Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

College Football

- Adam Bittner

No. 12 Oklahoma vs. No. 3 Texas

Spread: Texas -6.5

Moneyline: Texas -258, Oklahoma +210

Over/under: 60.5

Trends: Texas is a noticeable public side with 82% of the bets and 86% of the cash behind it, a signal there could be some value on Oklahoma as the house’s clear preference. … The total markets are similarly lopsided with 85% of the bets and 81% of the handle on the over.

Maryland at No. 4 Ohio State

Spread: Ohio State -19.5

Moneyline: Ohio State -1350, Maryland +800

Over/under: 57.5

Trends: Big bettors prefer the Buckeyes here, backing them with 44% of the handle on 21% of the bets. … The over is another substantia­l public side with 77% of the bets and 86% of the cash, so the house will be behind the under.

Kentucky at No. 1 Georgia

Spread: Georgia -14.5

Moneyline: Georgia -600, Kentucky +440

Over/under: 49

Trends: The over is drawing just 39% of the bets but 65% of the cash in the total markets, a signal big bettors expect a higher-scoring game. … The Wildcats have covered in six of their past eight games. … The Bulldogs are 0-4-1 against the spread to start 2023.

No. 10 Notre Dame at No. 25 Louisville

Spread: Notre Dame -6.5

Moneyline: Notre Dame -265, Louisville +215

Over/under: 54

Trends: Irish are yet another sizable public side with 88% of the bets and 97% of the money behind them, making Louisville an opportunit­y to bet with the house. … Sharps are pounding the under with 91% of the total money on just 44% of the wagers. … Irish are 6-0 vs. spread against ACC opponents since start of 2022.

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