Category: NCAAF
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Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan Prediction, Spread, Picks & College Football Betting Preview
Tuesday Night MACtion rolls on, as we have an in-state conference battle between the Western Michigan Broncos (5-5, 4-2 MAC) and Central Michigan Chippewas (3-7, 1-5). Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. These programs have had polar opposite seasons thus far, and the Broncos are one victory away from securing a bid…
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College Football Conference Championship Scenarios: Big 12, Big Ten, SEC Up for Grabs
Heading into Week 13 of the 2024 college football season, there are a number of things that still need to be decided. First and foremost are which teams will make the conference championship. With so much to look at, I’ll dive into each conference and break down which teams are still alive and what they…
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College Football Playoff Rankings: Brett McMurphy’s Predictions, Picks for Week 13
In my projected College Football Playoff field, I have Oregon coming in as the top overall seed as the Big Ten champion, followed by Texas as the SEC champion, Miami as the ACC champion and Colorado as the Big 12 champion. Oregon remains No. 1 in my projected CFP field because of the Ducks’ head-to-head…
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College Football Pick, Havoc Rankings: Why to Bet Stanford vs. Cal in Week 13
Texas failed to cover the spread in Week 12 thanks to a 14-play drive that lasted nearly seven minutes to end the game. Head coach Steve Sarkisian got into scoring position before the two-minute timeout, ultimately electing to take three consecutive kneel-downs for the 10-point victory. Havoc was the driver for a play on the…
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Tuesday College Football Picks, Predictions: Expert Bets for MACtion Games on Nov. 19
Another Tuesday in November means another night of MACtion. The MACtion Network is back with three picks for Tuesday’s college football games, including bets for Akron vs. Kent State, Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan and Northern Illinois vs. Miami (OH). So, whether you’re looking to bet two of the top teams in the conference in…
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2024 College Football Week 13 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes: Action Network Betting Primer
Undefeated Army and Indiana, both listed as double-digit underdogs highlight a massive Week 13 college football slate. Here’s Action Network’s weekly college football betting primer. _InlineAdBlock College Football Betting Trends, Stats, Notes [subheader sizedown=”true” text=”Spread History” subtext=”” center=”false” logo1url=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/iu.png” logo2url=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/osu.png”][/subheader] There aren’t a lot of examples of a double-digit, undefeated underdogs in their 10th game or…
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College Football Bowl Projections Week 13: Brett McMurphy’s Picks & College Football Playoff Predictions
Down the stretch they come: two weeks remain, and there are 64 bowl-eligible teams for the 82 available spots. There are 40 teams still mathematically alive to reach six wins: 24 five-win teams and 16 four-win teams. It’s impossible to exactly project if there will be enough six-win teams — believe me, I’ve tried —…
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College Football Week 13 Odds, Picks: Collin Wilson’s Early Bet for USC vs. UCLA
Welcome to Week 13 of the college football season. Another week of action means Action Network senior writer Collin Wilson is looking at the board and finding the bets he like for Saturday’s loaded slate. After taking James Madison to cover against Georgia State in Week 11 and Penn State to dominate Purdue in Week…
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College Football Rankings: Brett McMurphy’s Week 13 AP Top 25 Ballot vs. Our Betting Power Ratings
Oregon remains No. 1 on my Associated Press Top 25 ballot because of the Ducks’ head-to-head win vs. Ohio State. I have the Buckeyes second, followed by Texas, Indiana and Ole Miss. BYU’s upset loss to Kansas dropped the Cougars out of my top 10. New to my ballot this week: South Carolina, Tulane, UNLV,…
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Kansas vs BYU Prediction, Odds, Picks, Spread, NCAAF Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks (3-6, 2-4 Big 12) take on the BYU Cougars (9-0, 6-0) in a late-night Big 12 battle on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. Kansas has really turned it on offensively of late, scoring at least 27 points in each of its last 6 games. That led the…
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Washington State vs New Mexico Prediction, Betting Odds & How To Watch
Washington State (8-1) travels to take on New Mexico (4-6, 3-3 MWC) in nonconference action on Saturday, Nov. 16. This game kicks off at 9:30 p.m. ET and can be seen live on FS1. The Cougars are slated as 10.5-point favorites in the contest as the line has been steadily coming down all week, with…
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San Diego State vs UNLV Prediction, Odds, Picks, How to Watch College Football Week 12
The San Diego State Aztecs (3-6, 2-2 MWC) head to Las Vegas, Nevada, to take on the UNLV Rebels (7-2, 3-1) in Mountain West action on Saturday, Nov. 16. This game kicks at 10:30 p.m. ET and can be seen live on CBS Sports Network. UNLV is seeking to remain in the MWC Championship hunt…
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Arizona State vs. Kansas State Prediction, Odds, Game Preview, Betting Lines — Nov. 16
A surprising heavyweight matchup of Big 12 teams square off in Bill Snyder Family Stadium when the Arizona State Sun Devils (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) visit Manhattan, Kansas, to play the Kansas State Wildcats (7-2, 4-2) in a late-season matchup. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Sun Devils enter this one…
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Cincinnati vs. Iowa State Prediction, Odds, Picks, How to Watch College Football Saturday
Three weeks ago, the Iowa State Cyclones (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) were atop the Big 12. However, 2 straight losses to Kansas and Texas Tech have dropped them to 3rd place in the conference. Their opposition in this Saturday’s matchup, the Cincinnati Bearcats (5-4, 3-3), also come into this game on a 2-game skid. However,…
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Wake Forest vs UNC Prediction, Odds, Pick for NCAAF Week 12
Wake Forest (4-5, 2-3 ACC) takes on North Carolina (5-4, 2-3) in ACC conference play on Saturday, Nov. 16. This game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET and can be seen live on ACC Network. The Tar Heels are listed at 11.5-point favorites in the contest, with a total set at 63.5. Neither of these…
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UAB vs Memphis Prediction, Spread, Line, Picks, NCAAF Betting Guide
UAB (2-7, 1-4 AAC) travels to take on Memphis (8-2, 4-2 AAC) in the “Battle for the Bones” on Saturday, November 16th. This game kicks off at 8:00 PM ET and can be seen live on ESPN2. Memphis is favored in the contest by 16 points, with an over/under set at 62.5. The Tigers have…
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South Alabama vs Louisiana Predictions and Picks — November 16, 2024
The South Alabama Jaguars (4-5, 3-2 Sun Belt) head to Lafayette on Saturday night to take on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (8-1, 5-0) in a Sun Belt showdown. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. South Alabama enters this game in a good buy-low spot after suffering a 34-30 loss at the hands…
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Oregon vs Wisconsin Prediction, Odds, Picks, How to Watch College Football Week 12
Week 12 brings us a fun night matchup at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, where the Wisconsin Badgers (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) welcome in the Oregon Ducks (10-0, 7-0). The Ducks are coming off a 39-18 victory over Maryland, while the Badgers most recently fell to Iowa, 42-10, two weeks ago before heading into…
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Rutgers vs Maryland Prediction, Odds, Picks — November 16, 2024
On Saturday at the Spring Break Capital of the Northeast, the Maryland Terrapins (4-5) will host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-4). Considering both teams’ bowl season aspirations, this is a critical matchup. I’m sure the Terps are happy to return home after traveling across the country just to get thumped by Oregon. Meanwhile, the Knights…
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College Football Best Bets Week 12: Saturday Night Picks, Predictions for BYU-Kansas, More
College Football Best Bets Week 12 Game Time (ET) Pick [teammatchup link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Arizona State Sun Devils” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaab/100/asu.png” secondfullname=”Kansas State Wildcats” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/kstd.png”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m. ET Kansas State -7.5 (-110) [teammatchup link=”#2″ firstfullname=”Washington State Cougars” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/wst.png” secondfullname=”New Mexico Lobos” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/nm.png”][/teammatchup] 9:30 p.m. ET Washington State -10.5 (-110) [teammatchup link=”#3″ firstfullname=”Kansas Jayhawks” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/kan.png” secondfullname=”BYU Cougars” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/byu.png”][/teammatchup] 10:15 p.m.…
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Boise State vs San Jose State Prediction, Odds, Picks, College Football Betting Preview
The 2024 campaign has been a tremendous success for San Jose State under first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo. The Spartans’ preseason win total was 4.5, as speculation ran rampant about the former Navy head coach’s preferred style of offense. Relying on the experience of his offensive coordinator, Niumatalolo chose the hybrid run-and-shoot offense that already…
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Tennessee vs Georgia Prediction, Odds, Picks: Week 12 College Football Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers (8-1, 5-1 SEC) and Georgia Bulldogs (7-2, 5-2) will clash in a high-stakes affair that could serve as an elimination game from both the SEC Championship and College Football Playoff on Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The SEC race could induce a 7-way tie at the…
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College Football Same-Game Parlay: Oregon vs Wisconsin SGP Saturday of Week 12
A subtle, yet key element bettors may overlook dominates a data-driven Oregon vs. Wisconsin same-game parlay for Saturday of Week 12. By leveraging sharp insights from PRO Report, we have a solid foundation for an Oregon vs. Wisconsin SGP for when the No. 1 Ducks travel to Camp Randall Stadium to play the Badgers at…
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New Mexico State vs Texas A&M Prediction, Line, Picks, NCAAF Week 12 Betting Guide
The best way to bet on New Mexico State vs. Texas A&M is the over/under Saturday of college football Week 12. In a battle of the Aggies, New Mexico State (2-7) will travel to face Texas A&M (7-2) on November 16 for a 7:45 p.m. ET kick. Both teams are off blowout losses. New Mexico…
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Missouri vs South Carolina Prediction, Picks, Odds — Nov. 16
The Missouri Tigers (7-2) will head to Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday afternoon to play South Carolina Gamecocks (6-3). The Tigers have won five straight meetings in this series, which had a SEC East matchup in the conference’s divisional format. They come into this year’s matchup with a better record. However, the Gamecocks have been…
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James Madison vs Old Dominion Prediction, Picks, Spread for College Football Week 12
The James Madison Dukes (7-2, 3-2 Sun Belt) head to Norfolk to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs (4-5, 3-2) in a Saturday afternoon Sun Belt showdown. James Madison enters on a 2-game winning streak after an absolute demolition of Georgia State in a fantastic situational spot that doesn’t come around often. Old Dominion, meanwhile,…
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Baylor vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds, Picks, College Football Betting Preview
The Baylor Bears (5-4) travel to Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Nov. 16 to play the West Virginia Mountaineers (5-4) in this NCAAF Week 12 Big 12 battle. The game kicks off at 4 p.m. ET and can be streamed live on ESPN2. Baylor will look to win its fourth straight game, while West Virginia…
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Georgia vs. Tennessee Odds, Predictions, Best Bets, Picks for Saturday, Nov. 16
The No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers (8-1, 5-1 SEC) head to Athens on Saturday night to take on the No. 11 Georgia Bulldogs (7-2, 5-2) in a game with massive postseason implications. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Tennessee is coming off a 33-14 victory over Mississippi State. The Vols have rattled off…
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LSU vs. Florida Prediction, Odds, Picks, College Football Betting Preview
There may not be two teams in the SEC desperate for victory than the LSU Tigers (6-3, 3-2 SEC) and Florida Gators (4-5, 2-4). While the conference standings could see a 7-way tie for the conference championship game, the Gators are looking to rebound from a blowout at Texas in Week 11. Head coach Billy…
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Oregon State vs Air Force Prediction, Odds, Picks & Spread for NCAAF Week 12
The Oregon State Beavers (4-5) travel to Colorado to play the Air Force Falcons (2-7) on Saturday, Nov. 16, in NCAAF Week 12 action. The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET and can be streamed live on CBS Sports Network. Oregon State is a 3.5-point favorite on the spread with a 45-point over/under. The…
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Mercer vs Alabama Odds, Picks, Predictions for Today, Nov. 16
The FCS Mercer Bears (9-1, 6-1 SoCon) will visit the Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2, 4-2 SEC) in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Mercer has been the cream of the crop in FCS play. The Bears have stomped through the Southern Conference, most recently with a convincing 34-0 shutout victory at VMI. Freshman quarterback Whitt Newbauer had a…
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Virginia vs Notre Dame Prediction, Odds, Picks, Line, Saturday NCAAF Betting Guide
Since their upset loss to Northern Illinois, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-1) have become a freight train, running through their opposition. The next team in their path this Saturday will be the Virginia Cavaliers (5-4), who snapped a three-game losing streak the last time we saw them. Notre Dame is getting the respect they…
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Michigan State vs Illinois Prediction, Pick, Odds, How To Watch College Football Saturday
Two middle-of-the-pack Big Ten teams are squaring off on Saturday afternoon in Champaign. Michigan State (4-5, 2-4 Big Ten) is fighting for bowl eligibility, while Illinois (6-3, 3-3) is looking to get back on track after losing its past two. Illinois is a 3-point favorite on the spread with a 47.5-point over/under. Read on for…
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Boston College vs SMU Prediction, Odds, Picks, How To Watch College Football Saturday
SMU (8-1) was projected to succeed in the ACC, but it is impressive to be undefeated in the conference and ranked 14th in the country. Even better, they got here while entertaining a quarterback battle at the beginning of the year. The Mustangs’ victories began to rack up since Kevin Jennings ran away with the…
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Nebraska vs USC Prediction, Spread, Picks, How to Watch College Football Week 12
This Saturday afternoon, the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-4, 2-4 Big Ten) will head west to battle the USC Trojans (4-5, 2-5). These programs have met just 5 times with USC holding a 4-0-1 edge. Each program is looking to regain its former glory. Now, for the first time, Nebraska and USC find themselves in the same…
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Colorado vs Utah Picks, Predictions, Odds for College Football Week 12
Welcome to our expert debate for college football Week 12 and our Colorado vs Utah picks and college football predictions for which team will cover the spread. Colorado is an 11-point favorite on the spread and a -500 favorite on the moneyline with a 45-point over/under. The game kicks off at 12 p.m. ET and…
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Ohio State vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks, Line, Odds, How to Watch College Football Saturday
The Ohio State Buckeyes (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) will visit Wrigley Field to square off against the Northwestern Wildcats (4-5, 2-4) in Week 12 Big Ten action. Northwestern’s football stadium is being renovated, so this should be a fun matchup at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. The Wildcats are coming off a 26-20…
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College Football Best Bets for Week 12: Saturday Picks for Utah-Colorado, Texas-Arkansas, More
College Football Best Bets for Week 12 Game Time (ET) Pick [teammatchup link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Utah Utes” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/uth.png” secondfullname=”Colorado Buffaloes” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/col.png”][/teammatchup] 12 p.m. Colorado -11 [teammatchup link=”#2″ firstfullname=”Texas Longhorns” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/tex.png” secondfullname=”Arkansas Razorbacks” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/ark.png”][/teammatchup] 12 p.m. Texas -12 [teammatchup link=”#3″ firstfullname=”Ohio State Buckeyes” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/osu.png” secondfullname=”Northwestern Wildcats” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/nw.png”][/teammatchup] 12 p.m. Northwestern +28.5 Specific betting recommendations come from the sportsbook…
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Texas vs Arkansas Prediction, Picks, Odds, How to Watch College Football Week 12
We head to Fayetteville as the third-ranked Texas Longhorns (8-1, 4-1 SEC) visit the Arkansas Razorbacks (5-4, 3-3) in an SEC battle. The Longhorns are coming off a throttling at home when they beat Florida by the score of 49-17. Quinn Ewers had his usual elite showing, throwing for 333 yards, five touchdowns, and a…
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Penn State vs Purdue Odds, Predictions, Picks, NCAAF Betting Guide
The Penn State Nittany Lions (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) continue to roll over the poor competition, and they find themselves in the thick of the College Football Playoff picture. The Nittany Lions have a relatively easy schedule the rest of the way. Still, they must first travel to West Lafayette, Indiana, on Saturday afternoon to…
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Clemson vs. Pitt Odds, Picks, Predictions for NCAAF Week 12
Two teams that have recently suffered crushing losses are looking to right the ship and keep the season from slipping away on Saturday. Clemson had rattled off six straight wins before taking a devastating loss at home to Louisville that likely eliminated it from any at-large College Football Playoff discussions. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh shocked everybody by…
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College Football Previews, Picks, Odds: How to Bet NCAAF Games on Saturday, November 16
There’s nothing quite like waking up on Saturday morning, scrolling on your phone and placing some college football wagers for the day’s wall-to-wall action. That’s what we’re going to do in college football Week 12. We have plenty of big matchups with postseason implications on the schedule Saturday, highlighted by a top-15 SEC showdown between…
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Liberty vs UMass Prediction, Pick, Odds for November 16
The Liberty Flames (6-2) play the UMass Minutemen (2-7) on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Massachusetts. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET and can be streamed live on ESPN+. Liberty is a 14.5-point favorite on the spread with a 51.5-point over/under. Check out my Liberty vs. UMass predictions and…
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Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Pick, Odds for Saturday, November 16
Louisiana Tech (3-6, 2-4 C-USA) travels to take on Western Kentucky (7-5, 5-0 CUSA) in Conference USA action on Saturday, November 16th. The game kicks off at 12 p.m. ET and can be seen live on CBS Sports Network. Western Kentucky is currently listed as a favorite of 14 points in the contest, with a…
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College Football Picks, Predictions: Collin Wilson’s Betting Card for NCAAF Week 12
Collin Wilson’s Betting Card for NCAAF Week 12 The team logos in the table below represent each of the matchups that Action Network senior writer Collin Wilson is targeting from Saturday’s slate of Week 12 games. Click on the team logos for any of the matchups below to navigate to a specific bet discussed in…
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College Football Player Props & Best Bets: Week 12 Picks include Jeremiah Smith, More
Windy conditions in Chicago, a team hoping to score style points with the CFP committee, and the Home of Blues playing host to an offensive symphony are all on tap this weekend. Action Network’s Mike Calabrese came through with picks for Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith, SMU’s Kevin Jennings and Memphis’ Mario Anderson. Here are my…
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Utah vs. Colorado Prediction, Picks, Odds, Saturday College Football Betting Preview
The crowd at Folsom Field will look to assist in getting the Colorado Buffaloes (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) into the Big 12 Championship game when they host the Utah Utes (4-5, 1-5) on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET on FOX. Nearly half of Big 12 sits within range of making it to Arlington with the…
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College Football Moneyline Predictions, Parlay Picks for Week 12
Four underdogs Saturday of college football Week 12 are too good to pass up on the moneyline. After combing through our PRO Systems and PRO Projections for Week 12, four underdogs continue to pop up from a variety of betting models. Below, we’re covering moneyline underdogs of +135, +130, +122 and +118 — all with…
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College Football Week 12 Predictions: Tips, Strategies, Picks Saturday
The top betting tips for college football Week 12 feature fading teams in letdown spots, upset model picks, and more. We’re covering three separate PRO System strategies which apply to situational angles. Overall, three tips for Saturday include a whopping eight matching picks from our proprietary betting data for college football Week 12. Games range…
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Week 12 College Football Picks, Predictions: Stuckey’s Saturday Night Bets for Arizona State vs Kansas State
We continue Saturday’s NCAAF slate with my five Saturday night spots, including Week 12 college football picks and predictions for Saturday, Nov. 16. My primary goal of this piece is to simply share a few key angles, notable matchups and injury situations for each particular game that hopefully will make you a better bettor. For…
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Saturday College Football Predictions, Picks: Stuckey’s 3 Afternoon Bets for NCAAF Week 12
We start the Week 12 college football slate with my four Saturday afternoon spots, including Saturday college football predictions and picks for NCAAF Week 12. My hope for this piece is to simply share a few key angles, notable matchups and injury situations for each particular game that hopefully will make you a better bettor. For…
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NCAAF Picks, Predictions for Week 12: Stuckey’s 3 Noon Bets for Saturday, Nov. 16
We start the Week 12 college football slate with my three Saturday noon spots, including NCAAF picks and predictions for Saturday, November 16. Let’s get into it. My primary goal of this piece is to simply share a few key angles, notable matchups and injury situations for each particular game that hopefully will make you a…
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Florida vs. LSU Picks, Predictions, Odds, Same-Game Parlay for College Football Week 12
Every couple of years, a streak of Tigers visit The Swamp to battle a congregation of Gators. This season, the 21st-ranked LSU Tigers (6-3, 3-2 SEC) take on the Florida Gators (4-5, 2-4) in Gainesville, Florida. LSU has come out on top in six of the last eight meetings of this storied rivalry, and now…
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Hawaii vs Utah State Prediction, Pick, Odds for November 16
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (4-6, 2-3 MWC) travel to take on the Utah State Aggies (2-7, 1-3) in Mountain West Conference action on Saturday, Nov. 16. This game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET and can be seen live on Spectrum PPV. Neither of these teams are going bowling this season, as Utah State already…
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Tulane vs Navy Prediction, Odds, Picks, How to Watch College Football Saturday
Do not be confused. This weekend’s biggest game will not be played in Athens, Georgia, but in Annapolis, Maryland. No. 25 Tulane (8-2, 6-0 AAC) will travel up to face the United States Naval Academy (7-2, 5-1), with the winner all but locking up a spot in the AAC Championship game. Tulane played a difficult…
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Week 12 College Football Picks: Afternoon Best Bets for USC vs. Nebraska, Missouri vs. South Carolina, More
It’s been a fun day of college football so far, but it’s not over yet — far from it. It’s time to turn our attention to Week 12’s afternoon slate. Our college football writers came through with seven — that’s right, seven — best bets for Saturday’s afternoon games, including picks for USC vs. Nebraska,…
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College Football Round Robin, Parlay: Week 12 Picks for Florida vs. LSU, Iowa State vs. Cincinnati, More
Week 12 of the college football season is upon us, and as the postseason approaches, the games mean more and more each week. Teams have a lot to play for, and we have a lot of bets still to win. This week, I have identified four moneyline underdogs that are worth considering to pull the…
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North Texas vs UTSA Predictions, Picks and Best Bets for College Football Week 12
It’s Friday Night Lights in Texas in what should be a high-scoring affair when the North Texas Mean Green (5-4, 2-3) travel to San Antonio, Texas, to take on the UTSA Roadrunners (4-5, 2-3). Friday’s kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Both teams have had disappointing seasons, but what’s unique about the…
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Wyoming vs. Colorado State Prediction, Odds, Picks, Line, NCAAF Betting Guide
The best way to bet Wyoming Cowboys (2-7, 2-3 MWC) vs. Colorado State Rams (6-3, 4-0) on Friday night is the over/under. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Cowboys are coming off a 49-45 win over New Mexico prior to their bye week for 1 of their 2 Mountain…
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College Football Player Prop Picks: Bets for Harrison Waylee, Owen McCown, Chandler Rogers on Friday, Nov. 15
A fridge Mountain West Conference game could force the Rams and Pokes to rely on pure bully ball on the ground, while a shootout in the Lone Star State promises fireworks and the feel of an offseason 7-on-7 scrimmage. My top college football player props for Friday feature North Texas quarterback Chandler Rogers, UTSA quarterback…
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College Football Group of 5 Parlay: Week 12 Picks for UAB vs Memphis, More
Late in the season, I like to lean on the lessons I’ve learned through the season. That means counting on shootouts in the AAC and remaining seated on the John Mateer Express. What may shock some readers is that I have more than a few nice things to say about my old pal Trent Dilfer.…
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Houston vs Arizona Prediction, Line, Picks, Friday College Football Betting Guide
The Houston Cougars (4-5, 3-3 Big 12) take on the Arizona Wildcats (3-6, 1-5 Big 12) on Friday night in Tucson, Arizona. The game kicks off at 10:15 p.m. ET and can be seen live on FS1. Houston won 2 straight over Utah and Kansas State before a well-deserved bye week. While the win over…
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Howard vs NC Central Prediction, Pick, Odds for Friday, Nov. 15
The Howard Bison (4-6, 1-2 MEAC) take on the North Carolina Central Eagles (6-3, 2-1) on Friday, Nov. 15 in MEAC action. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET and can be seen live on ESPNU. NC Central is still vying for the MEAC crown, while Howard has been disappointing over the last four…
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Week 12 College Football Predictions: Bet the Favorites in Penn State vs. Purdue, Baylor vs. West Virginia
Welcome to Week 12 of the college football season. Another full Saturday slate means it’s time to look at our favorite favorite bets for Nov. 16. You may be familiar with our weekly moneyline underdog article. Well, we decided a couple of years ago that we needed to show love for the other side by also…
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College Football Moneyline Round Robin for Week 12: Oregon, LSU, BYU on Upset Watch?
There’s nothing more exciting than having a parlay that involves the big game. Many bettors will parlay anything from two to 20 teams and search for that huge payday that can substitute as a Powerball ticket. The alternative to longshot parlays is a round robin, which allows a bettor to have a series of smaller…
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College Football Moneyline Underdogs: Week 12 Picks for Air Force, Old Dominion on Saturday, Nov. 16
College football Week 12 is here, so ilet’s dive into our favorite moneyline underdog bets for Saturday, Nov. 16. For the seventh straight season on our college football betting podcast, Big Bets on Campus, Collin Wilson and I pick our two favorite moneyline underdogs for each week’s slate. Last week, Collin hit Kansas over Iowa State in…
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UCLA vs. Washington Prediction, Picks, Line, Friday NCAAF Betting Preview
Two new Big Ten teams square off on the West Coast, as the UCLA Bruins (4-5, 3-4 Big Ten) head to Seattle to face the Washington Huskies (5-5, 3-4) on Friday night. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET on FOX. After an abysmal — and I mean abysmal — start to the season, UCLA…
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Friday College Football Picks, Predictions: Expert Bets for Today’s NCAAF Games on Nov. 15
Friday. Night. Lights. There’s always something special about a college football Friday, when the slate of games serves as an appetizer of sorts for the main course of wall-to-wall Saturday action. That’s exactly what we have tonight with five games on the docket. North Texas vs. UTSA, Wyoming vs. Colorado State, UCLA vs. Washington and…
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Grambling State vs Alabama A&M Prediction, Pick, Odds for Thursday, Nov. 14
The Grambling State Tigers (5-5, 2-4 SWAC) take on the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (4-5, 2-3) on Thursday, Nov. 14. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET and can be seen live on ESPNU. Grambling is coming off a tight 24-23 win over Alabama State last week, while Alabama A&M snapped a 2-game losing streak…
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East Carolina vs. Tulsa Prediction, Odds, Picks, Line, How to Watch NCAAF Thursday
It’s a Thursday Night edition of AAC football, as the East Carolina Pirates (5-4, 3-2 AAC) travel to Oklahoma, to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-6, 1-4). Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN ECU’s season has been bizarre, as it suddenly seems rejuvenated after firing former head coach Mike Houston. It’s…
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College Football Picks, Predictions: Stuckey’s Week 12 Bets for BYU vs. Kansas, Arkansas vs. Texas, More
It was another good week at 9-4 overall despite North Texas’ goal-line shenanigans, which drove me up a wall. But it’s onto the next week as always. After a horrific 10-22 start, I’ve gone 43-17, which just highlights the week-to-week variance when betting college football. A few bounces or injuries here or there can always…
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Tennessee vs Georgia, Missouri vs South Carolina Lead College Football Week 12 Best Bets
There’s nothing low-profile about the best bets for college football Week 12. PRO Systems shine the light on two insightful spread picks featuring ranked matchups: Missouri vs. South Carolina and Tennessee vs. Georgia. Our situational betting models pop whenever teams match profitable spots, historically. For instance, we have a special proprietary angle which only accounts…
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College Football Spread Picks: MACtion Odds, Predictions 11/13
Two MACtion spread picks are catching support from our proprietary betting models for Wednesday. Here’s what bettors need to know before locking in college football predictions. Situational betting models spotted edges in Kent State vs. Miami (OH) and Akron vs. NIU Wednesday. Both games kick at 7 p.m. ET. In fact, two separate systems support…
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Miami (OH) vs. Kent State Prediction, Picks, Odds, Spread: College Football Betting Preview for Week 12
A chance at a conference title and joining the ranks of college football infamy hang in the balance with Miami (OH) and Kent State. It just means more in the MAC. Kent State (0-9, 0-5 MAC) is the lone FBS team void of a win this season. Losing its final three games of the season…
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Eastern Michigan vs Ohio Prediction, Picks, Line, How to Bet Wednesday’s NCAAF Game
The Ohio Bobcats (6-3, 4-1 MAC) are easily the biggest surprise in the MAC and have a chance to maintain their position to play in the MAC Championship later this season. The Bobs entered the 2024 season with a win total of 6.5, yet they have already racked up 6 victories before Thanksgiving. Now, the…
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Akron vs. Northern Illinois Prediction, Picks, Spread, Week 12 NCAAF Betting Guide
Week 12 brings us some more MACtion when the Akron Zips (2-7, 1-4 MAC) visit the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-4, 2-3) in DeKalb, Illinois, at Huskie Stadium on Wednesday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Zips enter this one having lost 4 of their last 5 games, including…
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Week 12 College Football Pick, Havoc Rankings: Our Texas vs. Arkansas Prediction for Saturday
Duke spearheaded our Havoc pick in Week 11, producing another winner for the column after an outright victory as an underdog over NC State. The Blue Devils posted eight tackles for loss and an interception, improving a Defensive Havoc rank of second among all FBS teams. Our Havoc picks are now 6-3 on the season.…
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McMurphy’s Law: Why the SEC Deserves to Be Upset With College Football Playoff Rankings
To paraphrase Network’s Howard Beale: the SEC is (probably) mad as hell and may not take it anymore. What’s got the SEC more perturbed than its fan bases continuing to launch debris on the field? The latest College Football Playoff rankings. Namely, the selection committee ranking three two-loss SEC teams — Alabama, Georgia and Ole…
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College Football Odds, Picks Today: Our MACtion Predictions for Wednesday, November 13
College Football Picks for Wednesday, Nov. 13 Game Time (ET) Pick [teammatchup link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Eastern Michigan Eagles” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/emc.png” secondfullname=”Ohio Bobcats” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/ohi.png”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m. Eastern Michigan +11 [teammatchup link=”#2″ firstfullname=”Kent State Golden Flashes” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/knt.png” secondfullname=”Miami RedHawks” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/moh.png”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m. Kent State +30.5 [teammatchup link=”#3″ firstfullname=”Akron Zips” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/akr.png” secondfullname=”Northern Illinois Huskies” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/niu.png”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m. Northern Illinois -15.5 Specific…
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College Football Predictions, Picks: Expert Bets for Tuesday’s MACtion NCAAF Games
College Football Predictions for Tuesday, Nov. 12 Game Time (ET) Pick [teammatchup link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Western Michigan Broncos” firstlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/588689_wmich2.png” secondfullname=”Bowling Green Falcons” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/bgn.png”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m. Bowling Green -8 [teammatchup link=”#2″ firstfullname=”Central Michigan Chippewas” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/cmc.png” secondfullname=”Toledo Rockets” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/told.png”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m. Toledo -14.5 [teammatchup link=”#3″ firstfullname=”Ball State Cardinals” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/ball.png” secondfullname=”Buffalo Bulls” secondlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/249995_buffalo.png”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m. Over 54.5 Specific betting recommendations…
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Central Michigan vs. Toledo Prediction, Picks, Odds, Line, How to Watch Tuesday NCAAF Game
Week 12 brings us a matchup in the MAC between the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-6, 1-4 MAC) and Toledo Rockets (6-3, 3-2) at the Glass Bowl. Tuesday’s kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPNU. Central Michigan enters this one desperate for a win after dropping 4 straight. Toledo, meanwhile, looks to carry some…
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Ball State vs. Buffalo Prediction, Spread, Picks, How to Watch NCAAF Tuesday
We’ve got Tuesday Night MACtion coming to you live from Western New York, as the Buffalo Bulls (5-4, 3-2 MAC) are set to host the Ball State Cardinals (3-6, 2-3). Tuesday’s kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Cardinals are desperate to make a bowl game but must win out…
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Western Michigan vs. Bowling Green Prediction, Picks, Spread, How to Watch NCAAF Week 12
The chaos of the SEC receives much of the weekly attention, but the MAC would like a word. Four teams sit atop the league with 4-1 conference records. Two of those teams face off Tuesday, with conference championship favorite Bowling Green (5-4, 4-1 MAC) playing host to Western Michigan (5-4, 4-1) — both teams whose…
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Johnny Manziel: Miami’s current way of playing is a recipe for disaster
In the latest episode of Johnny’s intangibles, on Action Network’s Big Bets on Campus podcast, we spoke with the College Football legend about the action of Week 11. Key Takeaways: 🏉Ashton Jeanty is unbelievable 🏉Miami’s current way of playing is a recipe for disaster 🏉The Virginia Tech viral turkey leg video is just dudes being…
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College Football Futures, Picks: The College Football Playoff & Conference Championship Bets to Make Before Week 12
The first College Football Playoff rankings were released last Tuesday following several decisions made by the selection committee. SEC teams with a loss in Georgia, Texas and Tennessee all ranked higher than undefeated Indiana and BYU. Two-loss Alabama also placed in the top 12, ahead of fellow two-loss SEC teams Texas A&M and Ole Miss.…
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2024 College Football Week 12 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes: Action Network Betting Primer
After one week of the 2024 College Football Playoff rankings, two of the top-5 teams lost already with Miami losing to Georgia Tech and Georgia falling to Ole Miss. This week, all the highly ranked teams are on the road, which could lead to more chaos. Here’s the Action Network’s weekly college football betting primer.…
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College Football Bowl Projections: Brett McMurphy’s Week 12 Predictions, College Football Playoff Picks
With three weeks remaining, we’re up to 53 bowl-eligible teams to fill the 82 available spots. There are still 43 teams within two wins of reaching the magic six-win mark: 27 five-win teams and 16 four-win teams. The biggest challenge isn’t necessarily figuring out what teams in which bowls; it’s projecting the College Football Playoff…
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College Football Odds, Picks: Collin Wilson’s Week 12 Early Bet for Penn State vs. Purdue
Week 12 of the college football season is here, and Action Network senior writer Collin Wilson is on top of it. After taking James Madison to cover against Georgia State last week, he’ll look to move to 2-0 on his early bets when the Penn State Nittany Lions head to West Lafayette to take on…
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College Football AP Top 25 Poll: Brett McMurphy’s Week 12 Ballot vs. Our Betting Power Ratings
The Big Ten’s big two — Oregon and Ohio State — remain at the top of my Associated Press Top 25 ballot, while undefeated BYU and Indiana move into my top five. With Georgia and Miami losing, there was a lot of shuffling on my ballot this week with Ole Miss making the biggest leap…
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BYU vs. Utah Prediction, Picks, Spread, How to Watch NCAAF Week 11
The Holy War has returned to college football, this time as a conference game. The BYU Cougars (8-0, 5-0 Big 12) head to Salt Lake City on Saturday night to take on the Utah Utes (4-4, 1-4) in a Big 12 battle. Kickoff is set for 10:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. The stakes could not…
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Utah vs. BYU Odds, Picks, Predictions, Same-Game Parlay for Nov. 9
Utah vs. BYU Odds [gamematchup league=”ncaaf” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/uth.png” awayname=”Utah” awayslug=”utah-utes” homelogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/403115_byu.png” homename=”BYU” homeslug=”byu-cougars” date=”Saturday, Nov. 9″ time=”10:15 p.m. ET” network=”ESPN” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+3″ col1awayline=”-105″ col1hometext=”-3.5″ col1homeline=”-115″ col2awaytext=”40.5″ col2hometext=”40.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+135″ col3hometext=”-155″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”ESPN Bet” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/11/ESPNBET-square1-e1700602012366.png” bookreviewslug=”espn-bet”][/gamematchup] Spread: Utah +3 · BYU -3 Over/Under: 40.5 Points Moneyline: Utah ML +135…
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Washington vs Penn State Odds, Picks and Predictions for Today, November 9
The Penn State Nittany Lions (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) are no longer undefeated after last week’s loss to Ohio State. However, they now have an opportunity to get back on track as they host the Washington Huskies (5-4, 3-3). Washington has had an up-and-down season, and it enters this matchup 5-4 on the year. Last…
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Utah State vs Washington State Prediction, Odds, Picks, How To Watch College Football Saturday
We end another loaded college football weekend on Saturday out on the West Coast. The Utah State Aggies (2-6) will travel to Pullman, Washington, to take on the No. 20-ranked Washington State Cougars (7-1). The Aggies squeaked out a narrow victory against Wyoming before their bye week, but their offense staggered a bit throughout the…
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Fresno State vs Air Force Prediction, Odds, Picks, How To Watch College Football Saturday
Fresno State (5-4, 3-2 Mountain West) travels to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to take on Air Force (1-7, 0-4 Mountain West) on Saturday, November 9th. The game kicks off at 9:45 PM ET and can be seen live on FS1. Fresno State is a 10.5-point favorite on the spread with a 41.5-point over/under. The Bulldogs will…
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UNLV vs. Hawaii Prediction, Picks, Spread, How to Bet College Football Week 11
The UNLV Rebels (6-2, 2-1 MWC) vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (4-5, 2-2) produces the strongest weather edge and pick for Saturday of college football Week 11. The late-night clash (9 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Nework) presents a unique opportunity for sports bettors to delve into strategic wagering. With UNLV boasting a solid 6-2 record…
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Oklahoma vs Missouri Prediction, Spread, Picks, Saturday College Football Betting Preview
Oklahoma vs. Missouri features one of the most fascinating betting cycles for college football Week 11. The SEC clash Saturday at 7:30 p.m. pits the Sooners on the road at Missouri. The Sooners enter this clash with an impressive 5-4 record, while the Tigers are holding strong at 6-2 this season, fresh off a loss…
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Alabama vs. LSU Prediction, Picks, Spread, How to Watch College Football Week 11
There are plenty of arguments when a college football event is called the “Game of the Century,” a title familiar to the LSU and Alabama series. We have another big one on Saturday when the Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2, 3-2 SEC) head to Death Valley for a Saturday night showdown against the LSU Tigers (6-2,…
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Florida State vs Notre Dame Prediction, Odds, Picks, How to Watch College Football Saturday
Florida State (1-8) will pay a visit to No. 10 Notre Dame (7-1) in South Bend, Indiana, on Saturday night, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC. At the beginning of the season, most would have pegged this as a potential top-10 matchup with major CFP implications. That is anything but the case…
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Nevada vs Boise State Odds, Picks and Predictions for Today, Nov. 9
There’s nothing like a Mountain West battle. We head to the City of Trees, where the Nevada Wolf Pack (3-7, 0-4 MWC) visit the 12th-ranked Boise State Broncos (7-1, 4-0). Nevada hasn’t had it easy this season, falling victim to 3 straight losses, including last week against Colorado State by the score of 38-21. Brendon…
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Saturday College Football Best Bets: Week 11 Picks for Washington vs Penn State, BYU vs Utah
Saturday Night College Football Best Bets and Picks Game Time (ET) Pick [teammatchup link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Washington Huskies” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/was.png” secondfullname=”Penn State Nittany Lions” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/psu.png”][/teammatchup] 8 p.m. Penn State -13.5 [teammatchup link=”#2″ firstfullname=”BYU Cougars” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/byu.png” secondfullname=”Utah Utes” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/uth.png”][/teammatchup] 10:15 p.m. Utah Team Total Under 18.5 [teammatchup link=”#3″ firstfullname=”Utah State Aggies” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/uts.png” secondfullname=”Washington State Cougars” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/wst.png”][/teammatchup] 10:30 p.m. Over…