College football betting: How to value undefeated BYU, Georgia Tech and Navy

Undefeated teams are shifting betting markets: Georgia Tech and BYU look undervalued and may offer profitable futures or outright bets as their odds improve, while Navy’s wins haven’t translated to ATS success—consider fading Navy in spread markets and targeting GT/BYU for conference-title or playoff futures.

Undefeated FBS Snapshot: Surprise Teams Command Attention

There are six unbeaten FBS teams this season, and three of them — Georgia Tech, BYU and Navy — stand out as compelling stories. These programs have turned early skepticism into real momentum on the field, forcing sportsbooks and bettors to reassess futures and game lines.

BYU: Momentum Builds, Market Adapts

On-field profile

BYU is 8-0, 6-2 against the spread and 2-0 outright as underdogs. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier and running back LJ Martin have given the Cougars a versatile offensive identity, swinging between a dominant run game in one week and a pass-first attack the next.

Market movement

Futures markets have shifted sharply: odds to miss the playoff moved from roughly -1800 two weeks ago to -700 and then to -450 after Week 9. That rapid line compression suggests bettors and books are rewarding consistent wins. For punters, BYU presents value as a rising futures play while still occasionally offering +EV underdog spots in individual games.

Georgia Tech: From Long Shot to Legitimate Contender

On-field profile

Georgia Tech sits 8-0 straight up and 6-2 ATS, with two outright underdog wins. Haynes King has been a dual-threat force (about 1,480 passing yards, 651 rushing yards and 19 total touchdowns) and the Yellow Jackets are 5-0 in conference play for the first time in program history and 8-0 overall for the first time since 1966. Signature wins include Clemson and a road overtime victory at Wake Forest.

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Betting implications

Markets now have Georgia Tech as the ACC favorite (around +175) and have priced its playoff chances higher (about +105). That market shift reflects growing belief; bettors should watch futures where GT may still be slightly mispriced relative to on-field efficiency, and monitor spreads as books catch up.

Navy: Winning but Not Covering

On-field profile

Navy is 7-0 and averaging more than 37 points per game. Quarterback Blake Horvath has 19 total touchdowns and the Midshipmen play with the discipline that defines the program.

Market disconnect

Despite the unblemished record, Navy is just 2-5 against the spread. The market has treated Navy as favorite most weeks, reducing the value in backing them straight up. Upcoming matchups, notably Notre Dame in a few weeks, will be a key test. For bettors, the clearer angle is fading Navy in ATS markets until they start covering more consistently.

Market Takeaways and Betting Strategy

When an undefeated team’s lines move in its favor week after week, the market is acknowledging sustained performance. Georgia Tech and BYU are gaining market respect and may still be slightly undervalued in futures and some matchup lines. Navy’s record reads great on the surface, but its ATS struggles make it a candidate to fade in spread markets.

Actionable points:

• Consider GT and BYU futures (conference titles, playoff odds) while prices are still adjusting.

• Look for underdog or live-bet spots on BYU where matchups favor their strengths.

• Fade Navy in ATS situations until covering becomes consistent.

• Follow line movement closely; value often appears in the early market before books fully adjust.

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