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Free College Football Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Oct. 23, 2026

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Predicted Score

DUKE logo
DUKE
DUKE

22.61 @ 25.33

UVA
UVA logo
UVA

Blue Devils vs Cavaliers · Prediction & Game Odds

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DUKE logo
DUKE
DUKE

22.61

+2.5 -106

o46.5 -109

+121

UVA logo
UVA
UVA

25.33

-2.5 -105

u47.5 -115

-130

UMass @ UConn
Matchup Stats
Top Projection Javon Brown o29.5 Receiving Yards (-120)
o29.5-110
Army @ Tulsa
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ARMY logo
ARMY
ARMY

25.99 @ 27.47

TLSA
TLSA logo
TLSA

Black Knights vs Golden Hurricane · Prediction & Game Odds

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ARMY logo
ARMY
ARMY

25.99

+1.5 -108

o52.5 -105

+101

TLSA logo
TLSA
TLSA

27.47

-1.5 -108

u53.5 -110

-120

Top Projection Javon Ross o30.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
o29.5-120
Air Force @ Wyoming
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

AFA logo
AFA
AFA

24.38 @ 19.30

WYO
WYO logo
WYO

Falcons vs Cowboys · Prediction & Game Odds

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AFA logo
AFA
AFA

24.38

-4.5 -120

o44.5 -115

-218

WYO logo
WYO
WYO

19.30

+4.5 +100

u45.5 -105

+195

Top Projection Evan Medders o44.5 Passing Yards (-114)
o44.5-114
NC State @ Stanford
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NCST logo
NCST
NCST

31.51 @ 24.14

STAN
STAN logo
STAN

Wolfpack vs Cardinal · Prediction & Game Odds

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NCST logo
NCST
NCST

31.51

-7.5 -105

o55.5 +100

-275

STAN logo
STAN
STAN

24.14

+7.5 -109

u56.5 -110

+250

Top Projection Benji Blackburn o29.5 Receiving Yards (-105)
o27.5-115
West Virginia @ TCU
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WVU logo
WVU
WVU

22.19 @ 33.84

TCU
TCU logo
TCU

Mountaineers vs Horned Frogs · Prediction & Game Odds

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WVU logo
WVU
WVU

22.19

+11.5 -128

o56.5 -115

+325

TCU logo
TCU
TCU

33.84

-11.5 -115

u58.0 -110

-380

Top Projection Ed Small o59.5 Receiving Yards (-101)
o54.5-114
Texas Tech @ Cincinnati
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TTU logo
TTU
TTU

33.72 @ 23.41

CIN
CIN logo
CIN

Red Raiders vs Bearcats · Prediction & Game Odds

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TTU logo
TTU
TTU

33.72

-10.5 -110

o56.5 -110

-420

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

23.41

+10.5 -105

u57.5 -112

+350

Top Projection Quinten Joyner o49.5 Rushing Yards (-101)
o48.5-115
LSU @ Auburn
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

LSU logo
LSU
LSU

28.64 @ 22.05

AUB
AUB logo
AUB

Tigers vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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LSU logo
LSU
LSU

28.64

-6.5 -120

o51.0 -110

-260

AUB logo
AUB
AUB

22.05

+6.5 +102

u51.5 -105

+230

Top Projection Keshaun Singleton o49.5 Receiving Yards (-120)
o46.5-115
California @ SMU
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CAL logo
CAL
CAL

17.57 @ 36.92

SMU
SMU logo
SMU

Golden Bears vs Mustangs · Prediction & Game Odds

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CAL logo
CAL
CAL

17.57

+18.5 -108

o55.5 -104

+800

SMU logo
SMU
SMU

36.92

-18.5 -110

u55.5 -105

-1000

Top Projection Ashten Emory o49.5 Rushing Yards (+115)
o44.5-114
Rice @ Florida Atlantic
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

RICE logo
RICE
RICE

22.06 @ 31.59

FAU
FAU logo
FAU

Owls vs Owls · Prediction & Game Odds

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RICE logo
RICE
RICE

22.06

+8.5 -110

o51.5 -115

+275

FAU logo
FAU
FAU

31.59

-8.5 -105

u53.5 -110

-325

Pittsburgh @ Miami (FL)
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

PITT logo
PITT
PITT

15.17 @ 36.06

MIA
MIA logo
MIA

Panthers vs Hurricanes · Prediction & Game Odds

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PITT logo
PITT
PITT

15.17

+20.5 -114

o48.5 -108

+1100

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

36.06

-20.5 -105

u49.5 -110

-1500

Top Projection Malik Knight o29.5 Receiving Yards (+115)
o23.5-113
Indiana @ Michigan
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

IU logo
IU
IU

25.32 @ 17.70

MICH
MICH logo
MICH

Hoosiers vs Wolverines · Prediction & Game Odds

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IU logo
IU
IU

25.32

-7.5 +100

o42.5 -110

-280

MICH logo
MICH
MICH

17.70

+7.5 -115

u43.0 -110

+245

Top Projection Andrew Marsh o39.5 Receiving Yards (+100)
o37.5-115
Western Michigan @ Toledo
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WMU logo
WMU
WMU

21.40 @ 26.08

TOL
TOL logo
TOL

Broncos vs Rockets · Prediction & Game Odds

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WMU logo
WMU
WMU

21.40

+3.5 -112

o46.5 -120

+144

TOL logo
TOL
TOL

26.08

-3.5 +100

u47.5 -106

-150

Rutgers @ Northwestern
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

RUTG logo
RUTG
RUTG

20.36 @ 37.48

NW
NW logo
NW

Scarlet Knights vs Wildcats · Prediction & Game Odds

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RUTG logo
RUTG
RUTG

20.36

--

--

--

NW logo
NW
NW

37.48

--

--

--

Akron @ Kent State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

AKR logo
AKR
AKR

21.93 @ 25.00

KENT
KENT logo
KENT

Zips vs Golden Flashes · Prediction & Game Odds

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AKR logo
AKR
AKR

21.93

+3.5 -120

o47.5 -110

+128

KENT logo
KENT
KENT

25.00

-3.5 +102

u48.0 -113

-145

Baylor @ Kansas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BAY logo
BAY
BAY

27.13 @ 25.43

KU
KU logo
KU

Bears vs Jayhawks · Prediction & Game Odds

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BAY logo
BAY
BAY

27.13

-2.5 -112

o52.5 -115

-133

KU logo
KU
KU

25.43

+2.5 -102

u53.5 -105

+120

Top Projection Dawson Pendergrass o39.5 Rushing Yards (+115)
o32.5-120
Miami (OH) @ Central Michigan
Matchup Stats
Oregon @ Illinois
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ORE logo
ORE
ORE

30.48 @ 22.10

ILL
ILL logo
ILL

Ducks vs Fighting Illini · Prediction & Game Odds

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ORE logo
ORE
ORE

30.48

-8.5 -110

o49.5 -110

-350

ILL logo
ILL
ILL

22.10

+8.5 -105

u50.0 -110

+290

Top Projection Brayden Trimble o22.5 Receiving Yards (-117)
o22.5-114
Texas A&M @ Alabama
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TAM logo
TAM
TAM

18.66 @ 32.44

ALA
ALA logo
ALA

Aggies vs Crimson Tide · Prediction & Game Odds

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TAM logo
TAM
TAM

18.66

+13.5 -105

o49.5 -110

+450

ALA logo
ALA
ALA

32.44

-13.5 -108

u50.5 -110

-575

Top Projection TK Norman o29.5 Receiving Yards (-125)
o29.5-125
Sacramento State @ Ball State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CSUS logo
CSUS
CSUS

18.77 @ 32.43

BALL
BALL logo
BALL

Hornets vs Cardinals · Prediction & Game Odds

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CSUS logo
CSUS
CSUS

18.77

+14.5 -109

o50.5 -110

+525

BALL logo
BALL
BALL

32.43

-14.5 -105

u51.5 -115

-599

Iowa @ Minnesota
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

IOWA logo
IOWA
IOWA

24.36 @ 18.13

MINN
MINN logo
MINN

Hawkeyes vs Golden Gophers · Prediction & Game Odds

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IOWA logo
IOWA
IOWA

24.36

-6.5 -120

o40.5 -110

-258

MINN logo
MINN
MINN

18.13

+6.5 +102

u40.5 -108

+230

Top Projection Javon Tracy o41.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
o41.5-110
Hawai'i @ NIU
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

HAW logo
HAW
HAW

24.37 @ 20.80

NIU
NIU logo
NIU

Rainbow Warriors vs Huskies · Prediction & Game Odds

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HAW logo
HAW
HAW

24.37

-3.5 -110

o47.5 -104

-176

NIU logo
NIU
NIU

20.80

+3.5 -108

u47.5 -108

+165

BYU @ UCF
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BYU logo
BYU
BYU

25.95 @ 19.75

UCF
UCF logo
UCF

Cougars vs Knights · Prediction & Game Odds

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BYU logo
BYU
BYU

25.95

-6.5 -120

o43.5 -105

-270

UCF logo
UCF
UCF

19.75

+6.5 +105

u43.5 -104

+230

Top Projection Waden Charles o29.5 Receiving Yards (+103)
o26.5-115
Oklahoma @ MS State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

OKLA logo
OKLA
OKLA

25.39 @ 22.47

MSST
MSST logo
MSST

Sooners vs Bulldogs · Prediction & Game Odds

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OKLA logo
OKLA
OKLA

25.39

+0.0 -177

o46.0 -110

-165

MSST logo
MSST
MSST

22.47

+0.0 +140

u46.5 -110

+146

Top Projection John Mateer o29.5 Rushing Yards (+125)
o24.5-113
Michigan State @ UCLA
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MSU logo
MSU
MSU

14.76 @ 30.75

UCLA
UCLA logo
UCLA

Spartans vs Bruins · Prediction & Game Odds

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MSU logo
MSU
MSU

14.76

+15.5 -110

o43.5 -110

+550

UCLA logo
UCLA
UCLA

30.75

-15.5 -109

u43.5 -106

-676

Top Projection Jayden Savoury o25.5 Receiving Yards (-118)
o24.5-130
North Texas @ Navy
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UNT logo
UNT
UNT

33.05 @ 30.95

NAVY
NAVY logo
NAVY

Mean Green vs Midshipmen · Prediction & Game Odds

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UNT logo
UNT
UNT

33.05

-2.5 -106

o62.5 -110

-132

NAVY logo
NAVY
NAVY

30.95

+2.5 +100

u62.5 -104

+120

Boston College @ Georgia Tech
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BC logo
BC
BC

21.43 @ 27.95

GT
GT logo
GT

Eagles vs Yellow Jackets · Prediction & Game Odds

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BC logo
BC
BC

21.43

+5.5 -105

o49.5 -118

+180

GT logo
GT
GT

27.95

-5.5 -105

u50.5 -108

-200

Top Projection Dawson Pough o24.5 Receiving Yards (-102)
o24.5-102
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

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TENN logo
TENN
TENN

24.79

+2.5 -110

o50.0 -110

+116

SOCAR logo
SOCAR
SOCAR

27.45

-2.5 -105

u50.5 -105

-130

Top Projection George MacIntyre o184.5 Passing Yards (-115)
o184.5-115
Bowling Green @ Buffalo
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BGSU logo
BGSU
BGSU

20.27 @ 24.05

BUFF
BUFF logo
BUFF

Falcons vs Bulls · Prediction & Game Odds

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BGSU logo
BGSU
BGSU

20.27

+3.5 -119

o44.5 -105

+136

BUFF logo
BUFF
BUFF

24.05

-3.5 +105

u44.5 -105

-154

Kansas State @ Arizona State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

KSU logo
KSU
KSU

29.56 @ 27.23

ASU
ASU logo
ASU

Wildcats vs Sun Devils · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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KSU logo
KSU
KSU

29.56

-1.5 -115

o54.5 -120

-128

ASU logo
ASU
ASU

27.23

+1.5 -105

u55.5 -110

+115

Top Projection Jaron Tibbs o44.5 Receiving Yards (-130)
o44.5-130
Eastern Michigan @ Ohio
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

EMU logo
EMU
EMU

17.91 @ 30.45

OHIO
OHIO logo
OHIO

Eagles vs Bobcats · Prediction & Game Odds

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EMU logo
EMU
EMU

17.91

+11.5 -108

o47.5 -115

+360

OHIO logo
OHIO
OHIO

30.45

-11.5 -111

u48.5 -110

-425

Louisiana-Monroe @ Troy
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ULM logo
ULM
ULM

18.14 @ 33.03

TROY
TROY logo
TROY

Warhawks vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds

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ULM logo
ULM
ULM

18.14

+14.5 -118

o50.5 -110

+500

TROY logo
TROY
TROY

33.03

-14.5 -106

u50.5 -105

-625

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

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ULL logo
ULL
ULL

30.75

-9.5 -110

o51.5 -109

-375

USM logo
USM
USM

21.55

+9.5 -105

u52.5 -108

+310

Old Dominion @ Louisiana Tech
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ODU logo
ODU
ODU

16.06 @ 30.71

LT
LT logo
LT

Monarchs vs Bulldogs · Prediction & Game Odds

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ODU logo
ODU
ODU

16.06

+13.5 -108

o45.0 -115

+440

LT logo
LT
LT

30.71

-13.5 -105

u45.5 -105

-526

San Jose State @ Nevada
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SJSU logo
SJSU
SJSU

19.04 @ 26.42

NEV
NEV logo
NEV

Spartans vs Wolf Pack · Prediction & Game Odds

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SJSU logo
SJSU
SJSU

19.04

+6.5 +100

o46.0 -115

+220

NEV logo
NEV
NEV

26.42

-6.5 -114

u46.5 -105

-225

Boise State @ Washington State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BSU logo
BSU
BSU

32.33 @ 20.11

WSU
WSU logo
WSU

Broncos vs Cougars · Prediction & Game Odds

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BSU logo
BSU
BSU

32.33

-12.5 -113

o52.5 -110

-500

WSU logo
WSU
WSU

20.11

+12.5 -107

u53.5 -110

+425

Top Projection Maddux Madsen o207.5 Passing Yards (-114)
o199.5-140
San Diego State @ Colorado State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SDSU logo
SDSU
SDSU

31.67 @ 31.67

CSU
CSU logo
CSU

Aztecs vs Rams · Prediction & Game Odds

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SDSU logo
SDSU
SDSU

31.67

+1.5 -115

o62.5 -105

-110

CSU logo
CSU
CSU

31.67

-1.5 -105

u62.5 -105

-104

Georgia State @ Arkansas State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

GSU logo
GSU
GSU

29.78 @ 28.08

ARST
ARST logo
ARST

Panthers vs Red Wolves · Prediction & Game Odds

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GSU logo
GSU
GSU

29.78

-1.5 -110

o57.5 -115

-125

ARST logo
ARST
ARST

28.08

+1.5 -108

u59.5 -110

+110

Colorado @ Oklahoma State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

COLO logo
COLO
COLO

20.01 @ 34.54

OKST
OKST logo
OKST

Buffaloes vs Cowboys · Prediction & Game Odds

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COLO logo
COLO
COLO

20.01

+13.5 -105

o55.5 -112

+475

OKST logo
OKST
OKST

34.54

-13.5 -105

u56.5 -110

-549

Top Projection Caleb Hawkins o99.5 Rushing Yards (-112)
o99.5-112
Virginia Tech @ Clemson
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

VT logo
VT
VT

23.50 @ 25.67

CLEM
CLEM logo
CLEM

Hokies vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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VT logo
VT
VT

23.50

+2.5 +100

o48.5 -115

+125

CLEM logo
CLEM
CLEM

25.67

-2.5 -110

u49.5 -112

-130

Top Projection Ayden Greene o24.5 Receiving Yards (-101)
o22.5-115
USC @ Wisconsin
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USC logo
USC
USC

26.17 @ 23.91

WIS
WIS logo
WIS

Trojans vs Badgers · Prediction & Game Odds

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USC logo
USC
USC

26.17

-2.5 -120

o49.5 -110

-140

WIS logo
WIS
WIS

23.91

+0.0 +123

u50.5 -110

+135

Top Projection Zacharyus Williams o29.5 Receiving Yards (-103)
o24.5+100
Vanderbilt @ Kentucky
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

VAN logo
VAN
VAN

21.24 @ 32.03

UK
UK logo
UK

Commodores vs Wildcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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VAN logo
VAN
VAN

21.24

+11.5 -113

o51.5 -115

+380

UK logo
UK
UK

32.03

-11.5 -113

u52.5 -115

-440

Top Projection Ja'Cory Thomas o29.5 Receiving Yards (+105)
o22.5-120
Syracuse @ North Carolina
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SYR logo
SYR
SYR

18.91 @ 28.46

UNC
UNC logo
UNC

Orange vs Tar Heels · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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SYR logo
SYR
SYR

18.91

+9.5 -105

o46.5 -110

+300

UNC logo
UNC
UNC

28.46

-9.5 -108

u47.5 -110

-350

Top Projection Jelani Thurman o39.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
o39.5-109
Iowa State @ Arizona
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ISU logo
ISU
ISU

20.06 @ 31.05

ARIZ
ARIZ logo
ARIZ

Cyclones vs Wildcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ISU logo
ISU
ISU

20.06

+10.5 -110

o50.5 -109

+285

ARIZ logo
ARIZ
ARIZ

31.05

-10.5 -102

u51.5 -112

-300

Top Projection Brandon Phelps o38.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
o38.5-115
Utah State @ Texas State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USU logo
USU
USU

22.56 @ 37.28

TXST
TXST logo
TXST

Aggies vs Bobcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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USU logo
USU
USU

22.56

+13.5 -108

o61.0 -110

+420

TXST logo
TXST
TXST

37.28

-13.5 -108

u61.5 -110

-500

Mississippi @ Texas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MISS logo
MISS
MISS

25.30 @ 29.25

TEX
TEX logo
TEX

Rebels vs Longhorns · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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MISS logo
MISS
MISS

25.30

+3.5 -114

o53.5 -110

+140

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

29.25

-3.5 +100

u54.5 -110

-150

Top Projection Arch Manning o19.5 Rushing Yards (+105)
o17.5-112
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

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UTSA logo
UTSA
UTSA

26.68

-2.5 -115

o51.5 -105

-141

TULN logo
TULN
TULN

24.71

+2.5 +105

u51.5 -105

+130

ND State @ New Mexico
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NDSU logo
NDSU
NDSU

18.33 @ 23.87

UNM
UNM logo
UNM

Bison vs Lobos · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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NDSU logo
NDSU
NDSU

18.33

+5.5 -110

o40.5 -105

+168

UNM logo
UNM
UNM

23.87

-5.5 -105

u40.5 -102

-190

Top Projection Nathan Hayes o149.5 Passing Yards (-125)
o149.5-125
Houston @ Utah
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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HOU
HOU

25.17 @ 32.65

UTAH
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UTAH

Cougars vs Utes · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

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HOU
HOU

25.17

+6.5 +100

o56.5 -110

+210

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UTAH
UTAH

32.65

-6.5 -110

u57.5 -110

-240

Top Projection Braden Pegan o69.5 Receiving Yards (+100)
o61.5-115
Duke Blue Devils image thumbnail DUKE @ Virginia Cavaliers image thumbnail UVA Fri, Oct 23 • 7:00 PM ET
1st Half Total
Duke Blue Devils image thumbnail Virginia Cavaliers image thumbnail 1st Half u23.5 (+104)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

Expect a clock-draining first half when Duke and Virginia meet. Both offenses lean heavily on the run and rank among the slower teams in seconds per play, particularly over their first three drives. Long possessions, limited urgency and plenty of punts should help keep the clock moving and the scoring down.

Total
Duke Blue Devils image thumbnail Virginia Cavaliers image thumbnail u47.5 (-104)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

Duke and Virginia should lean on their ground games, keeping the clock moving in a matchup featuring two solid defensive units. The Blue Devils' ability to shut down the run could force Virginia into uncomfortable passing situations, while the Cavaliers' secondary could give Duke problems through the air.

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Army Black Knights image thumbnail ARMY @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane image thumbnail TLSA Fri, Oct 23 • 8:30 PM ET
1st Half Total
Army Black Knights image thumbnail Tulsa Golden Hurricane image thumbnail 1st Half u27.5 (-112)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

First-half Under 27.5 is playable down to 26.5. Army tends to score more after halftime, while both teams should lean on the run early. Tulsa’s familiarity with Army’s scheme could also help suppress scoring before adjustments kick in.

Total
Army Black Knights image thumbnail Tulsa Golden Hurricane image thumbnail u54.5 (-104)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

Under 54.5 is playable up to 55.5. Army plays at the nation's slowest pace, while both teams should lean on long possessions. Tulsa's last two similar matchups closed below 48, making this number look inflated by recent Overs.

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North Carolina State Wolfpack image thumbnail NCST @ Stanford Cardinal image thumbnail STAN Fri, Oct 23 • 10:30 PM ET
Moneyline
Stanford Cardinal image thumbnail STAN (+233)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

NC State hits the road for the first time in four weeks, traveling across the country for a late-night kickoff against Stanford. Coming off a bye week, the Wolfpack face a unique challenge with the travel and unusual start time. The Cardinal have endured tougher competition this season, giving them an edge in this ACC showdown.

Game Prop
North Carolina State Wolfpack image thumbnail o31.5 Team Total (+108)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days 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%).

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Texas Tech Red Raiders image thumbnail TTU @ Cincinnati Bearcats image thumbnail CIN Sat, Oct 24 • 12:00 PM ET
Total
Texas Tech Red Raiders image thumbnail Cincinnati Bearcats image thumbnail o56.5 (-115)
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 hours ago
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Nick Galaida
Betting Analyst

Playable to 54%.

Pro Football Focus has both Texas Tech and Cincinnati graded as a top-36 offense in the nation. We should see an abundance of points on the board between these teams in Week 8.

Spread
Cincinnati Bearcats image thumbnail CIN +11.5 (-122)
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 hours ago
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Nick Galaida
Betting Analyst

Playable to 54%.

Poor defensive teams are vulnerable every time they step on the field. Texas Tech has been playing undisciplined football for much of the season -- expect them to give Cincinnati every opportunity to be competitive in Week 8.

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LSU Tigers image thumbnail LSU @ Auburn Tigers image thumbnail AUB Sat, Oct 24 • 12:00 PM ET
Receiving Yards
JH Jackson Harris o49.5 Receiving Yards (-121)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

Jackson Harris averages 2.53 yards per route run and will capitalize on Auburn's 120th-ranked coverage grade (per PFF), so I'd play this number up to 60.5. Auburn operates at the fastest tempo in the nation (21.5 seconds per snap) and has a beatable secondary (87th in passing success rate), which is a great combination for opposing wideouts. 

Spread
LSU Tigers image thumbnail LSU -7.5 (+108)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst

Last week’s win over the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs absolutely raises the Auburn Tigers ceiling, but it took 26 Byrum Brown carries and three Gunner Stockton turnovers to pull it off. In addition to that, you're getting Auburn directly off one of its biggest wins in school history of recent memory. I'm not here to tell you that LSU is a better football team than Georgia but I will say its profile may be more suitable for this matchup.

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Rice Owls image thumbnail RICE @ Florida Atlantic Owls image thumbnail FAU Sat, Oct 24 • 12:00 PM ET
Spread
Florida Atlantic Owls image thumbnail FAU -7.5 (+104)
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 hours ago
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

With Florida Atlantic's offensive advantage, I like it to cover up to -9.5 in the battle of the Owls. FAu's offense ranks 32nd nationally in net EPA per play and 38th in pass success rate (47.6%). Rice's offense ranks 121st in the country in success rate (39.2%).

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Indiana Hoosiers image thumbnail IU @ Michigan Wolverines image thumbnail MICH Sat, Oct 24 • 12:00 PM ET
1st Half Total
Indiana Hoosiers image thumbnail Michigan Wolverines image thumbnail 1st Half u20.5 (-109)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

Both defenses should dictate the pace early, making the first-half under an appealing play. Indiana and Michigan rank among the nation's top 10 teams in first-half points allowed, each surrendering fewer than seven points per game. With freshman Tommy Carr making his first start, expect Michigan to lean on the run.

Total
Indiana Hoosiers image thumbnail Michigan Wolverines image thumbnail u41.5 (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

Michigan's path to covering starts with a low-scoring affair, as freshman Tommy Carr makes his first collegiate start. Expect Kyle Whittingham to lean on the running game while Indiana's defense continues to limit Big Ten opponents. I project a 20-17 finish, making the under 41 playable down to 40.

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Western Michigan Broncos image thumbnail WMU @ Toledo Rockets image thumbnail TOL Sat, Oct 24 • 12:00 PM ET
Spread
Toledo Rockets image thumbnail TOL -2.5 (-120)
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Toledo can cover up to -3.5 at home against Western Michigan. The Rockets rank 46th in the country in offensive success rate (46.1%) and 16th in defensive success rate (38.6%). WMU's run-first approach won't cut it.

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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)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days 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)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 days ago
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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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Oregon Ducks image thumbnail ORE @ Illinois Fighting Illini image thumbnail ILL Sat, Oct 24 • 3:00 PM ET
1st Quarter Spread
Illinois Fighting Illini image thumbnail ILL 1st Quarter +2.5 (-118)
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 hours ago
Geoff Clark logo
Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

Illinois can start faster without undermining the Oregon full-game angle. The Illini rank 22nd in first-quarter scoring and are coming off a bye, while Oregon ranks 105th and has to travel across two time zones.

Spread
Oregon Ducks image thumbnail ORE -9.5 (+104)
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 hours ago
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Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

Oregon -9.5 is playable up to -10.5. The Ducks’ defense has carried the load since Moore went down, while Illinois ranks near the bottom of the Big Ten in scoring defense and just gave up 31 regulation points to Michigan State.

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Texas A&M Aggies image thumbnail TAM @ Alabama Crimson Tide image thumbnail ALA Sat, Oct 24 • 3:30 PM ET
Game Prop
Alabama Crimson Tide image thumbnail o31.5 Team Total (-104)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Alabama's offense has struggled in its last two outings, but those came against two of the top defenses in the country. Against Texas A&M, I like Bama to hit its team total Over at 32.5 or better. In four previous P4 games against defenses ranked outside the top 25 by SP+, Alabama scored 45+ points. 

Total
Texas A&M Aggies image thumbnail Alabama Crimson Tide image thumbnail o50.5 (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Alabama is one of the best Over teams in the country, hitting it in five of seven games this season. I like the Crimson Tide to hit the Over again at 51.5 or better. Keelon Russell has Alabama ranked top 25 in offensive success rate (50.1%), and the Aggies' front seven is banged up. Texas A&M's offense is questionable, but Alabama's defense struggled against Tennessee last week, and the Aggies should be good enough to score 17+ points.

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Iowa Hawkeyes image thumbnail IOWA @ Minnesota Golden Gophers image thumbnail MINN Sat, Oct 24 • 3:30 PM ET
Receiving Yards
DV DJ Vonnahme o37.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 hours ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

DJ Vonnahme has eclipsed this number in four of five contests. He led all returning tight ends in yards per route run (3.10) in 2025 and is effective yet again this season, so he's undervalued in the market with this number.

1st Half Total
Iowa Hawkeyes image thumbnail Minnesota Golden Gophers image thumbnail 1st Half u20.5 (-118)
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 hours ago
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

This matchup has all the makings of an all-defensive showdown, making the first-half under worth a look. Minnesota ranks fourth-slowest in seconds per play over its first three drives and 18th overall. Iowa prefers a faster tempo, but playing on the road could allow the Golden Gophers to dictate the pace. With both defenses expected to shine, this should stay below 20 points before halftime.

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Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors image thumbnail HAW @ Northern Illinois Huskies image thumbnail NIU Sat, Oct 24 • 3:30 PM ET
Moneyline
Northern Illinois Huskies image thumbnail NIU (+163)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

Hawaii's brutal travel schedule and disappointing 1-6 start create a prime opportunity for Northern Illinois to secure its first win of the season. The Rainbow Warriors must travel across five time zones after a home loss to New Mexico, while NIU gets extra motivation from Jordan Lynch's jersey retirement Saturday. Expect the Huskies to take advantage of the circumstances at home.

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Oklahoma Sooners image thumbnail OKLA @ Mississippi State Bulldogs image thumbnail MSST Sat, Oct 24 • 3:30 PM ET
2nd Half Total
Oklahoma Sooners image thumbnail Mississippi State Bulldogs image thumbnail 2nd Half o20.5 (-145)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
JD Yonke logo
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

Both offenses have had a while to adjust to the injury situations that they're facing, respectively. They may not be operating at peak efficiency, but the diminished expectations in the market create an opportunity for buy-back. 

Total
Oklahoma Sooners image thumbnail Mississippi State Bulldogs image thumbnail o46.5 (+113)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
JD Yonke logo
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

This is speculation that Kamario Taylor is able to suit up in Week 8. State's offense has been dynamic when he's healthy, averaging 6.4 yards per play or better in all four of the games in which he played at 100%. Its defense, however, ranks 122nd in success rate allowed.

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Michigan State Spartans image thumbnail MSU @ UCLA Bruins image thumbnail UCLA Sat, Oct 24 • 3:30 PM ET
Spread
UCLA Bruins image thumbnail UCLA -14.5 (-109)
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 hours ago
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

UCLA has dominated inferior competition all season, winning by an average of 26 points against teams with losing records. The Bruins have already shown their blowout potential, beating Maryland by 51 points on Sept. 26. Michigan State has covered in two emotional games for Pat Fitzgerald, but this matchup is a different beast. Lay the points with UCLA at home.

Spread
Michigan State Spartans image thumbnail MSU +14.5 (-104)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
JD Yonke logo
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

I'd play Michigan State at +14 or above. Ty Dieffenbach has as many career interceptions as touchdowns (10), so I don't trust him to create margin against a Sparty team that is 5-2 ATS. 

 

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Tennessee Volunteers image thumbnail TENN @ South Carolina Gamecocks image thumbnail SOCAR Sat, Oct 24 • 3:30 PM ET
Moneyline
South Carolina Gamecocks image thumbnail SOCAR (-122)
Best Odds
Pick made: 23 hours ago
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

South Carolina has had two weeks to prepare for Tennessee, while the Volunteers are coming off an emotional 26-10 upset of Alabama. With the Gamecocks catching points and Tennessee potentially dealing with a post-upset hangover, I'm backing South Carolina to bring the Vols back down to earth. I currently hold a +3 ticket after the line flipped since Sunday morning. I endore the Gamecocks up to -2.5.

Rushing Yards
DM
Daune Morris o24.5 Rushing Yards (-122)
Projection 32.3978 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 35 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns image thumbnail ULL @ Southern Miss Golden Eagles image thumbnail USM Sat, Oct 24 • 5:00 PM ET
Spread
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns image thumbnail ULL -10.5 (+104)
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 hours ago
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Louisiana can cover -12.5 or better against a Southern Miss team ranked 120th in rush success rate on defense (48.7%). Lunch Winfield has the Ragin' Cajuns ranked 41st in the country in EPA per rush.

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Boise State Broncos image thumbnail BSU @ Washington State Cougars image thumbnail WSU Sat, Oct 24 • 6:00 PM ET
Spread
Boise State Broncos image thumbnail BSU -12.5 (-113)
Best Odds
Pick made: 22 hours ago
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Boise State is in play up to -16.5 or me because of how bad Washington State's offense is this season. Wazzu ranks outside the top 130 in pretty much every offensive statistic. Meanwhile, Boise State is top 20 nationally in success rate (49%)

Passing Yards
MM
Maddux Madsen o207.5 Passing Yards (-114)
Projection 230.8491 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 23 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Colorado Buffaloes image thumbnail COLO @ Oklahoma State Cowboys image thumbnail OKST Sat, Oct 24 • 7:00 PM ET
1st Quarter Total
Colorado Buffaloes image thumbnail Oklahoma State Cowboys image thumbnail 1st Quarter u13.5 (-122)
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 hours ago
Geoff Clark logo
Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

First-quarter Under 13.5 is playable down to 10.5. Four of Oklahoma State's five FBS games and all five of Colorado's have featured 10 or fewer first-quarter points, giving this matchup a strong slow-start profile.

Spread
Colorado Buffaloes image thumbnail COLO +13.5 (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 hours ago
Geoff Clark logo
Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

Colorado +13.5 is playable down to +12.5. The Buffaloes just posted their best offensive performance of the season, while Oklahoma State’s pass defense has been shredded the past two weeks and is now missing S Mose Phillips III.

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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 (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

Clemson is not the powerhouse it used to be, and its 2-4 ATS record tells the story. Virginia Tech has a prime opportunity to make a statement against one of the ACC’s longtime top dogs, with a 13-day break afterward to prepare for SMU. I’m backing the Hokies as underdogs, with an outright upset worth considering.

Receiving Yards
BW Bryant Wesco Jr. o56.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
JD Yonke logo
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

It's all about the matchup. Bryant Wesco Jr. faces a Virginia Tech defense ranked 104th in EPA per pass allowed, recently coughing up 335 passing yards to a previously dormant Georgia Tech aerial assault and 321 yards to Cal's backup quarterback. 

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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)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 days ago
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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.

Receiving Yards
TH
Tyrell Henry o39.5 Receiving Yards (-102)
Projection 50.4998 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Syracuse Orange image thumbnail SYR @ North Carolina Tar Heels image thumbnail UNC Sat, Oct 24 • 7:30 PM ET
1st Half Total
Syracuse Orange image thumbnail North Carolina Tar Heels image thumbnail 1st Half o23.5 (-109)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

Syracuse loves to play fast, and that starts from the opening whistle. The Orange average nearly 18 first-half points, while North Carolina allows nearly 15. With the Tar Heels potentially looking ahead to their Halloween matchup against Miami, Syracuse could dictate the pace in Chapel Hill and help push this first-half total over.

Total
Syracuse Orange image thumbnail North Carolina Tar Heels image thumbnail o46.5 (-109)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

Despite North Carolina's defensive strength under Bill Belichick, this matchup has the makings of a high-scoring affair. Syracuse's fast-paced offense ranks 28th in seconds per play and gets even quicker when trailing. Meanwhile, the Tar Heels face a Syracuse defense allowing more than 30 points and 365 yards per game, creating opportunities for both offenses to produce.

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Mississippi Rebels image thumbnail MISS @ Texas Longhorns image thumbnail TEX Sat, Oct 24 • 7:30 PM ET
Moneyline
Mississippi Rebels image thumbnail MISS (+138)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

Ole Miss has bounced back in a big way from its loss to Florida, outscoring Vanderbilt and Missouri 82-20 over the last two weeks. Meanwhile, Texas is officially on quit watch after losing to a freshman making his first collegiate start. Now, the Longhorns must face Trinidad Chambliss and a dangerous Rebels squad. I'm backed against the wall here, Ole Miss or nothing.

Game Prop
Texas Longhorns image thumbnail o27.5 Team Total (-122)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

This is a huge week for Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning, and I expect them to rise to the occassion and score 29+ points against Ole Miss. The Rebels defense ranks just 89th nationally in EPA per drive and is allowing 29.2 points per game against ranked opponents.

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North Dakota State Bison image thumbnail NDSU @ New Mexico Lobos image thumbnail UNM Sat, Oct 24 • 10:00 PM ET
Total
North Dakota State Bison image thumbnail New Mexico Lobos image thumbnail u40.5 (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: 16 hours ago
Nick Galaida logo
Nick Galaida
Betting Analyst

Playable to 52%.

These elite defenses will be aided this weekend by adverse weather conditions. Rain and wind figure to make downfield passing difficult, which should lead to both of these offenses being one-dimensional. Expect a low-scoring slugfest in this Saturday night Mountain West showdown.

Spread
North Dakota State Bison image thumbnail NDSU +4.5 (-108)
Best Odds
Pick made: 16 hours ago
Nick Galaida logo
Nick Galaida
Betting Analyst

Playable to 53%.

New Mexico remains undefeated in conference play, but they are in a tough scheduling spot this Saturday after playing in Hawai'i in Week 7. The Bison are a talented team that has a significant travel advantage in this spot, despite being the road team.

 

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Houston Cougars image thumbnail HOU @ Utah Utes image thumbnail UTAH Sat, Oct 24 • 10:15 PM ET
Total
Houston Cougars image thumbnail Utah Utes image thumbnail o56.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 minutes ago
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Houston and Utah are a combined 9-4 to the Over this season, and I'd take it to hit at 57.5 or better. In four games against offenses ranked in the top 25 by SP+, Houston has hit the Over three times. Utah's offense is ranked No. 11 by SP+, No. 17 in offensive success rate (49.3%), and No. 14 in points per opportunity (4.80).

Rushing Yards
Conner Weigman logo Conner Weigman o30.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
JD Yonke logo
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

Conner Weigman's legs are particularly useful when the outcome is in doubt, rushing for 50+ yards against Texas Tech (close loss), UCF, and Oklahoma State (close wins). Utah's defense hasn't created many negative plays in the backfield (128th in front seven havoc), and Weigman has averaged 46.5 rushing yards since the start of last season.

 

 

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TeamMoneyline
Alabama Crimson Tide-120
Missouri Tigers+150

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Spread

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

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

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