Marshall’s Week 11 College Football Picks

**SportsLine’s Bruce Marshall Targets Underdog Covers in Crucial Week 11 College Football Showdowns**

**NEW YORK, NY – November 8, 2023** – As the college football season hurtles towards its critical final stretch, SportsLine expert Bruce Marshall has unveiled his Week 11 predictions and best bets, offering insights that could shape the College Football Playoff picture and impact bettors’ bottom lines. Marshall, known for his consistent track record, boasts a solid history of hitting 60% of his picks against the spread (ATS) in four of the last seven years. He’s continued that strong performance this season, currently sitting at 70-55-2 (56%) on his top-five ATS selections.

This week, Marshall is eyeing several high-profile matchups, often leaning towards the underdog to cover significant spreads.

**Kentucky to Cover Against Alabama**
One of Marshall’s intriguing picks involves No. 8 Alabama heading to Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, this Saturday for a noon ET kickoff against the Wildcats. Despite Alabama being favored by 11 points, Marshall is leaning toward Kentucky to cover the spread. His reasoning centers on Kentucky’s robust defense, which ranks 35th nationally in total defense and an impressive 20th against the run. Furthermore, Marshall notes Kentucky’s formidable home performance, where they’ve gone 28-6 ATS in their last 34 home games against teams with winning records. This contrasts with Alabama’s recent struggles against the spread, covering just once in four games against winning teams this season.

**Ole Miss Expected to Keep it Close vs. Georgia**
Later that Saturday, at 7 p.m. ET, the spotlight shifts to Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, for a top-10 showdown between No. 1 Georgia and No. 10 Ole Miss. With the Bulldogs favored by 10.5 points, Marshall is actually picking Ole Miss to cover. He points to the Rebels’ explosive offense, which ranks seventh nationally in yards per play, featuring a potent passing attack capable of challenging any defense. Marshall also highlights Georgia’s recent struggles ATS, failing to cover in their last three games and only once in four games against winning teams.

**Utah Favored to Cover as Road Underdog in Seattle**
A crucial Pac-12 clash on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET sees No. 18 Utah visit Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington, to take on No. 5 Washington, with the Huskies favored by 9 points. Marshall likes Utah to cover that spread, citing their formidable top-15 defense. He also points to Washington’s recent ATS struggles, going 0-4 in their last four games. Utah has demonstrated a strong tendency as a road underdog, covering in nine of their last ten such contests.

**USC to Challenge Oregon’s Large Spread**
Moving to the late game, USC faces No. 6 Oregon at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, with a 10:30 p.m. ET start. Oregon is a significant 16-point favorite, but Marshall is taking USC to cover the large spread. Despite USC’s well-documented defensive issues, he believes their offense, led by Heisman-winning quarterback Caleb Williams and ranked 27th nationally in total offense, can put up enough points to keep the game within that margin. Marshall also notes Oregon’s 0-4 ATS record in their last four conference games against teams with losing records.

**Arizona Poised for Another ATS Win Against Colorado**
Finally, at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, No. 22 Arizona travels to Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, to play Colorado. Arizona is favored by 8.5 points, and Marshall is backing the Wildcats to cover. He’s impressed by Arizona’s recent three-game winning streak against the spread as an underdog and Colorado’s struggling offense, particularly their rush game, which ranks 119th nationally.

Beyond these detailed picks, Marshall’s additional best bets for Week 11 also include Florida State (FSU), Michigan, and Texas A&M. Bettors and fans alike will be watching closely to see if Marshall’s strategic leans towards overlooked underdogs will pay off in a pivotal Week 11 of college football.