The late timeslot for Week 12 features a pair of big-time SEC matchups, with Texas traveling to take on Georgia, while Mississippi looks to stay alive in the CFP conversation as it welcomes Florida to Oxford.
Our college football experts have a best bet for those games — plus some other key evening matchups — so read on to see our favorite college football picks and analysis!
College football best bets for Week 12 late games
| Game | Time (ET) Network |
Best bet |
|---|---|---|
 vs  |
7:00 | ESPN | -11.5 -108 |
 vs  |
7:30 | ABC | 1H ML +154 |
 vs  |
7:30 | ESPN | Jackson o72.5 rush -114 |
 vs  |
7:45 | SECN | Roberts TD -160 |
 vs  |
8:00 | ESPNU | +3 -115 |
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Florida vs Mississippi best bet
Mississippi -11.5 (-108 at FanDuel)
While the Gators figure out who their quarterback is, Kiffin will be figuring out how to run up the score. He’s not forgotten it was Florida that kept Ole Miss from the playoff last season, and he’ll keep his foot on the gas as he auditions for what could be his next job.
See our full analysis and Gators/Rebels SGP in our Florida vs. Mississippi predictions.
Texas vs Georgia best bet
Texas 1H moneyline (+154 at FanDuel)
The Bulldogs have been one-score favorites five times this season, three of those coming at home. Georgia has trailed at halftime in every one of those home games and in four of those five overall games. With the Longhorns desperate, expect Georgia to fall behind early once again.
See our full analysis and Longhorns/Bulldogs SGP in our Texas vs. Georgia predictions.
UCLA vs Ohio State best bet
Bo Jackson Over 72.5 rushing yards (-114 at FanDuel)
There are mismatches, and then there’s whatever this is. The Buckeyes lead the nation in success rate, and UCLA can’t stop the run at all, surrendering 191.1 yards per game on the ground. The defensive front is a pushover unit that Ohio State’s offensive line will overpower.
See our full analysis and Bruins/Buckeyes SGP in our UCLA vs. Ohio State predictions.
Mississippi State vs Missouri best bet
Jamal Roberts anytime touchdown (-160 at FanDuel)
I wrote earlier this season that the Mississippi State rushing defense was the only aspect that didn't appear to be "SEC quality." At the time, I meant it as a compliment because other aspects of the team had improved so much. This time, though, it will be something we exploit — it ranks at the bottom of the sport in almost all rushing metrics, including 116th in EPA allowed per rush.
See our full analysis and Bulldogs/Tigers SGP in our Mississippi State vs. Missouri predictions.
Kennesaw State vs Jacksonville State best bet
Jacksonville State +3 (-115 at FanDuel)
Kennesaw State has had some flukey results this year, and Jacksonville State hasn't gotten the respect it deserves — especially with a Top-5 rushing attack and a legit dominant running back.
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