CFB Week 8 Preview + Best Bets !!

Griffin Warner and Big East Ben break down college football Week 8 betting. Griffin and Ben are coming off a 2-0 best bet sweep last week. The guys are fired up once again for more winners this week.

In this podcast, hosts Griffin Warner and Big East Ben break down several key matchups for Week 8 of the college football season. They share insights on betting strategies, player statistics, and team performances. The discussion is filled with humor and anecdotes, offering a blend of entertainment and analysis for sports bettors.

Warner and Ben open the episode with a recap of their success in Week 7 (0:31), noting their 2-0 record. They jump into Miami’s upcoming game against Louisville (2:45), highlighting Miami’s 6-0 record despite being just 3-3 against the spread. Miami’s strong passing game, led by Cam Ward, is a focal point, with Ward leading the nation in passing yards per attempt and per game. Despite Louisville’s defensive struggles in sacking the quarterback and converting in the red zone (55% field goal rate), the duo leans towards Miami as the favorite, though Ben suggests teasing the spread down to 2.5 points.

Next, they discuss the Alabama-Tennessee matchup (8:10), where both teams have struggled to cover spreads recently. Alabama, favored by 3 points, narrowly avoided a two-game losing streak, while Tennessee barely scraped by a weak Florida team. Ben notes Alabama’s strength at quarterback and Tennessee’s poor record as underdogs under coach Josh Heupel (3-8). The prediction favors Alabama, with both hosts agreeing on a high-scoring game, going over 56.5 points.

The Michigan vs. Illinois game (12:12) draws attention due to Michigan’s dismal 1-5 record against the spread. However, Michigan's rushing game ranks 31st nationally, which could overpower Illinois’ defense, ranked 100th in yards allowed per rush. Despite Illinois’ big-play potential, Ben predicts "idiot points" due to Michigan’s high turnover rate (117th in giveaways). Illinois, though weak in pass protection (sacked on 12% of plays), is expected to create chaos in a game that should see more scoring than expected, going over 43.5 points.

Colorado’s game against Arizona (16:38) features a discussion on turnovers, with Arizona being particularly prone to giveaways (ranked 124th). In contrast, Colorado excels at forcing turnovers (10th nationally). Despite Arizona’s better passing defense, Colorado’s quarterback, Shooter Sanders, is expected to perform well, especially if star player Travis Hunter returns from injury. Both hosts lean towards Colorado, taking them as 3.5-point underdogs and predicting a straight-up win if Hunter plays.

The final preview focuses on Georgia’s visit to Texas (21:38), where Georgia is a 3.5-point favorite. Texas has one of the top-ranked defenses in the country, but Ben calls them "frauds" due to their relatively weak schedule. Georgia, despite offensive inconsistencies, is expected to keep the game close, with both hosts agreeing on a high-scoring affair, predicting the game will go over 56.5 points.

The episode closes with best bets (29:11), with Ben confidently picking South Carolina (+2.5) over Oklahoma, citing Oklahoma’s offensive struggles and injuries. Warner agrees, adding his own bet on the under 41 points for the same game, predicting a low-scoring affair.

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