As Championship Week unfolds in college football, fans can anticipate exciting matchups on Saturday, December 6. Among the highlights are No. 1 Ohio State facing No. 2 Indiana, No. 3 Georgia squaring off against No. 9 Alabama, and No. 11 BYU taking on No. 4 Texas Tech. Both Ohio State and Indiana enter the Big Ten Championship undefeated, but Indiana has a daunting history, having lost ten consecutive games to the Buckeyes.
According to the latest betting lines, Ohio State is a 3.5-point favorite in the championship match, with the total points over/under set at 47. SportsLine”s sophisticated model supports Ohio State”s chances, projecting an 8-1 record against the spread in its last nine games, with the Buckeyes covering the spread in 51% of simulations. Additionally, the model predicts Duke will cover the spread at +4.5 against Virginia in the ACC Championship Game, and anticipates that the over of 48.5 points in the Alabama vs. Georgia game will hit 56% of the time.
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Here are the key betting lines for Saturday, December 6 (subject to change):
- Ohio State (-3.5) vs. Indiana
- Duke (+4.5) vs. Virginia
- Alabama vs. Georgia: Over 48.5 points
Combining these three selections into a college football parlay could yield a payout of +570 (bet $100 to win $570) at Caesars Sportsbook.
Ohio State, the reigning national champions, have showcased an impressive defense this season, allowing a mere 7.75 points per game, the best in the country. The Buckeyes have a strong track record against the Hoosiers, winning ten straight matchups and holding an 8-1 mark against the spread in their last nine overall games. SportsLine”s model forecasts a 28-22 victory for Ohio State on Saturday, aligning with its 51% coverage projection.
Duke enters the ACC Championship with a 6-3 record over its last nine games, and the Blue Devils have dominated recent meetings with ACC opponents, winning nine of their last eleven. Their offense has been on fire, averaging 35.6 points per game in their last five outings. Duke has also excelled against the spread during December games, with a 7-2 record in their last nine December contests. The model anticipates a close contest, predicting a 29-28 win for Duke as underdogs, which would see them cover the spread 59% of the time.
In the SEC Championship showdown, both Alabama and Georgia have been prolific on offense, averaging over 30 points per game this season. Alabama leads with 33.2 points per game, while Georgia follows closely with 32.2 points per game. Historical data indicates that the total has surpassed the set line in ten of their last fourteen encounters. The model estimates that the teams will combine for 53 points on Saturday, favoring the over in 56% of simulations.
For more college football insights and betting picks, you can explore the comprehensive selections against the spread, total, and money line for every conference championship game, all derived from the model that has conducted extensive simulations.
