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College Football Week 8 betting odds: 10 best bets

By Brad Rowland

Apr 30, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive coordinator Brady Hoke watches from the sideline before the game at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive coordinator Brady Hoke watches from the sideline before the game at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Paul Chryst greets linebacker T.J. Watt (42) during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Paul Chryst greets linebacker T.J. Watt (42) during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Indiana and Northwestern UNDER 52.5 points

I have no idea how Northwestern scored 54 points against Michigan State a week ago, but it happened. As a result, this line is probably five points higher than it would have been, and I’m prepared to take full advantage. Indiana is capable of scoring when needed, but I still have doubts about a Northwestern offense that has struggled mightily at times, and this feels like a 27-17 spot to me in either direction. Unders are the way to heaven.

Wisconsin and Iowa UNDER 42.5 points

We’ve reached the Big Ten under zone! To be frank, I’m more confident in this pick than the pick above, even with 10 fewer points to work with. Wisconsin’s defense is one of the best in the nation, especially when it comes to containing predictable and pedestrian offenses in the mold of Iowa. Throw in the fact that the Badgers have trouble mustering up big plays in the passing game and this smells like a good, old-fashioned Big Ten brawl that could see neither team reach 20 points.

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