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Mississippi Valley State at Colorado State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Mississippi Valley State at Colorado State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (1-6) will travel to Ft. Collins to take on the Colorado State Rams (4-2) Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mississippi Valley State vs. Colorado State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

After a 64-51 loss to Air Force Wednesday, the Delta Devils remain in Colorado to take on Colorado State, who is coming off a 68-56 loss Sunday to Penn State.

A 117-53 opening-night loss to the Baylor Bears was the start of a long season for Mississippi Valley State. Losses to Hawaii and Missouri have followed, and another road game at Colorado State is likely to produce another loss for the Devils.

Colorado State, after winning its first 4 games of the season, come in on a 2-game losing streak. During the win streak, the best team the Rams defeated was a terrible South Carolina team by an 85-53 score. When they were forced to go up against solid teams in College of Charleston and Penn State, the Rams were unable to compete and lost both by double-digits. This is another game against an overmatched opponent. A game the Rams have been winning this season. At home, another victory seems Saturday afternoon.

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Mississippi Valley State at Colorado State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mississippi Valley State +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Colorado State -8000 (bet $8,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mississippi Valley State +25.5 (-110) | Colorado State -25.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 132.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mississippi Valley State at Colorado State picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado State 75, Mississippi Valley State 58

Moneyline

PASS on the Moneyline.

This game is far too lopsided to make a ML wager on. -8000 is not worth the cost, and +1200 is not going to win. Stay away.

Against the spread

BET MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE +25.5 (-110).

The Rams are coming in after losing 2 games in the Charleston Classic. The first to the host College of Charleston, and this was followed by a loss to Penn State in its final game. Coming home will be great for the Rams. But not to the point that they should be favored by more than 25 points against a team that just lost to Air Force by only 13.

While the Rams will win, 25.5 points for this team is too much right now. The Delta Devils can keep this game inside 20 point, and with this much value, I will ride with the Delta Devils to cover +25.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 132.5 (-115).

Based on the numbers, Las Vegas is telling us Mississippi Valley State is not going to score more than 53.5 points in this game. Colorado State has only managed this feat 2 times this season. The Delta Devils, for their part, have not scored less than 51 points in a game. This includes 53 against Baylor in a 64-point loss to open the season. They may not get to 65, but I can see them getting to 58. This will be enough to get this game Over the total. Over 132.5 (-115) is my favorite play.

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Central Connecticut at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Central Connecticut at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils (0-6) are in Piscataway to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-1) Saturday. Tip-off from Jersey Mike’s Arena is at 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Central Connecticut vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Blue Devils come into this matchup winless but staying competitive in most of their early season games. The only games not decided by single digits were a 91-74 loss at St. John’s (Nov. 15) and a 94-67 defeat in their season opener at UMass (Nov. 7). While Rutgers should be another double-digit result, Central Connecticut is getting plenty of experience in the early slate which it can take into the conference schedule.

Rutgers beat Rider 76-46 Tuesday and will attempt to win another early season layup over the Blue Devils. The Scarlet Knights only loss has been a 72-66 loss to Temple in the Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 18. Despite playing 2 other solid teams in UMass and Seton Hall, Rutgers has been able to get hard-fought wins to buoy its resume for an at-large selection to the tournament. While this game will not add to that resume, it will be a confidence booster if Rutgers can pummel the Blue Devils.

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Central Connecticut at Rutgers odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Central Connecticut +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | Rutgers -7000 (bet $7,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Central Connecticut State +24.5 (-110) | Rutgers -24.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 130.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Central Connecticut at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 75, Central Connecticut State 47

Moneyline

PASS.

Rutgers (-7000) is not a wager I am willing to make ever, and while Central Connecticut (+1200) would be a great payout, it won’t happen.

Against the spread

BET RUTGERS -24.5 (-110).

Rutgers will look to beat an equal team to Rider — who it bested by 30 points in its last game — by a similar margin.

The Blue Devils could keep this close for most of the first half, but that is where things will end and the Knights will pull away. Garbage points might make this game close to the spread, but not close enough to be a loser.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 130.5 (-110).

The Blue Devils are 3-3 Over/Under this season while Rutgers is 3-2 Under. In this game where the Devils will find it difficult to score, I do not see a high-scoring affair.

Rutgers will be happy in getting to the mid-70 point range and getting out with a comfortable win. Central Connecticut will be lucky to get to 50. I do not see this game going Over by any means. UNDER 130.5 (-110) is therefore my favorite play in this game.

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Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (6-11) and San Antonio Spurs (6-14) play for the second night in a row on Saturday. This second game of their back-to-back tips off at 8 p.m. ET at AT&T Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Spurs odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers beat the Spurs 105-94 Friday night as 3-point favorites. They have won 4 of their last 5 games. Before that, they had lost 5 straight.

The Spurs have now lost 7 in a row and 12 of their last 13 games. They have lost by at least 7 points every game of their losing streak.

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Lakers at Spurs odds

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Moneyline (ML): Lakers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Spurs +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -3.5 (-105) | Spurs +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lakers at Spurs key injuries

Lakers

G Pat Beverley (suspended) out

Spurs

F Doug McDermott (ankle) questionable
G Josh Richardson (ankle) questionable
G Blake Wesley (knee) out

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Lakers at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 108, Spurs 106

Moneyline

The Lakers are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a double-digit win but their only road win this season was Friday night.

The Spurs are only 3-7 at home.

The Lakers have won 3 of their last 4 games and have both F LeBron James and F Anthony Davis in the lineup and playing their best basketball of the year right now.

BET LAKERS (-150).

Against the spread

The trends show that the Lakers should win, but they also don’t give you confidence about the spread, even against a team struggling as badly as the Spurs.

The Lakers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games facing teams with a losing home record. Their one win and cover was last night.

Back-to-backs have an odd way of being much more competitive in one game or the other.

PASS on the spread.

Over/Under

The Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings between the teams in San Antonio and 6-2-1 in their last 9 meetings overall.

Only 3 of the Spurs’ last 10 games have reached 230 total points.

Only 1 of the last 5 for the Lakers has.

BET UNDER 232.5 (-110).

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New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Saints (4-7) look to snap a 3-game road losing streak when they meet the San Francisco 49ers (6-4) Sunday at 4:25 p.m. (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Saints vs. 49ers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Saints won last week with a 27-20 win over the punchless Rams to keep them with sniffing distance of 1st place in the eminently mediocre NFC South – where 4-7 still makes you a contender.

The 49ers started the season 3-4, but have hit their stride once running back Christian McCaffrey has been incorporated into the offense. Their physical style on both sides of the ball is starting to click on all cylinders, highlighted by a 38-10 bludgeoning of division-rival Arizona Monday night in Mexico City.

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Saints at 49ers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Saints +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | 49ers -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Saints +8.5 (-109) | 49ers -8.5 (-111)
Over/Under (O/U): 43 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Saints vs. 49ers key injuries

Saints

DE Marcus Davenport (calf) questionable
RB Mark Ingram (knee) questionable
DE Cameron Jordan (eye) questionable
CB Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) questionable
OL Andrus Peat (triceps) questionable
LB Pete Werner (ankle) out

49ers

DL Arik Armstead (foot, ankle) doubtful
WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) questionable

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Saints vs. 49ers picks and predictions

Prediction

49ers 31, Saints 17

Moneyline

PASS.

The Niners should be to take care of their business and giving away a 4.5 rate of return doesn’t make sense.

Against the spread

BET 49ERS -8.5 (-111).

The Saints had 9 key players that either missed or were limited in practice due to injuries this week. Nobody is injury-free at this point in the season, but that is an excessive number for a team going on the road to face one of the hotter teams in the league.

The 49ers are built to lay a ton of points, and the Saints’ last 2 losses have been by 14 and 10 points. When San Francisco wins, they almost always win big – their 6 wins this season have come by 20, 15, 22, 17, 6 and 28 points.

If you can’t match the 49ers physicality, they beat you into submission. This looks like a scenario likely to play out again for the banged-up Saints.

Over/Under

OVER 43 (-112) is the way to go.

The 49ers have scored 31 or more points in 2 of their last 3 games, and the Saints have scored 24 or more points in 6 of the last 8 games.

The wild card for me is the margin of victory the 49ers have piled up when things are going well. When they get a lead, they don’t go into a shell on either side of the ball. If the Niners score 31, that doesn’t require the Saints to do that much – even in garbage time late – to surpass this number.

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Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Broncos (3-7) meet the Carolina Panthers (3-8) for a Week 12 battle at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Broncos vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Broncos were dropped 22-16 in overtime at home by the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11, and have lost 6 of their last 7 games while going 3-7 ATS overall. The Under has cashed in 6 straight games, and 9 of the 10 games this season, the fewest Overs in the NFL.

The Panthers are coming off a 13-3 loss at the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday, and have won just 2 of their last 8 games. However, Carolina is 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games overall. QB Sam Darnold returns to the starting lineup, and will be the 3rd different quarterback to start in the past 3 games for the Panthers.

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Broncos at Panthers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Broncos -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Panthers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread: Broncos -1.5 (-108) | Panthers +1.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Broncos at Panthers key injuries

Broncos

TE Andrew Beck (hamstring) questionable
WR KJ Hamler (hamstring) out
DL Jonathan Harris (knee) out
WR Jerry Jeudy (ankle) out
DL Jake Martin (knee) questionable
S K’Waun Williams (elbow, knee, wrist) out

Panthers

S Myles Hartsfield (ankle) out
DL Matt Ioannidis (calf) out
LB Cory Littleton (ankle) out
WR Terrace Marshall Jr. (shoulder) questionable
TE Giovanni Ricci (neck) doubtful
TE Stephen Sullivan (illness) questionable
TE Ian Thomas (illness) questionable
QB P.J. Walker (ankle) doubtful

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Broncos at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 19, Broncos 15

Moneyline

The PANTHERS (+100) at even money are a strong play in Darnold’s return to the starting lineup.

The Broncos have dropped all 4 of their true road outings this season, going 1-3 ATS. The Panthers are a respectable 3-3 SU at home this season, including victories in each of the past 2 as an underdog.

Against the spread

Playing Panthers +1.5 (-112) doesn’t make as much sense if you like them to win. Take the money line and don’t pay any juice, unless you strongly believe the Broncos are going to win by exactly one point.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 36.5 (-108) is worth playing in this AFC-NFC battle between 2 of the lowest-scoring teams in the league.

The Panthers are good for just 286.1 total yards per game to rank 31st in the NFL and post 18.8 PPG to rank 25th.

The Broncos have allowed just 17.1 PPG to rank 2nd in the NFL, while they are dead-last in the NFL with just 14.7 PPG on offense.

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Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Falcons (5-6) meet the Washington Commanders (6-5) for a Week 12 battle at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Falcons vs. Commanders odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Falcons picked up a 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears last week, barely covering as a 2.5-point favorite. The Falcons have posted 5 wins this season, but just 1 in road games, although Atlanta is 3-2 ATS in those outings.

The Commanders have come alive, posting 5 wins in the past 6 games, while posting an impressive 5-0-1 ATS mark. It has used defense to turn things around, allowing 21 or fewer points in each of the past 7 games overall.

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Falcons at Commanders odds

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Moneyline (ML): Falcons +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Commanders -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread: Falcons +3.5 (-108) | Commanders -3.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -113 | U: -107)

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Falcons at Commanders key injuries

Falcons

DT Jalen Dalton (toe) doubtful
LB Arnold Ebiketie (arm) questionable
OT Chuma Edoga (knee) questionable
TE Feleipe Franks (calf) questionable
RB Caleb Huntley (ankle) questionable

Commanders

LB Cole Holcomb (foot) out
WR Dax Milne (foot) out
CB Benjamin St. Juste (illness) out
TE Logan Thomas (rib) questionable
DE Chase Young (knee) questionable

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Falcons at Commanders picks and predictions

Prediction

Falcons 20, Commanders 18

Moneyline

The FALCONS (+170) are a solid value, as this team ranks 3rd in the NFL with 159.4 rushing yards per game. That’s going to be a problem for the Commanders (-200), especially with tackle machine and run stopper LB Cole Holcomb ruled out.

While Washington is 6th against the run, allowing just 103.1 yards per game on the ground, having Holcomb in street clothes is going to be a difference maker between 2 evenly matched teams.

Against the spread

Play FALCONS +3.5 (-108) if you just cannot pull the trigger and bet the underdog straight up on the money line.

It’s a tough play, as the Commanders -3.5 (-112) are a healthy 5-0-1 ATS across the past 6 games overall. But the Falcons should be able to move the ball on the ground with RBs Cordarrelle Patterson, Tyler Allgeier and QB Marcus Mariota.

Over/Under

UNDER 40.5 (-107) is the lean here, but go lightly.

The Under is an impressive 20-6 in the past 26 games for the Falcons against teams with winning records, and 8-2 in the past 10 following a straight-up win.

The Under is also 8-2 in the past 10 games at home for the Commanders, while hitting at a 7-2 clip in the past 9 games overall. The Under has hit in 4 of the past 5 against losing teams, too.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-5) meet the Cleveland Browns (3-7) for a Week 12 battle at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Buccaneers vs. Browns odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Buccaneers have won each of the past 2 outings, and they’re looking for a season-high 3rd-consecutive victory. Tampa Bay is also looking for back-to-back covers for the first time since Weeks 1-2.

Tampa Bay has lost and failed to cover each of its 2 games against AFC opponents this season, splitting the Over and Under in those outings.

The Browns lost 31-23 against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit last week in a game moved due to copious amounts of snow in western New York. Cleveland has won just once in the past 7 games overall, while covering just 2 times in the span.

Cleveland hasn’t faced an NFC team at home this season, and it is 1-1 SU/ATS in 2 games vs. NFC this season.

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Buccaneers at Browns odds

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Moneyline (ML): Buccaneers -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Browns +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Against the spread: Buccaneers -3.5 (-102) | Browns +3.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 42 (O: -111 | U: -109)

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Buccaneers at Browns key injuries

Buccaneers

RB Leonard Fournette (hip) doubtful
WR Russell Gage Jr. (hamstring) out
OG Luke Goedeke (foot) out
NT Vita Vea (foot) questionable

Browns

CB Greg Newsome II (concussion) out

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Buccaneers at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

Buccaneers 24, Browns 20

Moneyline

The BUCCANEERS (-170) are a little on the pricey side, but not a bad play if you don’t want to fiddle around laying the points.

There is risk, as Tampa Bay hasn’t won 3 in a row all season. However, the defense is playing tremendous football lately, and the Bucs are well rested as it is coming off a bye.

Tampa Bay has dropped its past 2 road games, including a setback at Carolina as a 13-point favorite. But Cleveland is a poor team, which just seems to find a way to lose, especially in close games.

Against the spread

Play BUCCANEERS -3.5 (-102), but go very lightly. As a favorite of 3 or more points, Tampa Bay is 0-3-1 ATS this season, so there is a lot of risk.

The Browns +3.5 (-118) are 2-2 ATS as an underdog of 3 or more points, including the past 2 outings. It’s really difficult to envision a scenario where the struggling defensive unit, led by embattled defensive coordinator Joe Woods, is able to slow down rested future Hall of Famer Tom Brady and the visiting Bucs.

Over/Under

OVER 42 (-111) is the lean here.

The Over has cashed at a 7-2-1 clip overall for the Browns, including 4-0-1 in 5 home games this season. Cleveland has allowed 30 or more points in each of the past 2 games, and 4 of the past 6 games overall.

The Under is 5-1 in the past 6 games for the Buccaneers, but the Over did hit in the most-recent game against an AFC team.

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Air Force at San Diego State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Air Force at San Diego State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Air Force Falcons (8-3, 4-3 MWC) meet the San Diego State Aztecs (7-4, 5-2) Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Air Force vs. San Diego State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Falcons swoop into San Diego on a 3-game win streak, and they have won 4 of the past 5, with only a loss at home to Boise State since mid-October. Air Force has had its issues away from home, going 2-2 SU and 1-3 ATS in 4 games either on the road or at a neutral site.

The Aztecs whipped up on New Mexico last week, winning 34-10 in Albuquerque, and San Diego State has scored 23 or more points in 4 of the past 5 games. Unfortunately, a 32-28 loss at Fresno State Oct. 29 will keep the Aztecs out of the Mountain West Championship Game, but San Diego State is still set to go bowling.

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Air Force at San Diego State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Air Force -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | San Diego State +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread: Air Force -2 (-111) | San Diego State +2 (-109)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Air Force at San Diego State picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 22, Air Force 20

Moneyline

SAN DIEGO STATE (+110) is a solid value at plus-money on its home field in this regular-season finale.

Air Force (-130) has had trouble away from home this season, winning just twice in 4 off-campus trips. And while the Falcons run the ball well, gobbling up a nation-best 341.2 rushing yards per game, the Aztecs yield just 115.9 yards per game on the ground, good for 24th in the nation.

Against the spread

SAN DIEGO STATE +2 (-109) is a much better play straight up, but if you think this will be a 1-point win in favor of Air Force -2 (-111), by all means, take the Aztecs. That’s the only way this wager makes any sense over the money line, however.

Over/Under

An UNDER 43.5 (-112) play with such a low number in this day and age is normally risky business. However, both of these defenses are legit, and we aren’t going to see a track meet in San Diego.

The Aztecs have the defense to at least slow down the triple-option rushing attack of the Falcons. And with that mostly ground-based attack for Air Force, it keeps the clock moving, which is what Under bettors like to see.

San Diego State struggles on offense, too, going for 23.0 PPG to rank 101st in the country. Yes, the Aztecs piled up the points in the past 2 weekends against San Jose State and New Mexico, but those 2 teams are terrible. Air Force has a much more formidable defense, and we’ll see a return to low production for the Aztecs on offense.

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Kansas at Kansas State odds, picks and predictions

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

The Kansas Jayhawks (6-5, 3-5 Big 12) visit the No. 13 Kansas State Wildcats (8-3, 6-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Bill Snyder Family Stadium is set for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Kansas vs. Kansas State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Jayhawks have been one of the surprise teams in the country this season, starting the year 5-0. However, Kansas has lost 5 of its last 6 and has failed to cover the spread in 3 of those losses and pushing another to fall to 7-3-1 against the spread (ATS). Even the return of QB Jalon Daniels last Saturday wasn’t enough to beat Texas as the Jayhawks fell 55-14, but he did have 230 passing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Kansas State is also 7-3-1 ATS this season. The Wildcats are 4-2 straight up at home, having lost to Tulane (Sept. 17) and Texas (Nov. 5). They’ve covered the spread in 2 of their last 3 outings, most recently beating West Virginia 48-31 as 7.5-point favorites last Saturday.

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Kansas at Kansas State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Kansas +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | Kansas State -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Kansas +11.5 (-112) | Kansas State -11.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Kansas at Kansas State picks and predictions

Prediction

Kansas State 45, Kansas 28

Moneyline

PASS.

Kansas State (-425) has won 2 in a row, both by 17 or more points. I wouldn’t bet against it here, but betting for the Wildcats to win doesn’t hold much value.

Against the spread

BET WILDCATS -11.5 (-108).

The Wildcats have been on fire as of late, covering 3 of their last 4 games. They won each of those covers by 17 or more, including a 48-0 take of down Oklahoma State on Oct. 29.

The Jayhawks are struggling and have covered just 1 of their last 4. Daniels didn’t look quite right in his return from injury and struggled to produce against Texas. Kansas State’s defense ranks 14th in points allowed (18.7), so a struggling Jayhawks offense may not be able to get much going.

Back the WILDCATS -11.5 (-108)

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 62.5 (-108).

Kansas State is averaging 32.2 points per game and ranks 17th in the nation in rushing yards per game (208.4). The Wildcats are just 5-6 O/U, but that is mainly because of their defense.

The Jayhawks are 7-4 O/U. Daniels missed a few games, so getting his rhythm back could take time. He should look better this week.

Kansas ranks 114th in rushing yards allowed, giving up 190.5 per game. The Wildcats are going to abuse that weakness and should score at will which should then make the Daniels-led Jayhawks push the pace.

I would back the OVER 62.5 (-108) given that strength-on-weakness aspect.

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2022 World Cup: Japan vs. Costa Rica odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Japan vs. Costa Rica odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group E match, Japan (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) and Costa Rica (0 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws) meet Sunday at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Ar Rayyan at 5 a.m. ET (FOX Sports 1/Telemundo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Japan vs. Costa Rica odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Japan opened its World Cup with an impressive 2-1 win over Germany at Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday. It was a rather shocking result, as Germany had 9 shots on goal to just 4 for Japan, while the Germans maintained 72.0% of the possession.

Germany went up 1-0 on a penalty kick, but the second half was all Japan, as Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano found the back of the net to help it spring the upset.

Costa Rica was pounded 7-0 against Spain in the group opener Wednesday, as CRC went down 3-0 in the first half before allowing 4 more goals in the second half.

Costa Rica was thoroughly outplayed, as Spain outshot it 17-0, including 8 shots on goal, and Spain possessed the ball 81% to just 19%.

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Japan vs. Costa Rica odds

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Moneyline: Japan -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Costa Rica +700 (bet $100 to win $700) | Draw +350
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Prediction

Japan 3, Costa Rica 1

Moneyline (ML)

It sure is tempting to play Costa Rica (+700) as the heavy underdog for the chance to multiply your initial wager by more than 7 times. However, it’s not happening.

Japan (-240) is also not worth playing, risking more than 2 times your potential return. While Japan won’t play keep away from Costa Rica like Spain did, it has several world-class players to make it another long day for the Central Americans.

The better play is JAPAN -1 (+122) at plus-money, and JAPAN -2 (+320) is worth a small-unit play just in case things get away from Costa Rica like they did in the opener.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 2.5 (-105) is an attractive play. Costa Rica conceded a World Cup high of 7 goals in the opener against Spain, while Japan also went slightly Over the number in its stunning win over Germany.

We might not get to 4 or 5 total goals, but it’s easy to see Costa Rica breaking through for its first goal of the tourney, while Japan also hits the back of the net at least twice, perhaps thrice.

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