No. 18 Missouri is set to host No. 7 Texas on Saturday.

A 4-0 pick performance in Week 8 followed a 3-1 showing in Week 9. The bet of the week was the under on Texas-Mississippi State, and funnily enough, I hit the exact score on the nose. Iowa absolutely blew out Wisconsin to cover the spread and North Carolina covered at +14.5 in a game they almost won. But finally, as sad as it is, Oregon State got blown out against Fresno State.

Let’s have another perfect week and move to 23-13 on the year.

Bet of the Week

Missouri +2.5 vs. Texas

The Tigers haven’t been too kind to me this year. This week could change that. 

Mizzou’s looking at a must-win game at home, a place the Tigers haven’t lost all year, to keep their college football playoff hopes alive. The biggest factor going into the game is Texas’ injuries. Hollywood Smothers, Trevor Goosby, Ryan Wingo, Cam Coleman, Colin Simmons. All those players are either out or questionable. 

Texas will be without a large chunk of its top playmakers and Mizzou comes into this game relatively healthy. A potential boost in carries for Ahmad Hardy also looms large. All these factors lead me to a big home win for the Tigers to pull them within reach of a College Football Playoff spot.

Quick Hitters

West Virginia +17.5 @ Texas Tech

Michael Hawkins and the Mountaineers travel to Lubbock to take on Texas Tech. TTU is coming off a big win against Arizona to keep it alive in the college football playoff race. I don’t think Texas Tech wins this one, but I trust Hawkins and West Virginia to keep this one close with that elite offense.

Clemson -2.5 @ Syracuse

I’m following the exact same formula with this game as well. Syracuse comes off a huge upset win over SMU last week, and now stays at home to face a Clemson team who’s quietly been playing pretty good football. Clemson should come into Syracuse’s home and take it down in a big let-down scenario for the Orange.

Northwestern -2.5 vs. Iowa

I’m going to continue to use this strategy until it proves me wrong. Iowa is coming off an impressive home win against Wisconsin and now travels to Northwestern. Iowa isn’t a world beater and this Northwestern team should be trusted more at home than Iowa on the road. Northwestern will be hungry for this win after its loss to Oregon and the disrespect the College Football Playoff Ranking committee gave it.

Longshot

Michigan State ML @ Michigan

The reasoning for this one is simple: It’s a rivalry game. Michigan-Michigan St is home to some of the best moments in college football. Neither of these squads are very good this year, and in a rivalry anything can happen. This game will be very low scoring, but I could see the Spartans walking away with a big upset to potentially put an end to the short Kyle Whittingham era in Ann Arbor.

Follow @hudland42 on Twitter/X for more sports betting content.

Disclaimer: All content, odds, picks, and predictions on this website are for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Sports betting involves financial risk, and there is no guarantee of profit or success. Users must verify the legality of sports betting in their own jurisdiction before placing any wagers. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling or texting 1-800-GAMBLER.