2024 CFB Best Bets of the Week: Week 8

2024 CFB Best Bets of the Week: Week 8

Last week was the first week I went negative overall in picks. However, I did pick two underdogs and a close money-line bet. Ole Miss squandered the game in overtime and UCLA could not pull off the upset as they gave up the winning touchdown with 27 seconds left. However, I will try to get back in the green in week 8 with some intriguing matchups ahead. The 2024 CFB season has been one of the more chaotic seasons in recent memory. Furthermore, there are some fun conference matchups in week eight including three important ranked matchups. Below, are my three 2024 CFB best bets of the week. 

*All lines are taken from Draft Kings and are accurate as of 4:30. ET on October 18

Overall: 6-3 

Honorable Mentions: 3-3

Honorable Mentions: Iowa -6 Spread, -110, USC/Maryland Over 56.5, -112

Purdue +30 Spread, -110, No. 2 Oregon @ Purdue (8 p.m. ET, Fox)

I like Purdue to cover for multiple reasons. The first one is 30 points is a lot of points against any team. Especially, against a Purdue team coming off their best performance of the year against a strong Illinois team. The Boilermakers offense clicked last week with QB Ryan Brown who had over 400 yards of total offense and three touchdowns. Also, I like that Purdue is at home and Oregon will be traveling across the country for a short week.

Next, I expect a hangover game here for Oregon after beating Ohio State last week. I’m not sure if the Ducks will be locked in for four full quarters. Finally, Oregon has Illinois and Michigan up next so I can see them getting a lead early and then sitting their starters. Ultimately, I just see a lot of side factors helping Purdue and I think they will find enough points to cover the 30 points. 

Miami -5 Spread, -110, No. 6 Miami @ Louisville (12 noon, ET, ABC/ESPN+)

I believe Miami is deserving of the No. 6 seed because QB Cam Ward is the truth. The Hurricanes offense is elite with Ward, RB Damien Martinez, and WR, Xavier Restrepo. I think Miami will be able to score effectively against Louisville, who gave up 30 points to Notre Dame and SMU in back-to-back weeks. 

I am worried because it is an early game and Louisville has a good offense. However, I think Miami will finally win a game that is not an absolute thriller. Furthermore, if it does come down to the wire I believe Ward can score a late touchdown to hopefully cover. Miami struggling in back to back weeks is concerning but after their bye, I will take them to get back on track with a touchdown or better win.

Colorado/Arizona Over 58, -110, Colorado @ Arizona (4 p.m. ET, Fox)

I think this game has an opportunity to have a lot of points scored. Colorado has been scoring pretty high their past weeks with their lowest score being 28 last week. On the other hand, Arizona has been flat this year and their offense has not matched last year’s production. However, I’m hoping their offense can get going against this average Colorado defense. QB Noah Fifita and WR Tetairoa McMillan have a chance to re-spark their connection and have a big game on Saturday.

Colorado has the same potential as the Arizona defense is weaker than the Buffaloes’ past opponents. Also, I think Colorado could run up the score to try and help QB Shadeur Sanders’ draft stock and WR/CB Travis Hunter’s Heisman case. I think this game could be a shoot-out so I like the chance at a fun over-pick.

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