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Week 7 College Football Betting: Models Lean Oregon Cover as LSU, Missouri Picks Take Shape

Betting models highlight Oregon as a cover candidate, with LSU rated likely to cover against South Carolina.

Overview

  • BetMGM lists Oregon as a 7.5-point favorite over Indiana with a -300 moneyline for the Ducks, +240 for the Hoosiers, and a total of 55.5 points.
  • SportsLine’s simulations have Oregon covering roughly 60% of the time and project LSU (-9.5) to cover with the Over hitting in more than 60% of runs.
  • ESPN’s model gives Oregon about a 69.5% chance to beat Indiana, reflecting a consensus edge for the Ducks in projections.
  • Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall recommends Missouri +3.5 against Alabama and also likes the Over at 52.5 in that SEC matchup.
  • Other notable lines feature Ohio State (-15.5) at Illinois, Texas (-2.5 to -3) vs. Oklahoma with OU’s John Mateer pushing to return, and Michigan at USC with the Trojans favored by 2.5.