Injury shifts odds for top-ranked Miami

The injury list for the number one ranked Miami Hurricanes changed this week. Star wide receiver Malachi Toney suffered an ankle injury earlier in the week. He will not play in Saturday's matchup against Notre Dame. The absence altered the betting markets. Miami, previously the favorite, is now a 7.5 point underdog.

The College Football Playoff rankings released this week keep Miami at the top. The team enters Week 10 with a strong record. However, the loss of Toney creates a gap in the receiving corps. Notre Dame holds the number one defense in the nation. They allow only 236 yards per game.

The schedule for Saturday features several other top 25 matchups. Utah plays BYU. Texas hosts Missouri. Alabama faces LSU. Georgia takes on Ole Miss. These games are scheduled for the same day as the Miami and Notre Dame contest.

SportsLine experts have released their predictions for these specific contests. They analyzed player availability and recent performance trends. Their picks focus on value rather than just team reputation.

Emory Hunt selected Missouri to beat Texas. He favors the home team at plus 3. Hunt pointed out that tailbacks Jamal Roberts and Ahmad Hardy are ready to play. He believes the Missouri defense can exploit weaknesses in the Texas offensive line. He also cited quarterback Austin Simmons as a key factor.

Tom Fornelli predicted LSU will cover the 5.5 point spread against Alabama. He noted that LSU has performed better since the return of Trey'Dez Green. He viewed Jackson Harris as a strong passing threat. He expressed doubt about Alabama's offensive line on the road. He considered quarterback Keelon Russell to be ordinary in this matchup.

Ohio State is favored by 7.5 points against Oregon. This game serves as a playoff spot decider for the Buckeyes. The analysis suggests Ohio State's defense will improve after allowing 30 points to USC. Dylan Raiola, Oregon's backup quarterback, showed vulnerability under pressure in his previous game. The prediction favors Ohio State due to home field advantage.

Eric Cohen leaned toward the under 50.5 in the Kentucky versus Tennessee game. He noted that all five Tennessee home games this season have gone under the total. The under hit by 14 or more points in each SEC home game. Cohen predicted a final score of Tennessee 20 and Kentucky 14. He cited Tennessee's uncertain quarterback situation as a reason to avoid a high-scoring shootout.

Micah Roberts backed Miami at plus 7.5 against Notre Dame. He highlighted that Miami has the number two offense in the nation. The team averages 534 yards per game. He believed quarterback Darian Mensah is key to Miami's chances. Mensah has thrown 25 touchdown passes and one interception. Roberts argued that Notre Dame has underperformed recently after a loss at BYU.

Eric Cohen predicted Georgia would beat Ole Miss by 3.5 points. He referenced the two high-scoring games between these teams in 2025. Ole Miss ended Georgia's season in the Sugar Bowl last year. Cohen viewed this as a payback opportunity for Georgia. The team responded to a mid-October loss to Auburn by beating Florida last week. He selected Georgia to win 34 to 27.