SEC Football Picks, Spreads For Week 8
SEC football picks and spreads for Week 8 of the 2015 season. This week's slate is highlighted by a top 25 showdown between Ole Miss and Texas A&M.
SEC football picks and spreads for Week 8 of the 2015 college football season. This week’s slate is highlighted by a top 25 matchup in Oxford between Ole Miss and Texas A&M. Will the Rebels be able to stay in control of their own destiny in the West, or can the Aggies rebound from their first loss of the season? Scroll down for this week’s SEC picks.
Auburn vs. Arkansas
Date: Saturday, October 24
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Razorback Stadium
Both teams have been disappointing so far this season. Auburn might have found its quarterback in freshman Sean White, who took over for Jeremy Johnson three games into the season. The Razorbacks, behind a huge offensive line, is a pounding offense that controls the time of possession, which will be the difference maker in this one. Hogs grind it out.
Pick: Arkansas
Spread: Arkansas -5.5
For final score prediction, check out our Auburn vs. Arkansas game preview.
Alabama vs. Tennessee
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium
The Crimson Tide are rolling behind the play of RB Derrick Henry and QB Jake Coker, and the defense has been solid. The Vols will try to keep it close with QB Joshua Dobbs, but expect the Tide to pull away for their ninth straight win in the series.
Pick: Alabama
Spread: Alabama -15.5
For final score prediction, check out our Alabama vs. Tennessee game preview.
Missouri vs. Vanderbilt
Date: Saturday, October 24
Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Vanderbilt Stadium
The Vanderbilt run defense has been stout. The Commodores offense, on the other hand, can’t stop turning the ball over. Missouri’s defense is disruptive and will cause all kinds of problems for Vandy. The Tigers pull out a close, yet ugly, win.
Pick: Missouri
Spread: Missouri -2.5
For final score prediction, check out our Missouri vs. Vanderbilt game preview.
Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss
Date: Saturday, October 24
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
Texas A&M QB Kyle Allen will look to forget his three-interception day against Alabama this week. He will be facing a Rebels front seven that is one of the best in the nation, but may be without All-American Robert Nkemdiche, who is going through the concussion protocol. Even without him, the Rebels right the ship. Ole Miss by less than a touchdown.
Pick: Ole Miss
Spread: Ole Miss -6
For final score prediction, check out our Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss game preview.
LSU vs. Western Kentucky
Date: Saturday, October 24
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Tiger Stadium
Can anyone stop LSU RB Leonard Fournette? The answer seems to be no so far, and don’t look for that to change against a below average Western Kentucky defense. The Hilltoppers can put points up on the board, though, as QB Brandon Doughy leads an offense ranked No. 6 nationally in scoring. But WKU won’t be able to score enough to keep pace with the Tigers in Death Valley.
Pick: LSU
Spread: LSU -16.5
For final score prediction, check out our LSU vs. Western Kentucky game preview.
Mississippi State vs. Kentucky
Date: Saturday, October 24
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Davis Wade Stadium
Kentucky is improving greatly under Mark Stoops, but isn’t there quite yet to compete with the big boys of the SEC. Mississippi State isn’t exactly a big boy this year, but is still a level above the Wildcats. The Bulldogs will control both the offense and defense for the win at home.
Pick: Mississippi State
Spread: Mississippi State -11
For final score prediction, check out our Mississippi State vs. Kentucky preview.
