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New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Saints (1-1) and the Carolina Panthers (0-2) meet in a Week 3 matchup Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Saints vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Saints played a defensive battle in their home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coming up short in Week 2 by a 20-10 score. New Orleans has failed to cover both games to start the year.

The Panthers are 0-2 SU/ATS, losing both games outright as a small-number favorite. Carolina has lost its 2 games by a combined 5 total points.

These NFC South teams split their meetings last season, with the home team winning and covering each meeting. The Under has cashed in 3 in a row in the series.

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Saints at Panthers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:12 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Saints -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Panthers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Saints -2.5 (-117) | Panthers +2.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Saints at Panthers key injuries

Saints

CB Paulson Adebo (ankle) questionable
TE Taysom Hill (rib) questionable
RB Alvin Kamara (rib) questionable
S Marcus Maye (rib) questionable
OT Ryan Ramczyk (elbow) questionable)
QB Jameis Winston (back, ankle) questionable

Panthers

CB Donte Jackson (hamstring) questionable

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Saints at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Saints 21, Panthers 18

Money line

The SAINTS (-135) are worth a play but circle back around Sunday before finalizing your wager. With Winston on the injury report, and a 50-50 proposition to play, this could turn into a huge risk in a hurry if he is inactive.

Winston has 4 of his 33 vertebrae fractured, and now he is dealing with an ankle injury, too. If Winston is sidelined, veteran QB Andy Dalton would get the starting nod, so New Orleans would still be in decent hands.

Against the spread

The Saints -2.5 (-117) aren’t terribly overpriced, but there is just so much risk based on the QB situation. In addition, Kamara is also on the injury report and a 50-50 proposition. The Saints could go from Winston and Kamara playing, to Dalton and RB Mark Ingram II.

PASS, just play the money line instead.

Over/Under

UNDER 41.5 (-112) is worth playing lightly, regardless of the healthy of Winston and Kamara. Even if they play, the Under has hit in each of the past 3 meetings in this series.

The Under is 9-4 in the past 13 games inside the NFC South for New Orleans and is 7-2 in its last 9 games overall. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games for the Panthers inside the division, too.

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Rutgers vs. Iowa: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Rutgers takes on Iowa in Week 4 Saturday night. Check out the lines provided by Tipico, see how you should place your bets

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights play the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday night, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.

The game starts at 7:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on Fox Sports 1 (FS1).

Rutgers has started the year 3-0 on the season, and will try to make it 4-0 for only the first time since 2012. Game 1 at Boston College and Game 3 at Temple were both sloppy performances where the Scarlet Knights barely escaped with victories. Week 2 was an expected blowout against a lowly Wagner program from the FCS. Regardless, a win is a win and Rutgers has three in as many weeks.

Iowa is 2-1 on the season, but the Hawkeyes are coming off a season in which they finished with 10 wins and the No. 23 spot in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll. Iowa won in Weeks 1 and 3, dropping their second contest in a rivalry game against Iowa State. This is the third time these programs are facing off and every time was the opening of conference play for both squads. They are the toughest test for the Scarlet Knights by a good margin so far this season.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (84-67) and Tampa Bay Rays (84-67) play the third game of a 4-game set Saturday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rays lead 10-7

The Blue Jays are tied with the Rays for the lead in the AL wild-card standings after a 10-6 loss Friday at Tampa Bay. Toronto SS Bo Bichette and 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. both hit an RBI single off Rays LHP Jeffrey Springs as part of a 4-run 5th inning that gave the Blue Jays a temporary lead.

Rays LF Randy Arozarena finished with 6 RBI and hit his 20th HR Friday in the win that clinched the season series and the tiebreaker for the Rays. The game-winning run for Tampa Bay came on a LF David Peralta pinch-hit sacrifice fly that scored pinch runner 3B Taylor Walls in the 8th inning. Springs allowed 3 ER on 6 H with 6 K through 5 IP in the no-decision. RHP Javy Guerra recorded the win in a relief appearance.

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Blue Jays at Rays projected starters

RHP Alek Manoah vs. RHP Drew Rasmussen

Manoah (14-7, 2.40 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 183 2/3 IP.

Last start: 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 5 K in a no-decision vs. the Baltimore Orioles Sunday
2022 vs. Rays: 0-1 with a 2.13 ERA (12 2/3 IP, 3 ER) over 2 starts

Rasmussen (10-6, 2.92 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 132 2/3 IP.

Last start: 6 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 3 K in Monday loss vs. the Houston Astros
Lost 2 consecutive decisions
2022 vs. Toronto: 0-2 with a 3.10 ERA (20 1/3 IP, 7 ER) across 4 starts

Blue Jays at Rays odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Blue Jays -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Rays -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+170) | Rays +1.5 (-210)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Blue Jays at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Rays 2

Money line

BET BLUE JAYS (-105).

Toronto is in desperation mode. Its lead in the AL wild-card standings is finally in danger. Blue Jays ace Manoah is the starter this team needs to revive their winning ways.

Run line/Against the spread

BET BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+170).

When Toronto has won lately, it has won by margin. Toronto’s last 5 wins have all been by 3 runs or more. Tampa Bay has a similar stat in defeat, losing by 3 or more runs in 5 of its last 6 losses.

Over/Under

PASS.

The number is too low. If the total reaches 7.5 or higher, the Under would be a strong play.

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Cleveland Guardians at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Guardians at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Guardians (84-67) and the Texas Rangers (65-85) play the middle game of a 3-game set at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Guardians at Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Guardians lead 3-1

The Guardians posted a 6-3 come-from-behind win Friday and have sliced their magic number to win the AL Central Division to 3. Cleveland has been red-hot, winning 16 of the past 19 games overall.

The Rangers have gone 6-6 over their last 12 games. The Over has cashed in 4 straight outings, and 7 of the past 9 games.

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Guardians at Rangers projected starters

RHP Cal Quantrill vs. RHP Glenn Otto

Quantrill (13-5, 3.56 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 169 1/3 IP.

Has posted a mediocre 5-5 record with a 3.71 ERA and .287 opponent batting average in 68 IP across 12 road starts
Allowed 3 ER on 8 H and 1 BB with 3 K across 7 IP in a win at Progressive Field against the Rangers June 7

Otto (6-9, 4.88 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 118 IP.

Is just 4-4 with a 6.10 ERA with 8 HR allowed in 48 2/3 IP in 10 home starts
Has managed an 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, .264 opponent BA in 18 1/3 IP across 4 September starts

Guardians at Rangers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Guardians -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+130) | Rangers +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Guardians at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 7, Rangers 3

Money line

The GUARDIANS (-130) are the play as they inch toward a division title. Cleveland has been red-hot lately and Texas has nothing to play for down the line.

Quantrill has been very ordinary on the road this season, but he handled himself against the Rangers earlier in the season. Otto has been very ordinary at home, and Cleveland’s offense will be able to pile up the runs against him at GLF.

Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS -1.5 (+130) are a strong play at plus money, even on the road. During Cleveland has won by 2 or more runs in each game of its 5-game win streak and has cashed the run line in 8 of its last 10 victories overall.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-125) is the lean here, and the Guardians’ offense could potentially take care of it all on their own. The Over has hit at a 5-2-2 clip across the past 9 meetings in this series and is also 4-1 in the past 5 home games for the Rangers, too.

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Vanderbilt at Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Vanderbilt at Alabama odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vanderbilt Commodores (3-1) welcome the Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Bryant–Denny Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Vanderbilt vs. Alabama odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Commodores are coming into this game with 3 wins under their belt. Unfortunately, their lone loss was by 20 points to Wake Forest. QB Sam Hartman lit up Vanderbilt for 300 yards and 4 TDs.

Vanderbilt is led by QB AJ Swann who had 4 TDs on just 18 completions last weekend. RB Re’Mahn Davis had 116 rushing yards in the team’s 38-28 win over Northern Illinois.

As for Alabama, it was in arguably the most-thrilling game of the season, beating Texas 20-19. Since then, it beat LA-Monroe 63-7. Its other win was a 55-0 blowout victory over Utah State.

The Crimson Tide are led by QB Bryce Young who has 644 yards and 6 TDs in 3 games. Alabama is No. 2 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Vanderbilt at Alabama odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:16 a.m. ET.

Money line: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Vanderbilt +40.5 (-110) | Alabama -40.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Vanderbilt at Alabama picks and predictions

Prediction

Alabama 45, Vanderbilt 10

Money line

PASS.

There aren’t money line odds for a reason, and that’s because Alabama is expected to win with ease. Even if there were odds, pass on the money line value.

Against the spread

BET VANDERBILT +40.5 (-110).

There are a few reasons to back Vanderbilt here. One reason is simply that everyone is going to be on Alabama here.

At the time of writing, 87% of tickets are on Alabama with just 55% of the money. You want to be on the side of the sportsbooks more often than not in sports betting.

Couple that with a trend figured out by Evan Abrams who noted that “SEC favorites of 35 or more points in conference games are 20-0 SU, but 6-14 ATS.”

Young has been a stud, but having put up just 20 points against their lone Power 5 opponent so far this season, there’s not much reason to believe Alabama will get out to a quick enough start to win by more than 40.

Vanderbilt is not a great SEC side and likely will get destroyed, but this margin is wide. It’d be smart to back the Commodores to cover it, especially as they’ve started off the season better than expected.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 58.5 (-108).

With DE Will Anderson Jr. in their defensive front, Alabama has an absolutely dominant defense and should be able to hold Vanderbilt scoreless until garbage time sets in.

Alabama has topped 50 in 2 of its 3 games but would’ve gone under this total in 2 of the 3 as well.

With a similar mindset, 98% of the tickets are on the over per pregame.com yet it has gone down from a 61 open. The reverse-line movement should make bettors feel more comfortable with the under.

Having Anderson on the field and a struggling Young doesn’t hurt either.

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UConn at NC State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UConn at NC State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The NC State Wolfpack (3-0) welcome the UConn Huskies (1-3) Saturday. Kickoff from Carter–Finley Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UConn vs. NC State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

NC State has yet to lose, but it hasn’t dominated like many expected them to. It is 3-0 on the season and 2-1 against the spread (ATS). The Wolfpack have beaten East Carolina 21-20, Charleston Southern 55-3 and Texas Tech 27-14.

It’s been redshirt freshman RB Demie Sumo leading the pack. He’s totaled 305 yards from scrimmage in 3 games. He has the most rushing yards and is tied for the most receiving yards for NC State.

UConn is coming off a discouraging 59-0 loss to Michigan. That was the Huskies’ 2nd straight loss of at least 30 points. They beat Central Connecticut State 28-3 for their lone win in Week 1.

Three-star freshman QB Zion Turner leads the Huskies yet was just 4-of-16 passing for 17 yards against the suffocating Wolverines defense.

NC State is No. 11 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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UConn at NC State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:56 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): UConn +38.5 (-110) | NC State -38.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UConn at NC State picks and predictions

Prediction

NC State 42, UConn 10

Money line

PASS.

This game is currently off the board but even in the event odds are posted it wouldn’t be worth a wager on either side.

Against the spread

BET UCONN +38.5 (-110).

The Wolfpack beat Charleston Southern by 52. That was their lone win over 20 points, and while it was impressive, the Buccaneers also lost to Eastern Kentucky 40-17. That makes the 52-point victory less impressive. NC State also had luck on its side as well in its opener as East Carolina missed a PAT to force overtime.

The Huskies also have a more competent quarterback, who had an offer from Arkansas yet chose to go where he’d play immediately. Both of their losses by more than 30 points came against undefeated Michigan and Syracuse.

UConn should be public underdogs following their performance last week, and it’s likely more people back the Wolfpack here. UConn is 2-2 against the spread (ATS) while NC State is 2-1 ATS.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 49.5 (-110).

UConn put up little resistance to Michigan last week, and its defense looked defeated. The Huskies likely won’t be putting up much of a fight against NC State. Wolfpack starting QB Devin Leary had 35 touchdowns in 12 games last season but has just 5 touchdowns in 3 games so far this season.

He’ll eventually come alive, and there’s no better chance to do that than against a hole-filled defense like UConn’s. UConn has put up at least 14 points in 3 of 4 games and has allowed 40 or more 2 times.

Against a top-25 side, the Huskies may struggle which means the OVER 49.5 (-110) would be the better side to play.

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Stanford at Washington odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Stanford at Washington odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Stanford Cardinal (1-1, 0-1 Pac-12) and the Washington Huskies (3-0, 0-0) meet Saturday at Husky Stadium in Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Stanford vs. Washington school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Cardinal racked up a win over Colgate in Week 1 but fell 41-28 at home to USC Sept. 10 in their conference opener. Stanford, who is averaging 34.5 PPG while splitting the Over-Under, is 0-2 ATS through 2 games.

The Huskies opened with victories over Kent State and Portland State, covering the games while cashing the Over. But the Huskies really bounced back into the national picture with a 39-28 rout of Michigan State last weekend.

Washington led 39-14 before Michigan State picked up 2 late touchdowns to make it look like the game was closer than it actually was.

Washington is No. 24 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Stanford at Washington State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:30 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Stanford +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | Washington -540 (bet $540 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Stanford +13.5 (-105) | Washington -13.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Stanford at Washington picks and predictions

Prediction

Washington State 41, Stanford 27

Money line

Washington (-540) heads into this one back in the rankings for the first time since Week 1 of the 2021 season. The Huskies have scored 39 or more points in each of their 3 games so far, but facing a conference foe is always much tougher.

AVOID.

Against the spread

WASHINGTON -13.5 (-115) is worth playing lightly, although this will easily be the most difficult game to date. Stanford did a good job of hanging with USC, but that game was also at home. The Cardinal have had 2 weeks to study up and game plan for the Huskies, and that early bye week also gives them time to rest the bumps and bruises. Stanford is going to be a tough opponent.

Over/Under

The OVER 62.5 (-108) is the best play in this battle.

The Over is 18-6 in the past 24 games for Stanford following a straight-up loss. For Washington, the Over has cashed in 4 straight and it’s 5-0 in the past 5 games in Seattle.

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Wisconsin at Ohio State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Wisconsin at Ohio State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wisconsin Badgers (2-1) and the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) meet Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Wisconsin at Ohio State school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Rankings courtesy of the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

The Badgers rolled up a 66-7 win over New Mexico State last week, covering a 38-point spread. Wisconsin took out its frustrations on the poor Aggies after a stunning 17-14 home loss to Washington State 2 weeks ago as a 17.5-point favorite.

The Buckeyes covered their first spread of the season with last week’s 77-21 rout of Toledo. They piled up 281 rushing yards and 482 passing yards. Ohio State was also well disciplined, committing just 1 penalty for 5 yards.

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Wisconsin at Ohio State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:05 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Wisconsin +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Ohio State -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin +19.5 (-110) | Ohio State -19.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Wisconsin at Ohio State picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 38, Wisconsin 17

Money line

Ohio State (-1000) will open its Big Ten conference schedule with a victory, but you can’t risk 10 times your potential return, even with the Buckeyes at home. It’s still a tough conference battle, and Wisconsin has a strong defense.

AVOID.

Against the spread

OHIO STATE -19.5 (-110) is the lean.

The Buckeyes were a bit sluggish in the first half of their opener against Notre Dame, but they ironed out their offensive issues with 122 points in the past 2 games.

Over/Under

Speaking of that high-octane offense for Ohio State, the OVER 56.5 (-112) is the play at the ‘Shoe.

Wisconsin’s defense will obviously be a lot more stout than Toledo, but Buckeyes QB C.J. Stroud and the Buckeyes should be very productive. Still, expect a performance somewhere between the Notre Dame and Toledo games for Ohio State.

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Notre Dame at North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Notre Dame at North Carolina odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-2) and the North Carolina Tar Heels (3-0) meet Saturday at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Notre Dame at North Carolina school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Fighting Irish picked up their first win of the season, defeating California 24-17 last weekend after losses to Ohio State and Marshall in the first two weekends. The Irish are still 1-2 ATS, and the Under has cashed in all 3 games.

The Tar Heels picked up a 2nd consecutive road win inside the dangerous Sun Belt Conference, winning 35-28 at Georgia State. UNC is 3-0 despite allowing 24 or more points in each outing.

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Notre Dame at North Carolina odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:45 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Notre Dame +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | North Carolina -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame +2.5 (-108) | North Carolina -2.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Notre Dame at North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 31, Notre Dame 27

Money line

NORTH CAROLINA (-135) is a strong play at home against a stumbling Notre Dame team, which has struggled offensively.

The Fighting Irish started QB Tyler Buchner in the first 2 games, but he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury against Marshall. QB Drew Pyne took over as the starter in the win over Cal, but it was a choppy performance, and the Irish will have to be on point to keep up with the high-octane UNC offense.

Against the spread

NORTH CAROLINA -2.5 (-112) is worth a look on its home field.

The Tar Heels have struggled defensively, allowing 468.3 total yards per game to rank 123rd in the nation, while coughing up 37.7 points per game. That’s the concern here, although their problems on D should be masked a bit with the Irish starting a backup QB still cutting his teeth.

Over/Under

BET OVER 55.5 (-112).

Yes, Notre Dame has cashed the Under in all 3 of its games, struggling to score points, while playing strong defense.

But I’m not playing Under and UNC ever, as this team struggles so much on defense, and can score tons of points on the other side of the ball.

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Indiana at Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Indiana at Cincinnati odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indiana Hoosiers (3-0) visit the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-1). Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Indiana vs. Cincinnati odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Hoosiers are coming off of a 33-30 OT victory against Western Kentucky. QB Connor Bazelak threw for 364 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 33 passes on 55 attempts. RB Josh Henderson carried the ball 11 times for 65 yards and a TD. Bazelak spread the ball around as 12 receivers had at least 1 catch. Indiana played a solid game but will need to clean up its penalties (6 for 65) in order to compete against the Bearcats.

Cincinnati beat Miami (Ohio) 38-17 last week at the Cincinnati Bengals’ Paycor Stadium. The ‘Cats started off slow, trailing 10-7 after 1 quarter, but quickly turned it around from there. QB Ben Bryant had 337 passing yards with 2 TDs and an interception. RB Charles McClelland led the way on the ground with 18 carries for 101 yards and 2 TDs. WRs Tyler Scott (8 receptions, 119 yards, 1 TD) and Tre Tucker (7, 105, 0) each eclipsed the 100-yard mark to round out an explosive performance from the Bearcats. The defense also had a strong showing, holding Miami to 183 total yards total with only 67 rushing yards.

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Indiana at Cincinnati odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:42 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Indiana +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Cincinnati -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Indiana +16.5 (-110) | Cincinnati -16.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Indiana at Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 38, Indiana 14

Money line

PASS. The risk does not compare to the reward with -750 odds, although Cincinnati should come out of this game with a victory.

Against the spread

LEAN CINCINNATI -16.5 (-110).

The Bearcats are finding their groove on offense after a slow start last week and their defense is looking as strong as ever.

The Hoosiers are on an ATS cold streak, too. In their last 4 games following an ATS loss, they are 0-4 ATS as well as 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.

The Bearcats are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards in their previous game, meaning they are a team which is able to build momentum and keep it.

Over/Under

UNDER 57.5 (-112) is the play.

UC is playing strong on defense, while Indiana is still trying to find its way behind Bazelak. Expect a slow start followed by Indiana turnovers to help the Under hit.

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