Top-10 college football teams falling has become a regular occurrence in recent weeks, and the Week 9 schedule features several challenging matchups for championship contenders. No. 3 Georgia faces No. 17 Florida at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, while other notable games include Arizona at Texas Tech, Auburn at Ole Miss, Minnesota at Indiana, Miami at North Carolina, and Ohio State at USC.
Expert Handicapper Analysis
Veteran sports betting expert Thomas Casale has evaluated the Week 9 college football odds and shared his top predictions and best bets. Casale, who has spent over 30 years in the sports betting industry and frequently appears on national radio and television broadcasts, holds a 12-7 overall record over the previous six weeks on SportsLine after sweeping his best bets in both Week 4 and Week 5. Bettors who parlay his current selections across top sports betting applications could secure a return of approximately +600 according to SportsLine reporting.
USC vs. Ohio State Predictions
One of Casale’s primary selections for Week 9 involves backing USC at +6.5 to cover the spread against No. 2 Ohio State in Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. ET showdown, as reported by CBS Sports Headlines.
Ohio State travels to face the Trojans without starting quarterback Julian Sayin, with true freshman Luke Fahey projected to make his first career start. Casale told SportsLine that the Buckeyes offense is expected to regress on the road with an inexperienced signal-caller leading the team.
The line movement from Ohio State -7 down to -6.5 indicates significant market action, as shifting off the key number of 7 for a highly ranked team requires substantial backing. While the coaching staff in Columbus holds high praise for Fahey and possesses elite playmakers capable of converting deep passes to Jeremiah Smith, the primary concern centers on the offense’s ability to sustain drives for four quarters.
Casale has identified two additional college football wagers, including a selection on a major favorite playing in an unfavorable scheduling spot for its opponent. Bettors can access his complete card and best bets directly through SportsLine.
