M -2.5 at Texas, with all odds labeled as subject to change.
- Texas Tech is 10-1 against the spread and listed as a 23.5-point favorite over West Virginia in a matchup the Red Raiders can win to secure their first Big 12 Championship Game berth.