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Ethan Sears Takes Lead in The Post's Week 9 College Football Betting Picks

The Post's betting analysts have released their Week 9 college football picks and best bets, with Ethan Sears now leading the standings.

Sports • 3 hours ago
Ethan Sears Takes Lead in The Post's Week 9 College Football Betting Picks

Ethan Sears has ascended to the top spot in The Post's expert college football Week 9 betting grid, holding a 69-50-1 record. He and Howie Kussoy are the only analysts currently above .500, with both at least 15 games over the .500 mark.

The latest picks and standings for Week 9 of the college football season are available, featuring analysis from seven Post experts. Odds are provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.

Among the notable matchups for Week 9, the grid includes predictions for games such as Notre Dame vs. Navy, Iowa vs. Wisconsin, and Ohio State vs. USC. The experts have made their selections against the point spread and Over/Under totals for each game.

In the betting standings, Sears leads with a 69-50-1 record and a 14-9-1 record on best bets. Kussoy follows with a 67-52-3 record overall and a 16-8-0 record on best bets. The rest of the group faces a deficit, needing to improve their records over the remaining games in the season.

The publication also highlights Erich Richter, noting his expertise in MMA betting and significant profits in the player prop market. Richter has achieved a 30.15 percent return on investment since 2022, often by betting on long shots.


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