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Week 8 College Football Odds – Latest Spreads and Moneylines for Ranked Teams

Chris Amberley

by Chris Amberley in College Football

Updated Oct 21, 2022 · 12:15 PM PDT

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Oct 8, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws the ball in the third quarter of the NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Osu22msu Kwr 61
  • Week 8 on the college football calendar features 12 games involving ranked teams on Saturday (Oct. 22)
  • No ranked team is laying more points than #2 Ohio State, who’s a 30-point favorite over Iowa
  • Keep reading for the latest Week 8 odds in games involving ranked teams, plus a look at who’s favored by the most and the least amount of points

Week 8 on the college football schedule brings us only 12 games featuring ranked teams now that bye weeks are in full force. Nevertheless, there are plenty of compelling contests, as the week consists of five matchups where ranked programs will face off against one another.

With #1 Georgia off on bye, a new contender must step in to take the honor of being the biggest ranked favorite in the college football odds. It will be up to #2 Ohio State to fill the void, as they opened up as the massive home chalk versus unranked Iowa.

Week 8 College Football Odds

Team Spread Moneyline Total
Iowa +30 (-110) +2200 O 49.5 (-110)
(2) Ohio State -30 (-110) -10000 U 49.5 (-110)
Team Spread Moneyline Total
(14) Syracuse +14 (-110) +400 O 49.5 (-110)
(5) Clemson -14 (-110) -500 U 49.5 (-110)
Team Spread Moneyline Total
(21) Cincinnati -3 (-125) -155 O 58.5 (-110)
SMU +3 (-110) +135 U 58.5 (-110)
Team Spread Moneyline Total
(7) Ole Miss +1.5 (-110) +110 O 65.5 (-110)
LSU -1.5 (-110) -130 U 65.5 (-110)
Team Spread Moneyline Total
(9) UCLA +6 (+100) +195 O 70.5 (-110)
(10) Oregon -6 (-120) -230 U 70.5 (-110)
Team Spread Moneyline Total
(20) Texas -6.5 (-110) -210 O 60.5 (-110)
(11) Oklahoma State +6.5 (-110) +180 U 60.5 (-110)
Team Spread Moneyline Total
Boston College +20.5 (-115) +850 O 60 (-110)
(13) Wake Forest -20.5 (-105) -1400 U 60 (-110)
Team Spread Moneyline Total
Memphis +7 (-110) +210 O 55.5 (-110)
(25) Tulane -7 (-110) -250 U 55.5 (-110)
Team Spread Moneyline Total
(24) Mississippi State +21 (-105) +900 O 61 (-110)
(6) Alabama -21 (-115) -1500 U 61 (-110)
Team Spread Moneyline Total
Minnesota +5.5 (-105) +175 O 43 (-110)
(16) Penn State -5.5 (-115) -205 U 43 (-110)
Team Spread Moneyline Total
(17) Kansas State +3.5 (-110) +140 O 53 (-110)
(8) TCU -3.5 (-110) -165 U 53 (-110)

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The Buckeyes are currently 30-point favorites in this Big Ten tilt. Ohio State is fresh off a bye week themselves, and enter play having covered in three of their last four games. Bettors don’t seem too deterred by that stat, as the slight majority of them are siding with the underdog Hawkeyes against the spread.

Iowa vs Ohio State Spread

Iowa is currently drawing 54% of the spread wagers, and 55% of the ATS handle. The Hawkeyes have also covered in three of their last four meetings, with the lone exception coming versus #4 Michigan. Iowa kept that game close, ultimately falling by 13 as 10.5-point dogs.

The Buckeyes meanwhile, are 30+ point favorites for the third time this season, posting a 1-0-1 ATS record in those tilts. They pushed as 39-point favorites at the start of the month versus Rutgers, previously covering easily as the 31-point chalk against Toledo.

This is a classic strength versus strength matchup. Ohio State leads the nation in offensive efficiency per ESPN’s FPI, while Iowa ranks second in defensive efficiency.

Ole Miss vs LSU Spread

In terms of the shortest spread on the board featuring ranked teams, that comes from the #7 Ole Miss-LSU contest. This game has seen some major line movement, the most to any spread in a contest with ranked teams involved.

The Rebels opened up as 2-point favorites, but money came pouring in on the Tigers early in the week. That pushed the spread all the way to LSU -1.5 and even -2 at some books, but we’re now seeing a buyback on Ole Miss.

They’re currently drawing 65% of the spread wagers, and if that number gets any higher, this line could move down closer to a pick.

UCLA vs Oregon Total

Once again, the biggest total in a came with ranked teams involved hails from the Pac-12. Only this time, we won’t have to wait until after dark to enjoy the shootout.

Undefeated #9 UCLA and #10 Oregon will clash in the 3:30 pm ET window in a contest with a 70.5 point over/under. The two schools rank 13th and fourth respectively in offensive efficiency, and bettors don’t believe the number is nearly high enough.

As of Friday afternoon, 58% of the over/under tickets are on over 70.5, as is a whopping 74% of all money wagered on the total.

Minnesota vs Penn State Total

The lowest totalled game featuring a ranked team is the Big Ten matchup between Minnesota and #16 Penn State at 43 points. These two program rank 13th and 10th respectively in defensive efficiency, while the Golden Gophers are yielding just 11.7 points per outing.

Four of Minnesota’s six contests have failed to produce more than 41 points, while the Nittany Lions will be turning to freshman QB Drew Allar after starter Sean Clifford went down last week with an injury.

Sharp bettors all over the under in this matchup, as 74% of the over/under money is coming from just 23% of the tickets. That means big-money bettors are hitting under 43 hard, which could force oddsmakers to trim the total.

Boston College vs Wake Forest Total

Finally, the biggest total move throughout the week in a game where at least one ranked team is involved hails from the ACC. The Boston College versus #13 Wake Forest total opened at 67, but has fallen a full touchdown throughout the week.

Even at the reduced total of 60 points, the under is still drawing the majority of the action. 61% of all money wagered on the total is on under 60, and that handle is coming from just 44% of the over/under tickets. That’s a strong indication that sharp money is backing the under, which could force this total below 60 by game time.

Just one of the Eagles’ six games have produced a total over 60 this season, while the under has hit in back-to-back contests for the Demon Deacons.

 

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