College Football Week 8 Best Bets: This Team Has A Statement Win

College Football Week 8 Best Bets: This Team Has A Statement Win

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Last week, we went 8-3 in my college football best bets article bringing us to 15-8 in the last 2 weeks. This week we have college football kicking off on Tuesday! For this week's best bets article, we head to Texas, The Carolinas, and beautiful St. Paul Minnesota!

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JACKSONVILLE STATE VS. DELAWARE BEST BET

DEL @ JVST Odds

Jacksonville State has no reason being an underdog in this matchup. Their defense is average across the board, but their offense is in a great position to take advantage of Delaware's poor defense. Jacksonville State has the 8th-highest EPA/rush, while Delaware's defense is 127th for that metric.

Jacksonville State's path to success in this matchup consists of long, drawn-out drives on the ground. They run 60.2% run plays, so they are more than ready to play to their strengths.

Bet: Jacksonville State Gamecocks +2.5 (-105)


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UTEP VS. SAM HOUSTON STATE BEST BET

UTEP has one win on the season, and they are favored "on the road" at Sam Houston State? SHSU has had the more difficult schedule by a wide margin, but their metrics are so poor that I am not sure the schedule adjustment even matters.

UTEP's defense should be enough for them to come out victorious. I think it is fair to say that UTEP's offense (which has been inept up until this week) will get something going against this SHSU defense that is 134th against the pass and allowing a 45.8% offensive success rate.

Bet: UTEP Miners -2.5 (-115)


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TULSA VS. EAST CAROLINA BEST BET

TLSA @ ECU Odds

Although Tulsa's offense is not particularly efficient, both of these teams play at the speed of light. Tulsa is averaging 77.2 offensive snaps per game, while East Carolina is averaging 83.7 offensive snaps per game. I have no doubt that ECU's offense will be able to move the ball against Tulsa; all we need is Tulsa to hold up their end of the bargain just a little bit.

ECUs defense is in the 89th-percentile for Havoc Created; part of this bet is factoring in the potential for ECU defensive scores, which is not out of the cards.

Bet: Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ East Carolina Pirates o55.5 (-105)


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LOUISVILLE VS. MIAMI FL BEST BET

I have long maintained (since before the season started) that this Miami, FL defense is one of the best in the country. They got a very bad rap last season because of their secondary that could not tackle, but they addressed that in the offseason, and it is looking great. The defensive line is just as strong as it was last season, and the secondary is bolstered.

Louisville's defense has been strong as well. They are allowing the 6th-lowest defensive success rate, and they are FIRST in defensive EPA. Pace is average for these teams, so I think the defenses will reign supreme.

Bet: Louisville Cardinals @ Miami (FL) Hurricanes u52.5 (-108)


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NEBRASKA VS. MINNESOTA BEST BET

NEB @ MINN Odds

These teams are pretty evenly matched with regards to their stats. Minnesota has had a slightly tougher schedule according to PFF (40th vs. Nebraska's 79th). Minnesota's defense is strong enough to keep them in this game, and if their offense can play up to their potential, there is no reason Minnesota can't win.

Drake Lindsey has been impressive, while Dylan Raiola has been a tad underwhelming. Minnesota ekes out a win in this Big Ten matchup.

Bet: Minnesota Golden Gophers +9.5 (-110) and ML (+300)


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SAN JOSE STATE VS. UTAH STATE BEST BET

SJSU @ USU Odds

This total seems to be too high given the pace at which these teams play. SJSU averages 72.8 offensive snaps per game, and Utah State is averaging 69.2 offensive snaps per game. The offenses are average at best, and I don't expect many explosive plays from either team. I think 64.5 is too many points for this Mountain West matchup.

Bet: San Jose State Spartans @ Utah State Aggies u64.5 (-105)


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