Week 7 College Football Best Bets: Let The Big Streak Begin
The arrival of our Week 7 College Football Best Bets kicks off the deepest consecutive run of the year for football bettors and fans.
Starting on Wednesday, October 8, there will be pro or college football on TV for 49 consecutive nights through Monday, November 25.
Every.
Single.
Night.
It’s time for serious bankroll management. Carpal tunnel. And homework on MAC defenses.
As always, wager responsibly.
This week, we get four days/nights of college football. And plenty of opportunities to take advantage of at the best sports betting sites in college football.
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Top 10 Matchups Take SEC, Big Ten Spotlight
Come Saturday, a pair of Top 10 matchups in our Week 7 College Football Best Bets go a long way in determining which teams remain in contention for a spot in the SEC and Big Ten title games.
The annual Red River Showdown/Rivalry/Shootout means more this year as both Texas and Oklahoma find themselves among the top teams in the SEC. The Longhorns head to the Cotton Bowl after a visit to Gainesville. Oklahoma, meanwhile, faces Kent State in its final non-conference game of the season in Week 6.
Elsewhere in the SEC, Alabama and Missouri offer another matchup of ranked opponents among our other Week 7 College Football Best Bets.
In the Big Ten, Indiana visits Oregon in a battle of the unbeatens. The Hoosiers and Ducks meet with a combined 10-0 record and both are coming off byes.
Ohio State takes its No. 1 ranking into Champaign to face Illinois.
Week 7 College Football Best Bets
| DATE | GAME | BEST BET | ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Florida
at  Texas A&M | Florida | +7.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Georgia
at  Auburn | Auburn | +4.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  South Carolina
at  LSU | LSU | -8.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Ohio State
at  Illinois | Ohio State | -14 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Alabama
at  Missouri | Alabama | -3 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Pittsburgh
at  Florida State | Florida State | -8.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  UCLA
at  Michigan State | UCLA | +7.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  UCF
at  Cincinnati | Cincinnati | -10.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Houston
at  Oklahoma State | Houston | -15 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Washington State
at  Ole Miss | Ole Miss | -31.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Indiana
at  Oregon | Oregon | -7 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Oklahoma
vs.  Texas* | Oklahoma | ML |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Northwestern
at  Penn State | Northwestern | +21.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Iowa State
at  Colorado | Iowa State | -2.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Virginia Tech
at  Georgia Tech | Georgia Tech | -14.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  NC State
at  Notre Dame | Notre Dame | -22.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  TCU
at  Kansas State | TCU | -1.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Arkansas
at  Tennessee | Tennessee | -13.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Iowa
at  Wisconsin | Iowa | -3 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Kansas
at  Texas Tech | Texas Tech | -14 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Michigan
at  USC | Michigan | +2.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  BYU
at  Arizona | Arizona | +2.5 |
| Sat. Oct. 11 |  Arizona State
at  Utah | ASU | +8.5 |
• Cotton Bowl, Dallas
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Week 7 College Football Best Bets: Game-By-Game Analysis
Saturday, October 11
Florida at Texas A&M, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Buzz: The Gators upended Texas in the biggest win of the Billy Napier Era. The bad news: Napier isn't going anywhere. Save for College Station this week as the Gators visit Texas A&M. The 12th Man - all 102,000 of them at Kyle Field - will make it tough for UF to repeat its near-flawless performance against the Longhorns. Still, the Gators getting more than touchdown here screams backdoor cover.
Best Bet: Florida +7.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
Georgia at Auburn, 7:30 p.m. (ABC)
Buzz: The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry returns for the 130th time this week. Georgia leads the all-time series against Auburn 65-56-6. This rivalry began in 1892. Georgia rides an 8-game winning streak over its hosts into Jordan-Hare. But the Dawgs were 0-4 ATS heading into their game against Kentucky.
Best Bet: Auburn +4.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
South Carolina at LSU, 7:45 p.m. (SEC Network)
Buzz: Both teams come off the bye. Brian Kelly and the Tigers spent their bye week recovering from a loss in at Ole Miss. The Gamecocks strutted their stuff in a 35-13 win over Kentucky. Once a Heisman favorite, LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has yet to deliver a big-time, big-game performance. He may finally come through this week as one of our Week 7 College Football Best Bets.
Best Bet: LSU -8.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
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Ohio State at Illinois, 12 p.m. (FOX)
Buzz: Dave Portnoy and the Big Noon Kickoff crew rolls into Champaign along with the unbeaten and defending national champion Buckeyes. Ohio State’s best-in-the-nation defenders should dominate the Jekyll-and-Hyde Illini. Given the strength and potency of Ohio State’s defense, you could see a 21-3 final. Or a 42-3 beatdown like the one Ohio State delivered Saturday at Minnesota. The Bucks are 4-0-1 ATS. We took this one when it opened at -14, it's now moved to 16.5 points (or 3 scores). Still, Ohio State's defense dominates all FBS comers until further notice.
Best Bet: Ohio State -14 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
Alabama at Missouri, 12 p.m. (ABC)
Buzz: Kalen DeBoer silenced the haters, along with everyone else in Athens, by virtue of the Tide’s thrilling 24-21 win over Georgia in Week 5. And the Tide rallied for nifty 30-14 win and cover against Vandy on Saturday. QB Ty Simpson’s stock has soared in Heisman Trophy markets. He could stack some impressive numbers here. The Tide continues to get little respect from oddsmakers. The 5-0 Tigers own a piece of 1st place in the SEC. For now.
Best Bet: Alabama -3 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
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Pittsburgh at Florida State, 12 p.m. (ESPN)
Buzz: The Seminoles fell to Miami for the Sunshine State Championship in Week 6. And their rally came up short 28-22, missing the backdoor cover at +4. Tommy Castellanos remains unstoppable - at least against everyone else but Miami. The Panthers may be a reverse trap opponent. At least in terms of the number. The Panthers get outclassed by a angry group.
Best Bet: Florida State -8.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
UCLA at Michigan State, 12 p.m. (BTN)
Buzz: Nothing is brewin' in East Lansing this season. But UCLA pulled off the upset of the season with a wire-to-wire rout of Penn State, winning outright as 24.5-point underdogs. Nico Iamaleava had the game of his life leaving the Lions in the dust. This week, the Bruins have a noon start in the chilly Midwest. But Michigan State has lost its 2 Big Ten games by an average of 12.5 points.
Best Bet: UCLA +7.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
UCF at Cincinnati, 12 p.m. (FS1)
Buzz: Cincinnati overmatches UCF on both sides in this Big 12 affair. The Bearcats clawed past Iowa State Saturday convincingly 38-30 as home dogs. This one offers another breakout opportunity for Cincy's balanced offense.
Best Bet: Cincinnati -10.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
Houston at Oklahoma State, 12 p.m. (TNT)
Buzz: The Cougars were Texas toast against Texas Tech. Oklahoma State covered in its first game following Mike Gundy’s dismissal but lost by 28 to Arizona Saturday. Grr.
Best Bet: Houston -14 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
Washington State at Ole Miss, 12:45 p.m. (SEC Network)
Buzz: No reason to leave The Grove in Oxford this week. Keep the party going all day Saturday.
Best Bet: Ole Miss -31.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
Indiana at Oregon, 3:30 p.m. (CBS)
Buzz: Both teams come off the bye with matching 5-0 records. The Ducks’ ferocious defense and tenacious offense turned Penn State’s whiteout a deep blue in Week 5. The Hoosiers wrecked Illinois by 53 points at home and held off Iowa 20-15 on the road. The Ducks feather their nest with another Big Ten foe. And won’t flinch on the number here in our Week 7 College Football Best Bets. Especially since the line moved 3 points in Oregon's favor.
Best Bet: Oregon -7 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
Oklahoma vs. Texas, 3:30 p.m. (ABC)
Buzz: The annual Red River Showdown/Rivalry/Shootout just means more this year as both Texas and Oklahoma find themselves among the top teams in the SEC. The Longhorns limp into Cotton Bowl after getting chewed up by the Gators in The Swamp. Oklahoma, meanwhile, spanked Kent State 44-0 its final non-conference game of the season in Week 6. Florida provided the blue (and orange) print to stop Arch Manning - make him throw the ball.
Best Bet: Oklahoma ML (-112) DraftKings via OddsJam
Iowa State at Colorado, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Buzz: The Cyclones rock the Buffaloes after a tepid performance against Cincinnati. This number shrunk 2 points this week after positive vibes emanated from Boulder.
Best Bet: Iowa State -2.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m. (ACC Network)
Buzz: Georgia Tech comes off the bye with at least a share of first place in the ACC and a 5-0 record. But they’re 3-2 ATS. The Hokies have already dismissed their coach. Meanwhile QB Kyron Drones must share the spotlight with Tech’s Haynes King.
Best Bet: Georgia Tech -14.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
NC State at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. (Peacock)
Buzz: The Irish continue their run to the CFB Playoff against unranked foes. This time, it’s NC State that plays the role of doormat in South Bend.
Best Bet: Notre Dame -22.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
TCU at Kansas State, 3:30 p.m. (FOX)
Buzz: A pair of Big 12 also-rans play for pride. TCU’s defense handles business like it did against Colorado.
Best Bet: TCU -1.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
Arkansas at Tennessee, 4:15 p.m. (SEC Network)
Buzz: The Razorbacks have already replaced head coach Sam Pittman with Bobby Petrino. Will this be a trap game for the Vols, or will they use it as a tune-up for their visit to Tuscaloosa in Week 8? The Vols have failed to cover in their past 2 games. They get it done this week.
Best Bet: Tennessee -13.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
Iowa at Wisconsin, 7 p.m. (FS1)
Buzz: An OG Big Ten slobberknocker takes place on a chilly fall night in Madison. The Badgers barely hung on for the cover at the Big House in Week 6. Jump around for a rock fight here. But the Hawkeyes emerge black and blue with the win and cover.
Best Bet: Iowa -3 (-120) DraftKings via OddsJam
Kansas at Texas Tech , 7:30 p.m. (FOX)
Buzz: The Red Raiders stand poised to make a run at a Big 12 title game shot. Kansas cracked in its home loss to Cincinnati. Texas Tech QB Behren Morton averages 10.1 yards per attempt and has 13 TDs against just 3 picks after Saturday's 35-11 rout of Houston.
Best Bet: Texas Tech -14 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
Michigan at USC, 7:30 p.m. (NBC)
Buzz: USC found itself badly exposed in a 34-32 loss at Illinois before the bye. Michigan enters the LA Coliseum off a Week 6 win over Wisconsin, although the Wolverines whiffed on the 16.5-point line in their 24-10 win. The road-dog Wolverines make a statement on the road in front of a national TV audience in LaLa Land.
Best Bet: Michigan +2.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
BYU at Arizona, 8 p.m. (ESPN2)
Buzz: The Cougars again own a piece of 1st place in the Big 12. But their conferences schedule gets only tougher from here, with Utah, Iowa State, and Texas Tech up next. The Cougars suffered some key injuries on defense in their 24-21 win over Colorado. The Wildcats can prove they belong in the Big 12 title conversation with a win here. Given how tight the conference plays as the season progresses, they'll get it.
Best Bet: Arizona +2.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
Arizona State at Utah, 10:15 p.m. (ESPN)
Buzz: Arizona State ranks atop the Big 12 but has upcoming games against Texas Tech and at Iowa State. A win for ASU at Rice-Eccles Stadium would silence many doubts. The downgrade of ASU QB Sam Leavitt to "doubtful" nearly doubled this number from 4.5 to 8.5. And the total shrunk from 50.5 to 44.5 points.
Best Bet: ASU +8.5 (-110) DraftKings via OddsJam
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