7 betting trends to trust in Week 9

Penn State failing to cover the spread off a loss? Check.

UAB covering at home? Yep!

Those were just a few angles we dug into last week, as six of the seven betting nuggets came through. Again, trends tell us more about what's already happened than what will come next. Still, they could line up with an edge you already have.

With that in mind, here are some angles to consider with Week 9 on deck, with a couple that have been previously mentioned applying to the card:

Clemson is 16-4 to the over as a double-digit road favorite under head coach Dabo Swinney

Situation: Clemson -14 at Florida State; O/U 51

Clemson entered the season 14-4 to the over in this situation. The Tigers padded the angle with a 49-21 win over Georgia Tech in Week 4 and a 63-3 victory over Wake Forest in Week 6, with both games going over the total.

Why it will hit again: Clemson's offense is clicking at the right time. It has a two-dimensional unit that can run the ball with Travis Etienne, or unload it down the field behind quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his group of athletic receivers. Florida State's offense is also hitting its stride, averaging 30 points per game in the last four games after posting just 15.3 in the first three.

Troy's opponents are on a 9-0 run to the team total under in the Trojans' last nine road games

Situation: Troy -12.5 at South Alabama; O/U 55.5

One would have to go back to 2016 to find the last time Troy let an opponent sneak past the team total over when the Trojans played on the road. A scoring defense that ranks No. 58 in the nation at 24.6 points per game allowed has been even better away from home this season, giving up just 22.6.

Why it will hit again: South Alabama hasn't challenged many defenses this season, ranking No. 114 in total yards per game (343) and No. 92 in points (25.6).

Texas Tech's opponents are on a 6-1 run to the team total under in the Red Raiders' last seven road games

Situation: Texas Tech +5 at Iowa State; O/U 56

The Swiss cheese that was once the Texas Tech defense finally has some sort of identity under Kliff Kingsbury - one that was born last season when the head coach promised to pay more attention to that side of the ball. Since then, the Red Raiders have allowed just 27.4 points per game away from Lubbock.

Why it will hit again: Texas Tech has held its own against offenses much more explosive than Iowa State. The Cyclones will need the offense from the last two weeks - 78 combined points and a pair of wins - to show up, rather than the one that was held to 27 points or fewer in each of the first four games of the season.

Eastern Michigan is 14-2 against the spread in the last 16 non-conference games under head coach Chris Creighton

Situation: Eastern Michigan -1 vs. Army

Eastern Michigan has become a frequent trend target, and the Eagles are linked to yet another profitable angle when they host Army.

Why it will hit again: Eastern Michigan should have a key advantage through the air. The Eagles are No. 38 in the nation in passing yards per game (257.4) and face an Army defense that has been susceptible to big plays - the Black Knights are allowing 13.8 yards per completion, which is No. 115 in the country.

TCU is on a 14-3 run to the under when playing on the road

Situation: TCU -14.5 at Kansas; O/U 49.5

The Horned Frogs come into Saturday on a 6-0 run to the under when playing as visitors. The defense has been the strength of the team, holding opponents to 343.9 yards and 24.7 points per game this season.

Why it will hit again: Kansas and TCU have identical yards-per-play averages (5.2) this season and both have posted under five in their last three games. TCU's offense will be engineered by backup transfer quarterback Michael Collins, who will be without top playmaker KaVontae Turpin.

Texas is a perfect 6-0 to the under in road games under head coach Tom Herman

Situation: Texas -3 at Oklahoma State; O/U 59.5

No Texas road game since Herman took over has generated more than 45 points in regulation; the lone outlier was a 27-24 overtime loss to USC last season.

Why it will hit again: Oklahoma State is no slouch on defense. First-year Pokes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has opted for a more aggressive approach and it's paid dividends - the Cowboys pace the nation in sacks with 30. Texas has matched up with its fair share of dynamic offenses this year and currently sits No. 45 in scoring defense, allowing just 23 points per contest.

Oklahoma is 9-2 to the team total over at home under Lincoln Riley

Situation: Oklahoma -23.5 vs. Kansas State; O/U 64.5

There's been no drop-off in offensive production since Baker Mayfield left Oklahoma. The Sooners are still scoring at a torrid pace, ranking third in the country in points per game (48.6) and first in total yards per play (8.5). Those are a couple reasons why Oklahoma has gone over in six of its seven games in 2018.

Why it will hit again: This isn't the prototypical Kansas State. A program prided on defense has been hit with big play after big play this season, especially in the running game, as the Wildcats are allowing 5.4 yards per attempt. Oklahoma simply has too many weapons on the field to contain for four quarters.

Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.