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College football Week 8 spread picks from expert systems

Originally posted on Action Network | By Alex Kolodziej | Last updated 10/13/24

For college football fans eagerly anticipating Week 8, we’ve got some intriguing early picks buzzing in our expert dashboard.

By leveraging two unique PRO Systems, we’ve honed in on two matchups that present exciting opportunities for sports bettors: South Carolina vs. Oklahoma and Kansas State vs. West Virginia. These proprietary betting trends, rooted in historical data and situational angles, are our guides to making more informed decisions on both games.

First up is the clash between South Carolina and Oklahoma, a game that’s ripe with situational dynamics.

South Carolina came close to defeating powerhouse Alabama but ultimately fell short, while Oklahoma suffered a major blow by losing their biggest rivalry game of the season to Texas.

With both teams potentially dealing with hangovers from their recent outings, we know precisely which side presents the value.

Expert Week 8 College Football Picks

South Carolina vs. Oklahoma Spread Prediction for Week 8

Oklahoma is a -2.5 favorite at home against South Carolina for early Week 8 odds.

Our focus here is on the Scoring Streak Fade PRO System. This situational angle is built around the principle that betting against a home favorite that struggled offensively in their last game often pays off.

Specifically, the system recommends siding with the underdog if the home favorite scored a meager 0-9 points in their previous matchup.

Given Oklahoma’s recent 34-3 loss to Texas, the numbers make a compelling case to back South Carolina.

This approach has yielded a 59% win rate, securing its position as a reliable strategy in college football predictions – and that’s not it!

The “Road Streak” PRO System highlights Power Five teams playing multiple consecutive road games, cashing 57% of the time. However,
the trend bumps up to 60% when there’s early sharp money backing the team, too. South Carolina’s against-the-spread potential gains further support.

PRO Report Pick: South Carolina to Cover the Spread

Kansas State vs. West Virginia Spread Prediction for Week 8

The Road Streak PRO System doesn’t just apply to South Carolina. It’s also active for the Kansas State vs. West Virginia matchup.

Kansas State, having just faced Colorado, is -2.5 at West Virginia. The Road Streak system underscores that Power Five teams embarking on their second to fifth straight road game often face undervaluation due to perceived travel fatigue.

Although the Mountaineers are playing their second straight home game and Kansas State’s on back-to-back roadies, the value traditionally lies with teams like Kansas State to cover.

PRO Report Pick: Kansas State to Cover the Spread

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