Betting Experts Back Underdogs in Top College Football Games

SportsLine experts recommend three specific wagers for the Week 10 college football slate scheduled for Saturday. The picks focus on high-profile matchups between ranked teams, including Alabama versus LSU, Georgia against Ole Miss, and Miami versus Notre Dame. The analysis relies on a projection model that simulates every FBS game 10,000 times. This model entered the week with an 80-77 record on top-rated college football picks for the season.

The first recommendation involves Alabama hosting LSU. Alabama has defeated LSU in 13 of the last 15 years. LSU has not beaten Alabama by a margin of six or more points since 2007. Consequently, Alabama has covered the six-point spread in 19 consecutive meetings. The model projects Alabama to cover in 53% of simulations. Alabama defeated LSU 20-9 last season. LSU is 1-4 against the spread after winning a game, having beaten Auburn 38-17 in their most recent contest.

Eric Cohen, a SportsLine expert, selected Georgia to cover a 3.5-point spread against Ole Miss. Cohen noted that the two teams played high-scoring games in 2025, both exceeding 70 total points. Ole Miss ended Georgia's previous season with a Sugar Bowl victory. Cohen stated that Georgia responded well to a mid-October home loss to Auburn by defeating Florida last week. He expressed concern about Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss but chose to back the Bulldogs.

Micah Roberts, another SportsLine expert, recommended Miami as a 7-point underdog against Notre Dame. Miami fields the No. 2 offense in the nation, averaging 534 yards and 7.7 yards per play. Notre Dame possesses the No. 1 defense, allowing only 236 yards per game. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah has thrown 25 touchdown passes and one interception. Roberts pointed out that Miami has struggled against North Carolina and Florida State recently. However, he argued that Notre Dame is underperforming its rating, covering only two of its last six games and suffering a loss at BYU.

A combined wager on these three picks would yield a payout of +617 odds. This means a $100 stake would generate a $617 profit, subject to changing odds at the sportsbook. The analysis suggests that bettors should practice responsible gaming. BetMGM Sportsbook offers tools such as gaming limits, timeout options, and live chat support. The sportsbook also provides contact information for helplines like 1-800-MY-RESET, which is available 24/7.

The Week 10 schedule features seven matchups between ranked teams. The three games analyzed by the SportsLine team represent a subset of these high-stakes contests. The projection model's simulation approach aims to identify value in the betting lines for these specific matchups on Saturday.