2023 Power 5 College Football Conference Championships Odds and Picks

Following a surprising, but entertaining regular season of NCAA football action, Championship Week is finally upon us!

With eight of the following Power 5 teams entering their respective title games with one loss or less, there is certainly a lot on the line, including which teams make the coveted College Football Playoffs.

Let’s take a look at the latest 2023 Power 5 Conference Championship odds, courtesy of the best college football betting sites, and make our predictions for each of the five major title games. All NCAAF odds are courtesy of Bovada.

ACC Conference Championship Odds

Best ACC Betting Trends for Louisville vs. Florida State

• The Total has gone under in six of Louisville’s last nine games played in December
• The Total has gone over in seven of Florida State’s last nine games against Louisville
• The Total has gone over in six of Florida State’s last eight games played in December
• The Total has gone over in ten of Florida State’s last 15 games
• The Total has gone over in four of Louisville’s last six games

Louisville Cardinals vs. Florida State Seminoles Prediction

Although Louisville lost on a final-minute defeat to Kentucky last week, they can still very much spoil the party for the Seminoles here in Championship Week.

With FSU starting QB Jordan Travis out injured, it remains to be seen how this Florida State offense will fare as a result. Louisville boasts a strong offense. Their power running game should wear down the interior of FSU. Florida State allows nearly 140 yards per game against opposing rushers, so, expect the Cardinals to have their way in the ground game with FSU.

While the FSU defense will give them a chance, Louisville has had this game circled for a while now. They will prove to be a tough stylistic matchup for the Seminoles. Though a berth to the College Football Playoff is very much on the line for FSU, a loss to Louisville makes the path that much trickier.

Big Ten Conference Championship Odds

Best Big Ten Betting Trends for Michigan vs. Iowa

• The Total has gone over in five of Michigan’s last six games played in December
• Michigan is 6-2 ATS in their last eight games
• The Total has gone over the number in seven of Michigan’s last eight outings
• The Total has gone under in four of Iowa’s last five games against Michigan
• Iowa enters having won seven of their past eight games
• Iowa is 4-1 ATS in their past five as an underdog

Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction

While many might be expecting some sort of emotional letdown game here from the Wolverines, don’t forget the scenario just a year ago after beating Ohio State. Michigan rolled in the Big Ten title game, winning 43-22 over Purdue. Michigan has controlled this matchup heavily over the past few seasons. They beat the Hawkeyes 27-14 last year.

For this match, expect another lopsided contest. The defense of Michigan is simply too strong for Iowa to move the ball, while the power running attack of the Wolverines should eventually wear down a hardened Hawkeyes’ defensive front.

Wolverines’ running back, Blake Corum, is producing at another level right now. With the return of coach Jim Harbaugh, combined with a potential number one overall seed on the line, look for some big things from the Wolverines on Saturday night in a blowout.

Big 12 Conference Championship Odds

Best Big 12 Betting Trends for Oklahoma St. vs. Texas

• Oklahoma State is 6-2 ATS in their last eight games
• The Total has gone over the number in five of Oklahoma State’s last seven games
• The Total has gone under in seven of Texas’ last 10 games
• The Total has gone under in eight of Texas’ last 10 games played in December
• The Total has gone under in nine of Oklahoma State’s last 10 games played in December

Oklahoma St. Cowboys vs. Texas Longhorns Prediction

Look for the Longhorns to try and make a statement of sorts on Saturday. This will be their last-ever Big 12 game, before heading to the SEC next season. Texas has a lot more talent on their roster when compared to the Cowboys. However, Oklahoma State will certainly be up for this contest and can do some things that should frustrate the Longhorns.

All season long, the Cowboys have proven to be an effective running team. With that power attack out of the backfield, combined with clock and game control, expect them to be able to keep this within a one-score contest for the duration.

Injuries have mounted in Texas, and the Cowboys have shown at times that they can play with anyone. With conservative play-calling, and a mistake-free offense, Oklahoma St. should hang around and cover this number on Saturday.

Pac-12 Conference Championship Odds

Best Pac-12 Betting Trends for Oregon vs. Washington

• Oregon has covered four out of its past five outings
• Oregon is 14-3-2 ATS in their last 19 games against Washington
• Oregon is 1-5 ATS in their last six games played in Week 14
• Washington is 9-4 against the spread in their last 13 games played in December
• The Total has gone under the number in seven of Washington’s last nine games when playing as the underdog

Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies Prediction

What a game this should be. With Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. duelling for the Pac-12 title and, quite likely, the Heisman Trophy as well.

This is the rematch many Pac 12 fans have been waiting for, ever since Washington won the early regular-season game on a last-minute drive led by Penix Jr. Since then, however, it has been the Ducks who have arguably been the better team overall.

Oregon has six double-digit wins since that game, and Nix has emerged as one of college football’s top QB’s. They’ve been consistently prolific through the air, and will enter Friday night in Las Vegas feeling as if they can pass on this Huskies’ secondary.

The Ducks’ defense has turned itself into a top unit across the board. I expect this defensive front to get pressure on Penix Jr. and disrupt his rhythm in the pocket. With the manner in which Oregon has been trending, they’re worthy favorites and should be able to really separate themselves from the Huskies in the second half.

SEC Conference Championship Odds

Best SEC Betting Trends for Georgia vs. Alabama

• The Total has gone over the number in six of Georgia’s last nine games
• The Total has gone over in four of Georgia’s last five games played in December
• Georgia is 1-7 straight up in their past eight games vs. Alabama
• Alabama has played to five straight overs
• Alabama has covered the spread in four out of their past five games
• The Total has gone over in nine of Alabama’s last 11 games against Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Prediction

While the Crimson Tide have been trending in the right direction in the weeks leading up to this inevitable showdown, the Bulldogs from Georgia won’t be surprised by the quality of Alabama.

Bama enters feeling good about themselves, particularly on offense. However, they’ve put up these massive numbers against weaker defenses. In the Iron Bowl, against Auburn, the Crimson Tide offense showed some of their flaws. In this SEC title game, if they can’t score with Georgia, they won’t be able to cover this number.

The Bulldogs have an elite secondary and their defensive front should really trouble Jalen Milroe across four quarters. This Alabama offense has shown impressive flashes, but I don’t see that continuing this weekend.

Georgia is an elite defense that will make Alabama into a one-dimensional offense. They will limit the run and force Milroe into throwing the ball more, which should result in a few turnovers.

Expect the efficiency of Georgia to wear down Alabama, especially on the fast turf surface in Atlanta. Georgia looks dominant in every facet and with this number coming below six-points, backing the Bulldogs to cover is the play for this explosive group on Saturday.