Last Updated on October 25, 2025 8:47 am by Anthony Rome
Here are our College Football Week 9 Main Card best bets for Saturday, October 25, 2025. Check out betting picks for top-25 matchups including the clash between Ole Miss and Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma -5.5 vs. Ole Miss — Best bet: Oklahoma -5.5
Game: Ole Miss at Oklahoma — Kickoff ~ 12:00 PM ET.
Bovada line (snapshot): Oklahoma -5.5, Total 54.5
Why I like it: Oklahoma’s defense has been physical and opportunistic this season and they’re at home in Norman. Ole Miss brings a high-octane offense, but Oklahoma’s style and turnover creation should blunt big plays and keep the Rebels from running away with it. The market has Oklahoma as the short favorite on Bovada — I’ll take the points with the Sooners at home.
Betting trends: Market has moved slightly toward Oklahoma in recent updates; totals market sits in the mid-50s suggesting a game in the 24–31 point range per side.
Injury report: No single-game catastrophic injuries widely reported in early-week sources; monitor final gameday reports for either side.
Weather (Norman, OK): No extreme weather flags reported as of publication — expect normal fall conditions (monitor local forecasts game morning).
Prediction: Oklahoma 30, Ole Miss 24. — Pick: Oklahoma -5.5.
BYU +2.5 at Iowa State — Best bet: BYU +2.5 (Spread)
Game: BYU at Iowa State — Kickoff ~ 3:30 PM ET.
Bovada line (snapshot): Iowa State -2.5 / BYU +2.5 (Bovada listed ISU -2.5)
Why I like it: BYU is battle-tested with a reliable rushing attack and an experienced quarterback in tight spots; Iowa State’s home advantage is real but the Cyclones have shown vulnerability. A pick-’em-ish line makes BYU +2.5 excellent hedge value — one late field goal or defensive stop swings this game.
Betting trends: Opening lines showed a small lean to Iowa State; numbers have fluctuated slightly across books but Bovada shows ISU a small favorite, which supports taking BYU at plus points.
Injury report: BYU reported no major mid-week losses in the public previews; check final depth charts.
Weather (Ames, IA): Typical autumn conditions expected — keep an eye on wind if it becomes a factor late.
Prediction: BYU 21, Iowa State 20. — Pick: BYU +2.5.
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Alabama -12.0 at South Carolina — Best bet: Alabama -12
Game: Alabama at South Carolina — Kickoff ~ 3:30 PM ET.
Bovada line (snapshot): Alabama -12.0
Why I like it: Alabama’s overall talent and defensive consistency make a two-score favorite reasonable — South Carolina has had flashes but lacks the depth to consistently slow Alabama. If you want a confident, traditional “power program vs. lesser SEC foe” spread play, this is it.
Injury report: Watch Alabama’s official gameday report; unless a major starter is announced out, take the line seriously.
Weather (Columbia, SC): No major weather concerns reported as of this write-up.
Prediction (confident): Alabama 35, South Carolina 17. — Pick: Alabama -12.0.
Baylor +3.5 at Cincinnati — Best bet: Baylor +3.5
Game: Baylor at Cincinnati — Kickoff ~ 4:00 PM ET.
Bovada line (snapshot): Cincinnati -3.5; Baylor +3.5
Why I like it: Cincinnati has been solid at home, but Baylor’s offense is capable of keeping pace and covering a field-goal line on the road. The Bearcats have talent — but Baylor has matchup profiles (big-play ability, turnover potential) that make +3.5 attractive.
Injury report: No glaring public injuries that change the matchup as of mid-week; confirm gameday reports.
Weather (Cincinnati, OH): Expect normal late-October conditions; rain/wind could tighten up the game but is not forecast as a given.
Prediction: Baylor 28, Cincinnati 26. — Pick: Baylor +3.5
Oklahoma State +37.5 at Texas Tech — Best bet: Oklahoma State +37.5
Game: Oklahoma State at Texas Tech — Kickoff ~ 8:00 PM ET.
Bovada line (snapshot): Texas Tech -37.5 / Oklahoma State +37.5
Why I like it: When a spread balloons past the 30–point mark it often reflects market overreaction or public-heavy money on the favorite. If you believe Texas Tech wins handily but not by five-plus touchdowns, grabbing the points with Oklahoma State is smart value. Large spreads tend to offer cover potential via garbage-time scores, special teams, or a late turnover return.
Betting trends: Bovada shows a massive spread — that size creates good contrarian value when you expect the favorite to win but not to cover by five touchdowns. Market indications show this game priced very steeply; I’ll take the cushion.
Weather (Lubbock, TX): Generally dry and not a major weather concern for this late-October kickoff.
Prediction (confident): Texas Tech 45, Oklahoma State 24. — Pick: Oklahoma State +37.5.
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