College football Week 10: Ohio State vs Oregon and Kentucky vs Tennessee highlighted as top betting picks
Analyst recommendations focus on an under 46.5 points bet for Ohio State-Oregon and a Tennessee win over Kentucky, citing recent performances and defensive rankings.
Week 10 college football matchups are drawing sharper betting lines as more data becomes available, according to a Yahoo Sports handicapper. The analyst highlights two wagers he considers most attractive.
For the No. 12 Ohio State Buckeyes at No. 23 Oregon Ducks, the suggestion is to take the under 46.5 points. Ohio State, coming off a 464-yard offensive showing at USC, will start freshman quarterback Luke Fahey, who threw for 260 yards in his first start. Head coach Ryan Day said, "We've got to do a better job around him, helping him out as a young player." The Ducks, ranked 22nd defensively, limited Northwestern to two field goals after halftime and have shown offensive improvement, with quarterback Dylan Raiola posting 336 yards and three touchdowns in the previous game.
In the No. 13 Tennessee Volunteers at No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats contest, the recommendation is to back Tennessee by 6.5 points. Tennessee’s defense, ranked fourth nationally, has held several Power-Five opponents to 20 points or fewer. Kentucky’s offense sits at 20th in the analyst’s ratings, and recent close wins have been narrower than the underlying performance suggests. Co-defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter noted, "You can't hunt plays, plays will come to you," emphasizing Tennessee’s defensive approach.
Both picks rely on recent statistical trends, defensive rankings and the perceived value of the betting lines.