Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk college football week 9 betting. Griffin and Ben also give out best bets. Conclusion The Week 9 preview focuses on critical matchups and betting lines, highlighting Boise State vs. UNLV, Notre Dame vs. Navy, and Texas vs. Vanderbilt, among others. The hosts emphasize Boise State’s star running back Ashton Gente and Texas’s bounce-back potential. Despite optimism for several teams, they highlight vulnerabilities, like Oklahoma’s disappointing season and the unpredictable nature of betting on underdogs such as Illinois against Oregon. Key bets are given for UNLV over Boise State and Texas A&M against LSU. Key Points 🏈 Boise State's Ashton Gente: Dominant running back, averaging "a million yards per carry," critical to Boise's offense. 🏈 UNLV's Spread: UNLV has been strong against the spread this season (5-2), while Boise State stands weaker at 3-3. 🏈 Notre Dame's Form: Coming off strong performances, Notre Dame is seen as a solid bet at -13 against Navy. 🏈 Texas vs. Vanderbilt: After a tough loss to Georgia, Texas seeks a bounce-back victory, but the spread favors Vanderbilt to cover. 🏈 Illinois as Underdogs: Illinois is a 21.5-point underdog against Oregon, with some optimism based on their past underdog performances. 🏈 Texas A&M’s Momentum: Coming off six straight wins, Texas A&M is favored to beat LSU, which has been slightly luckier in its victories. 🏈 LSU's Defensive Flaws: Despite a strong roster, LSU's defense is considered overrated, providing Texas A&M an edge. 🏈 Army vs. Navy Playoff Dream: Though unlikely, the hosts joke about the possibility of both teams reaching the playoffs, creating an unusual championship scenario. 🏈 Best Bets: Ben goes with Illinois +21.5, while Griffin takes Texas A&M -2.5 as their best bets for the week. 🏈 Betting Strategy: Throughout the discussion, the focus is on underdogs, value bets, and taking the points with strong reasoning for each pick. Summary Boise State vs. UNLV: The discussion centers on Boise State’s star, Ashton Gente. UNLV has covered the spread five out of seven games, making it a strong competitor despite Boise’s edge on offense. Notre Dame vs. Navy: Notre Dame’s recent strong performances, including wins against Louisville and Stanford, make them a solid bet at -13 against Navy. Despite Navy's hype, the game is expected to be one-sided. Texas vs. Vanderbilt: After Texas's loss to Georgia, the hosts expect Texas to struggle. Vanderbilt’s strong underdog record against major teams suggests it can cover the 18.5-point spread. Illinois vs. Oregon: Illinois has consistently overperformed as an underdog, covering big spreads, making it an interesting choice at +21.5 despite Oregon’s strength. Texas A&M vs. LSU: Texas A&M’s six-game win streak and strong defense give them an edge. LSU's luck in recent games and underwhelming defense make them vulnerable despite being talented. Oklahoma’s Decline: Oklahoma's season has been disappointing, with poor performances against South Carolina and others. The hosts suggest avoiding bets on Oklahoma due to their inconsistency. Under Life Struggles: Griffin laments his struggles betting on unders, noting painful losses due to last-minute scoring, recommending side bets instead. Army-Navy Playoff Hope: Ben humorously imagines a scenario where both Army and Navy make the playoffs, but admits this dream will likely end with Notre Dame defeating Navy. Texas's Offensive Woes: Discussion on Texas's lackluster performance against Georgia, particularly Arch Manning's unconvincing appearance on the bench, leads to skepticism about their ability to cover the spread. Betting on Home Underdogs: Both hosts focus on home underdogs like Vanderbilt and Texas A&M, betting on them to keep games close, especially when playing against high-ranked teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices