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College Football Picks

Free College Football Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Oct. 21, 2026

New Computer Picks powered by Odds Shark

Predicted Score

NMSU logo
NMSU
NMSU

23.41 @ 21.63

SHSU
SHSU logo
SHSU

Aggies vs Bearkats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

NMSU logo
NMSU
NMSU

23.41

-2.5 -110

o44.5 -120

-134

SHSU logo
SHSU
SHSU

21.63

+2.5 +100

u45.5 -110

+125

James Madison @ App State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

JMU logo
JMU
JMU

33.55 @ 23.15

APP
APP logo
APP

Dukes vs Mountaineers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

JMU logo
JMU
JMU

33.55

-10.5 -109

o55.5 -115

-400

APP logo
APP
APP

23.15

+10.5 -105

u57.5 -110

+333

Liberty @ Kennesaw State
Matchup Stats
East Carolina @ Memphis
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ECU logo
ECU
ECU

20.91 @ 32.28

MEM
MEM logo
MEM

Pirates vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

ECU logo
ECU
ECU

20.91

+10.5 -115

o53.5 -115

+320

MEM logo
MEM
MEM

32.28

-10.5 +100

u54.5 -106

-360

Duke @ Virginia
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

DUKE logo
DUKE
DUKE

23.13 @ 25.10

UVA
UVA logo
UVA

Blue Devils vs Cavaliers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

DUKE logo
DUKE
DUKE

23.13

+2.5 -110

o47.5 -105

+110

UVA logo
UVA
UVA

25.10

-2.5 -107

u47.5 -110

-120

Top Projection Beau Pribula o179.5 Passing Yards (-114)
o174.5-125
UMass @ UConn
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MASS logo
MASS
MASS

18.31 @ 33.27

CONN
CONN logo
CONN

Minutemen vs Huskies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML

MASS logo
MASS
MASS

18.31

+14.5 -110

o48.5 -118

+550

CONN logo
CONN
CONN

33.27

-14.5 +100

u49.5 -110

-699

Army @ Tulsa
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ARMY logo
ARMY
ARMY

25.91 @ 27.55

TLSA
TLSA logo
TLSA

Black Knights vs Golden Hurricane · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML

ARMY logo
ARMY
ARMY

25.91

+1.5 -105

o54.5 -108

+102

TLSA logo
TLSA
TLSA

27.55

-1.5 -110

u54.5 -108

-118

Air Force @ Wyoming
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

AFA logo
AFA
AFA

24.05 @ 19.40

WYO
WYO logo
WYO

Falcons vs Cowboys · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

AFA logo
AFA
AFA

24.05

-4.5 -106

o44.5 -105

-180

WYO logo
WYO
WYO

19.40

+4.5 -105

u45.5 -118

+170

NC State @ Stanford
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NCST logo
NCST
NCST

31.43 @ 24.37

STAN
STAN logo
STAN

Wolfpack vs Cardinal · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML

NCST logo
NCST
NCST

31.43

-6.5 -115

o55.0 -115

-245

STAN logo
STAN
STAN

24.37

+6.5 +100

u55.5 -112

+225

West Virginia @ TCU
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WVU logo
WVU
WVU

22.64 @ 32.84

TCU
TCU logo
TCU

Mountaineers vs Horned Frogs · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML

WVU logo
WVU
WVU

22.64

+10.5 -117

o56.5 -105

+290

TCU logo
TCU
TCU

32.84

-10.5 -107

u56.5 -109

-340

Texas Tech @ Cincinnati
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TTU logo
TTU
TTU

33.56 @ 23.57

CIN
CIN logo
CIN

Red Raiders vs Bearcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML

TTU logo
TTU
TTU

33.56

-10.5 -106

o56.5 -110

-420

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

23.57

+10.5 -105

u57.5 -118

+340

LSU @ Auburn
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

LSU logo
LSU
LSU

28.84 @ 21.72

AUB
AUB logo
AUB

Tigers vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

LSU logo
LSU
LSU

28.84

-7.5 -102

o50.5 -110

-290

AUB logo
AUB
AUB

21.72

+7.5 -110

u51.5 -110

+240

California @ SMU
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CAL logo
CAL
CAL

16.81 @ 37.26

SMU
SMU logo
SMU

Golden Bears vs Mustangs · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML

CAL logo
CAL
CAL

16.81

+20.5 -109

o54.5 -105

+850

SMU logo
SMU
SMU

37.26

-20.5 -105

u55.5 -115

-1200

Rice @ Florida Atlantic
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

RICE logo
RICE
RICE

22.38 @ 31.38

FAU
FAU logo
FAU

Owls vs Owls · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

RICE logo
RICE
RICE

22.38

+7.5 -109

o51.5 -110

+265

FAU logo
FAU
FAU

31.38

-7.5 +100

u52.5 -105

-300

Pittsburgh @ Miami (FL)
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

PITT logo
PITT
PITT

15.62 @ 36.99

MIA
MIA logo
MIA

Panthers vs Hurricanes · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

PITT logo
PITT
PITT

15.62

+20.5 -114

o48.5 -118

+1100

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

36.99

-20.5 -105

u49.5 -109

-1500

Indiana @ Michigan
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

IU logo
IU
IU

24.86 @ 17.58

MICH
MICH logo
MICH

Hoosiers vs Wolverines · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

IU logo
IU
IU

24.86

-6.5 -122

o41.5 -106

-265

MICH logo
MICH
MICH

17.58

+6.5 +102

u42.5 -115

+250

Western Michigan @ Toledo
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WMU logo
WMU
WMU

21.05 @ 25.37

TOL
TOL logo
TOL

Broncos vs Rockets · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML

WMU logo
WMU
WMU

21.05

+3.5 -114

o45.5 -105

+142

TOL logo
TOL
TOL

25.37

-3.5 +100

u46.5 -110

-155

Rutgers @ Northwestern
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

RUTG logo
RUTG
RUTG

20.69 @ 37.22

NW
NW logo
NW

Scarlet Knights vs Wildcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML

RUTG logo
RUTG
RUTG

20.69

--

--

--

NW logo
NW
NW

37.22

--

--

--

Akron @ Kent State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

AKR logo
AKR
AKR

21.44 @ 24.55

KENT
KENT logo
KENT

Zips vs Golden Flashes · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

AKR logo
AKR
AKR

21.44

+3.5 -120

o45.5 -110

+127

KENT logo
KENT
KENT

24.55

-3.5 +100

u46.5 -110

-145

Baylor @ Kansas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BAY logo
BAY
BAY

27.41 @ 25.20

KU
KU logo
KU

Bears vs Jayhawks · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

BAY logo
BAY
BAY

27.41

-2.5 -118

o52.5 -110

-142

KU logo
KU
KU

25.20

+2.5 +105

u53.5 -109

+125

Miami (OH) @ Central Michigan
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

M-OH logo
M-OH
M-OH

21.81 @ 19.74

CMU
CMU logo
CMU

RedHawks vs Chippewas · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML

M-OH logo
M-OH
M-OH

21.81

-2.5 -112

o39.5 -110

-132

CMU logo
CMU
CMU

19.74

+2.5 -105

u40.5 -105

+115

Oregon @ Illinois
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ORE logo
ORE
ORE

30.53 @ 22.46

ILL
ILL logo
ILL

Ducks vs Fighting Illini · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

ORE logo
ORE
ORE

30.53

-8.5 -110

o50.5 -110

-345

ILL logo
ILL
ILL

22.46

+8.5 -110

u50.5 -104

+300

Texas A&M @ Alabama
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TAM logo
TAM
TAM

18.58 @ 32.52

ALA
ALA logo
ALA

Aggies vs Crimson Tide · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

TAM logo
TAM
TAM

18.58

+13.5 -105

o49.5 -110

+475

ALA logo
ALA
ALA

32.52

-13.5 -110

u50.5 -110

-592

Sacramento State @ Ball State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CSUS logo
CSUS
CSUS

18.68 @ 32.43

BALL
BALL logo
BALL

Hornets vs Cardinals · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

CSUS logo
CSUS
CSUS

18.68

+14.5 -109

o50.5 -110

+525

BALL logo
BALL
BALL

32.43

-14.5 -101

u51.5 -115

-599

Iowa @ Minnesota
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

IOWA logo
IOWA
IOWA

24.05 @ 18.48

MINN
MINN logo
MINN

Hawkeyes vs Golden Gophers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

IOWA logo
IOWA
IOWA

24.05

-5.5 -130

o40.5 -110

-245

MINN logo
MINN
MINN

18.48

+5.5 +105

u40.5 -103

+230

Hawai'i @ NIU
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

HAW logo
HAW
HAW

24.27 @ 21.08

NIU
NIU logo
NIU

Rainbow Warriors vs Huskies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

HAW logo
HAW
HAW

24.27

-3.5 -110

o47.5 -104

-180

NIU logo
NIU
NIU

21.08

+3.5 -110

u47.5 -105

+165

BYU @ UCF
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BYU logo
BYU
BYU

25.59 @ 19.94

UCF
UCF logo
UCF

Cougars vs Knights · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

BYU logo
BYU
BYU

25.59

-6.5 -115

o43.5 -105

-245

UCF logo
UCF
UCF

19.94

+6.5 -102

u43.5 -104

+215

Oklahoma @ MS State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

OKLA logo
OKLA
OKLA

24.66 @ 21.49

MSST
MSST logo
MSST

Sooners vs Bulldogs · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

OKLA logo
OKLA
OKLA

24.66

-3.5 -120

o44.5 -105

-190

MSST logo
MSST
MSST

21.49

+3.5 -105

u45.5 -115

+168

Michigan State @ UCLA
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MSU logo
MSU
MSU

15.52 @ 30.51

UCLA
UCLA logo
UCLA

Spartans vs Bruins · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

MSU logo
MSU
MSU

15.52

+14.5 -110

o44.5 -108

+500

UCLA logo
UCLA
UCLA

30.51

-14.5 -105

u45.0 -110

-625

North Texas @ Navy
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UNT logo
UNT
UNT

33.00 @ 30.91

NAVY
NAVY logo
NAVY

Mean Green vs Midshipmen · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

UNT logo
UNT
UNT

33.00

-2.5 -106

o61.5 -115

-127

NAVY logo
NAVY
NAVY

30.91

+2.5 -108

u62.5 -110

+112

Boston College @ Georgia Tech
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BC logo
BC
BC

21.86 @ 26.78

GT
GT logo
GT

Eagles vs Yellow Jackets · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

BC logo
BC
BC

21.86

+4.5 -115

o49.5 -108

+161

GT logo
GT
GT

26.78

-4.5 -104

u49.5 -110

-182

Tennessee @ South Carolina
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TENN logo
TENN
TENN

24.79 @ 27.45

SOCAR
SOCAR logo
SOCAR

Volunteers vs Gamecocks · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

TENN logo
TENN
TENN

24.79

+2.5 -110

o50.5 -110

+114

SOCAR logo
SOCAR
SOCAR

27.45

-2.5 -105

u50.5 -105

-126

Bowling Green @ Buffalo
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BGSU logo
BGSU
BGSU

19.97 @ 24.54

BUFF
BUFF logo
BUFF

Falcons vs Bulls · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

BGSU logo
BGSU
BGSU

19.97

+3.5 -109

o44.5 -105

+150

BUFF logo
BUFF
BUFF

24.54

-3.5 +105

u44.5 -105

-152

Kansas State @ Arizona State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

KSU logo
KSU
KSU

30.47 @ 27.15

ASU
ASU logo
ASU

Wildcats vs Sun Devils · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

KSU logo
KSU
KSU

30.47

-3.5 +102

o55.5 -115

-160

ASU logo
ASU
ASU

27.15

+3.5 -110

u56.5 -110

+140

Eastern Michigan @ Ohio
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

EMU logo
EMU
EMU

17.68 @ 30.68

OHIO
OHIO logo
OHIO

Eagles vs Bobcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

EMU logo
EMU
EMU

17.68

+12.5 -110

o47.5 -110

+375

OHIO logo
OHIO
OHIO

30.68

-12.5 -108

u48.5 -110

-461

Louisiana-Monroe @ Troy
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ULM logo
ULM
ULM

17.83 @ 33.75

TROY
TROY logo
TROY

Warhawks vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

ULM logo
ULM
ULM

17.83

+14.5 -110

o50.5 -120

+530

TROY logo
TROY
TROY

33.75

-14.5 -105

u51.5 -116

-699

Louisiana @ Southern Miss
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ULL logo
ULL
ULL

30.75 @ 21.55

USM
USM logo
USM

Ragin' Cajuns vs Golden Eagles · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

ULL logo
ULL
ULL

30.75

-9.5 -115

o51.5 -115

-375

USM logo
USM
USM

21.55

+9.5 -105

u52.5 -108

+320

Old Dominion @ Louisiana Tech
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ODU logo
ODU
ODU

16.62 @ 30.22

LT
LT logo
LT

Monarchs vs Bulldogs · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

ODU logo
ODU
ODU

16.62

+13.5 -110

o45.5 -110

+380

LT logo
LT
LT

30.22

-13.5 -110

u46.5 -110

-450

San Jose State @ Nevada
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SJSU logo
SJSU
SJSU

19.51 @ 26.05

NEV
NEV logo
NEV

Spartans vs Wolf Pack · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

SJSU logo
SJSU
SJSU

19.51

+5.5 -110

o46.0 -110

+180

NEV logo
NEV
NEV

26.05

-5.5 -105

u46.5 -110

-190

Boise State @ Washington State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BSU logo
BSU
BSU

31.42 @ 19.72

WSU
WSU logo
WSU

Broncos vs Cougars · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

BSU logo
BSU
BSU

31.42

-11.5 -110

o51.5 -109

-500

WSU logo
WSU
WSU

19.72

+11.5 -105

u51.5 -106

+410

San Diego State @ Colorado State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SDSU logo
SDSU
SDSU

32.13 @ 31.73

CSU
CSU logo
CSU

Aztecs vs Rams · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

SDSU logo
SDSU
SDSU

32.13

-1.5 -105

o63.5 -108

+105

CSU logo
CSU
CSU

31.73

+1.5 -110

u64.5 -110

-102

Georgia State @ Arkansas State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

GSU logo
GSU
GSU

29.86 @ 27.99

ARST
ARST logo
ARST

Panthers vs Red Wolves · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

GSU logo
GSU
GSU

29.86

-1.5 -115

o58.5 -110

-125

ARST logo
ARST
ARST

27.99

+1.5 -105

u58.5 -103

+115

Colorado @ Oklahoma State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

COLO logo
COLO
COLO

19.75 @ 33.95

OKST
OKST logo
OKST

Buffaloes vs Cowboys · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

COLO logo
COLO
COLO

19.75

+13.5 -116

o55.5 -110

+410

OKST logo
OKST
OKST

33.95

-13.5 -104

u56.5 -112

-520

Virginia Tech @ Clemson
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

VT logo
VT
VT

23.21 @ 25.75

CLEM
CLEM logo
CLEM

Hokies vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

VT logo
VT
VT

23.21

+3.5 -124

o49.0 -114

+130

CLEM logo
CLEM
CLEM

25.75

-3.5 +100

u49.5 -108

-143

USC @ Wisconsin
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USC logo
USC
USC

25.97 @ 23.59

WIS
WIS logo
WIS

Trojans vs Badgers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

USC logo
USC
USC

25.97

-2.5 -124

o49.5 -110

-150

WIS logo
WIS
WIS

23.59

+2.5 +105

u50.5 -110

+140

Vanderbilt @ Kentucky
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

VAN logo
VAN
VAN

21.13 @ 31.94

UK
UK logo
UK

Commodores vs Wildcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

VAN logo
VAN
VAN

21.13

+11.5 -115

o51.5 -109

+355

UK logo
UK
UK

31.94

-11.5 -105

u51.5 -105

-440

Syracuse @ North Carolina
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SYR logo
SYR
SYR

19.59 @ 27.75

UNC
UNC logo
UNC

Orange vs Tar Heels · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

SYR logo
SYR
SYR

19.59

+8.5 -110

o46.5 -110

+275

UNC logo
UNC
UNC

27.75

-8.5 -110

u47.5 -115

-325

Iowa State @ Arizona
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ISU logo
ISU
ISU

19.82 @ 30.74

ARIZ
ARIZ logo
ARIZ

Cyclones vs Wildcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

ISU logo
ISU
ISU

19.82

+10.5 -115

o50.5 -110

+285

ARIZ logo
ARIZ
ARIZ

30.74

-10.5 -101

u50.5 -105

-310

Utah State @ Texas State
Matchup Stats
Mississippi @ Texas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MISS logo
MISS
MISS

25.10 @ 29.02

TEX
TEX logo
TEX

Rebels vs Longhorns · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

MISS logo
MISS
MISS

25.10

+3.5 -115

o53.5 -110

+140

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

29.02

-3.5 +100

u54.5 -110

-154

UTSA @ Tulane
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UTSA logo
UTSA
UTSA

26.68 @ 24.71

TULN
TULN logo
TULN

Roadrunners vs Green Wave · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

UTSA logo
UTSA
UTSA

26.68

-2.5 -112

o51.5 -105

-138

TULN logo
TULN
TULN

24.71

+2.5 -102

u51.5 -108

+125

ND State @ New Mexico
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NDSU logo
NDSU
NDSU

18.65 @ 24.18

UNM
UNM logo
UNM

Bison vs Lobos · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

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NDSU
NDSU

18.65

+4.5 -106

o41.0 -110

+166

UNM logo
UNM
UNM

24.18

-4.5 -105

u41.5 -107

-190

Houston @ Utah
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

25.17 @ 32.65

UTAH
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UTAH

Cougars vs Utes · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

25.17

+6.5 -105

o56.5 -110

+205

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UTAH
UTAH

32.65

-6.5 -110

u57.5 -113

-235

New Mexico State Aggies image thumbnail NMSU @ Sam Houston Bearkats image thumbnail SHSU Wed, Oct 21 • 8:00 PM ET
1st Half Spread
New Mexico State Aggies image thumbnail NMSU 1st Half -2.5 (+104)
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Pick made: 23 hours ago
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

New Mexico State should look to dictate the pace early and force Sam Houston out of its comfort zone. With the Aggies playing faster and the Bearkats sporting a one-dimensional offense, the road favorite has an opportunity to seize control early against a defense that has had plenty of time to prepare.

Total
New Mexico State Aggies image thumbnail Sam Houston Bearkats image thumbnail u45.5 (-109)
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Pick made: 23 hours ago
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

Sam Houston and New Mexico State could deliver an ugly offensive showing, and not because either defense is particularly impressive. The Bearkats are averaging just 11.6 points per game, while the Aggies are scoring fewer than 20 points per contest. With both offenses struggling to move the ball, the under is worth a look, but the total has dropped too far already.

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James Madison Dukes image thumbnail JMU @ Appalachian State Mountaineers image thumbnail APP Thu, Oct 22 • 7:00 PM ET
Spread
James Madison Dukes image thumbnail JMU -10.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Chris Gregory
Publishing Editor

James Madison is 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS, with a +14.4 spread differential, and despite being on the road, I'm happy to lay the number against App State. The Dukes rank 13th in the nation in yards per carry (5.3) and should run the ball well against an App State defense that allows 155 rushing yards per game (73rd). The Mountaineers don't have anything to hang their hat on offensively, ranking 74th in yards per play and 106th in yards per carry. If JMU can make them one-dimensional on offense, they'll find the necessary separation on the scoreboard.

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North Carolina State Wolfpack image thumbnail NCST @ Stanford Cardinal image thumbnail STAN Fri, Oct 23 • 10:30 PM ET
Game Prop
North Carolina State Wolfpack image thumbnail o31.5 Team Total (+108)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

In four of Stanford's last five FBS games, it has allowed 35+ points. NC State's offense is a little sporadic, so I'd only play its team total Over up to 32.5, but it has an opportunity to light up the Cardinal. QB CJ Bailey has put up a 72+ QBR in four of his last five games and has the Wolfpack ranked top 40 in pass success rate (47.6%).

Total
North Carolina State Wolfpack image thumbnail Stanford Cardinal image thumbnail o55.5 (-105)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

These teams are combined 9-4 to the Over this season, but I'd only take the Over at 55.5 or better. Stanford's defense is one of the worst in the country, ranking 127th nationally in success rate (50.1%). NC State has the talent to take advantage, especially with its passing attack. But the Wolfpack defense is similarly terrible (124th in net EPA per play) and should help the Over hit.

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Baylor Bears image thumbnail BAY @ Kansas Jayhawks image thumbnail KU Sat, Oct 24 • 1:00 PM ET
Spread
Kansas Jayhawks image thumbnail KU +2.5 (-105)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Brad Powers
Betting Analyst

My power ratings make Kansas a 1-point favorite here, one of the biggest disparities of the week. First, pay attention to the market. Baylor opened as a 6.5-point favorite vs. TCU last week. They closed only a 3.5-point favorite. Baylor would lose the game outright 17-6 and were -1.4 in yards per play. For the season, Kansas is +1.0 in yards-per-play margin while Baylor is +0.7, and Kansas has played the slightly tougher schedule, according to Jeff Sagarin. When you have the better team in the stats that has played the tougher schedule, that usually signifies a best bet, especially when the team you're backing is a home underdog.

 

Spread
Kansas Jayhawks image thumbnail KU +2.5 (+100)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Brad Powers
Betting Analyst

My power ratings make Kansas a slight favorite. Kansas is better in yards per play margin and has faced a tougher schedule than Baylor... and they're getting points... at home? That's an auto bet for me. The market was anti Baylor last week, and they got beat outright as a favorite vs TCU. Money came in on Kansas last week and I expect the same this week. 

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Virginia Tech Hokies image thumbnail VT @ Clemson Tigers image thumbnail CLEM Sat, Oct 24 • 7:00 PM ET
Spread
Virginia Tech Hokies image thumbnail VT +2.5 (-110)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Brad Powers
Betting Analyst

My power ratings make Virginia Tech a 1-point favorite, again one of biggest disparities of the week. Since the start of the season, I have downgraded Clemson’s power rating by 8.5 points. That’s the second-biggest downgrade among Power Four teams behind only Oregon. Virginia Tech has been significantly better in the stats, as they are outgaining their opponents by 135 yards per game while Clemson is only outgaining their opponents by 10 yards per game. Virginia Tech’s defense does not get enough credit in the market. Virginia Tech is No. 1 in stuff rate, No. 1 in tackles for loss, and No. 2 in Havoc. They're taking on a Clemson team that has the worst starting quarterback in the Power Four. True freshman Tait Reynolds is No. 127 in QBR. He leads a Clemson offense that ranks No. 127 in EPA/Play and No. 126 in success rate.

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USC Trojans image thumbnail USC @ Wisconsin Badgers image thumbnail WIS Sat, Oct 24 • 7:30 PM ET
Spread
Wisconsin Badgers image thumbnail WIS +3.0 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Brad Powers
Betting Analyst

My power ratings only make USC a one-point favorite. USC finally got a big win on the east coast, beating Penn State, but reality is, Wisconsin is better than Penn State, and yet the Penn State - USC line was a pick, so I think this line is a market overreaction. Wisconsin is also better in yards per play margin and they've faced a tough schedule.

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Mississippi Rebels image thumbnail MISS @ Texas Longhorns image thumbnail TEX Sat, Oct 24 • 7:30 PM ET
Spread
Texas Longhorns image thumbnail TEX -3.0 (-117)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Texas should be favored by more than a field goal at home against Ole Miss, and I'd take the Longhorns up to -5.5. Despite Arch Manning's inconsistent play, Texas has the talent advantage, especially on defense. The Longhorns rank third nationally in net adjusted EPA per play on defense and can slow Trinidad Chambliss enough to win decisively. 

Spread
Mississippi Rebels image thumbnail MISS +3.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Chris Gregory
Publishing Editor

Ole Miss has returned to top form since its early-October bye week, winning by 35 at Vanderbilt before dominating ranked Missouri 31-3 on Saturday. Meanwhile, Texas has lost back-to-back games against teams not as good as Ole Miss, and Arch Manning concerns now have the entire program in flux at a bad time. I expect a bit of a shootout, and that plays into the hands of the Rebels, who rank 10th in scoring offense and 20th in yards per play.  This Longhorns offense (89th in yards per play) won't be able to keep pace in its current state. 

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North Dakota State Bison image thumbnail NDSU @ New Mexico Lobos image thumbnail UNM Sat, Oct 24 • 10:00 PM ET
Spread
New Mexico Lobos image thumbnail UNM -4.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

This could be the best G6 game of the season, and with major CFP implications, I like New Mexico to cover -4.5 or better. The Lobos have the best defense in the G6, ranking first nationally in havoc rate (26%), and home-field advantage in Albuquerque will be huge after Jason Eck's push to try to sell it out. North Dakota State has been impressive, but its inconsistent offense (7 points against UNLV) will be a problem against the Lobos.

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Houston Cougars image thumbnail HOU @ Utah Utes image thumbnail UTAH Sat, Oct 24 • 10:15 PM ET
Spread
Utah Utes image thumbnail UTAH -6.5 (-104)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Although Utah struggled to close out its win against Colorado last week, I like the Utes up to -9.5 at home with College GameDay in Salt Lake City. The Cougars are coming off a big shootout win and are in a letdown spot against a Utah team with an offense and defense both ranked top 20 by SP+. Houston's poor defensive play (111th in net EPA per play) is bound to catch up to it against Devon Dampier.

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TeamTotal
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