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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
26.50 |
+2.5 -110 |
o56.5 -114 |
+114 |
|
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30.06 |
-2.5 -105 |
u57.5 -112 |
-128 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
29.06 |
+1.5 -118 |
o57.0 -110 |
-109 |
|
|
28.73 |
-1.5 +102 |
u57.5 -106 |
+100 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
28.34 |
-7.5 +100 |
o49.5 -110 |
-275 |
|
|
22.02 |
+7.5 -115 |
u50.5 -112 |
+250 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
25.87 |
+3.5 -120 |
o54.5 -115 |
+140 |
|
|
28.96 |
-3.5 +100 |
u55.5 -120 |
-150 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
24.55 |
-2.5 -115 |
o45.0 -112 |
-138 |
|
|
21.99 |
+0.0 +120 |
u45.5 -108 |
+120 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
28.57 |
-6.5 -110 |
o50.5 -105 |
-245 |
|
|
23.64 |
+6.5 +100 |
u50.5 -110 |
+220 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
15.85 |
+18.5 -105 |
o49.5 -108 |
+1000 |
|
|
33.99 |
-18.5 +100 |
u49.5 -110 |
-1100 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
19.98 |
+13.5 -110 |
o53.5 -110 |
+425 |
|
|
34.18 |
-13.5 -105 |
u54.5 -115 |
-525 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
23.93 |
-5.5 -110 |
o43.5 +100 |
-210 |
|
|
20.31 |
+5.5 -108 |
u43.5 -110 |
+185 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
33.76 |
-20.5 -120 |
o47.5 -105 |
-1587 |
|
|
13.35 |
+20.5 +100 |
u47.5 -110 |
+1200 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
16.53 |
+21.5 -120 |
o55.5 -102 |
+950 |
|
|
38.14 |
-21.5 +100 |
u55.5 -110 |
-1408 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
22.54 |
+3.5 -115 |
o45.5 -110 |
+140 |
|
|
26.17 |
-3.5 +105 |
u46.0 -110 |
-155 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
33.67 |
-5.5 -110 |
o59.5 -110 |
-225 |
|
|
28.83 |
+5.5 -105 |
u60.5 -110 |
+190 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
20.61 |
+12.5 -110 |
o50.5 -125 |
+385 |
|
|
32.89 |
-12.5 -105 |
u51.5 -110 |
-425 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
24.37 |
+3.5 -115 |
o52.5 -110 |
+135 |
|
|
28.31 |
-3.5 +100 |
u53.5 -110 |
-152 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
16.42 |
+10.5 -120 |
o43.5 -110 |
+340 |
|
|
27.14 |
-10.5 +100 |
u43.5 -108 |
-375 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
14.35 |
+25.5 -110 |
o50.5 -110 |
+1500 |
|
|
39.74 |
-25.5 -105 |
u51.5 -114 |
-2800 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
29.33 |
-13.5 -112 |
o46.5 -110 |
-599 |
|
|
17.03 |
+13.5 +100 |
u47.5 -115 |
+510 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
37.06 |
-19.5 -108 |
o51.5 -110 |
-1200 |
|
|
16.96 |
+19.5 -108 |
u52.5 -115 |
+850 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
19.25 |
+6.5 +100 |
o46.5 -115 |
+210 |
|
|
26.00 |
-6.5 -110 |
u47.5 -110 |
-240 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
31.56 |
-3.5 -108 |
o58.5 -108 |
-175 |
|
|
29.33 |
+3.5 -105 |
u59.0 -114 |
+157 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
27.60 |
-3.5 +105 |
o50.5 -108 |
-155 |
|
|
24.00 |
+3.5 -115 |
u51.0 -115 |
+140 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
31.74 |
-4.5 -120 |
o56.5 -112 |
-205 |
|
|
27.11 |
+4.5 +100 |
u57.5 -110 |
+180 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
24.08 |
+2.5 -105 |
o53.5 -107 |
+115 |
|
|
27.32 |
-2.5 -109 |
u54.5 -115 |
-130 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
11.60 |
+18.5 -110 |
o45.5 -105 |
+900 |
|
|
32.05 |
-18.5 -110 |
u45.5 -108 |
-1099 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
20.11 |
+6.5 -110 |
o48.5 -110 |
+210 |
|
|
27.90 |
-6.5 +100 |
u49.5 -114 |
-225 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
23.57 |
+8.5 -130 |
o54.0 -110 |
+235 |
|
|
31.50 |
-8.5 +105 |
u54.5 -110 |
-275 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
14.57 |
+13.5 -105 |
o43.0 -110 |
+480 |
|
|
29.92 |
-13.5 -105 |
u43.5 -110 |
-549 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
36.76 |
-20.5 -105 |
o52.5 -105 |
-1400 |
|
|
16.89 |
+20.5 -105 |
u53.5 -110 |
+1100 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
27.21 |
-2.5 -110 |
o51.5 -105 |
-134 |
|
|
24.47 |
+2.5 +100 |
u51.5 -110 |
+124 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
29.40 |
-14.5 -105 |
o45.5 -108 |
-600 |
|
|
16.64 |
+14.5 -105 |
u45.5 -107 |
+520 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
24.15 |
+2.5 -108 |
o51.5 +100 |
+120 |
|
|
27.92 |
-2.5 -105 |
u51.5 -107 |
-128 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
18.24 |
+19.5 -110 |
o55.5 -110 |
+900 |
|
|
39.19 |
-19.5 -105 |
u57.5 -115 |
-1000 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
12.80 |
+22.5 -108 |
o48.5 -110 |
+1300 |
|
|
37.36 |
-22.5 -110 |
u49.5 -120 |
-1800 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
18.89 |
+14.5 -108 |
o52.0 -113 |
+500 |
|
|
34.74 |
-14.5 -108 |
u52.5 -108 |
-649 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
24.97 |
+10.5 -115 |
o61.5 -109 |
+335 |
|
|
36.36 |
-10.5 -105 |
u62.5 -110 |
-375 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
25.75 |
+3.5 -120 |
o53.0 -114 |
+126 |
|
|
29.24 |
-3.5 +105 |
u54.5 -125 |
-142 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
32.95 |
-6.5 -105 |
o61.5 -110 |
-230 |
|
|
27.87 |
+6.5 -105 |
u62.5 -110 |
+200 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
18.64 |
+14.5 -118 |
o49.5 -120 |
+475 |
|
|
33.45 |
-14.5 +100 |
u51.0 -114 |
-599 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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21.45 |
+14.5 -120 |
o56.5 -110 |
+480 |
|
|
36.54 |
-14.5 +100 |
u57.5 -106 |
-600 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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27.12 |
-5.5 -125 |
o47.5 -105 |
-230 |
|
|
21.35 |
+5.5 +100 |
u48.0 -115 |
+200 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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26.86 |
-2.5 -109 |
o53.5 -110 |
-130 |
|
|
25.30 |
+2.5 -108 |
u54.5 -110 |
+115 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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34.10 |
-11.5 -108 |
o55.5 -108 |
-450 |
|
|
22.77 |
+11.5 -105 |
u56.5 -105 |
+380 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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24.17 |
+10.5 -125 |
o58.5 -110 |
+320 |
|
|
33.72 |
-10.5 +100 |
u59.5 -115 |
-360 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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32.93 |
-16.5 -112 |
o47.5 -112 |
-800 |
|
|
15.55 |
+16.5 +100 |
u48.5 -115 |
+640 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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31.66 |
-11.5 -110 |
o49.5 -115 |
-474 |
|
|
18.71 |
+11.5 -105 |
u50.5 -110 |
+380 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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14.39 |
+20.5 -110 |
o51.5 -107 |
+1200 |
|
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35.55 |
-20.5 -105 |
u52.5 -115 |
-1400 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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20.91 |
+6.5 -108 |
o47.5 -105 |
+205 |
|
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28.82 |
-6.5 -105 |
u48.5 -110 |
-235 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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25.80 |
-1.5 -110 |
o47.5 -105 |
-125 |
|
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23.98 |
+1.5 -103 |
u47.5 -109 |
+110 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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40.63 |
-23.5 -110 |
o55.5 -112 |
-2200 |
|
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17.21 |
+23.5 -105 |
u56.5 -115 |
+1300 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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20.58 |
+6.5 +100 |
o47.5 +100 |
+210 |
|
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27.78 |
-6.5 -118 |
u48.0 -115 |
-250 |
Predicted Score
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Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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21.25 |
+2.5 -114 |
o45.5 -108 |
+110 |
|
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22.89 |
-2.5 -105 |
u46.5 -115 |
-120 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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31.71 |
-6.5 -115 |
o59.5 -105 |
-270 |
|
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27.86 |
+6.5 +105 |
u59.5 -110 |
+240 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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22.87 |
+4.5 -115 |
o48.5 -110 |
+165 |
|
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27.48 |
-4.5 +100 |
u49.5 -112 |
-182 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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24.15 |
+7.5 -120 |
o55.0 -114 |
+220 |
|
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31.13 |
-7.5 +100 |
u56.5 -110 |
-250 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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22.88 |
+3.0 -115 |
o50.5 -115 |
+125 |
|
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26.63 |
-3.0 -105 |
u51.5 -110 |
-140 |
This game should have a nice offensive rhythm to it. These programs rank 13th and 16th in seconds per play through four games while ranking in the 100s in opposing yards per game on defense (NMSU 101st at 423 ypg, WKU 132nd at 497.3 ypg). Yes, the Hilltopers have struggled offensively, but two of their four games came against the elite defenses of Georgia and Indiana. This is a coin-flip contest that should see the ball moving in both directions.
North Texas has scored 44+ points in three of its four games, but those came against three defenses ranked 90th or worse by SP+. Tulsa is ranked 60th and has held three of four opponents to 17 or fewer, including Oklahoma State. It's not just about the Golden Hurricanes' defense, either. Their offense lends well to limiting opponents because it takes a ball-control approach, running just 63.7 plays per game, the 104th most in FBS.
Tulsa has one of the best defenses in the Group of Six (60th by SP+) and an offense that limits opponents' possessions by running the 104th-most plays per game in the country (63.7). That's helped Tulsa hit the Under in all four games this season and should help the Golden Hurricanes limit North Texas' high-powered attack. UNT's defense is underrated, too, and held UNLV to just six points.
Give me VT -2.5 in the first half, but I'd pass at -3.5. Pitt is playing its first road game in a hostile Lane Stadium environment, while the Hokies have a +14.6 first-half scoring margin. Virginia Tech's weak rushing attack makes the early-game angle especially appealing.
Under 54.5 is playable down to 52.5. Both defenses consistently force long third downs, while neither offense generates many explosive plays. I'm also seeing Over action despite downward total movement, so the market signal matches my football handicap.
I'm on Penn State first half as long as the spread stays below -3. The Nittany Lions should start fast, while Northwestern's poor rushing attack could waste early downs before the Wildcats are forced to abandon the run.
Under 46.5 is playable down to 45.5. Both teams play slowly and lean on the run, while Northwestern's poor rushing efficiency and sack problems should create long third downs. The Wildcats' bend-don't-break defense should also turn scoring opportunities into field goals.
While Michigan is coming off a walk-off loss to Iowa and Minnesota just beat Washington, the Wolverines have dominated the Little Brown Jug series. Michigan is 44-4 against Minnesota since 1968, and the Wolverines have covered in 9 of the last 12 matchups. I'm expecting Kyle Whittingham to have Michigan motivated to bounce back, and for Gophers QB Drake Lindsey to struggle against this defense. I like the Wolverines to cover -5.5 or better.
Notre Dame has no reason to let off the gas this season, especially after being left out of the College Football Playoff a year ago. The Fighting Irish have to leave the committee with zero doubt that they are one of the best teams in the country. With a big game against BYU still two weeks away, they should be fully focused on North Carolina this week. Although the Tar Heels look far better than they did a year ago under Bill Belichick, they're going to get bullied by an elite defense that ranks No. 2 nationally and is allowing just 8.25 points per game. The Fighting Irish will be too overwhelming for the Tar Heels as they face their toughest test yet. I'm fully expecting a low-scoring game, with the Irish covering the 21.5-point spread. Playable to -22.5.
Notre Dame has no reason to let off the gas this season, especially after being left out of the College Football Playoff a year ago. The Fighting Irish have to leave the committee with zero doubt that they are one of the best teams in the country. With a big game against BYU still two weeks away, they should be fully focused on North Carolina this week. Although the Tar Heels look far better than they did a year ago under Bill Belichick, they're going to get bullied by an elite defense that ranks No. 2 nationally and is allowing just 8.25 points per game. The Fighting Irish will be too overwhelming for the Tar Heels as they face their toughest test yet. I'm fully expecting a low-scoring game, with the Irish covering the 21.5-point spread. Playable to -22.5.
One of the great mysteries of college football is Missouri's ability to stay ranked despite almost always lacking quality wins. Mizzou is 7-20 against AP Top-25 opponents since 2020 (including 5-8 at home) and is also 0-16 against SEC teams that go on to finish the season with a winning record in SEC play. Meanwhile, Jon Sumrall has the Gators rolling again and is coming off a 52-28 win over Ole Miss, in which they rumbled for 300+ yards on the ground. I expect that level to travel on Saturday.
I don't think the market can catch up with this Florida offense, who I think has the best offense in the country. In their three games vs FBS opponents, they've gone over the total by an average of 26 PPG! On the other side, I like Missouri's quarterback and I expect their offense to be able to score well into the 20s, maybe even the 30s.
Virginia has cruised through an easy early-season schedule, but the Cavaliers now face a much tougher test against Florida State. While Virginia has faced some underwhelming competition, the Seminoles have already taken on Alabama on the road and played the Crimson Tide tough despite losing 50-36. Florida State turned the ball over three times in that game, with two leading directly to scores and the final turnover ending the game. Had the Seminoles avoided those mistakes, the game could have been much more interesting. Florida State has already faced stronger competition than Virginia, and I expect the Seminoles to keep this game close.
Ohio State needs a quality win after its Week 2 loss to Texas, and a road matchup against Iowa presents that opportunity. The Hawkeyes are coming off an outright win over Michigan, but were outgained by 144 yards and only rushed for just 58 yards. While Kinnick Stadium is one of the toughest environments in college football, Ohio State has the most well-rounded and talented offense Iowa has faced this season. With the Buckeyes looking to make a statement and Iowa potentially riding high after its upset win, Ohio State should be able to take care of business. If you can get -13.5, snag it!
This is a big road spread for Ohio State, with GameDay on campus for Iowa, but I like the Buckeyes at -13.5 or better. The Hawkeyes are coming off a jaw-dropping win and don't match up well with Ohio State. Led by Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State's offense ranks No. 4 in EPA per pass, while Iowa's defense ranks just 66th. Defensively, the Buckeyes' secondary is the toughest Hank Brown will see all season, and Iowa's inability to run the ball is a problem.
USC has struggled to separate from opponents this season, making it difficult to trust the Trojans to win by double digits against Washington. The Huskies are coming off a home loss to Minnesota, but they were clearly looking ahead to this matchup. Meanwhile, USC has posted underwhelming wins over San Jose State and Rutgers, along with a brutal loss to Oregon this past week. With Washington likely to be fully focused and USC lacking the offensive consistency to pull away, backing the Huskies to stay within the number is the preferred angle.
Washington's defense has been stingy, allowing just 16.8 ppg on 289.3 total yards per game. The defensive front (7.0 TFLs per game, third in stuff rate) could present issues, and USC can injury concerns at WR with Trent Mosley and Corey Simms absent against Oregon and Tanook Hines at far less than 100%.
Miami vs. Clemson is one of the biggest matchups on the Week 5 slate, and I’m backing the Hurricanes to cover the 16.5-point spread. Clemson is coming off a 24-10 win over California after traveling across the country, and now the Tigers face a much tougher test against the No. 4 team in the country. Miami has little room for error as it aims for another College Football Playoff berth while playing a relatively easy schedule. Clemson will be the toughest opponent the Hurricanes have faced this season, but Miami should have a significant talent advantage. I’m comfortable taking Miami up to 20.5.
Regardless of the weather, Miami's ground attack will have a field day against a Clemson defense that has struggled to stop the run (130th in success rate) thanks largely to an outgunned defensive front (135th in line yards).
Boise State is the highest-rated Group of Six school in my power rankings. However, it didn’t cover as large a home favorite against South Dakota a couple of weeks ago. It’s tough getting a ton of margin consistently when Boise State runs a slow tempo that ranks No. 131 in plays per minute on offense. Finally, it is hard to cover three touchdowns when Utah State is only allowing 22 points on defense this year.
Army could easily be 3-0 entering this game but blew a 10-point lead with five minutes left against South Florida in Week 2. South Florida completed a 38-yard touchdown pass on fourth down in the final seconds. What would this line be if that pass wasn’t completed? My hypothesis is at least -3 and likely -3.5. I think Louisiana Tech’s statistical profile is too much influenced by an 80-6 win over Northwestern State in Week 1. Northwestern State ranks No. 123 (out of 128) in my FCS power rankings.
I think this will close at 4.5, maybe even 5, so let's get infront of this. What I like most about this for Arizona State is the spot. They're coming off a bye and they haven't been at home in a while. Statistically, Arizona State is better in yards per play margin, despite the fact that they've played a tougher schedule.
San Jose State has caught my attention after playing USC extremely well in Week 0, and quarterback Luke Weaver could have another strong performance against Hawaii.
The Rainbow Warriors return home after a 27-10 loss to Wyoming, but their demanding travel schedule continues with a trip to Arizona to face Arizona State looming next week.
Hawaii’s defense has also shown plenty of weaknesses, allowing 8.0 yards per pass while ranking 104th in rushing yards allowed per game. With Weaver showing he can play against quality defenses, he should have opportunities to move the ball effectively once again.
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| Team | Moneyline |
|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | -120 |
| Missouri Tigers | +150 |
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| Team | Spread |
|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | -24.5 (-105) |
| Missouri Tigers | +24.5 (-115) |
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| Team | Total |
|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | O 52.5 (-110) |
| Missouri Tigers | U 52.5 (-110) |
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