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NFL player props: 5 best bets for Week 12

NFL expert John Holler looks at the NFL Week 12 slate and tabs the 5 best NFL player props to cash in on.

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Fresh off overeating at Thanksgiving and searching for bargains on Black Friday, most of us are fatter and broker than we were Wednesday. It’s time to rectify that. How about we see some touchdowns Sunday?

Of all the prop bets that get made, among my blue-chip favorites are anytime touchdowns. Unlike most prop bets, you take home more than you invest if you win — unless you step up to cash in on favorites like Kanas City TE Travis Kelce or Tennessee RB Derrick Henry.

The best part about the anytime touchdown is you can get in the win column 4 minutes into a game or it can be a “garbage-time” cash-in.

Put on the sweatpants and get your turkey soup ready.

Below, we break down Tipico Sportsbook‘s NFL odds and lines, and tab the best NFL Week 12 player prop bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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NFL week 12 prop bet picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.

Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields SCORES A RUSHING/RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN (+210)

– At Jets, Sunday 1 p.m. ET (FOX)

For the unaware, a light came on when the Bears figured out they can’t win throwing the ball and decided to let Fields do his thing as a runner. It came after the loss to Minnesota.

Fields has scored touchdowns in each of his last 5 games, and if the Bears get close, he’ll close the deal again. There is one thing to consider, though, and that is the left shoulder injury he suffered at the end of the Week 11 game. It sounds like a pain-tolerance issue, which could adjust some things in the scheme.

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Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson SCORES A RUSHING/RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN (+160)

– At Jaguars, Sunday 1 p.m. ET (CBS)

Where did Fields suddenly get his “take off when you want to” approach? From Jackson. What makes Jackson the most tantalizing touchdown bet is that you always come into a game convinced he’ll run one in.

He can do it from the opponent’s 1-yard line. He can do it from his own 20. That’s why he’s overdue on getting paid big.

The Jaguars only allow 1 rushing touchdown a game. They have yet to face Lamar. The last time they did (2020), he accounted for 4 TDs – 3 passing and the 1 we need Sunday.

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Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb SCORES A TOUCHDOWN (-125)

– Host Buccaneers, Sunday 1 p.m. ET (FOX)

The only non-plus-money bet of the week. Chubb has scored at least 1 touchdown in 7 of 10 games. When the Browns get in close, they know their best option to seal the deal with the ball in Chubb’s hands.

At home against a Buccaneers defense that has proven incapable of forcing an opposing offense to be one-dimensional, Chubb will get 20 chances to score. Most likely, 17 of them will be from more than 5 yards out. Those other 3 are where the pay window beckons.

Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf SCORES A TOUCHDOWN (+130)

– Host Raiders, Sunday 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)

I’m still not down with Geno Smith, but I am with Metcalf. As such, Metcalf has only cashed in on this 4 times in 10 games in bringing home a touchdown.

That being said, the Raiders and Davante Adams are coming to town, and there is such a thing as playcalling done to slap back. Adams is going to be targeted 10 or more times. The Seahawks will slap back. That means targeting the best mismatch Seattle has – Metcalf.

Quarterbacks playing the Raiders have a combined passer rating of 106.3 and average 2 touchdown passes a game. I’ll take my chances being a beneficiary of that.

Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown SCORES A TOUCHDOWN (+130)

– Host Packers, Sunday 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)

The Packers are a boxer waiting for the towel to be thrown in from the corner. Sunday night, at home, coming off a couple of weeks that are a stark contrast from what we all saw during the 8-game unbeaten streak for the Eagles…

That changes back to normal Sunday night.

In my opinion, the Eagles will score a minimum of 4 touchdowns against a Packers team that hasn’t had the answer for lesser teams. If they score 4 TDs, it’s hard to imagine a scenario where Brown doesn’t get one of them.

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Tennessee at Vanderbilt odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (9-2, 5-2 SEC) meet the Vanderbilt Commodores (5-6, 2-5) Saturday at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Volunteers tumbled to No. 10 in the College Football Playoff rankings with a stunning 63-38 loss at South Carolina last weekend. It was costly, too, as Heisman hopeful QB Hendon Hooker suffered a torn ACL and was lost for the remainder of the season.

Tennessee will turn to QB Joe Milton III to take over for Hooker. He has completed 69.7% of his pass attempts for 573 yards, 6 TDs and 0 INT, while running for 72 yards in limited action, but the former Michigan recruit is more than capable.

Vanderbilt stunned Florida last week in the Music City, positioning itself for bowl eligibility if it can run it back and pull a second consecutive upset. That’s pretty impressive for a team which had a total of 2.5 wins for its total in the futures market to begin the season.

The Commodores also have questions at quarterback, as Vandy has listed QBs AJ Swann and Mike Wright as co-starters, a little gamesmanship before the big game. Swann has been battling a nagging undisclosed injury for most of November.

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Tennessee at Vanderbilt odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:53 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Tennessee -525 (bet $525 to win $100) | Vanderbilt +390 (bet $100 to win $390)
Against the spread: Tennessee -14 (-109) | Vanderbilt +14 (-111)
Over/Under (O/U): 63.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Tennessee at Vanderbilt picks and predictions

Prediction

Tennessee 34, Vanderbilt 25

Moneyline

It might be tempting to take Vanderbilt (+390) for a chance to nearly quadruple your initial wager, especially with bowl eligibility on the line in a rivalry game.

However, Tennessee is still plenty explosive without Hooker under center. Milton is more than capable of leading this offense, and the Vols have the skill position players to take advantage of a Vandy squad allowing 34.2 PPG, which is 119th overall in the nation.

AVOID.

Against the spread

VANDERBILT +14 (-111) will not make it easy for Tennessee, and the Commodores’ offense has shown some signs of life in the second half of the season. How Vandy beat Florida last week, considering how the Gators looked in their rivalry game at Florida State Friday, is a mystery.

That’s the danger here, though. Tennessee should be able to win, but Vandy actually looks like an FBS-caliber team again after years of dread. Coach Clark Lea has the ‘Dores headed in the right direction.

Over/Under

Play UNDER 63.5 (-110), but it’s only worth a half-unit wager.

The Over is 13-4 in the past 17 games overall for Tennessee dating back to last season while cashing in 8 of its last 11 SEC games. The Over is also 7-0 in the past 7 games following a straight-up loss, while hitting in 5 of the past 7 head-to-head games with Vandy.

The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 for Vanderbilt, however, while going 4-1 in the past 5 conference tilts, too.

With some QB issues for both teams, expect the offenses perhaps to be slightly disjointed, at least to start.

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Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Stars (12-5-3) and Colorado Avalanche (11-6-1) meet Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Stars have the unenviable task of playing the Winnipeg Jets in Dallas Friday, then facing the quick turnaround on the road against the Avalanche. Dallas suffered the 5-4 loss in overtime Friday. These teams just met in Dallas, and the Stars fell 3-2 in a shootout Nov. 21.

The Avalanche were expected to face the Nashville Predators Friday, but their game was canceled due to a broken water main in downtown Nashville, which caused flooding inside of Bridgestone Arena.

Colorado last played Wednesday at home against Vancouver, suffering a 4-3 loss on home ice as the Over hit. The Under is still 5-1 in the past 6 games overall for the Avalanche, including the 3-2 SO win over the Stars in Dallas.

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Stars at Avalanche odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Stars +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Avalanche -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars +1.5 (-190) | Avalanche -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Stars at Avalanche projected goalies

Scott Wedgewood (4-3-1, 3.23 GAA, .904 SV%) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (9-2-1, 2.40 GAA, .929 SV%, 1 SO)

Wedgewood makes his first appearance since Nov. 17, a 6-4 victory at Florida. He allowed 2 goals on 23 shots in that outing, coming out midway through the second period after being carted off due to an undisclosed upper-body injury.

Georgiev’s last appearance was in the 3-2 SO win on Monday in Dallas when he stopped 22 of the 24 shots he faced. He has been on fire in November, going 5-1-0 with a 1.98 GAA and .940 SV% with a shutout in Washington last Saturday.

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Stars at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Stars 3

Moneyline

The AVALANCHE (-155) is a strong play at home against the Stars (+135), who face the tough turnaround with the back-to-back against Winnipeg at home and then in Denver.

Colorado was expected to be in the same boat, and it did travel Friday from Nashville, but it is more rested after its game was canceled. In fact, the Avs haven’t played since Wednesday, so it enters much more rested than the Stars, who played less than 24 hours ago.

Puck line/Against the spread

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+145) is worth a roll of the dice on the money line against the road-weary Stars +1.5 (-190).

Colorado took care of Dallas in the Metroplex last week, and it should be able to do the same on home ice, especially since it is more rested, and the Stars are forced to play the backup Wedgewood, who could be a little rusty after some time off due to injury.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) is worth a look, especially at even money.

Colorado’s offense has found itself in November after a mini slump at the end of October. In fact, since Oct. 29, the Avalanche is averaging 3.9 goals per game (GPG) in the past 10 outings, which is a tick better than its season average of 3.4 GPG, which ranks 9th in the NHL.

Dallas is now on a 10-1-2 Over run in the past 13 games after going Over the total again against Winnipeg on Friday in a 5-4 OT loss.

This is just the second back-to-back for the Stars this season, and they did hit the Under in the first instance Oct. 25 in Boston, but that was also with starter Jake Oettinger in between the pipes, not the backup Wedgewood.

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Utah at Colorado odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 14 Utah Utes (8-3, 6-2 Pac-12) meet the Colorado Buffaloes (1-10, 1-7) Saturday at Folsom Field in Boulder. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Utah vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Utes check in 14th in the College Football Playoff rankings, and they still have a very good chance of a 10-win season with a victory Saturday and a possible win in the Pac-12 Championship Game and/or a bowl victory.

Utah is looking to bounce back after a 20-17 loss at Oregon last Saturday that snapped a 4-game win streak. Winning at home hasn’t been the problem for the Utes, it’s been on the road where they’ve struggled. Utah is just 2-3 SU and 1-4 ATS in 5 road trips this season.

Colorado has had trouble winning at home and on the road, as this dismal season will thankfully come to an end Saturday. The Buffaloes were boat-raced 54-7 at Washington last weekend and have lost the past 3 against Pac-12 powerhouses Washington, USC and Oregon by 38 or more points in each contest.

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Utah at Colorado odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:07 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Utah -7000 (bet $7,000 to win $100) | Colorado +1600 (bet $100 to win $1,600)
Against the spread: Utah -29.5 (-109) | Colorado +29.5 (-111)
Over/Under (O/U): 52 (O: -113 | U: -107)

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Utah at Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

Utah 48, Colorado 13

Moneyline

Utah (-7000) will cost you 70 times your potential return, which is a return of just $1.43 in profit on a $100 wager. That’s ridiculous, and a poor long-term strategy.

PASS.

Against the spread

UTAH -29.5 (-109) is a huge number, especially on the road, but Colorado is atrocious.

The Buffaloes’ defense is at or near the bottom in all meaningful categories among FBS teams, including dead-last in rushing yards (236.5) and points allowed (42.8) per game. Colorado also allowed 499.9 total yards per contest, which is 130th in FBS.

Over/Under

Play OVER 52 (-109), and this might be the best play on the board.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Utah take care of the Over without any assistance from Colorado, too. That’s how poor the Buffs are on defense.

The Over is 7-2-1 in the past 10 games for Colorado. It has scored 20 or fewer points in all but one of those games but has coughed up 42 or more points in 5 in a row, and 7 of the past 8 outings.

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Kent State at Houston odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Kent State at Houston odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kent State Golden Flashes (5-1) travel to Houston to take on the No. 2 Houston Cougars (5-0) Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kent State vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

While Kent State comes in as massive underdogs, Houston is looking to stake its claim as the No. 1 team in the country. A claim it will have with a victory after UNC’s shocking 70-65 loss to Iowa State Saturday. The Cougars have clearly been the best team in the country to this point. A victory here, and the voters will finally put them atop the standings.

Kent State had its 5-game winning streak snapped with a 74-72 defeat to the College of Charleston. While Kent State has scored at least 72 points in all its games, that’s likely to change today. Houston is one of the best defensive teams in the nation, and the talent coach Kelvin Sampson has acquired will again lead to a wide margin of victory.

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Kent State at Houston odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kent State +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Houston -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Kent State +19.5 (-110) | Houston -19.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Kent State at Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 77, Kent State 52

Moneyline

PASS on the Moneyline.

Houston will win this game convincingly. I am not willing to make a wager of $3,000 to win $100. The value is not worth the relative guarantee of victory.

Against the spread

BET HOUSTON -19.5 (-110).

Houston has smothered teams on defense all season. Saturday’s game will be no different as the Cougars will pull away and not look back.

Kent State, despite being 5-1 on the early season, is not to the level of Houston. Playing on the Cougars’ home floor only makes this outcome more likely. Houston is the best team in the country right now, and they will show it Saturday against an overmatched Golden Flashes team.

Bet HOUSTON -19.5 (-110) as my favorite play.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 134.5 (-105).

The elite Houston defense will hold another opponent Under the total in this game.

Only 1 of Houston’s first 5 games have gone Over the posted total. The Same is true for Kent State. In 10 division I games combined, these teams are 2-7-1 for Overs. This will be another Under for these teams, and getting it at an excellent value of -105 is even better.

Bet UNDER 134.5 (-105).

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2022 World Cup: Argentina vs. Mexico odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Argentina vs. Mexico odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group C group statge match, Argentina (0 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws) and Mexico (0-0-1) meet Saturday at Lusail Iconic Stadium. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. ET (FS1/Telemundo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Argentina vs. Mexico odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Argentina was on the short end of the most stunning upset early at this World Cup, or perhaps any other, as it fell 2-1 to Saudi Arabia Tuesday. Argentina outshot the Saudis 13-3, including a 6-2 margin in shots on goal, while possessing the ball 68.0% of the time.

All was going well for the Argies, as F Lionel Messi put his nation up 1-0 on a penalty kick at 10′, and at half time, Argentina was doing what was expected. However, goals from F Saleh Al-Shehri and M Salem Al-Dawsari at 48′ and 53′ proved to be too much to overcome.

Mexico played to a scoreless draw against Poland Tuesday in a match in which it outshot its opponent 11-6, including 4-2 in shots on goal.

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Argentina vs. Mexico odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Argentina -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Mexico +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Draw +300
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -150)

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Prediction

Argentina 1, Mexico 1

Moneyline (ML)

DRAW (+300) is a strong play, as Argentina looks to bounce back, and Mexico seeks the back of the net for the first time at this World Cup.

Mexico (+600) might be worth a roll of the dice with a small-unit wager for the chance to multiply your initial stake times 6 if you aren’t sold on the draw.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 2.5 (-150) is worth playing in this Group C battle.

Argentina will likely be pushing the pace of play trying to get on the board early, trying to wash the bad taste of the loss to Saudi Arabia out of its mouth.

Mexico played to a scoreless draw against Poland, and it wasn’t even really close to getting on the board. El Tri played sound defense and should keep Argentina at bay in another low-scoring affair.

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Oregon at Oregon State odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 9 Oregon Ducks (9-2, 7-1 Pac-12) meet the No. 22 Oregon State Beavers (8-3, 5-3) Saturday at Reser Stadium in Corvallis. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Oregon vs. Oregon State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Ducks are ranked No. 9 in the College Football Playoff rankings, while the Beavers check in No. 21.

Oregon had their CFP hopes dashed at home against Washington 2 weeks ago, falling 37-34 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. It returned the favor and squashed Utah’s hopes of a Pac-12 Championship Game appearance with a spirited 20-17 win last weekend.

Oregon State has rolled into the Top 25 with wins over Cal and Arizona State the past 2 weekends, while going 5-1 across the past 6 contests. Oregon State has been a friend of the bettor, too, cashing in 5 straight, and 9 of 11 games overall.

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Oregon at Oregon State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:24 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oregon -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Oregon State +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread: Oregon -3 (-109) | Oregon State +3 (-111)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -113 | U: -107)

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Oregon at Oregon State picks and predictions

Prediction

Oregon State 30, Oregon 27

Moneyline

OREGON STATE (+130) has improved dramatically from the start of the season, and it will be ready for the Civil War against Oregon.

The home team has won each of the past 3 meetings in this series, and the good times should continue to roll for the home side here.

Oregon QB Bo Nix continues to nurse a right foot injury. He didn’t practice much this week, although the Ducks are being mum on his availability ahead of this rivalry game.

The strength of OSU has been its defense this season, ranking 25th in total yards allowed per game (330.6), while checking in 19th against the run (111.4 YPG). The Oregon State D allowed just 20.3 points per game to rank 27th.

Against the spread

OREGON STATE +3 (-111) is worth a look if you expect this game to come down to a last-second field goal and/or a 2-point conversion late to decide things.

The Beavers have won 2 of the past 3 meetings in Corvallis, and this Oregon State team is ranked and playing with a lot of confidence.

My suggestion is to bet no more than 1½ UNITS between OREGON STATE +3 (-111) and the OREGON STATE ML (+130).

Over/Under

Play UNDER 57.5 (-107), but go very, very lightly.

The Under has cashed in 11 of the past 15 games on the road for Oregon, while going 4-1 in the past 5 in the month of November. That includes last week’s defensive battle with Utah.

For Oregon State, the Under is 5-1 in the past 6 home games against teams with a winning overall record, and 4-1 in the past 5 following a straight-up win.

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Purdue at Indiana odds, picks and predictions

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

The Purdue Boilermakers (7-4, 5-3 Big Ten) meet the Indiana Hoosiers (4-7, 2-6) Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Purdue vs. Indiana odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Boilermakers can win the Big Ten West Division with a victory over the Hoosiers, earning an even much bigger prize than the Old Oaken Bucket, awarded to the winner of this rivalry game.

Purdue leads the all-time series 75-42-6, including 3 of the past 4 seasons. This is the first meeting in Bloomington since Nov. 24, 2018 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Indiana hasn’t won the Old Oaken Bucket at home since Nov. 26, 2016, although it did win at Purdue Nov. 30, 2019. IU has also won 5 of the past 8 meetings overall.

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Purdue at Indiana odds

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Moneyline (ML): Purdue -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Indiana +320 (bet $100 to win $320)
Against the spread: Purdue -10.5 (-106) | Indiana +10.5 (-114)
Over/Under (O/U): 54 (O: -109 | U: -111)

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Purdue at Indiana picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 33, Indiana 19

Moneyline

PASS.

Purdue (-400) will cost 4 times the potential return, and that’s quite expensive in a rivalry game, especially on the road.

While Indiana (+320) would love nothing more than to spoil the chances of its rival, as this is basically the bowl game for the Hoosiers since they can no longer qualify for the postseason, I don’t see IU winning here.

Against the spread

PURDUE -10.5 (-106) will be able to move the ball on an Indiana defense that allows 34.3 point per game, which ranks 120th in FBS.

The Indiana offense has struggled all season, including going for 17 or fewer points in 4 of the past 6 games. Yes, the Hoosiers scored a season-high 39 points in an overtime win at Michigan State, but Indiana will struggle to put up points against a Purdue defense that allows just 340.3 total yards per game to rank 36th in the nation.

Over/Under

An UNDER 54 (-111) is the play as Purdue might have some nerves in its biggest Bucket game in a while, while Indiana just doesn’t have the horses to do much on offense.

The Under is 5-1-1 the past 7 meetings in Bloomington, and the Under is 6-2 in Purdue’s past 8 against teams with a losing overall record.

The Over has hit frequently for Indiana, thanks mostly due to its Swiss Cheese defense, but it’s a rivalry game, and we should see a decent effort from the Hoosiers D.

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South Carolina at Clemson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s South Carolina at Clemson odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The South Carolina Gamecocks (7-4) meet the No. 8 Clemson Tigers (10-1) Saturday in a non-conference tilt at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the South Carolina vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Gamecocks pulled off the giant upset over then-No. 5 Tennessee last weekend, winning 63-38 as a 23.5-point underdog. South Carolina would love to spoil the CFP hopes of another rival this weekend, but it is a much taller order on the road.

Clemson leads the all-time series 72-42-4, including victories in each of the past 7 meetings. In fact, while this is an intense rivalry, lately, it hasn’t even been close. The Tigers won 30-0 in Columbia last season, and it has taken each of the past 5 in the series by at least 21 points.

The Tigers are ranked No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings, and need a miracle to work their way into the top 4. It helped that South Carolina won last week against Tennessee, a team Clemson was competing with for a spot in the CFP, but it hurts that North Carolina lost to NC State Friday. A win by Clemson over UNC in the ACC Championship Game won’t look nearly as impressive now.

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South Carolina at Clemson odds

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Moneyline (ML): South Carolina +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Clemson -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread: South Carolina +14.5 (-112) | Clemson -14.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -111 | U: -109)

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South Carolina at Clemson picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 33, South Carolina 24

Moneyline

Clemson (-600) will cost 6 times the potential return, and that’s way too expensive in a rivalry game. Yes, the Tigers have had their way with the Gamecocks in recent years, but South Carolina is flying high and brimming with confidence after a giant win against Tennessee last weekend.

AVOID.

Against the spread

SOUTH CAROLINA +14.5 (-112) is a good play as long as this line stays at or above two touchdowns.

In previous years, Clemson -14.5 would seem like a gift as it has dusted South Carolina by an average of 31.8 points per game in the past 5 meetings. But USC has a lot of momentum after paddling Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia last weekend.

The Gamecocks might not be able to get all the way over the hump to topple the Tigers, but they should be able to keep it within 2 TDs.

Over/Under

Play OVER 52.5 (-111), but don’t expect it to be easy.

Sure, South Carolina dropped 63 on Tennessee last weekend, but that’s an anomaly. The USC offense has been rather middling this season, posting 377.9 total yards per game to rank 78th in the nation, while running for just 129.5 yards per outing to check in 96th. The offense has scored 31.7 PPG to rank 42nd overall.

Clemson is also good, but not great, on offense, going for 34.7 PPG, while allowing just 20.0 PPG. The Tigers won’t get run over like the Vols last weekend, but we should still see a healthy score into the mid-50’s here. Just go lightly.

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Michigan at Ohio State odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) meet the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-0, 8-0) Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus for a noon ET kickoff (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Wolverines look for back-to-back wins in this rivalry, and consecutive Big Ten East Division titles for the first time since 1999-2000. Michigan posted a 42-27 win in Ann Arbor last season to snap an 8-game slide in this series.

The Buckeyes haven’t lost at home to the Wolverines since Nov. 18, 2000, a 38-26 setback, which was the final season of the John Cooper era as coach.

The Over has cashed in 16 of the past 21 meetings in this series, while going 6-2 in the past 8 meetings in Columbus. The underdog is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 in this series.

Ohio State is No. 2 and Michigan is No. 3 in the College Football Playoff Rankings.

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Michigan at Ohio State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Michigan +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Ohio State -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
Against the spread: Michigan +8 (-110) | Ohio State -8 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Michigan at Ohio State picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 39, Michigan 34

Moneyline

Ohio State (-290) will cost nearly 3 times the potential return, and for a rivalry game, especially one between a pair of bitter rivals, that’s way too expensive.

Toss in the fact that there is just so much on the line, with both teams unbeaten, each team in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot and the winner the odds-on favorite to win the Big Ten Championship Game, and there is so much pressure on both sides.

AVOID.

Against the spread

MICHIGAN +8 (-110) is a strong play, and will remain so, unless this line falls below a flat 7. The line opened at 7.5 and slipped to 6.5 before the money came in heavy on Ohio State -8 (-110). The line even ballooned to as much as 9.5 before people started pounding the Wolverines.

The underdog has cashed in 4 of the previous 5 meetings in this series, and Michigan won outright last season.

With Ohio State having revenge on its mind, it will get it done at home, especially with the Michigan run game taking a hit last week with Heisman hopeful RB Blake Corum suffering a knee injury last week in a nail-biter against Illinois. Corum is questionable for this titanic matchup.

On the flip side, Ohio State lost RB Miyan Williams to a leg injury against Indiana, but there is a chance he is ready to go Saturday. The offense could also get a huge boost if WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (hamstring) is ready to go. He hasn’t played since trying to go in the Iowa game in late October. RB TreVeyon Henderson (lower body) has also been dinged up, and his status is uncertain.

If Henderson and/or Williams are not available, or not quite 100 percent, it could be all on Heisman hopeful QB C.J. Stroud to pass, pass and pass some more. With or without Smith-Njigba, he has plenty of weapons, including WR Marvin Harrison Jr., the next big star in C-Bus.

Over/Under

Play OVER 56.5 (-108) as the scores lately in this rivalry would make legendary coaches Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler roll squirm.

It’s not 3 yards and a cloud of dust like the old days in Big Ten football. Stroud, Corum and Co. are home-run hitters, and each of the Heisman hopefuls have helped their offenses put up huge numbers.

This series has produced big-time numbers recently, with 69 total points in the wind and snow last season in Ann Arbor. We had 83 total points in the 2019 matchup, and 101 combined points in 2018, with Ohio State hanging a 62-burger on Michigan in The Big House. Look for another Over here.

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