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First look Sun Belt Championship: Coastal Carolina at Troy odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Coastal Carolina at Troy NCAA Football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The No. 23 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (9-2, 6-2 Sun Belt) and Troy Trojans (10-2, 7-1) clash in the conference championship game Saturday. Kickoff at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at Coastal Carolina vs. Troy from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions.

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SBC East champion Coastal Carolina heads into the SBC title game after being routed by James Madison 47-7 on Saturday as 15-point underdogs. The Chanticleers averaged 454.4 yards of offense per game in its 1st 7 games but only 322.8 in its last 4. The Chanticleers were held to a season-low 183 total yards in Saturday’s loss.

The Trojans have won 9 straight games and haven’t lost since Sept. 17. They tied with South Alabama atop the SBC West Division, but won the title by way of an Oct. 8 triumph over the Jaguars. On Saturday, Troy covered a 13.5-point spread in a 48-19 win over Arkansas State. Over their last 5 games, the Trojans are 4-1 ATS.

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Coastal Carolina at Troy odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:35 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Coastal Carolina +9.5 (-105) | Troy -9.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -107 | U: -113)

2022 betting stats

ML: Coastal Carolina 9-2 | Troy 10-2
ATS: Coastal Carolina 4-6-1 | Troy 9-3
O/U: Coastal Carolina 6-5 | Troy 5-7

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Coastal Carolina vs. Troy head-to-head

Coastal and Troy have played once a year since 2017. CCU has won 3 straight games and is 3-2 in the series.

A year ago (Oct. 28, 2021), the Chanticleers were favored by 17 and defeated the Trojans 35-28. With the ATS win, Troy is 4-1 in the series. The Over is 5-0.

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First look MWC Championship: Fresno State at Boise State odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Fresno State at Boise State NCAA Football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Fresno State Bulldogs (8-4, 7-1 MWC) face the Boise State Broncos (9-3, 8-0) for the 2022 Mountain West championship on Saturday. Kickoff at Albertsons Stadium in Boise is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Fresno State vs. Boise State from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions.

Fresno State opened its season 1-4, a stretch that included a 40-20 loss at Boise State Oct. 8 as 9.5-point underdogs. But the Bulldogs rallied and have won 7 straight games. Four of those wins — including a 30-0 triumph over Wyoming Friday — have been by margins of 9 points or more.

The Broncos head into the championship game on a 3-game win streak. On Friday, Boise State covered a 16.5-point spread in a 42-23 win over Utah State. The Broncos were outgained 468 yards to 428, but were the beneficiaries of a plus-2 in turnovers.

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Fresno State at Boise State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:19 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Fresno State +3.5 (-117) | Boise State -3.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -109 | U: -111)

2022 betting stats

ML: Fresno State 8-4 | Boise State 9-3
ATS: Fresno State 5-7 | Boise State 6-5-1
O/U: Fresno State 7-5 | Boise State 6-6

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Fresno State vs. Boise State head-to-head

Boise’s 40-20 win over FSU earlier this season marked its 2nd straight in the series. Since 2017, the Broncos have won 4 of the 5 meetings between the 2 MWC programs.

In 24 all-time meetings, BSU leads 17-7. Since 2002, the Broncos are 11-1 straight up and 8-4 ATS at home.

The underdog is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 FSU-BSU games.

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First look SEC Championship: LSU vs. Georgia Bulldogs odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s LSU vs. Georgia NCAA Football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The No. 6 LSU Tigers (9-3, 6-2 SEC) and No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (12-0, 8-0) clash in Saturday’s SEC Championship Game. Kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at LSU vs. Georgia from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions.

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

LSU stumbled in its regular-season finale, getting upset as a -10 favorite 38-23 at Texas A&M. The Tigers, ranked 5th in the College Football Playoff rankings, coughed up 274 rushing yards, and the Aggies went 10-of-15 on 3rd down, as LSU’s 5-game win streak ended.

Georgia closed out it regular season with a 37-14 win over Georgia Tech. The favored-by-36.5 Bulldogs were against-the-spread (ATS) losers for a 2nd week in a row, but CFP No. 1 Georgia cruised in the win while keeping snap counts for key players relatively low in preparation for the program’s 5th appearance in the last 6 SEC title games.

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LSU vs. Georgia odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): LSU +17 (-110) | Georgia -17 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 50 (O: -109 | U: -111)

2022 betting stats

ML: LSU 9-3 | Georgia 12-0
ATS: LSU 7-5 | Georgia 6-6
O/U: LSU 6-6 | Georgia 4-7-1

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LSU vs. Georgia head-to-head

The Tigers and Bulldogs 1st met on the gridiron in 1928, but they did not play between 1954-77 and have only mustered 32 meetings in an all-time series led by LSU 18-13-1.

The last Tigers-Bulldogs contest was in the 2019 SEC title game. won by LSU 37-10. LSU and Georgia have met in 3 other SEC championship games with LSU winning 2 of those.

Since 2009, LSU is 4-0-1 ATS against Georgia. The Over is 3-1 across the last 4 meetings.

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First look AAC Championship: UCF at Tulane odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s UCF at Tulane NCAA Football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The No. 23 UCF Knights (9-3, 6-2 AAC) and No. 20 Tulane Green Wave (10-2, 7-1) meet for the American Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday. Kickoff at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we look at UCF vs. Tulane from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions.

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UCF scuffled against South Florida last Saturday, but the Knights beat the underdog Bulls (+19.5) 46-39 on a TD scored in the final minute of play. Central Florida, No. 22 in the College Football Playoff rankings, is 4-1 in its last 5 games, and that stretch includes a 38-31 win at Tulane Nov. 12. The 1-point-underdog Knights jumped out to a 24-7 lead in that game and finished plus-2 in turnovers while outgaining the Green Wave 468 yards to 391.

The Green Wave, tabbed 19th by the CFP committee, beat No. 21 Cincinnati 27-24 Saturday. Tulane was favored by 1 point in a game that saw the 2 sides equally divvy up points in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters. RB Tyjae Spears had 181 rushing yards and 2 TDs against the Bearcats. Spears has rushed for 120-plus yards in 6 straight games and has 1,177 rushing yards this season.

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UCF at Tulane odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 9:01 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): UCF +3 (-105) | Tulane -3 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 57 (O: -110 | U: -110)

UCF at Tulane odds

ML: UCF 9-3 | Tulane 10-2
ATS: UCF 7-5 | Tulane 10-2
O/U: UCF 5-7 | Tulane 6-6

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UCF at Tulane head-to-head

The Knights are 10-2 all-time against the Green Wave, and they have won 5 straight in the series.

In those dozen meetings, Central Florida is 7-5 ATS.

Tulane is 2-1 ATS in the last 3 games played in New Orleans.

The Over has gone 6-5 across the last 11 meetings (3-1 in the last 4 played in New Orleans).

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Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-7) meet the Indianapolis Colts (4-6-1) for Monday Night Football in Week 12. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Steelers vs. Colts odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The good news is that the Steelers posted a season-high 30 points last week at home against the Cincinnati Bengals. The bad news is that the Steelers allowed 37 points, the second-most they’ve surrendered this season.

Pittsburgh is just 1-3 in its last 4 games, although it is 3-2 against the spread (ATS) across the past 5, and the Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games.

The Colts are coming off a 17-16 loss last week at the Philadelphia Eagles, but coach Jeff Saturday’s team played well and covered as 6.5-point underdogs. Indianapolis 1-1 straight up (SU) and 2-0 ATS since the former Colts center and more recently, former ESPN analyst Saturday took the reins.

Indy is 2-3 at home, but 3-2 ATS there. Looking at totals, the Under is 9-2 in Colts games this season, including 4-1 in the past 5.

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Steelers at Colts odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 4:18 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Steelers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Colts -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread: Steelers +2.5 (-104) | Colts -2.5 (-116)
Over/Under (O/U): 39 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Steelers at Colts key injuries

Steelers

LB Robert Spillane (back) questionable
RB Jaylen Warren (hamstring) out
CB Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring) out

Colts

DL DeForest Buckner (ribs, illness) questionable
LB Zaire Franklin (illness) questionable
TE Kylen Granson (illness) doubtful
DE Yannick Ngakoue (back) questionable
DE Kwity Paye (ankle) out

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Steelers at Colts picks and predictions

Prediction

Colts 20, Steelers 18

Moneyline

INDIANAPOLIS (-145) is a strong play, especially if you don’t want to mess around with laying the points with the spread as this should be a close, low-scoring game.

Three of the Colts’ past 4 games were one-possession games. For the season, 8 of their 11 games were decided by one score, including 2 overtime contests. Win or lose, Indy games are close.

As for Pittsburgh, while the season hasn’t been up to the lofty standards of the Steelers, 3 of their past 5 games have been one-possession finals — as have 6 of their 10 overall.

Against the spread

PASS.

If you like the Colts -2.5 (-116), just play them on the money line at -145 juice. It isn’t that big of a difference, and I expect this game to come right down to the end, perhaps due to a missed 2-point conversion, etc. … It will be that close.

Over/Under

UNDER 39 (-108) is the slight lean in this prime-time matchup.

The Steelers offense has really struggled this season, and their best quality is running the football. The Colts defense is solid against the run, allowing just 113.5 rushing yards per game. Overall, the Indy defense ranks 4th in the NFL with only 307.6 total yards allowed, including 194.2 passing yards per game to rank 6th.

While the Colts have run the ball well lately with a healthy RB Jonathan Taylor, stopping the run is what the Steelers defense does best. Pittsburgh yields just 103.4 rushing yards per game to rank 7th in the NFL.

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2022 World Cup: Portugal vs. Uruguay odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Portugal vs. Uruguay odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In Group H group stage action, Portugal (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) and Uruguay (0-0-1) meet Monday with kickoff from Lusail Iconic Stadium set for 2 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Portugal vs. Uruguay odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Portugal F Cristiano Ronaldo became the 1st man to score in 5 World Cups after a goal from the penalty spot in the 65th minute as Portugal defeated Ghana 3-2 Thursday. F Joao Felix and F Rafael Leao scored the other 2 goals for Portugal.

Portugal, No. 9 in the FIFA world rankings, is the favorite to win Group H at -370.

Uruguay failed to cash for moneyline bettors as -150 favorites in a goal-less draw vs. South Korea Thursday. D Diego Godín and M Federico Valverde both hit the post for the Sky Blues in their World Cup opener.

Uruguay, No. 14 in FIFA’s rankings, has the 2nd-best odds to win Group H at +380.

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Portugal vs. Uruguay odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 3:56 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Portugal +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Uruguay +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Draw +240
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -150)

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Prediction

Uruguay 2, Portugal 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET URUGUAY (+310).

Uruguay defeated Portugal 2-1 in their last World Cup head-to-head meeting in 2018 and I expect this match to look very similar. Uruguay should bounce back after failing to record a shot on target Thursday, while I project Portugal to continue to underperform defensively after allowing 2 goals vs. No. 61-ranked Ghana.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (+130).

Portugal did not look great defensively Thursday and should struggle vs. a Uruguay side that is a much tougher opponent than Ghana. Uruguay will be extra focused after not recording a shot on target vs. South Korea, which should create even more problems for Portugal defensively. Betting ‘Yes’ for Both Teams to Score at -110 is also a good bet for those who are uncomfortable betting that 3+ goals will occur.

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2022 World Cup: Brazil vs. Switzerland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Brazil vs. Switzerland odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group G group stage match, Brazil (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) and Switzerland (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) meet Monday at Stadium 974 in Doha at 11 a.m. ET (FOX/Telemundo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Brazil vs. Switzerland odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Brazil opened the 2022 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Serbia. Richarlison netted 2 goals at 61′ and 72′ in that victory, and he also reportedly netted 4 million new followers on Instagram as a result.

Brazil outshot Serbia 21-5 in the opener, while posting a 9-0 advantage in shots on target. It also had a 59.0%-to-41.0% possession advantage.

Switzerland had a tougher time with its opponent, Cameroon, in the opener. The African team had several better chances in the 1st half, but it was unable to convert. Breel Embolo had no problem for Switzerland, hitting the eventual winner at 48′, as Rossocrociati scored the 1-0 victory.

It was a very even match with Cameroon, as Switzerland outshot its opponent just 7-6, while it was even on shots on target at 3-3. Cameroon actually out-possessed Switzerland 51%-to-49%.

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Brazil vs. Switzerland odds

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

Moneyline: Brazil -2o5 (bet $205 to win $100) | Switzerland +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Draw +350
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Brazil 2, Switzerland 0

Moneyline (ML)

It might be tempting to consider Switzerland +600 for a chance to multiply your initial wager by 6 times. They are No. 15 in the FIFA worls rankings.

However, the Swiss side should feel fortunate to have picked up a win, and not a draw, or even a loss, in the opener against Cameron.

No. 1-ranked Brazil (-205) might have the deepest team in this World Cup, and Seleção posted an impressive 2-0 win over Serbia in the opener. There is some concern here, as Neymar is nursing an ankle injury, and uncertain to play. But Richarlison proved he is up to the task of starring for Canarinho.

Playing Brazil on the 3-way line is expensive, costing more than 2 times your potential return. Take BRAZIL -1 (+130) at plus-money as a much better option.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 2.5 (-105) is worth a look here. Both of these clubs hit the Under 2.5 goals in their opening matches, and Brazil should be able to toss a blanket on a Switzerland side which was unable to generate much offense against Cameroon.

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First look Pac-12 Championship: Utah vs. USC odds and lines

Looking at Friday’s Utah vs. USC Pac-12 Championship college foootball odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The No. 12 Utah Utes (9-3, 7-2 Pac-12) and No. 4 USC Trojans (11-1, 8-1) meet Friday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the Pac-12 Championship Game. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Utah vs. USC odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions.

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

The Utes rolled a 1-win Colorado team in the final 63-21, making it into the conference title game despite losing at Oregon last week. That’s because the Ducks collapsed against rival Oregon State Saturday, handing the title game spot back to the Utes.

Utah is 5-1 straight up in the last 6 games, including a 43-42 win over USC on Oct. 15 in Salt Lake City, and it is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the last 4 games, with the Under going 4-1 in the last 5 outings.

USC topped Notre Dame 38-27 as 4-point favorites in the Coliseum, winning their 5th straight game while covering their 3rd in a row. The Over is on a 6-0 run for the Trojans.

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Utah vs. USC odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 3:17 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Utah +1.5 (-108) | USC -1.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 66 (O: -112 | U: -108)

2022 betting stats

ML: Utah 9-3 | USC 11-1
ATS: Utah 7-5 | USC 8-4
O/U: Utah 6-6 | USC 9-3

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Utah vs. USC head-to-head

USC leads the all-time series 13-8, although Utah has won the last 2. That includes USC’s only loss this season, a 43-42 setback at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City in a wild game on Oct. 15.

The underdog has cashed in each of the last 4 meetings in this series.

Utah has scored 23 or more points in 8 of the last 9 meetings with USC, while the Trojans have scored 21 or more points in each of the previous 9 matchups. As you would expect, the Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

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First look: C-USA Championship: North Texas at UTSA odds and lines

Looking at Friday’s C-USA Championship: North Texas at UTSA odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The North Texas Mean Green (7-5, 6-2 C-USA) and No. 24 UTSA Roadrunners (10-2, 8-0) meet Friday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, for the Conference USA Championship Game. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we look at North Texas vs. UTSA odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions.

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

The Mean Green squeaked by Rice in the regular-season finale Saturday 21-17 as 14.5-point favorites to clinch a spot in the C-USA title game. A 40-13 win at Western Kentucky on Oct. 29 gave North Texas the head-to-head tiebreaker advantage.

North Texas has won 3 of its last 4 games, and is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 games, including a cover against the Roadrunners in the 1st meeting, won by UTSA 31-27.

UTSA remained unbeaten in C-USA play with a 34-31 win over UTEP, although it came nowhere near covering a 16.5-point spread. The Roadrunners have scored 30 or more points in 9 consecutive games, and they hit the mark in 11 of 12 games overall.

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North Texas at UTSA odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 2:44 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): North Texas +8.5 (-109) | UTSA -8.5 (-111)
Over/Under (O/U): 66 (O: -108 | U: -112)

2022 betting stats

ML: North Texas 7-5 | UTSA 10-2
ATS: North Texas 7-5 | UTSA 6-6
O/U: North Texas 7-5 | UTSA 7-5

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North Texas at UTSA head-to-head

UTSA topped North Texas 31-27 on Oct. 22 at this very same venue, but the Mean Green covered a 10-point spread as the Under connected.

These teams have split the 10 all-time meetings, with the Roadrunners winning 4 of the 5 meetings in San Antonio, and UTSA is 4-1 ATS in those outings.

The home team is 8-1 ATS in the previous 9 matchups, and the Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings, including 4-0 in the previous 4 battles in San Antonio.

This is the 1st time these teams have played each other in the C-USA Championship Game.

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Iowa State vs. UConn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Iowa State vs. UConn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a battle of unbeatens, the Iowa State Cyclones (5-0) and 22nd-ranked UConn Huskies (7-0) will meet for the Phil Knight Invitational title Sunday in Portland at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Iowa State vs. UConn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Iowa State stunned No. 1 North Carolina 70-65 in a Friday semifinal. The Cyclones, 5.5-point underdogs, rallied from a 57-49 deficit in the final 5:43. Iowa State G Caleb Grill sank seven 3-pointers (out of 11 attempts) and finished with a career-high 31 points. The senior only averaged 7.3 points per game (PPG) and was 4-for-24 from the 3-point line in the Cyclones’ first 4 games.

UConn defeated 18th-ranked Alabama 82-67 in the other Friday semifinal — the Huskies were 2-point dogs. Junior F Adama Sanogo led the Huskies with a game-high 25 points. UConn is averaging 85.9 PPG to rank 17th in the nation.

This will be a game of contrasting styles as UConn will want to push the tempo, while Iowa State will want to slow the game down a bit and make shots harder to come by for the Huskies.

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Iowa State vs. UConn odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:51 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Iowa State +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | UConn -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UConn -5.5 (-110) | Iowa State +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Iowa State vs. UConn picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 75, Iowa State 72

Moneyline

PASS. Backing UConn (-250) would cost 2.5 times the potential profit, which is not worth the risk.

Against the spread

BET IOWA STATE +5.5 (-110).

UConn has had a great start to the season, opening 7-0 with No. 22 ranking its reward. At 5-0, Iowa State is also undefeated and coming off a monumental win over the No. 1 team in the country.

The Cyclones are a good team with wins over North Carolina and Villanova (81-79 in OT Thursday). After those tough challenges, they should be ready for this matchup with the Huskies.

Being favored by 5.5 points is too much for UConn vs. Iowa State. This will be a close game and will come down to the final possession, so this number is too high. IOWA STATE +5.5 (-110) is my FAVORITE PLAY.

Over/Under

With the expectation of tight battle that will come down to the end, I like OVER 135.5(-110).

As mentioned, UConn can score and Iowa State will have to play to the Huskies’ pace in this game. Don’t worry about the Under being 4-1 in Cyclones’ games, mainly because UConn’s up-tempo style will force it to go Over.

I also see a lot of fouling at the end of the game, which will send both teams to the line and help our Over ticket cash.

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