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Free College Football Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Oct. 3, 2026
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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41.29 |
-24.5 -106 |
o55.5 -115 |
-2200 |
|
|
17.11 |
+24.5 -108 |
u57.0 -114 |
+1300 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
21.49 |
+5.5 -105 |
o48.5 -114 |
+180 |
|
|
27.90 |
-5.5 -105 |
u49.5 -110 |
-205 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
20.73 |
+2.5 -110 |
o44.5 -105 |
+112 |
|
|
22.99 |
-2.5 +100 |
u44.5 -105 |
-125 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
33.41 |
-8.5 -110 |
o56.5 -110 |
-320 |
|
|
25.01 |
+8.5 -110 |
u57.5 -105 |
+310 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
23.08 |
+3.5 -110 |
o48.5 -105 |
+150 |
|
|
27.06 |
-3.5 +100 |
u48.5 -110 |
-162 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
24.21 |
+7.0 -115 |
o55.5 -110 |
+225 |
|
|
31.15 |
-7.0 -105 |
u56.5 -110 |
-250 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
22.59 |
+3.5 -125 |
o50.5 -110 |
+125 |
|
|
26.44 |
-3.5 +105 |
u51.0 -115 |
-138 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
19.01 |
+10.5 -118 |
o48.5 -110 |
+285 |
|
|
28.96 |
-10.5 -104 |
u49.5 -105 |
-355 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
25.23 |
-2.5 -115 |
o48.5 -115 |
-142 |
|
|
22.77 |
+2.5 +100 |
u50.5 -122 |
+130 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
25.20 |
-6.5 -110 |
o40.5 -110 |
-335 |
|
|
16.63 |
+8.5 -110 |
u41.5 -110 |
+300 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
24.59 |
+12.5 -105 |
o60.5 -110 |
+390 |
|
|
37.95 |
-12.5 -110 |
u60.5 -110 |
-485 |
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense has looked far from amazing this year, but the Indiana Hoosiers have already struggled to put up points against other mediocre FBS defensive units. Western Kentucky ranks 132nd of 138 teams nationally in defensive EPA (0.33 per play), and the Hoosiers still only put up 38 points against them. I like the Under on Indiana's total down to 38.5 points.
While the Indiana Hoosiers have put up big numbers in their first two games, the offensive production has come down significantly over the past two weeks. It's now been three straight weeks in which the Hoosiers have played to totals of 55 or less. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights won't score much against an Indiana squad allowing 9.8 ppg, so I'm backing the Under at totals of 54.5 or higher.
Baylor is a tough matchup (13th in EPA per play), especially for RBs (7th in rushing success rate; 2.8 yards per rush allowed). Arizona State hasn't gotten the ground game going (121st in EPA per rush, 108th in rushing success rate) and won't here, either.
Playable to 53%.
The strength of the Baylor roster is their defense, with new defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman already showing why he was hired this past offseason. Baylor has held Auburn to 3.2 yards per carry, Prairie View to 1.4 yards per carry, and Colorado to 2.1 yards per carry already in 2026.
First-quarter Under 12.5 is playable down to 10.5. Both offenses play slowly, while poor third-down defense can extend possessions and burn clock. Both defenses also tighten up in the red zone, creating opportunities for field goals instead of touchdowns.
Over 55.5 is playable up to 56.5. Both offenses rank in the 83rd percentile or better in explosive-play rate, while neither defense consistently prevents explosives or gets off the field on late downs.
This is the same system that brought us mega-productive wideouts like Nick Nash and Danny Scudero, and now Clark is next up as the heir apparent. He paces San Jose State with 35 targets --- eight more than any other teammate --- and can smash against a bad Hawaii defense (124th in success rate).
San Jose State nearly always features a potent, aerial-led offense under offensive coordinator Craig Stutzmann. This year's version has Jabari Bates' legs to provide a rushing element that's been absent in recent years, so Hawaii's defense (124th in success rate) will be on its back heels.
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Betting on a moneyline simply means you're picking the outright winner of the game, regardless of the scoring margin or total. If the team you choose wins, then your bet hits. Here's what it will look like over at your favorite sportsbook:
| Team | Moneyline |
|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | -120 |
| Missouri Tigers | +150 |
In this case, Alabama is favored to win the game as its moneyline odds have a minus sign (-) in front of the number. The favorites will have the minus sign present, and the underdogs will have a plus sign (+). Easy, right?
Betting the spread gives your bet a bit more breathing room. Here, you don't need to sweat out a team to win. Instead, you can wager on the point differential on the scoreboard.
Betting on the spread is a good idea when the moneyline profits aren't enticing. There's no point betting on Alabama as a heavy -1500 favorite over Missouri. But taking Missouri to keep the scoring margin within a certain frame will get you more bang for your buck.
| Team | Spread |
|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | -24.5 (-105) |
| Missouri Tigers | +24.5 (-115) |
In this example, the Tide are favored to dominate their game against Missouri, outperforming them by at least 24.5 points.
If Alabama does win by more than 25 points, that would mean the Crimson Tide covered the spread. But if the Tide won by just 20 points, then that would mean the Tigers "covered the spread" instead.
If you think the outcome of a game could flip in either direction, then an Over/Under is the way to go. This bet relies on the combined score from both teams and whether it goes Over or Under the point total listed at sportsbooks. Then, who cares who wins?
| Team | Total |
|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | O 52.5 (-110) |
| Missouri Tigers | U 52.5 (-110) |
In this example, oddsmakers have set the total score for the game at 52.5 points. The choice is now up to you. If you think the Tide and Tigers will score a combined total of more than 52.5 points, 53 points or more, then pick the Over. If you're thinking otherwise, then bet the Under, and the bet will hit if they score fewer than 52.5 points.
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