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Today’s top games to watch, best bets, odds: No. 8 BYU vs. Iowa State, No. 20 Iowa at Washington, NHL and more

Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

By Gene Menez · CBS Sports

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 7:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Gene Menez previews Friday's top betting options and games across college football and the NHL.
No. 8 BYU hosts Iowa State as a 10.5-point favorite while missing injured running back LJ Martin.
Iowa starts backup quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski against Washington due to Hank Brown's shoulder sprain.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Gene Menez provides a daily sports betting and viewing guide highlighting key college football matchups and NHL action scheduled for Friday. The slate is headlined by a Big 12 showdown featuring No. 8 BYU hosting Iowa State, with BYU entering as a 10.5-point favorite despite running back LJ Martin being sidelined with a lower-body injury.

The guide also analyzes four other college football games, detailing Florida State at Louisville, No. 20 Iowa visiting Washington, Washington State facing Utah State, and Wyoming traveling to San Jose State. Additionally, the preview includes an NHL matchup featuring the Seattle Kraken against the Detroit Red Wings alongside projection model picks.

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Today’s top games to watch, best bets, odds: No. 8 BYU vs. Iowa State, No. 20 Iowa at Washington, NHL and more

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