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Washington at Michigan odds, picks and prediction

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

The Washington Huskies (0-1) and Michigan Wolverines (1-0) meet Saturday at Michigan Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Washington vs. Michigan odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Huskies were stunned at home against FCS Montana in Seattle by a 13-7 count. Washington opened with a touchdown less than five minutes into the game and then they did nothing after that. The offensive line allowed three sacks to the Griz, QB Dylan Morris tossed three interceptions and the Huskies missed a field goal, too.

The Wolverines racked up a 47-14 win over Western Michigan, as the Under just came in. A lot of people were impressed by the speed of the Wolverines, but they played a mid-level MAC team and didn’t exactly beat Alabama or Clemson.

Washington at Michigan odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:50 p.m. ET.

Money line: Washington +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Michigan -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Washington +6.5 (+100) | Michigan -6.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Washington at Michigan odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 30, Washington 21

Money line

Michigan (-270) is likely going to be ranked next week after winning this game against a fellow Power 5 team. Washington (+210) entered the season in the rankings but quickly tumbled out after its embarrassing loss last week. It’s going to get worse, as they’re staring an 0-2 start in the grill.

While I like Michigan to win, I don’t like to risk more than two and a half times the potential return.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

MICHIGAN -6.5 (-125) is the play as long as this game stays under seven and a hook. The Wolverines did lose WR Ronnie Bell to a season-ending knee injury last week, which is a tough setback. He had a 76-yard touchdown reception in his only touch in the first half.

Despite the loss of one of its big-play skill players, the Wolverines are going to roll. Morris looked bad against the Griz last week, and that was in a game at home against an FCS team. Now, he’ll be going to The Big House in front of rabid fans making it that much more difficult to communicate.

Over/Under

OVER 48.5 (-115) seems like a crazy play based upon Washington’s performance last week. They mustered just seven points in their loss, and they went scoreless in nearly 55 minutes to close the game. But they’ll get it together and fix some of the mistakes.

Meanwhile, Michigan QB Cade McNamara looks serviceable, and RB Blake Corum hit triple digits in rushing yardage while scoring. He was one of three Wolverines to find the end zone on the ground. Look for more of the same from Michigan this week.

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Idaho at Indiana odds, picks and prediction

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

The Idaho Vandals (1-0) and Indiana Hoosiers (0-1) meet Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Idaho vs. Indiana odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Vandals, who dropped down to the FCS level in 2018, opened with a 68-0 beating of Simon Fraser from Division II at the Kibbie Dome. The Vandals led 40-0 at halftime, and they held the Clan to 90 yards of total offense.

The Hoosiers weren’t as prolific on offense, but they also played on the road against a ranked conference foe. Indiana was buried 34-6 at Iowa, and they trailed 31-3 at halftime. IU amassed just 11 first downs, 77 rushing yards and 156 passing yards. QB Michael Penix Jr. tossed three interceptions, too.

Idaho at Indiana odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Idaho +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Indiana -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Idaho +31.5 (-115) | Indiana -31.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Idaho at Indiana odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Indiana 51, Idaho 10

Money line

Indiana (-10000) will cost you $100 for every $1 won. While there is very little chance Idaho (+1500) stays in this game for very long, it’s just not worth the risk for such a small reward.

AVOID.

Against the spread

INDIANA -31.5 (-107) entered this season with sky-high expectations after a great season in 2020. After getting annihilated in its opener at Iowa, expectations have been adjusted slightly. The Hoosiers tumbled out of the Top 25, and now they are on the rebound. Indiana didn’t lose its first until Game 5 last season, the only loss of the regular season.

The Hoosiers have the stink of last week’s loss but don’t write this team off. Indiana is a very good side, and they’re going to pound Idaho in this bounce-back game.

Over/Under

OVER 52.5 (-110) is the play. Indiana is going to get the offense on track back at “The Rock” in its home opener, and they could easily take care of the Over without any assistance from the Vandals.

Penix isn’t going to be under as much duress as he was last week, and the Iowa defense was just pinning its ears back with a big lead in obvious pass situations. This will be a blowout, but the other way and IU will put up big, big totals.

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Appalachian State at Miami odds, picks and prediction

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

The Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-0) and Miami Hurricanes (0-1) meet Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Appalachian State at Miami odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Mountaineers picked up a 33-19 win over East Carolina in a neutral-site game in Charlotte, North Carolina Sept. 2. App State had a 33-9 lead early in the fourth quarter before taking the foot off the gas. The Mountaineers were good for 226 yards on the ground, and 259 yards through the air.

The Hurricanes, No. 24 in the AFCA Coaches Poll, powered by USA TODAY Sports, were worked over by Alabama last week in Atlanta. The U is definitely not back after a 44-13 whitewashing, coming nowhere near a cover as 19.5-point underdogs.

Appalachian State at Miami odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Appalachian State +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Miami -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Appalachian State +8.5 (-112) | Miami -8.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Appalachian State at Miami odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 34, Appalachian State 27

Money line

A play on Miami (-320) will cost you three times your potential return, and that’s way too risky based upon its performance last week. They looked dead in the water early, but it was also against Alabama.

AVOID.

Against the spread

APPALACHIAN STATE +8.5 (-112) has a tremendous rushing attack, and they’ll put Miami -8.5 (-108) to the test. I think the Hurricanes end up earning a hard-fought victory, but this won’t be easy.

The Mountaineers boasted two 100-yard tailbacks last week, as RB Nate Noel led the way with 126 yards, while veteran RB Camerun Peeples also hit triple digits with 100 yards and two scores.

Over/Under

OVER 54.5 (-110) is the play, as we have two talented teams taking the field in South Florida.

We touched on App State’s rushing attack, but don’t discount Miami’s offense after their blowout loss. I think Miami QB D’Eriq King, who made it through his first game back after a gruesome injury, should show out and put up some nice numbers after being snowed under last week early.

This game has the potential to be a shootout and an unexpected good game.

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Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin odds, picks and prediction

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

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-0) and Wisconsin Badgers (0-1) meet Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisc. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Eagles started out strong with a 35-15 win over St. Francis (PA), an FCS foe. Eastern Michigan rushed for 221 yards and five touchdowns. RB Darius Boone Jr. went for 107 yards and a score, while RB Samson Evans bulled his way in for three short TD runs.

The Badgers, No. 17 in the AFCA Coaches Poll, powered by USA TODAY Sports, fell at home to Penn State in the opener in Madison, 16-10. QB Graham Mertz threw for just 185 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. He needs to be better and will be against a MAC foe.

Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin odds, spread and lines

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Money line: OTB
Against the spread (ATS): Eastern Michigan +25.5 (-108) | Wisconsin -25.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Wisconsin 45, Eastern Michigan 16

Money line

There was no money line at the time of publishing but it wouldn’t be worth pursuing anyway.

Against the spread

WISCONSIN -25.5 (-112) is going to try and get Mertz some confidence early, and you can expect some rather big numbers on offense after the Badgers looked listless on offense most of last week.

Facing Eastern Michigan +25.5 (-108) is the perfect elixir to cure their offensive ills, and not having to face Penn State’s suffocating defense also helps.

Over/Under

OVER 52.5 (-107) is the best play on the board in this game. It might not seem like it after last week’s egg-laying, but Wisconsin has a decent offense. They’ll be able to move the ball well against Eastern Michigan in this bounce-back game. They have the potential to take care of the Over themselves but expect EMU to do a little bit of the lifting, too.

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Western Carolina at Oklahoma odds, picks and prediction

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

The Western Carolina Catamounts (0-1) and Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) meet Saturday at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Western Carolina at Oklahoma odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Catamounts fell at home in Cullowhee, North Carolina by a 31-28 score against fellow FCS member Eastern Kentucky. The good news is that WCU outgained the Colonels 501 to 371 in total yards, but they lost the turnover battle 2 to 1.

The Sooners, No. 4 in the AFCA Coaches Poll, powered by USA TODAY Sports, struggled against Tulane last week. Oklahoma won 40-35, but it allowed 100 rushing yards and 296 yards through the air. The good news is that Oklahoma forced four fumbles, recovering three of them.

Western Carolina at Oklahoma odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:15 p.m. ET.

Money line: OTB
Against the spread (ATS): Western Carolina +49.5 (-108) | Oklahoma -49.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 64.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Western Carolina at Oklahoma odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Oklahoma 64, Western Carolina 10

Money line

There was no money line at the time of publishing but it wouldn’t be worth pursuing anyway.

Against the spread

OKLAHOMA -49.5 (-112) had a disastrous defensive showing against Tulane last weekend. Expect the Sooners to clean things up significantly against an overmatched Western Carolina +49.5 (-108) side.

The Sooners are going to work things out on both sides of the football, and Heisman trophy candidate QB Spencer Rattler will toss up some silly numbers after a shaky opener. Yes, he threw for 304 yards, but he had just one passing touchdown, one rushing score and two picks.

Over/Under

OVER 64.5 (-110) is the lean here. I think Oklahoma has a chance to get into the 60’s and potentially take care of the Over all alone. If not, Western Carolina should be able to find the end zone at least once to help out. The problem with the Catamounts is not on offense, as they have some talented pieces.

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South Carolina State at Clemson odds, picks and prediction

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

The South Carolina State Bulldogs (0-1) and Clemson Tigers (0-1) meet Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the South Carolina State at Clemson odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Bulldogs were upended in a crazy 42-41 loss on the road against Alabama A&M. South Carolina State posted 455 total yards, outrushing A&M 242 to 143. The Bulldogs were just 3-of-14 in third-down efficiency, however.

The Tigers, No. 6 in the AFCA Coaches Poll, powered by USA TODAY Sports, will be awfully ornery after a 10-3 loss against Georgia in Charlotte, North Carolina. Clemson managed just two net yards of rushing, and they totaled just 180 yards of offense while allowing seven sacks.

South Carolina State at Clemson odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:05 p.m. ET.

Money line: OTB
Against the spread (ATS): South Carolina State +48.5 (-105) | Clemson -48.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

South Carolina State at Clemson odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 65, South Carolina State 3

Money line

There was no money line at the time of publishing but it wouldn’t be worth pursuing anyway.

Against the spread

CLEMSON -48.5 (-120) is going to take out a lot of frustration on poor South Carolina State +48.5 (-105) of the FCS.

The Tigers could get nothing going against a suffocating UGA defense last week. Look for the run game to get going for Clemson, and for QB D.J. Uiagalelei to get on track with some easy long touchdown plays.

The last time these teams met Sept. 17, 2016, Clemson pounded South Carolina State 59-0. Prior to that on Sept. 6, 2014, the Tigers won 73-3. In fact, that 2014 drumming came after a Clemson loss to Georgia to open the season.

The closest the Bulldogs have ever come in this series was a 39-point loss in 2013.

Over/Under

OVER 56.5 (-110) is the play, and Clemson has the opportunity to take care of business all on their own. After a loss last week, where the offense looked mighty anemic, there will be no calling off of the dogs this weekend. They are going to work things out in all facets of the game, and a 60-burger is easily attainable.

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Holy War: Utah at BYU odds, picks and prediction

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

The No. 18 Utah Utes (1-0) travel to LaVell Edwards Stadium to play the BYU Cougars (1-0) Saturday in what’s known as the “Holy War”. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Utah vs. BYU State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings according to the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Utah opened its 2021 season by bulldozing Weber State of the Big Sky conference 40-17 but wasn’t able to cover a massive 29.5-point spread at home. The Utes found a lot of offensive success and outgained the Wildcats 450-270 in total yards; however, they turned the ball over twice.

BYU handled business in Week 1 by taking down Arizona 24-16 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas but couldn’t cover as a 13.5-point favorite. The Cougars made Arizona a one-dimensional team by holding the Wildcats to just 81 rushing yards on 35 carries and intercepted 1 pass.

The “Holy War” had a truce last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Utah won the last nine meetings and covered against BYU in six of those games.

Utah at BYU odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Utah -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | BYU +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
Against the spread (ATS): Utah -7.5 (+100) | BYU +7.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Utah at BYU odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Utah 34, BYU 17

Money line

PASS even though Utah (-300) is clearly the right side because risking three times your money when betting team sports has a really bad long-term return on investment. Utah has a nine-game win streak over BYU, but the Utes’ money line value is pretty minimal.

Against the spread

TAKE UTAH -7.5 (+100) for 1 unit because there’s “sharp line movement” heading in that direction, Utah has extra prep time and these squads are on the opposite sides of the returning talent spectrum.

Both the “pros” and “Joes” are backing Utah right now, which is the reason oddsmakers have moved this line up from the Utes laying 6 points to the listed number. Utah also benefits from starting its season Sept. 2, while BYU’s opening game was two days later.

Furthermore, BYU has the worst-ranked return of production out of the 127 charted teams, according to ESPN, while Utah ranks eighth.

Not only did BYU’s 2020 starting quarterback, Zach Wilson, go second in the 2021 NFL Draft but the Cougars were actually hit harder on defense. BYU ranks dead-last in returning defensive production and has just four starters returning this season.

Since both programs reside in the same state, BYU doesn’t have much of a home-field advantage, which is evident in Utah’s five-game road ATS win streak against the in-state rival.

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the OVER 49.5 (-108) for a quarter unit only because we are getting to the party a little late since all the pro-Over money has pushed this total up from the 47-point opener to the listed number. This is despite the Under cashing in three of the last four Utah-BYU meetings.

However, Utah’s offense started to look good at the end of last season, while scoring 30 or more points in the last three contests and dropped a 40-piece in the season opener.

With BYU’s defense being as raw as it is I could see the Utes hammering the Cougars and leaving a lot of garbage time for the OVER 49.5 (-108) to cash.

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Iowa at Iowa State odds, picks and prediction

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

The No. 12 Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) visit in-state rival No. 10 Iowa State Cyclones (1-0) Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in the return of the annual Cy-Hawk game. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Iowa vs. Iowa State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings according to the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Iowa steamrolled Big Ten-rival Indiana 34-6 as 3.5-point home favorites in Week 1. The Hawkeyes held the Hoosiers to 77 rushing yards on 31 carries, 156 passing yards on a 42.4% completion rate and forced 3 turnovers.

Iowa State squeaked past Northern Iowa with an uninspiring 16-10 victory as 28.5-point road favorites. The Cyclones showed up defensively and allowed just 45 rushing yards on 26 carries and added 2 interceptions. However, Iowa State struggled on third down efficiency on the offensive side and converted just five of 14 attempts.

The 2020 Cy-Hawk game was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but Iowa has won five straight meetings, and six of the last seven games, against Iowa State.

Iowa at Iowa State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Iowa +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Iowa State -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Iowa +3.5 (-105) | Iowa State -3.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Iowa at Iowa State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Iowa State 27, Iowa 20

Money line

PASS with a slight “lean” to Iowa State (-205) because I am tinkering with the idea of throwing it into a parlay with another similarly priced favorite for a plus-money payout since I’m comfortable laying it with the Cyclones.

Against the spread

Most of the college football/sports betting podcasts that I listen to were blown away with how easily Iowa destroyed an Indiana team that had a breakout season in 2020. Likewise, most of the college football community was rightfully disappointed with Iowa State’s Week 1 performance.

This correlates with the betting splits that show Iowa +3.5 (-105) getting nearly 60% of the cash and almost 75% of the bets wagered on it, according to Pregame.com.

The oddsmakers aren’t overreacting by Iowa State’s opening game stinker and Iowa’s impressive Week 1 outing so neither should we. Iowa State ranks fourth in ESPN college football guru Bill Connelly’s 2021 returning production table and almost beat the mighty Oklahoma Sooners twice last year.

Furthermore, Iowa State has covered two of the past three Cy-Hawk games and NFL front offices have been trying to poach Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell from college football for a few offseasons now. Rumor has it Campbell turned down a head coaching offer for generational wealth to return to Iowa State and make a run at the College Football Playoff.

Campell will get the Cyclones back on track and slaughter the trendy underdog Iowa has become. GIMME IOWA STATE -3.5 (-120) for 1.25 units.

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Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 46.5 (-108) for a tiny wager because I much prefer the Iowa State side, we are getting “Reverse Line Movement” here with total getting moved up despite a ton of pro-Under money and it does feel a little too obvious.

The Under is 4-1-1 in the last six Cy-Hawk games, Iowa State has played the Under in six consecutive contests dating back to last season and Iowa has gone Under the total in three of its last four games.

Both defenses are nasty and the offensive line is each team’s best unit on the other side of the ball so we should see an epic battle in the trenches.

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Alabama State at Auburn odds, picks and prediction

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

The Alabama State Hornets (1-0) and Auburn Tigers (1-0) meet Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET. Below, we look at the Alabama State at Auburn odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Hornets scratched out a 14-13 overtime win last Saturday over Miles College, a Division II institution. They now jump up and play a Power 5 team.

The Tigers pounded Akron by a 60-10 count last weekend; QB Bo Nix tossed 3 touchdowns and RB Tank Bigsby ran for two others. Auburn rolled up 613 total yards to just 188 for the Zips.

Alabama State at Auburn odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:45 p.m. ET.

Money line: OTB
Against the spread (ATS): Alabama State +48.5 (-108) | Auburn -48.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Alabama State at Auburn odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 62, Alabama State 3

Money line

There was no money line at the time of publishing but it wouldn’t be worth pursuing anyway.

Against the spread

AUBURN -48.5 (-120) is a rather hefty amount of points to lay – that’s nearly seven touchdowns. However, the Tigers won by 50 last week, while Alabama State eked out a 1-point win in overtime over a Division II school.

Auburn should be able to cover before they call off the dogs in the second half. The concern here is that the game gets so out of hand in the first half that the teams agree to 10-minute quarters for the second half.

Over/Under

OVER 59.5 (-112) is the lean here, and Auburn has the potential to take care of it all on its own. The Tigers dropped a 60-burger in the laps of the Zips last week, and they’re an FBS team. Look for Auburn to run, run and run some more in this one, with several long scoring plays in the first half especially.

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Rutgers at Syracuse odds, picks and prediction

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

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-0) visit the Syracuse Orange (1-0) for a 2 p.m. ET Saturday game at Carrier Dome. Below, we look at the Rutgers vs. Syracuse odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Rutgers is coming off a 61-14 rout of Temple in its season opener. The Scarlet Knights capitalized on five Owls turnovers and the RU defense shut down Temple in clutch situations as the Owls went a combined 3-for-15 on third and fourth downs. A now-up-tempo Rutgers offense had six touchdown drives that took 2:30 or less of clock time.

Syracuse defeated Ohio 29-9 in its season opener. The Orange ran their way to the road win, piling up 6.4 yards per carry. The win was SU’s first since Sept. 26 last season to end an eight-game losing skid.

Rutgers at Syracuse odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Rutgers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Syracuse +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers -1.5 (-115) | Syracuse +1.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Rutgers at Syracuse odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Syracuse 28, Rutgers 24

Money line

Peg SYRACUSE (+102) as a slight value in a bet the public has surrounded. The Orange are 7-1 straight up and 5-3 against the spread across their last eight home openers. The home team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 games of this one-time annual Big East series.

Rutgers figures to be situationally overestimated coming off its plus-5 turnover game a week ago.

Against the spread

PASS, and instead take the leverage of Syracuse on the money line.

Over/Under

This game seems most destined for 21-28 points per side. In general, we’ll tip our hats to the public, but on the fair possibility of overtime and on the Knights’ ability to clock a quick score late, consider a partial-unit play on the OVER 51.5 (-115).

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