Jeff Spitz has released his betting picks for Week Seven of college football. He is focusing on the SEC and is backing Alabama and South Carolina to score over 50.5 points. Spitz highlights Alabama’s impressive average of 45 points per game and notes that their defense has struggled against running quarterbacks, which South Carolina possesses.
Moving on to a high-stakes matchup, Spitz is picking Ohio State to win against Oregon, giving them a 2.5-point spread. He anticipates a strong offensive performance from Ohio State after noting that Oregon’s coach Chip Kelly has only deployed a limited playbook this season.
In ACC action, Spitz is favoring Pittsburgh to cover a 3.5-point spread against California, who is traveling cross-country after a tough loss to Miami. He also expects explosive plays from Washington, calling for an over bet at 41.5 points, given that the offensive dynamics have shifted from previous seasons.
As for upsets, he is betting on LSU winning against Ole Miss, emphasizing that LSU is tough to beat on their home turf.
In a related recap, Iowa achieved a significant victory over Washington, marking head coach Kirk Ferentz’s 200th career win. Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson shone with three touchdowns and 188 total yards, leading the Hawkeyes to a dominant 40-16 win. Iowa improved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play with this performance.
Despite a late touchdown from Washington, which involved a long drive, Iowa maintained control throughout the game. Johnson’s multiple touchdowns and key plays from the defense solidified the win, showcasing Iowa’s strength as they aim to build on this momentum.