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Free College Football Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Aug. 26, 2026

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North Carolina @ TCU
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UNC logo
UNC
UNC

19.06 @ 28.19

TCU
TCU logo
TCU

Tar Heels vs Horned Frogs · Prediction & Game Odds

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UNC logo
UNC
UNC

19.06

+8.5 -108

o46.5 -115

+300

TCU logo
TCU
TCU

28.19

-8.5 +100

u50.5 -115

-250

Top Projection Jaden Craig o199.5 Passing Yards (-160)
o199.5-160
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San Jose State @ USC
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SJSU logo
SJSU
SJSU

10.54 @ 49.46

USC
USC logo
USC

Spartans vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds

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SJSU logo
SJSU
SJSU

10.54

+40.5 -110

o59.5 -113

+9000

USC logo
USC
USC

49.46

-40.5 -108

u61.5 -115

-10000

Top Projection Jayden Maiava o299.5 Passing Yards (+105)
o295.5-120
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NC State @ Virginia
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NCST logo
NCST
NCST

23.20 @ 29.91

UVA
UVA logo
UVA

Wolfpack vs Cavaliers · Prediction & Game Odds

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NCST logo
NCST
NCST

23.20

+5.5 -125

o52.5 -112

+175

UVA logo
UVA
UVA

29.91

-5.5 +105

u54.5 -110

-135

JSU @ ND State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

JVST logo
JVST
JVST

20.42 @ 28.74

NDSU
NDSU logo
NDSU

Gamecocks vs Bison · Prediction & Game Odds

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JVST logo
JVST
JVST

20.42

+10.0 -112

o46.5 -109

+230

NDSU logo
NDSU
NDSU

28.74

-10.0 -108

u46.5 -108

-250

Sacramento State @ Eastern Michigan
Matchup Stats
Hawai'i @ Stanford
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

HAW logo
HAW
HAW

22.88 @ 25.78

STAN
STAN logo
STAN

Rainbow Warriors vs Cardinal · Prediction & Game Odds

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HAW logo
HAW
HAW

22.88

+4.5 -115

o48.5 -108

+160

STAN logo
STAN
STAN

25.78

-4.5 -105

u49.5 -115

-170

Top Projection Davis Warren o199.5 Passing Yards (+122)
o199.5+122
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New Mexico State @ Florida State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NMSU logo
NMSU
NMSU

11.26 @ 41.68

FSU
FSU logo
FSU

Aggies vs Seminoles · Prediction & Game Odds

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NMSU logo
NMSU
NMSU

11.26

+31.5 -110

o52.5 -105

+3500

FSU logo
FSU
FSU

41.68

-31.5 +100

u53.5 -112

-6500

Top Projection Ashton Daniels o224.5 Passing Yards (-110)
o224.5-110
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Memphis @ UNLV
Matchup Stats
UMass @ Rutgers
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MASS logo
MASS
MASS

11.60 @ 42.70

RUTG
RUTG logo
RUTG

Minutemen vs Scarlet Knights · Prediction & Game Odds

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MASS logo
MASS
MASS

11.60

+30.5 -109

o52.5 -112

+3000

RUTG logo
RUTG
RUTG

42.70

-30.5 -110

u53.5 -110

-5000

Akron @ Wake Forest
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

AKR logo
AKR
AKR

12.88 @ 36.41

WAKE
WAKE logo
WAKE

Zips vs Demon Deacons · Prediction & Game Odds

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AKR logo
AKR
AKR

12.88

+24.0 -110

o48.5 -105

+1400

WAKE logo
WAKE
WAKE

36.41

-24.0 -107

u49.5 -110

-2000

Colorado @ Georgia Tech
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

COLO logo
COLO
COLO

21.83 @ 29.77

GT
GT logo
GT

Buffaloes vs Yellow Jackets · Prediction & Game Odds

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COLO logo
COLO
COLO

21.83

+7.0 -110

o50.5 -110

+215

GT logo
GT
GT

29.77

-7.0 -110

u51.0 -110

-235

UAB @ Illinois
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UAB logo
UAB
UAB

14.71 @ 43.25

ILL
ILL logo
ILL

Blazers vs Fighting Illini · Prediction & Game Odds

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UAB logo
UAB
UAB

14.71

+28.5 -110

o56.0 -110

+2500

ILL logo
ILL
ILL

43.25

-28.5 -105

u57.5 -115

-4000

Toledo @ Michigan State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TOL logo
TOL
TOL

20.14 @ 28.72

MSU
MSU logo
MSU

Rockets vs Spartans · Prediction & Game Odds

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TOL logo
TOL
TOL

20.14

+10.5 -114

o49.0 -112

+340

MSU logo
MSU
MSU

28.72

-10.5 -105

u49.5 -110

-375

UTEP @ Oklahoma
Matchup Stats
Liberty @ James Madison
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

LIB logo
LIB
LIB

22.68 @ 30.80

JMU
JMU logo
JMU

Flames vs Dukes · Prediction & Game Odds

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LIB logo
LIB
LIB

22.68

+6.5 -105

o52.5 -105

+210

JMU logo
JMU
JMU

30.80

-6.5 -110

u52.5 -105

-235

Ohio @ Nebraska
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

OHIO logo
OHIO
OHIO

13.13 @ 35.40

NEB
NEB logo
NEB

Bobcats vs Cornhuskers · Prediction & Game Odds

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OHIO logo
OHIO
OHIO

13.13

+24.5 -112

o47.5 -108

+1600

NEB logo
NEB
NEB

35.40

-24.5 -108

u47.5 -105

-1800

Oregon State @ Houston
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ORST logo
ORST
ORST

14.06 @ 35.47

HOU
HOU logo
HOU

Beavers vs Cougars · Prediction & Game Odds

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ORST logo
ORST
ORST

14.06

+20.5 -104

o50.5 -110

+1000

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

35.47

-20.5 -110

u51.5 -115

-1200

East Carolina @ Alabama
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ECU logo
ECU
ECU

13.33 @ 39.87

ALA
ALA logo
ALA

Pirates vs Crimson Tide · Prediction & Game Odds

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ECU logo
ECU
ECU

13.33

+29.0 -110

o54.0 -110

+2500

ALA logo
ALA
ALA

39.87

-29.0 -110

u54.5 -108

-5000

North Texas @ Indiana
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UNT logo
UNT
UNT

9.77 @ 49.17

IU
IU logo
IU

Mean Green vs Hoosiers · Prediction & Game Odds

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UNT logo
UNT
UNT

9.77

+41.5 -110

o55.5 -108

+8000

IU logo
IU
IU

49.17

-41.5 -109

u55.5 -105

-50000

Coastal Carolina @ West Virginia
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CCU logo
CCU
CCU

17.85 @ 38.24

WVU
WVU logo
WVU

Chanticleers vs Mountaineers · Prediction & Game Odds

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CCU logo
CCU
CCU

17.85

+22.0 -110

o56.5 -105

+1100

WVU logo
WVU
WVU

38.24

-22.0 -110

u56.5 -105

-1200

Miami (OH) @ Pittsburgh
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

M-OH logo
M-OH
M-OH

16.93 @ 33.98

PITT
PITT logo
PITT

RedHawks vs Panthers · Prediction & Game Odds

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M-OH logo
M-OH
M-OH

16.93

+16.5 -105

o49.5 -110

+660

PITT logo
PITT
PITT

33.98

-16.5 -108

u50.5 -110

-752

Ball State @ Ohio State
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Predicted Score

BALL logo
BALL
BALL

0.83 @ 52.94

OSU
OSU logo
OSU

Cardinals vs Buckeyes · Prediction & Game Odds

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BALL logo
BALL
BALL

0.83

+50.5 -104

o56.5 -110

--
OSU logo
OSU
OSU

52.94

-50.5 -108

u57.0 -110

--
Kent State @ South Carolina
Matchup Stats
Tulane @ Duke
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TULN logo
TULN
TULN

21.82 @ 31.61

DUKE
DUKE logo
DUKE

Green Wave vs Blue Devils · Prediction & Game Odds

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TULN logo
TULN
TULN

21.82

+10.0 -114

o50.5 -110

+290

DUKE logo
DUKE
DUKE

31.61

-10.0 -108

u51.5 -110

-350

Boise State @ Oregon
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BSU logo
BSU
BSU

14.58 @ 39.14

ORE
ORE logo
ORE

Broncos vs Ducks · Prediction & Game Odds

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BSU logo
BSU
BSU

14.58

+25.5 -118

o51.5 -110

+1650

ORE logo
ORE
ORE

39.14

-25.5 -105

u52.5 -112

-2500

Texas State @ Texas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TXST logo
TXST
TXST

16.17 @ 45.42

TEX
TEX logo
TEX

Bobcats vs Longhorns · Prediction & Game Odds

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TXST logo
TXST
TXST

16.17

+30.5 -110

o60.0 -110

+3000

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

45.42

-30.5 -105

u60.5 -105

-9000

Marshall @ Penn State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MRSH logo
MRSH
MRSH

15.95 @ 40.29

PSU
PSU logo
PSU

Thundering Herd vs Nittany Lions · Prediction & Game Odds

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MRSH logo
MRSH
MRSH

15.95

+24.5 -110

o54.5 -108

+1500

PSU logo
PSU
PSU

40.29

-24.5 -105

u54.5 -110

-2500

Baylor @ Auburn
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BAY logo
BAY
BAY

24.96 @ 32.76

AUB
AUB logo
AUB

Bears vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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BAY logo
BAY
BAY

24.96

+7.5 -114

o59.0 -110

+240

AUB logo
AUB
AUB

32.76

-7.5 -105

u59.5 -110

-270

Boston College @ Cincinnati
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BC logo
BC
BC

22.06 @ 30.82

CIN
CIN logo
CIN

Eagles vs Bearcats · Prediction & Game Odds

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BC logo
BC
BC

22.06

+7.5 -110

o51.5 -110

+250

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

30.82

-7.5 -105

u52.0 -110

-275

Oklahoma State @ Tulsa
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

OKST logo
OKST
OKST

34.24 @ 22.89

TLSA
TLSA logo
TLSA

Cowboys vs Golden Hurricane · Prediction & Game Odds

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OKST logo
OKST
OKST

34.24

+14.5 -110

o60.5 -110

-599

TLSA logo
TLSA
TLSA

22.89

+14.0 -105

u61.5 -116

+470

NIU @ Iowa
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NIU logo
NIU
NIU

6.35 @ 38.25

IOWA
IOWA logo
IOWA

Huskies vs Hawkeyes · Prediction & Game Odds

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NIU logo
NIU
NIU

6.35

+31.5 -110

o45.5 -110

+5000

IOWA logo
IOWA
IOWA

38.25

-31.5 +100

u46.5 -105

-30000

Wyoming @ Colorado State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WYO logo
WYO
WYO

20.52 @ 23.91

CSU
CSU logo
CSU

Cowboys vs Rams · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
WYO logo
WYO
WYO

20.52

+3.5 -114

o47.5 -110

+150

CSU logo
CSU
CSU

23.91

-3.5 -105

u48.5 -110

-164

FIU Panthers @ South Florida
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

FIU logo
FIU
FIU

21.28 @ 36.21

USF
USF logo
USF

Panthers vs Bulls · Prediction & Game Odds

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FIU logo
FIU
FIU

21.28

+13.5 -105

o54.0 -110

+440

USF logo
USF
USF

36.21

-13.5 -109

u54.5 -105

-500

Missouri State @ Texas A&M
Matchup Stats
Sam Houston @ Troy
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SHSU logo
SHSU
SHSU

17.18 @ 34.75

TROY
TROY logo
TROY

Bearkats vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
SHSU logo
SHSU
SHSU

17.18

+17.5 -115

o53.0 -125

+650

TROY logo
TROY
TROY

34.75

-17.5 -105

u53.5 -110

-752

Western Michigan @ Michigan
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WMU logo
WMU
WMU

9.97 @ 36.39

MICH
MICH logo
MICH

Broncos vs Wolverines · Prediction & Game Odds

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WMU logo
WMU
WMU

9.97

+28.5 -110

o47.5 -110

+2400

MICH logo
MICH
MICH

36.39

-28.5 -110

u48.5 -110

-3600

Louisiana-Monroe @ MS State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ULM logo
ULM
ULM

13.43 @ 42.42

MSST
MSST logo
MSST

Warhawks vs Bulldogs · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
ULM logo
ULM
ULM

13.43

+29.5 -105

o55.5 -110

+2500

MSST logo
MSST
MSST

42.42

-29.5 -115

u56.0 -110

-3600

Clemson @ LSU
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CLEM logo
CLEM
CLEM

19.24 @ 28.90

LSU
LSU logo
LSU

Tigers vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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CLEM logo
CLEM
CLEM

19.24

+11.5 -118

o51.0 -110

+360

LSU logo
LSU
LSU

28.90

-11.5 -108

u51.5 -113

-400

Florida Atlantic @ Florida
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

FAU logo
FAU
FAU

16.55 @ 41.83

FLA
FLA logo
FLA

Owls vs Gators · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
FAU logo
FAU
FAU

16.55

+27.5 -110

o59.5 -105

+1800

FLA logo
FLA
FLA

41.83

-27.5 -105

u59.5 -110

-3448

Central Michigan @ New Mexico
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CMU logo
CMU
CMU

17.34 @ 29.11

UNM
UNM logo
UNM

Chippewas vs Lobos · Prediction & Game Odds

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CMU logo
CMU
CMU

17.34

+12.5 -110

o47.5 -110

+400

UNM logo
UNM
UNM

29.11

-12.5 -110

u47.5 -108

-450

Western Kentucky @ Nevada
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WKU logo
WKU
WKU

26.80 @ 23.73

NEV
NEV logo
NEV

Hilltoppers vs Wolf Pack · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
WKU logo
WKU
WKU

26.80

-2.5 -110

o52.5 -110

-130

NEV logo
NEV
NEV

23.73

+2.5 -105

u53.5 -110

+120

UCLA @ California
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UCLA logo
UCLA
UCLA

25.90 @ 26.43

CAL
CAL logo
CAL

Bruins vs Golden Bears · Prediction & Game Odds

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UCLA logo
UCLA
UCLA

25.90

+1.5 -110

o53.5 -110

-120

CAL logo
CAL
CAL

26.43

+1.0 -110

u54.0 -110

+105

Washington State @ Washington
Matchup Stats
Wisconsin @ Notre Dame
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WIS logo
WIS
WIS

11.90 @ 34.47

ND
ND logo
ND

Badgers vs Fighting Irish · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
WIS logo
WIS
WIS

11.90

+21.0 -115

o47.5 -110

+1000

ND logo
ND
ND

34.47

-21.0 -108

u47.5 -105

-1450

Louisville @ Mississippi
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

LOU logo
LOU
LOU

24.06 @ 31.33

MISS
MISS logo
MISS

Cardinals vs Rebels · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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LOU logo
LOU
LOU

24.06

+6.5 -105

o55.5 -108

+210

MISS logo
MISS
MISS

31.33

-6.5 -112

u56.5 -110

-245

North Carolina Tar Heels logo UNC @ TCU Horned Frogs logo TCU Sat, Aug 29 • 12:00 PM ET
Total
North Carolina Tar Heels logo TCU Horned Frogs logo u47.5 (-120)
Best Odds
u50.5 -115 FanDuel
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst
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u47.5  -110
u49.5  -108
u50.5  -115
u47.5  -115
u47.0  -111
u47.5  -115
u47.5  -120
u46.5  -105

Not only is this the first game of the season for two offenses with transfer QBs, but it's overseas in a game that could have tough field conditions due to rain in Ireland. On top of that, both defenses are ranked Top 40 by SP+ heading into the season and the last three games at Aviva Stadium all hit an exact game total of 45 points.

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TCU Horned Frogs logo TCU -7.5 (-111)
Best Odds
-8.5 +100 theScore Bet
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst
-8.5  -110
-8.5  -110
-8.5  -112
-8.5  -110
-8.5  -110
0.0  -357
-8.5  -107
-8.5  +100
-8.5  -110

North Carolina was competitive at times last season because of its defense, but with coordinator Steve Belichick on medical leave and the Tar Heels ranked No. 102 in returning defensive production (42%), UNC is in a tough spot. TCU's additions of Jaden Craig at QB and Gordon Sammis at OC should make the Horned Frogs offense potent enough to win by 8+ in Ireland.

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San Jose State Spartans logo SJSU @ USC Trojans logo USC Sat, Aug 29 • 3:00 PM ET
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USC Trojans logo USC -38.5 (-105)
Best Odds
-40.5 -108 BetRivers
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Chris Gregory
Publishing Editor
-39.5  -110
-38.5  -110
-39.5  -108
-40.5  -111
-39.5  -110
-40.5  -108
-39.5  -110
-40.5  -110
-38.5  -110

USC will be particularly eager to hit the ground running in what is turning into a bit of a prove-it year for Lincoln Riley. Jayden Maiava & Co. will move the ball up and down the field with ease against a San Jose State squad that won just three games last season and allowed 30+ points in six of 12 games, including 55 to Nevada, 41 to Fresno State, and 38 to Hawaii. 
 

Total
San Jose State Spartans logo USC Trojans logo u60.5 (-116)
Best Odds
u61.5 -115 BetMGM
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst
u61.5  -115
u60.5  -110
u61.5  -119
u59.5  -113
u60.5  -110
u61.0  -110
u60.5  -110
u59.5  -105
u61.5  -115

This game total is too high for what San Jose State is putting on the field offensively. The Spartans are starting a transfer QB in Luke Weaver with more career tunrover-worthy plays (7) than TD passes (6), and he's surrounded by transfers playing in their first game together. USC invested in its defense in the offseason, too, and should keep SJSU to single digits.

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Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors logo HAW @ Stanford Cardinal logo STAN Sat, Aug 29 • 7:00 PM ET
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Stanford Cardinal logo STAN -3.0 (-118)
Best Odds
-4.5 -105 bet365
Pick made: 2 months ago
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Brad Powers
Betting Analyst
-4.0  -110
-4.5  -105
-4.0  -108
-3.5  -115
-3.5  -115
0.0  -189
-3.5  -116
-3.5  -105
-3.5  -115

My power ratings make the Stanford Cardinal around a 4.5-point favorite. A 1.5-point difference might not sound like a big overlay, but when you’re dealing with a key number of 3, it’s enough for me to make the Cardinal a best bet. Last year’s meeting between the two teams saw Stanford lead 10-0 early on the road. The Cardinal still led 20-17 in the fourth quarter and were deep in Hawaii territory, but an interception changed momentum. Hawaii got two late FGs to win 23-20. I bring up last year’s game because I thought Stanford was the better team (outrushed Hawaii 177-96) and should have won. Now the Cardinal go from a long flight to hosting Hawaii with revenge.

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Passing Yards
Davis Warren logo
Davis Warren o199.5 Passing Yards (+122)
Projection 234.4764 (Over)
Best Odds
o199.5 +122 bet365
Pick made: 38 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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o199.5  +122
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New Mexico State Aggies logo NMSU @ Florida State Seminoles logo FSU Sat, Aug 29 • 7:00 PM ET
Total
New Mexico State Aggies logo Florida State Seminoles logo u53.5 (-111)
Best Odds
u53.5 -112 DraftKings
Pick made: 2 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst
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u52.5  -110
u53.5  -112
u53.5  -113
u52.5  -110
u53.0  -110
u53.0  -108
u52.5  -115
u53.5  -115

New Mexico State's offenses have been among the worst in the country under head coach Tony Sanchez. Against a Florida State defense that's projected to be Top 30 by SP+, scoring even double digits will be tough. And Florida State's offense could be clunky to start, with so many transfers on the O-line.

Total
New Mexico State Aggies logo Florida State Seminoles logo u53.5 (-121)
Best Odds
u53.5 -112 DraftKings
Pick made: 2 days ago
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u52.5  -110
u53.5  -112
u53.5  -113
u52.5  -110
u53.0  -110
u53.0  -108
u52.5  -115
u53.5  -115

Will New Mexico State score at all? They averaged 2.6 yards per rush and won't find room on the ground against a solid FSU run defense. Transfer QB Trey Hedden has more career turnover-worthy passes than big-time throws. The Seminoles likely score plenty, but I'm not sure they reach 50+ against a solid NMSU defense (40th in EPA per play) that held a high-powered Tennessee offense 53.3 total yards below their season-long average

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Memphis Tigers logo MEM @ UNLV Rebels logo UNLV Sat, Aug 29 • 10:00 PM ET
Total
Memphis Tigers logo UNLV Rebels logo o56.5 (-108)
Best Odds
o56.5 -109 Caesars
Pick made: yesterday
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Betting Analyst
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o56.5  -116
o56.5  -110
o56.5  -110
o56.5  -110
o56.5  -112
o56.5  -109
o56.5  -110
o56.5  -110

When UNLV plays football, points tend to be scored. That's not just because UNLV has the highest rated G6 offense by SP+ (29th), it's also because its defense was dreadful last year. The Rebels allowed 28 PPG last year, and Memphis should take advantage, especially on the ground with Dallan Hayden.

Spread
Memphis Tigers logo MEM +5.5 (-116)
Best Odds
+4.5 -110 DraftKings
Pick made: yesterday
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Betting Analyst
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+4.5  -122
+4.5  -110
+4.5  -115
+4.5  -115
+4.5  -114
+4.5  -112
+4.5  -115
+3.5  -105

Between UNLV's uncertain QB situation (Jackson Arnold and Alex Orji are set to split snaps), and the Rebels' defensive woes, Memphis can keep this within five points. Charles Huff brought his best defenders with him from a Southern Miss defense that was 18th in defensive early downs EPA per play. It should only take a handful of stops for the Tigers to cover in a high-scoring game.

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LSU Tigers logo LSU @ Mississippi Rebels logo MISS Sat, Sep 19 • 7:30 PM ET
Spread
Mississippi Rebels logo MISS -1.5 (-110)
Best Odds
-2.5 -110 FanDuel
Pick made: 20 days ago
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-2.5  -110
-2.5  -110
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Former Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin will take his new team, LSU, into Oxford. Considering the controversial way he left the Rebels prior to the playoffs last year, there might not be a more hostile environment in college football this season. It’s a game worthy of giving the home team more than three points of home-field advantage.

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TeamMoneyline
Alabama Crimson Tide-120
Missouri Tigers+150

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Spread

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.

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TeamSpread
Alabama Crimson Tide-24.5 (-105)
Missouri Tigers+24.5 (-115)

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Totals

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TeamTotal
Alabama Crimson TideO 52.5 (-110)
Missouri TigersU 52.5 (-110)

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