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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15.53 |
+19.5 -105 |
o50.5 -110 |
+850 |
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36.72 |
-19.5 -105 |
u51.5 -115 |
-1099 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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31.40 |
+14.5 -115 |
o77.5 -108 |
+430 |
|
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46.72 |
-14.5 -103 |
u78.5 -110 |
-529 |
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Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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28.25 |
-8.5 -108 |
o47.0 -110 |
-345 |
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19.47 |
+8.5 -106 |
u47.5 -110 |
+280 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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24.35 |
+1.5 -120 |
o47.5 -109 |
-110 |
|
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24.69 |
-1.5 +100 |
u48.5 -110 |
+110 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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26.00 |
-7.5 -108 |
o46.0 -110 |
-300 |
|
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19.74 |
+7.5 -108 |
u46.5 -105 |
+275 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
33.56 |
-10.5 -103 |
o57.5 -110 |
-375 |
|
|
24.25 |
+10.5 -110 |
u58.5 -112 |
+310 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
24.91 |
+3.5 -109 |
o54.5 -105 |
+148 |
|
|
28.95 |
-3.5 -105 |
u55.0 -114 |
-160 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
28.67 |
-2.5 -110 |
o54.5 -108 |
-128 |
|
|
26.78 |
+2.5 -104 |
u55.5 -115 |
+114 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
17.05 |
+9.5 -110 |
o42.5 -108 |
+280 |
|
|
26.54 |
-9.5 -110 |
u42.5 -105 |
-300 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
15.21 |
+13.5 -110 |
o43.5 -110 |
+450 |
|
|
29.07 |
-13.5 -108 |
u44.5 -110 |
-500 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
16.37 |
+3.5 -110 |
o36.5 -110 |
+145 |
|
|
20.87 |
-3.5 +100 |
u37.0 -113 |
-160 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
20.02 |
+7.5 -114 |
o48.0 -110 |
+235 |
|
|
28.19 |
-7.5 -105 |
u48.5 -110 |
-250 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
43.70 |
-30.5 -108 |
o56.5 -110 |
-6500 |
|
|
14.64 |
+30.5 -105 |
u57.5 -115 |
+3500 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
24.25 |
+7.5 -118 |
o56.5 -110 |
+220 |
|
|
32.50 |
-7.5 +100 |
u56.5 -108 |
-250 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
30.12 |
-14.5 -115 |
o44.5 -120 |
-675 |
|
|
16.74 |
+14.5 -105 |
u45.5 -110 |
+550 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
21.85 |
+12.5 -108 |
o57.5 -106 |
+390 |
|
|
35.21 |
-12.5 -110 |
u58.0 -110 |
-480 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
22.75 |
-2.5 -120 |
o43.5 -110 |
-140 |
|
|
20.69 |
+2.5 +102 |
u43.5 -105 |
+128 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
25.08 |
+6.5 -118 |
o56.5 -115 |
+190 |
|
|
32.18 |
-6.5 -108 |
u57.5 -105 |
-210 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
23.85 |
+2.5 -118 |
o46.5 -110 |
+110 |
|
|
24.40 |
-2.5 -108 |
u47.5 -109 |
-120 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
25.52 |
+1.5 -110 |
o51.5 -110 |
-104 |
|
|
27.42 |
-1.5 +100 |
u52.0 -110 |
-108 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
21.78 |
+6.5 -112 |
o49.5 -110 |
+205 |
|
|
28.26 |
-6.5 -112 |
u50.5 -110 |
-210 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
32.08 |
-5.5 -105 |
o58.5 -108 |
-210 |
|
|
27.51 |
+5.5 -110 |
u58.5 -109 |
+180 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
17.99 |
+23.5 -110 |
o59.5 -105 |
+1200 |
|
|
42.01 |
-23.5 -110 |
u59.5 -108 |
-1800 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
17.07 |
+16.5 -110 |
o48.5 -105 |
+600 |
|
|
34.02 |
-16.5 -106 |
u48.5 -104 |
-750 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
11.06 |
+20.5 -105 |
o41.5 +100 |
+1060 |
|
|
32.25 |
-20.5 -110 |
u41.5 -110 |
-1400 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
22.66 |
+3.5 -105 |
o47.0 -115 |
+147 |
|
|
26.53 |
-3.5 -108 |
u47.5 -110 |
-160 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
19.74 |
+5.5 -105 |
o45.5 -110 |
+190 |
|
|
26.15 |
-5.5 -105 |
u46.5 -105 |
-210 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
8.99 |
+24.5 -115 |
o42.5 -110 |
+1800 |
|
|
35.23 |
-24.5 +100 |
u43.5 -115 |
-2500 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
22.21 |
+12.5 -109 |
o55.0 -115 |
+385 |
|
|
35.62 |
-12.5 -108 |
u56.5 -112 |
-461 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
27.74 |
+6.5 -102 |
o62.5 -112 |
+200 |
|
|
34.16 |
-6.5 -110 |
u63.5 -110 |
-225 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
14.50 |
+14.5 -115 |
o44.5 -115 |
+450 |
|
|
29.22 |
-14.5 -105 |
u45.5 -112 |
-580 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
29.75 |
-3.5 -105 |
o56.5 -108 |
-162 |
|
|
26.52 |
+3.5 -105 |
u56.5 -110 |
+150 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
18.63 |
+12.5 -108 |
o48.5 -115 |
+400 |
|
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31.73 |
-12.5 -109 |
u49.5 -109 |
-490 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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31.73 |
-6.5 -112 |
o55.5 -115 |
-240 |
|
|
25.62 |
+6.5 +100 |
u56.5 -108 |
+210 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
28.59 |
-14.5 -109 |
o41.5 -110 |
-649 |
|
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14.05 |
+14.5 -105 |
u42.5 -114 |
+525 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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|
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20.27 |
+4.5 -105 |
o44.0 -115 |
+165 |
|
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25.26 |
-4.5 -110 |
u44.5 -109 |
-190 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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|
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11.80 |
+22.5 -108 |
o43.5 -120 |
+1400 |
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34.10 |
-22.5 -108 |
u44.5 -115 |
-1800 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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|
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21.90 |
+9.5 -105 |
o54.5 -110 |
+300 |
|
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32.68 |
-9.5 -110 |
u54.5 -105 |
-320 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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|
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24.25 |
+5.5 -110 |
o56.5 -105 |
+176 |
|
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29.76 |
-5.5 -106 |
u57.5 -110 |
-200 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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|
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21.25 |
+6.5 -118 |
o49.5 -110 |
+185 |
|
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27.87 |
-6.5 -108 |
u50.5 -110 |
-210 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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32.15 |
-8.5 -110 |
o57.5 -110 |
-340 |
|
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23.97 |
+8.5 -110 |
u58.5 -115 |
+310 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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23.13 |
+2.5 -103 |
o47.5 -115 |
+121 |
|
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26.49 |
-2.5 -105 |
u48.5 -109 |
-130 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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29.37 |
-6.5 -115 |
o51.5 -105 |
-235 |
|
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22.99 |
+6.5 +105 |
u51.5 -108 |
+220 |
Predicted Score
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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22.80 |
+7.5 -105 |
o53.5 -110 |
+300 |
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31.53 |
-7.5 -106 |
u54.5 -112 |
-300 |
Predicted Score
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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33.97 |
-13.5 -125 |
o52.5 -105 |
-600 |
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19.19 |
+13.5 -105 |
u53.5 -110 |
+500 |
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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15.95 |
+20.5 -109 |
o50.0 -115 |
+900 |
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36.41 |
-20.5 -105 |
u50.5 -105 |
-1205 |
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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29.30 |
-9.5 -115 |
o48.5 -115 |
-360 |
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19.95 |
+9.5 -105 |
u49.5 -110 |
+310 |
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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20.72 |
+8.5 -115 |
o49.5 -110 |
+265 |
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29.25 |
-8.5 -111 |
u50.0 -110 |
-300 |
Predicted Score
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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26.27 |
+6.5 -110 |
o59.5 -110 |
+190 |
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32.71 |
-6.5 -108 |
u60.5 -110 |
-210 |
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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26.24 |
+12.5 -110 |
o63.5 -110 |
+350 |
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37.19 |
-12.5 -110 |
u64.5 -110 |
-425 |
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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14.12 |
+24.5 -110 |
o53.5 -114 |
+1500 |
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38.67 |
-24.5 -104 |
u54.5 -110 |
-2400 |
Predicted Score
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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30.54 |
-5.5 -110 |
o57.5 -110 |
-210 |
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26.07 |
+5.5 -105 |
u58.5 -110 |
+190 |
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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24.87 |
+4.5 -115 |
o52.5 -110 |
+145 |
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29.44 |
-4.5 -105 |
u52.5 -110 |
-166 |
Predicted Score
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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22.14 |
+5.5 -110 |
o48.5 -117 |
+170 |
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28.83 |
-5.5 -110 |
u50.5 -110 |
-198 |
With how fast the Dukes are going to come out and how easily Troy's offense should be to game plan against, James Madison should be able to jump out to an early lead in this matchup. The Dukes rank fifth in first-half scoring, averaging nearly 23 points per game. Troy, on the other hand, averages just 13.2 points, and as mentioned before, its schedule is littered with teams with losing records. This James Madison defense is going to hit the Trojans like a freight train.
James Madison should have little trouble moving the ball, but Troy's one-dimensional offense could struggle against a Dukes defense allowing just 3.4 yards per carry. With the Trojans leaning heavily on the ground game and lacking a reliable passing attack, expect James Madison to control the matchup and keep the total under 50.5.
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If you’re looking to get in and out of this matchup, Baylor +2.5 in the first half may be the look for you. The Knights could come out of the gate sluggish after beating the Cougars, while Baylor’s fast-paced offense should overwhelm this Knights defense. Meanwhile, the rock-solid Bears defense should be able to contain the Knights’ offense.
If you’re looking to get in and out of this matchup, Baylor +2.5 in the first half may be the look for you. The Knights could come out of the gate sluggish after beating the Cougars, while Baylor’s fast-paced offense should overwhelm this Knights defense. Meanwhile, the rock-solid Bears defense should be able to contain the Knights’ offense.
Texas Tech has cashed the Under in the first quarter in 10 of its last 13 games. The offense could struggle out of the gates again, given Arizona's stingy defensive statistics.
Arizona is riding high after a dominant win over Iowa State and owns a 34-7 victory over Cincinnati, the same team that just handed Texas Tech a brutal loss. With the Wildcats riding a five-game winning streak, this underdog looks worthy of a sprinkle against the Red Raiders.
Maryland gets Illinois at home after the Fighting Illini pulled off a stunning upset over Oregon. The Terrapins are coming off a bye week and a coaching change following Mike Locksley’s firing. Despite Maryland’s recent struggles, I like this spot to fade Illinois and back the Terps outright in Week 9.
Iowa loves to get off to a fast start in the first half before slowing things down with a lead in the second. If the Hawkeyes can move the ball downfield consistently, they should have opportunities to score multiple times before halftime. Meanwhile, Iowa's defense, which allows just 7.2 points per first half (tied for seventh fewest nationally), should be able to contain a much slower Wisconsin offense.
PUNTS ARE FUN!! Both Iowa and Wisconsin rank among the top 20 in yards allowed per game and allow fewer than 16 points per contest. Iowa's stout run defense and third-down efficiency should make life difficult for the Badgers, while Wisconsin's pass defense presents another challenge. Expect a defensive battle with points at a premium and plenty of punts.
Auburn managed just 10 points with Brown under center against LSU, as seven of his 10 drives ended in punts and the Tigers went 5-of-16 on third down. Auburn’s passing success rate sits at 41.8%, 91st nationally, so drives that fall behind schedule die quickly.
Brown produces 0.35 EPA per rush, 20th among qualified runners, and Ole Miss owns the SEC’s worst run defense at 161.1 rushing yards allowed per game. Auburn will lean on that matchup, and a quarterback-heavy ground plan keeps the clock moving.
Air Force is down to a third-string quarterback, and I don’t think it is being properly priced in the market. A case could be made that Connecticut is already the better team. Both teams have played schedules of similar strength, per Jeff Sagarin’s ratings (Connecticut No. 118, Air Force No. 119). However, Connecticut is +1.3 in yards-per-play margin while Air Force is -0.1 on the season.
Both teams have played a similar strength of schedule, but UConn is far superior in yards per play margin. On top of that, Air Force lost their starting quarterback a few games ago and that's starting to become a factor with the backup being relied on to do too much. I have this closer to a pick in my power ratings.
With College GameDay on campus, I'd play Indiana up to -21.5. The Hoosiers have struggled to cover this season, but they're a more consistent team than Minnesota thanks to an elite defense (ranked No. 2 by SP+). The Gophers are coming off a massive rivalry win at home, and this will be a letdown spot. Minnesota lost by 28 to Purdue the last time they were on the road.
Oregon is coming off its third loss of the season and continues to disappoint after entering the year with national championship aspirations. While many will view this home matchup as a get-right spot, Northwestern has the defensive chops and offensive firepower to make things uncomfortable for the Ducks. I'm backing the Wildcats to keep this one competitive in Eugene.
Northwestern has a massive opportunity to boost its resume against a struggling Oregon team with three losses already on its record. The Ducks have been a major disappointment, and with No. 2 Ohio State looming next week, the Wildcats can take advantage. I like Northwestern to come out firing early, and taking the first-half moneyline provides some valuable cushion.
Even coming off a loss to New Mexico, I like North Dakota State to cover up to -30.5. UTEP is one of the worst teams in the country and is 0-6 ATS against FBS opponents. The Bison defense ranks No. 1 nationally in points allowed per opportunity (1.84) and is in good shape to shut out the Miners.
I like Georgia to hit its team total Over at 34.5 or better. Florida is allwoing 34.2 points per game in SEC play and has given up 38+ points in two of its last three games. The Bulldogs rank No. 1 nationally in points per opportunity (5.21).
Between Florida OC Buster Faulkner's success against Kirby Smart and the Gators' dreadful defense, I'd take the Over at 55.5 or better. The Bulldogs rank No. 1 nationally in points per opportunity (5.21) and No. 2 in offensive success rate (51.9%). Florida's defense is allowing 34.2 points per game in SEC play.
Liberty can cover up to -15.5 against an FIU team that's just 1-4 ATS since Week 3. The Panthers, who rank 95th in offensive success rate (42%), won't score enough to keep this close with a Liberty offense that's 21st in the country in EPA per rush.
Good down to 42.5. Ty Dieffenbach has more career turnover-worthy passes (14) than big-time throws (13). The Bruins will keep the ball on the ground (57.5% rush rate), and will do so at a leisurely pace. They snap the ball every 29.3 seconds, the 128th-fastest tempo.
Nevada is good down to +21. UCLA is averaging 20.7 ppg with Ty Dieffenbach at quarterback, so the offense is officially a concern. It managed just 0.032 EPA per play last week against a Michigan State defense absent several starters.
Playable to 48%, this has hit in eight of Purdue's last 11 games due to their focus on establishing the run early. Penn State has allowed just two first-quarter touchdowns all season, and both trends should continue before things open up in the second half.
I'm on the Over 54.5 for this one, playable to 54%.
Both defenses struggle to hold opponents without points in the red zone, ranking 114th or worse, and Purdue's defense will allow Penn State's offense to find enough scoring to push this north of the total.
In a rivalry known as "Deeper Than Hate," Georgia Southern can cover up to -6.5 against an App State team in a letdown spot. The Mountaineers just upset JMU last week in an emotional game and now have to deal with an Eagles program that's had more than two weeks off and is 6-1 ATS (3-0 at home).
Ashton Daniels gives Florida State a real edge at quarterback, but for as bad as things seem for Clemson right now, the Tigers enter this game with the better record and just one spot behind the Seminoles in SP+.
FSU is just 1-3 ATS at home this season and 0-2 ATS as the favorite. I wouldn't expect Clemson to win, but I also have no interest in laying the points.
My power rankings make Ohio State an 8.5-point favorite in this game, easily crossing through the key “7” number. With a bye week to prepare for this game, I expect Ryan Day and company to have a competent game plan with both backups Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair. Remember, this is still an Ohio State team with the country's best wide receiver, Jeremiah Smith. The Buckeyes rank in the top 5 in yards-per-play, yards-per-game, and points-per-game margins and have played a tougher schedule than USC.
This is about as good a spot for true freshman Luke Fahey to take over under center for Ohio State. He's had two weeks to prepare and still has Jeremiah Smith to lean on against a defense that ranks 106th in opponent yards per attempt.
The Trojans will be a non-factor on the ground (86th in yards per carry), and OSU's elite secondary (No. 1 in yards per attempt) will get just enough stops for the Buckeyes to find some seperation on the scoreboard.
Under 52.5 is playable down to 50.5. Miami combines a highly efficient offense with a slow pace and limited explosive plays, while UNC ranks 97th in scoring and could be missing two starting offensive linemen.
Texas -5.5 first quarter is playable up to -6.5. The Longhorns have been one of the nation’s better first-quarter scoring teams, while their defense should create short fields against an overmatched Mississippi State offense.
Under 50.5 is playable down to 48.5. Texas should control the game, but its struggling offense and poor rushing efficiency make a massive scoring output unlikely, while Mississippi State's defense is strongest against the run.
Both these teams are coming off wild comeback wins, but Memphis is in better shape to cover up to -6.5 at home. The Tigers have one of the best QBs in the G6, Marcus Stokes, and Army's defense ranks 129th in EPA per dropback. Once the Tigers build a lead, the Black Knights' triple-option attack will have trouble getting back into the game.
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As human beings, we're bound to be biased with our picks and potentially fall into the trap of swinging with the public. With advanced stats growing in popularity and getting harder to track, college football computer predictions are starting to become more relied on.
Betting on a moneyline simply means you're picking the outright winner of the game, regardless of the scoring margin or total. If the team you choose wins, then your bet hits. Here's what it will look like over at your favorite sportsbook:
| Team | Moneyline |
|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | -120 |
| Missouri Tigers | +150 |
In this case, Alabama is favored to win the game as its moneyline odds have a minus sign (-) in front of the number. The favorites will have the minus sign present, and the underdogs will have a plus sign (+). Easy, right?
Betting the spread gives your bet a bit more breathing room. Here, you don't need to sweat out a team to win. Instead, you can wager on the point differential on the scoreboard.
Betting on the spread is a good idea when the moneyline profits aren't enticing. There's no point betting on Alabama as a heavy -1500 favorite over Missouri. But taking Missouri to keep the scoring margin within a certain frame will get you more bang for your buck.
| Team | Spread |
|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | -24.5 (-105) |
| Missouri Tigers | +24.5 (-115) |
In this example, the Tide are favored to dominate their game against Missouri, outperforming them by at least 24.5 points.
If Alabama does win by more than 25 points, that would mean the Crimson Tide covered the spread. But if the Tide won by just 20 points, then that would mean the Tigers "covered the spread" instead.
If you think the outcome of a game could flip in either direction, then an Over/Under is the way to go. This bet relies on the combined score from both teams and whether it goes Over or Under the point total listed at sportsbooks. Then, who cares who wins?
| Team | Total |
|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | O 52.5 (-110) |
| Missouri Tigers | U 52.5 (-110) |
In this example, oddsmakers have set the total score for the game at 52.5 points. The choice is now up to you. If you think the Tide and Tigers will score a combined total of more than 52.5 points, 53 points or more, then pick the Over. If you're thinking otherwise, then bet the Under, and the bet will hit if they score fewer than 52.5 points.
If the set number was a whole number like 52 points and the two teams score exactly that amount, then it is considered a push and you'd get your money back.
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