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Kansas at BYU odds, picks and predictions

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

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Big 12 conference action continues this weekend as the Kansas Jayhawks (3-6, 2-4 Big 12) is on the road facing the No. 8 BYU Cougars (9-0, 6-0). Kickoff is Saturday at 10:15 p.m. ET from LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Kansas vs. BYU odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Kansas came off a bye last week to upset now-No. 25 Iowa State 45-36 at home as 2-point underdogs, rushing for 237 yards and getting 2 TD passes from QB Jalon Daniels. The Jayhawks have won 2 out of their last 3 after losing 5 in a row.

The Cougars, No. 8 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat rival Utah in the Holy War 22-21 on a last-second 44-yard Will Ferrin field goal after trailing by 10 points in the fourth quarter. They did not cover the 3-point spread as road favorites. Utah was flagged for a controversial defensive hold when BYU QB Jake Retzlaff was sacked on fourth down, which would have sealed the win for Utah. That kept the drive alive and led ultimately to the game-winning kick.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Kansas at BYU odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kansas +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | BYU -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Kansas +2.5 (-105) | BYU -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kansas at BYU picks and predictions

Prediction

BYU 34, Kansas 27

Moneyline

Kansas has yet to win on the road this season and BYU has not lost at all.

BYU averaged 39.5 points per home game, scoring no fewer than 38.

Kansas averages only 25.8 points per game on the road and give up 29.8.

BYU should continue rolling, but betting the spread gives you better value than the ML.

PASS.

Against the spread

All 4 of BYU’s home wins have been by 3 or more points.

Three of Kansas’ 4 road losses have been by at least 4 points, but all have been between 2 and 6 points. So they have been competitive, yet unable to pull through.

Kansas has only covered the spread once in a loss this season.

BET BYU -2.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Four of the last 5 for BYU have had 58 or more points. The Over has hit in 7 of 9 games this season.

Four of the last 6 for Kansas have had totals of higher than 57.

BET OVER 56.5 (-110).

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Cincinnati vs. Iowa State odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cincinnati Bearcats (5-4, 3-3 Big 12) meet the No. 25 Iowa State Cyclones (7-2, 4-2) at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Cincinnati vs. Iowa State odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Cincinnati’s skid extended to 2 games after a 31-24 loss to West Virginia, who covered as 5-point road underdogs. The Over 54.5 hit, despite the Bearcats outgaining the Mountaineers by 188 yards. Turnovers proved costly, with Cincinnati committing 3. RB Evan Pryor was a standout, hauling in 5 receptions for 100 yards, highlighted by an 80-yard touchdown.

No. 25 Iowa State dropped its 2nd straight game, falling 45-36 to Kansas as 2-point home underdogs. The Over 52.5 cashed as the Cyclones struggled to stop Kansas’ offense, which tallied 295 passing and 237 rushing yards. QB Rocco Becht threw for 383 yards and 3 touchdowns but had a critical interception. WR Jaylin Noel stood out, recording 8 catches for 167 yards and 2 touchdowns in the loss.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Cincinnati vs. Iowa State odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cincinnati +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Iowa State -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cincinnati +7.5 (-110) | Iowa State -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cincinnati vs. Iowa State picks and predictions

Prediction

Iowa State 30, Cincinnati 21

Moneyline

PASS.

Iowa State (-300) takes this game at home Saturday, but instead of laying 3-to-1, I’ll take my bet to the spread.

Against the spread

BET IOWA STATE -7.5 (-110).

Both teams are desperate for a win to end their recent skids, but Iowa State is favored to rebound Saturday and continue its push to surpass last season’s 6-3 conference record. The Cyclones’ defense, led by Jon Heacock, allows just 18.8 points per game, ranking 2nd in the Big 12 and 19th nationally. Becht commands the offense, leading the conference in yards per attempt (8.6) and yards per completion (14.0), with a 16:7 TD-INT ratio. Noel (892 yards, 5 TDs) and WR Jayden Higgins (791 yards, 7 TDs) provide big-play threats. Iowa State is 5-4 ATS this year and handled Cincinnati 30-10 in their last meeting.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 52.5 (-110).

Iowa State and Cincinnati showcase solid defenses this season, with the Cyclones allowing 18.8 points per game (2nd in the Big 12) and the Bearcats giving up 22.2 (6th in the conference). Cincinnati has gone over in 3 of 9 games, including a 1-2-1 record on the road, while Iowa State sits at 5-4 on Overs. The Under looks like the smarter play.

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New Mexico State vs. Texas A&M odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New Mexico State at Texas A&M odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Mexico State Aggies (2-7, 1-5 Conference USA) meet the No. 15 Texas A&M Aggies (7-2, 5-1 SEC) at Kyle Field Saturday. Kickoff is at 7:45 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we look at New Mexico State vs. Texas A&M odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

New Mexico State dropped its 7th game in 8 tries, losing 41-28 to Western Kentucky. The Aggies covered as 18-point home underdogs, and the Over 53 cashed. Despite outgaining the Hilltoppers, New Mexico State committed 5 turnovers, including 2 from QB Santino Marucci. The standout performance came from RB Mike Washington, who rushed for 152 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Texas A&M saw their 7-game win streak end with a 44-20 loss to South Carolina, failing to cover as a 3-point road favorite. The Over 44 cashed in the game. South Carolina piled up 530 yards of total offense, including 286 rushing yards and 244 passing yards. Quarterback Marcel Reed had a quiet outing, throwing for 206 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Despite the strong offensive performance, Texas A&M couldn’t keep up, resulting in a decisive defeat.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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New Mexico State vs. Texas A&M odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): New Mexico State +39.5 (-110) | Texas A&M -39.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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New Mexico State vs. Texas A&M picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas A&M 58, New Mexico State 17

Moneyline

There is no moneyline being offered on this game. So take your bet to the spread.

Against the spread

BET TEXAS A&M -39.5 (-110).

Texas A&M is clearly the superior team in this matchup. The Aggies have won their last 9 games at home against non-AP-ranked teams, and they should easily cover the 40-point spread. Texas A&M’s strong defense and the passing game led by Reed will be too much for New Mexico State, who ranks 116th in passing. The Aggies have covered 7 of their last 8 home games, while New Mexico State has failed to cover in their last 4 against non-conference opponents. With a solid rush defense and momentum on their side, Texas A&M will dominate early and secure a comfortable win.

Over/Under

BET OVER 54.5 (-110).

This game is set to feature high-scoring play. Texas A&M has gone Over in their last 4 games, while New Mexico State has done the same in 5 straight. Defensively, both teams struggle: Texas A&M allows 37.1 points per game (127th) and 245.4 passing yards (105th), while New Mexico State gives up 204.8 rushing yards (123rd). The Over has hit in 3 of 5 home games for Texas A&M and 3 of 4 road games for New Mexico State.

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Tennessee at Georgia odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers (8-1, 5-1 SEC) pay a visit to the No. 10 Georgia Bulldogs (7-2, 5-2) Saturday in a ranked SEC clash. Kickoff from Sanford Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Tennessee vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Georgia was stunned 28-10 by the No. 16 Ole Miss Rebels Saturday while failing to cover as a 2-point favorite. The Bulldogs turned the ball over 3 times and allowed 397 yards of offense in the loss. Georgia is No. 10 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Tennessee, which is No. 4, enters after blowing out the Mississippi State Bulldogs 33-14 Saturday while failing to cover as a 26-point favorite. The Volunteers put up 452 total yards of offense in the win. The Vols have won each of their last 4 games.

– US LBM Coaches Poll: Conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Tennessee at Georgia odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated 10:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Tennessee +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Georgia -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Tennessee +8.5 (-110) | Georgia -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Tennessee at Georgia picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia 21, Tennessee 17

Moneyline

PASS.

I like Georgia to pick up the win here as I simply do not trust Tennessee’s passing offense and as Georgia is simply the more poised team for this primetime matchup. Tennessee’s QB Nico Iamaleava was in concussion protocol all week, but he has been cleared to play. This news only shifted the lines to a small degree.

The Bulldogs are not worth the risk of betting on as -350 favorites, so bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN TENNESSEE +8.5 (-110).

Tennessee is the better team ATS this season, being 5-4 on the year while the Bulldogs are an abysmal 2-7 ATS this year.

Tennessee’s dominant rushing attack and Georgia’s tendency to turn the ball over, especially in the passing game, will help Tennessee keep this game competitive.

This is a lean because Tennessee is only 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 46.5 (-115).

The Under has hit in 5 of Tennessee’s last 6 games and is 4-1 in Tennessee’s last 5 wins. For Georgia, the Under is 2-1 in its last 3 games and 6-3 on the season.

Tennessee is also a team that is dominant in the run game, which will help bleed the clock and keep this game Under.

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Missouri at South Carolina odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 21 Missouri Tigers (7-2, 3-2 SEC) take on the No. 23 South Carolina Gamecocks (6-3, 4-3) at Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 4:15 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Missouri vs. South Carolina odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Mizzou pulled off a miraculous victory last week against Oklahoma, scoring a touchdown with 1:03 to go in the fourth quarter and causing a fumble that was taken back to the house with 43 seconds to go in the game. It downed OU 30-23 as a 3.5-point dog. It was without starting QB Brady Cook (ankle, hand) last week, and he’s listed as doubtful this week. RB Nate Noel returned from a foot injury last week and rushed 10 times for 31 yards.

South Carolina has a menacing defense. In fact, it’s 12th in the country in yards allowed per game. DE Kyle Kennard is considered to possibly be the best DE in the nation. He has 9.5 sacks on the season. DB Nick Emmanwori is one of the best defensive backs in the country as he has 60 tackles, 4 INTs and 2 pick-6s. The Gamecocks have won 3 straight after their 28-7 win at Vanderbilt last week. QB LaNorris Sellers was 14-for-20 for 238 yards, 2 TDs and 0 INTs.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Missouri at South Carolina odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Missouri +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | South Carolina -600 (bet $600 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Missouri +13.5 (-110) | South Carolina -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Missouri at South Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

South Carolina 20, Missouri 17

Moneyline

The talk Friday on St. Louis talk radio was that while he’s listed as doubtful, Cook could actually play. PowerMizzou.com’s Gabe DeArmond said on 101ESPN Friday morning, if he had to guess, he would say Cook starts. Mizzou’s ML has cascaded up to +475 and back down to +425.

If he’s able to go, that changes things drastically, but I don’t think it’s enough to get over the hump against this defense.

My play here is LUTHER BURDEN III OVER 47.5 RECEIVING YARDS (-115). Even if QB Drew Pyne is in the game, he was still able to connect with Burden 5 times for 55 yards last week.

Against the spread

I’m taking MISSOURI +13.5 (-110), and I’m doing it thinking that Cook will play at least part of this game. The spread was +14 earlier Friday, and the whispers are clearly doing their magic to the numbers.

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Over/Under

This is an Under game. Mizzou is 3-6 O/U, and the Tigers’ 23 points last week were more than they posted in the previous 2 games combined. South Carolina is 5-4 O/U and has held teams to single digits 3 times this year.

Take the UNDER 42.5 (-115).

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South Alabama at Louisiana odds, picks and predictions

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

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The South Alabama Jaguars (4-5, 3-2 Sun Belt) and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (8-1, 5-0) tussle in a Saturday night in Lafayette. The opening kickoff will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the South Alabama vs. Louisiana odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

South Alabama heads into this contest off a bye week. The Jaguars last played Nov. 2 when they logged a 34-30 loss as a 6-point favorite against Georgia Southern. USA was a minus-2 in turnovers and lost the game despite outgaining the Eagles 458 yards to 337.

Louisiana is 6-0 straight up and 4-2 against the spread (3-0 ATS since Oct. 19) over its last 6 games. Last week, the Cajuns cruised to a 55-14 triumph — easily covering a -14 — against Arkansas State. ULL leads the Sun Belt in offense (456.2 yards per game) and is second in defense (335.4 yards per game).

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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South Alabama at Louisiana odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: South Alabama +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Louisiana -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): South Alabama +7 (-105) | Louisiana -7 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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South Alabama at Louisiana picks and predictions

Prediction

Louisiana 34, South Alabama 24

Moneyline

Lots of juice. Little interest. No profit margin. PASS.

Against the spread

USA is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 road games. The Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 visits to Cajun Field.

Louisiana defeated South Alabama 33-20 last season, covering as an 11.5-point road favorite. The Cajuns benefited from 5 takeaways in that game. The 2024 Jaguars have been responsible with the football (just 6 giveaways), but USA could be without its game-manager QB Gio Lopez, who is questionable with a concussion.

ULL is on a roll and has especially been in firm control of its games played on home turf. The Cajuns are a solid play to close this one out in 2-score territory.

TAKE LOUISIANA -7 (-105).

Over/Under

The Under has cashed in 4 straight series meetings and is 4-1 in South Alabama’s last 5 road tilts.

ULL’s pass defense has been significantly better at home, allowing just 161.7 yards per game (21st FBS).

Still, overall peg this total as being a well-made one. Consider a partial-unit play on a slight UNDER 59.5 (-105) lean.

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Boise State at San Jose State odds, picks and predictions

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

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The 13th-ranked Boise State Broncos (8-1, 5-0 Mountain West) and San Jose State Spartans (6-3, 3-2) meet Saturday. Kickoff from CEFCU Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Boise State vs. San Jose State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Broncos have won 7 straight games since their lone loss of the season in Oregon, 37-24 Sept. 7. Boise State is 4-1-1 against the spread (ATS), while the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 outings. On the road, the Broncos are 2-0-1 ATS in the past 3 tries.

The Spartans picked up a 24-13 road win against the Oregon State Beavers last time out as a 3-point underdog as the Under (59) cashed for the fourth consecutive outing. The cover for San Jose State halted a 4-game non-cover skid.

Rankings – US LBM Coaches Poll: Conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Boise State at San Jose State odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Boise State -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | San Jose State +450 (bet $100 to win $450)
Against the spread: Boise State -14.5 (-110) | San Jose State +14.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 61.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Boise State at San Jose State picks and predictions

Prediction

Boise State 34, San Jose State 23

Moneyline

Boise State (-650) will cost you more than 6 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for a standalone play, or as part of a multi-leg parlay play. It is just not enough reward.

AVOID.

Against the spread

SAN JOSE STATE ALTERNATE SPREAD +13.5 (+104) is worth a play at plus-money catching nearly 2 touchdowns.

The Spartans rank 75th in the nation with 152.4 rushing yards per game, and that’s bad news against Heisman Trophy candidate RB Ashton Jeanty. The latter has managed 1,734 rushing yards, 7.7 yards attempt and 23 rushing scores, while also adding a receiving touchdown.

While San Jose State is 1-4 ATS in the past 5 games, it did cover its only previous game this season as a double-digit underdog at Washington State Sept. 20.

Over/Under

UNDER 61.5 (-110) is the lean, but be careful.

The Under has cashed in 4 in a row, and 6 of the past 8 outings. At home, the total has gone low in 2 of the past 3 games for the Spartans.

For the Broncos, the Under has cashed 3 of the past 4 games, with the offense struggling lately with 29 or fewer points in those 3 Under results.

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Penn State at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 5 Penn State Nittany Lions (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) travel to face the Purdue Boilermakers (1-8, 0-6) Saturday. Kickoff from Ross-Ade Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Penn State vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Penn State, the No. 5 team in the US LBM Coaches Poll, enters after picking up a 35-6 blowout over the Washington Huskies Saturday while covering as a 13-point favorite. The Nittany Lions held Washington to just 193 total yards of offense while also not allowing a score until the 3rd quarter in the win.

Purdue was shut out 45-0 by the Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday while failing to cover as a 37-point underdog. Purdue turned the ball over 2 times in the loss while forcing none from the Buckeyes. The Boilermakers have lost 8 straight and have been held scoreless in 2 of their last 3 games.

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Penn State at Purdue odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Penn State -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) | Purdue +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000)
Against the spread (ATS): Penn State -29.5 (-110) | Purdue +29.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Penn State at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Penn State 41, Purdue 3

Moneyline

PASS.

Penn State will pick up the win here as a -10000 favorite, but this heavy of a favorite is never worth the risk of betting on. Pass here and bet on the spread and/or Over/Under instead.

Against the spread

BET PENN STATE -29.5 (-110).

Penn State is the much better team on both sides of the ball and is going against a Purdue team that was blown out 52-6 by Wisconsin, a team that Penn State beat by 2 TDs. The Boilermakers are also just 2-7 ATS this season and have dropped 3 straight ATS.

Be aware that the Nittany Lions are only 4-5 ATS this season.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 50.5 (-110).

The Under has hit in each of Penn State’s last 3 overall and is 7-2 for the Nittany Lions this season. With Purdue being shut out by Ohio State, a team whose defense is of a similar caliber to Penn State’s, the Nittany Lions’ defense will have no trouble holding this Purdue squad to single-digit points.

This is a lean both because 3 of the last 4 matchups between these squads hit the Over and because Purdue’s defense is so bad that Penn State could put up 50 points by itself in this matchup.

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Clemson at Pitt odds, picks and predictions

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

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The 16th-ranked Clemson Tigers (7-2, 6-1 ACC) and Pitt Panthers (7-2, 3-2) meet Saturday. Kickoff from Acrisure Stadium is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN / ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Clemson vs. Pitt odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

These teams have the same overall record, but they’ve taken different ways to get here.

Clemson opened the season getting dusted by Georgia, 34-3, on a neutral field Aug. 31. It has won 7 of 8 games since, with only a 33-21 loss to Louisville Nov. 2. The Tigers are just 2-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings. The Under has cashed in 5 of the past 6 contests, too.

Pitt opened the season with 7 straight wins, but it has dropped back-to-back games at SMU and home to Virginia. Last week’s loss to the Hoos was especially surprising, dropping a 24-19 game as a 7.5-point favorite as the Under (57) cashed. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 outings.

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Clemson at Pitt odds

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Moneyline (ML): Clemson -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Pitt +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
Against the spread: Clemson -11.5 (-110) | Pitt +11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Clemson at Pitt picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 26, Pitt 20

Moneyline

Clemson (-450) will cost you nearly 5 times your potential return, and you can’t risk that much for a standalone bet or as part of a multi-leg parlay. Including the Tigers sucks all of the value out of your parlay ticket.

AVOID.

Against the spread

PITT +11.5 (-110) has seen the offense dry up in the past 2 losses, averaging just 22.0 PPG, while the defense has coughed up 36.0 PPG. The Panthers need to get back to basics to avoid a third consecutive setback.

Clemson -11.5 (-110) is tough, but it has had issues of its own on defense, allowing 31 or more points in 2 of the past 3 outings. The Tigers are just 2-3 ATS in the past 5 games, and Clemson is 1-3 ATS in the past 4 outings as a double-digit favorite. Back the Panthers.

Over/Under

UNDER 52.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

The total has gone low in 2 in a row, and 5 of the past 6 games, for Clemson. And, for Pitt, the Under has cashed in 4 of the previous 5 outings.

These teams have met each other 4 times since Nov. 12, 2016, with the Under cashing in each of the 2 meetings in Pittsburgh.

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Texas at Arkansas odds, picks and predictions

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

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The 3rd-ranked Texas Longhorns (8-1, 4-1 SEC) and Arkansas Razorbacks (5-4, 3-3) meet Saturday. Kickoff from Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., is scheduled for noon ET (ABC / ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Texas vs. Arkansas odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Longhorns head to Arkansas for this old Southwest Conference matchup. Arkansas has won the past 2 meetings in this series, with the most recent victory coming 40-21 as a 6.5-point underdog Sept. 11, 2021. The last time the Longhorns topped the Hogs was Sept. 27, 2008, at the DKR.

Texas worked over Florida 49-17 last weekend in Austin, cashing as a 23-point favorite. In 3 games off campus, either in a true road game or neutral-site affair, the Longhorns are 3-0 straight up (SU) and 2-1 against the spread (ATS), with the total going 1-1-1 in those outings.

Arkansas needs 1 more win in the next 3 outings to become bowl eligible. It is concerning that the Hogs were pounded 63-31 at home against Ole Miss last time out on Nov. 2 as an 8-point underdog.

The Razorbacks are just 2-3 SU in the past 5 games, while failing to cover 2 of the previous 3 outings. The Over has hit in back-to-back games for the first time since the total went high in 3 straight to open the season.

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Texas at Arkansas odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 8:06 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Texas -530 (bet $530 to win $100) | Arkansas +390 (bet $100 to win $390)
Against the spread: Texas -12.5 (-115) | Arkansas +12.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Texas at Arkansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas 37, Arkansas 16

Moneyline

Texas (-530) will cost you more than 5 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward.

Arkansas (+390) showed too many holes against Ole Miss last week, exposing so many weaknesses. The Razorbacks just don’t have the offense to hang with the ‘Horns.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Back TEXAS -12.5 (-115) on the road, and look for the Longhorns to win this one going away.

Arkansas +12.5 (-105) is 2-0 ATS this season as a double-digit underdog this season, including a 19-14 outright win over Tennessee Oct. 15. While that was certainly impressive, losses in the 2 most recent home games against LSU and Ole Miss by 24 or more points is not.

Over/Under

UNDER 57.5 (-110) is a strong play despite the fact the Over has connected in 2 in a row for Arkansas.

The Under is 4-2 in the past 6 outings for the Razorbacks, while going 2-1 in the past 3 home games.

For the Longhorns, the total has gone low at a 3-1-1 clip in the past 5 outings, while allowing 17 or fewer points in 7 of 9 games this season.

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