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Prop Picks Payday: Bank on these Tennessee-Auburn prop bet predictions

Highlighting five college football prop bet predictions between the Tennessee Volunteers and Auburn Tigers.

The Tennessee Volunteers (2-4 overall, 2-4 SEC) visit the Auburn Tigers (4-2, 4-2) Saturday for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we give you five college football prop bet predictions for Tennessee-Auburn from the BetMGM game menu.

Tennessee at Auburn prop bet predictions

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1st half total OVER 24.5 points (-115)

In the past four games, Auburn’s offense has been on fire in the first 30 minutes. The Tigers piled up a 21-3 lead in a rout of LSU last time out, and they have posted at least 14 points in each of the past four while seeing an average of 28.5 total points during the span. In Tennessee’s six games, it has seen a total of 161 points in the first half, which is an average of 26.8 total points per game. Look for another first-half Over result for both of these teams.

Auburn -3.5 1st quarter line (-106)

The Tigers were blanked in last week’s first quarter before coming alive in the second and beyond against LSU. Over the past four outings Auburn has outscored the opposition 26-0 in the first quarter as the defense has been running hot early. On the flip side, Tennessee has been outscored 45-30 in the past three games in the first quarter. Look for the Vols to get off to another sluggish start here.

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Tennessee UNDER 20.5 total points (-129)

The Volunteers started off well in their first two contests, averaging 33.0 PPG in a pair of wins over South Carolina and Missouri. But the Vols have had a power outage in the previous three outings, going for seven in a blowout loss at home against Kentucky (Oct. 17), just 17 in a rout at home against Alabama (Oct. 24) and just 13 points in a road setback at Arkansas last time out (Nov. 7). Until Tennessee can figure out where the gas pedal is again, keep thumping the Under on its team totals.

Auburn UNDER 29.5 total points (+110)

The Tigers at plus-money on this prop is a steal. Yes, they spanked LSU last week by a 48-11 score in a battle of the Tigers, and they have scored 30 or more points in three of the past four. However, overall the Tigers are averaging just 28.3 PPG this season.

Alternate parlay line: Auburn -7.5 and UNDER 55.5 points (+160)

Not quite sure I am feeling the Tigers to lay double digits, as I still don’t trust QB Bo Nix. In six games, he has completed just over 60 percent of his passes for 1,407 yards with 9 touchdowns against 4 interceptions. Those numbers are rather pedestrian. But I do like the Tigers to win by at least 8 on their home field. As mentioned, the Volunteers have been struggling offensively. Expect a quick start in the first half before the defenses show up and shut things down, too.

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Prop Picks Payday: Bank on these Florida-Vanderbilt prop bet predictions

Highlighting five college football prop bet predictions between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores.

The Florida Gators (5-1 overall, 5-1 SEC) and Vanderbilt Commodores (0-6, 0-6) meet in Nashville, Tenn., for a noon ET kickoff Saturday. Below, we give you five college football prop bet predictions for Florida-Vanderbilt from the BetMGM game menu.

Florida at Vanderbilt prop bet predictions

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1st quarter total OVER 14.5 points (-115)

The high-flying Gators have to be licking their chops at the prospect of facing the winless Commodores. Vandy has allowed 35.8 points per game, 100th in the nation. The Gators have averaged 11.5 points per game in the first quarter this season, hitting exactly 14 points in four of those outings. Florida will fire out of the box in this one, too, building a big, early lead. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Gators post a season high for points in the first quarter this weekend.

Florida -7.5 1st quarter line (-106)

The Gators have been tied or leading in all six of their games to date, and they have led by six or more points in four of those outings. While yes, they have yet to be leading by more than seven going into the second quarter, that changes this weekend against the winless ‘Dores. It would be surprising to see Vandy cobble together any offense at all during the early going. Vanderbilt is allowing 257.8 passing yards per game, 89th in the country, so expect Heisman Trophy candidate QB Kyle Trask to get busy early. Trask has six straight games with four or more TD passes.

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Vanderbilt UNDER 18.5 total points (-129)

Yes, the Florida defense has coughed up 30.0 points per game this season, ranking 67th in the nation. The Gators have been susceptible to the big play through the air, yielding 260.5 passing yards per outing. However, that’s not really a strength of Vanderbilt, a team which is scoring just 16.5 PPG, which ranks 117th in the country. The Commodores have scored 17 or fewer points in four of their six contests. Saturday will not be any different.

Florida -18 1st half line (-115)

A line of 18 points looks like a tall order, but the way the Gators ring points up, it won’t be an issue. We mentioned above, the Gators are averaging 11.5 PPG in the first quarter, but they really turn it on and put opponents away in the second quarter. They dropped 28 on Arkansas last week in the second quarter, and they threw up 24 in the second against Georgia in the Cocktail Party the game before. Florida is averaging 22.0 PPG in the second quarter over the past three outings. Don’t look for that to stop this week against winless Vanderbilt.

Florida OVER 49.5 total points (+100)

The Gators have registered 45.8 PPG this season, ranking seventh in the nation, and head coach Dan Mullen isn’t afraid to feature his Heisman hopeful signal caller deep into the game, looking to pad those stats. The Gators have racked up 371.7 passing YPG, so they can strike early and quickly on any drive. They have to be relishing the chance to face a Vandy D coughing up 35.8 PPG. They’ll hit the 50’s, and a 60-burger wouldn’t be shocking here.

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Prop Picks Payday: Bank on these Indiana-Ohio State prop bet predictions

Highlighting five college football prop bet predictions between the Indiana Hoosiers and Ohio State Buckeyes.

The Indiana Hoosiers (4-0, 4-0 Big Ten) and Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, 3-0) meet in Columbus, Ohio for a noon ET kickoff Saturday. Below, we give you five college football prop bet predictions for Indiana-Ohio State from the BetMGM game menu.

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Indiana at Ohio State prop bet predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Indiana OVER 21.5 points (-118)

The Hoosiers offense, led by QB Michael Penix Jr., has been stout so far, posting 267.5 passing yards per game to rank 37th in the nation. They have also rolled up 33.8 points per game to check in 33rd overall. While the Buckeyes are heavily favored, they have shown some blemishes defensively. They allowed just 17 points in the opener against Nebraska but coughed up 25 in a win at Penn State on Halloween, and they yielded 27 points last week against a shabby Rutgers side.

Indiana +10.5 1st half line (+105)

The Buckeyes are known for getting off to fast starts, but they haven’t yet faced a high-octane offense like the Hoosiers. Indiana has been starting fast, too, outscoring the opposition 85-21 in the first two quarters this season, covering the first-half line in all four outings. In fact, Indiana has been leading after 30 minutes in each of its games, too. While the Hoosiers certainly face their most stern test to date, catching double digits is too tough to pass up.

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1st quarter total OVER 14 (-125)

The Buckeyes have registered 35 total points in the first quarter through three games this season, good for an average of 11.7 PPG. For the Hoosiers, they have posted 31 total points in the first quarter, or 7.8 PPG, including 14 points in each of the past two games.

The Buckeyes are well rested after having last week’s game at Maryland wiped out due to COVID-19, so they’ll be champing at the bit to get going. Expect another quick start for Ohio State, and at least 17 total points in the first quarter.

Indiana +7 1st quarter spread (-113)

The Buckeyes could easily cover this number in previous seasons, but this Hoosiers offense is high flying and will be up for the challenge, at least early on, before wilting in the second half.

Alternate line: Indiana +22.5 (-143)

I feel pretty good about Indiana being able to keep this game within three touchdowns, even on the road. In fact, I think the Hoosiers, ranked 10th in the Amway Coaches Poll, likely feel being spotted three touchdowns is a slap in the face and will use that as motivation. Who doesn’t enjoy a little insurance, especially for a small price?

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Prop Bet Payday: Week 12 College football prop bets to bank on

Looking at the Week 12 college football betting odds and lines and highlighting five prop bet predictions.

We’re headed into Week 12 of the college football schedule and there are plenty of intriguing matchups this week. Below, we give you five college football prop bet predictions based on the betting odds and lines from the BetMGM game menu.

College football prop bet predictions

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Ohio State OVER 42.5 points (-115)

Ohio State has scored 139 points over its last three games for an average of 46.3 per game. The Buckeyes could have averaged more, but opposing offenses haven’t been able to keep up to push them. Ohio State is just far too explosive to be held under 40 points and its ceiling is a high as any team in college football right now.

Look for Indiana to score in the high-20s in this game and for the Buckeyes to potentially score 50 or more with Heisman-hopeful QB Justin Fields.

Wisconsin OVER 25.5 points (-129)

We’ve only seen the Wisconsin offense twice this season, but the Badgers have managed to score 45 and 49 points in those two games. They will be facing Northwestern’s strong defense Saturday, but look for them to have no problem scoring into the 30s in this Big Ten matchup.

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OVER 29.5 first-half points for Oklahoma State-Oklahoma (-106)

Two of the best offenses in college football will face off against one another Saturday evening and you can bet on fireworks early between these two teams. Both sides are highly explosive and can score three or more touchdowns in any given quarter. Look for Oklahoma to do a lot of the heavy lifting early in this game and get to 20 points itself in the first half.

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UNDER 30.5 points for USC (-121)

Late Saturday night, USC will take on Utah in a huge Pac-12 battle. While we haven’t seen Utah yet this season, it was among the best defenses in college football last season. USC’s offense tends to have long periods where the Trojans struggle to score, and with inconsistent quarterback play, they can be frustrating to watch.

Look for the Utes to keep the Trojans Under 30 points by playing ball-control and sound defense to shorten this game.

Washington State +0.5 (-106) in the first quarter at Stanford

Want another fun late-night Pac-12 prop bet to consider? Take Washington State +0.5 in the first quarter as it is one of the fastest starting teams in college football. Opponents tend to catch up to the speed of the Cougars offense as the game goes along, but they’ll get off to a fast start and win the first quarter against an 0-2 Stanford team.

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Prop Bet Payday: Clemson at Notre Dame prop predictions

Highlighting five college football prop bet predictions between the Clemson Tigers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The Clemson Tigers (7-0, 6-0 ACC) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-0, 5-0) meet in South Bend, Ind. for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. Below, we give you five college football prop bet predictions for Clemson-Notre Dame from the BetMGM game menu.

Clemson at Notre Dame prop bet predictions

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Clemson Under 28.5 points (-134)

The Tigers play their second consecutive game without QB Trevor Lawrence (COVID-19) under center, so true freshman D.J. Uiagalelei makes another start. He started off a bit slow last week, helping the Tigers to just 13 points in the first two quarters, and they trailed 28-13 at halftime at home against Boston College.

Eventually, things straightened out, and the Tigers totaled 34 points against BC for the game; however, Notre Dame’s defense is much more stout. The Irish are allowing just 10.3 PPG to rank fourth in the nation, and they’ll give the frosh fits.

Notre Dame 1st half money line (+155)

As mentioned above, the Tigers were trailing by 15 points at home against B.C. last week. How will Uiagalelei fare under the lights in his first collegiate road game against a marquee opponent? Confidence isn’t high that he is going to light things up, especially against a stout defense which has allowed just 10 total points in the first half across the past three outings.

As a result, the Irish are a tremendous money line play in the first half on their home turf.

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Notre Dame 1st quarter money line (+130)

I am just not trusting the Tigers to fire out of the chute in this game. I’m expecting a lower-scoring performance by Clemson, perhaps one of the lowest scoring we’ve seen from the Tigers in some time. The Fighting Irish are outscoring their opponents 20-3 in the first quarter of the past three games.

While Clemson is a huge upgrade in terms of quality over Louisville, Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech, the Irish are still facing a QB making his first-ever collegiate start on the road.

Notre Dame alternate line +7.5 (-167)

The Irish catching seven and a hook at home seems like a slam-dunk play, and the juice isn’t all that high.

Alternate total line Under 54.5 (-182)

The Tigers have rolled up 46.1 points per game this season, but that’s mostly with the Heisman favorite Lawrence under center. Their defense is yielding just 15.6 PPG to rank 13th, and as mentioned, the Irish are allowing only 10.3 PPG. This should be a defensive battle, but buy a little insurance against the regular line of 49.5.

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Prop Bet Payday: Week 10 College football prop bets to bank on

Highlighting five college football prop bet predictions and best bets for Week 10

We’re headed into Week 10 of the college football schedule, and there is a full slate of games with the return of the Pac-12. It can be a bit daunting targeting five props to bet on in a full weekend, so we’ll help you pluck a few winners to build your bankroll. Below, we give you five college football prop bet predictions from the BetMGM game menu.

College football prop bet predictions

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Georgia State 1st Quarter Spread -6.5 (-134)

The Panthers of Georgia State head into this week looking to redeem themselves after a 51-0 whipping at home against Coastal Carolina on Halloween night. They’re averaging 8.4 points per game in the first quarter this season, and that average was even more impressive before getting blanked against the Chanticleers last weekend.

On the flip side, Louisiana-Monroe has been outscored 45-0 in the first quarter in the previous three outings, and 87-10 in the first quarter in seven games overall this season.

Arkansas State-Louisiana 1st Half Total Over 34 (-125)

I am a huge fan of Sun Belt (Fun Belt!) action, and you can bank on plenty of scoring in the conference’s games. The Ragin’ Cajuns visited Texas State last week and combined for 28 total points in the first quarter, and 55 points in the first half, leading 34-21 before eventually winning 44-34.

Ark State won’t offer much resistance, as it is allowing 40.3 PPG this season, 103rd in the nation. The Red Wolves have allowed 79 points in the first half across the past three games, while the Ragin’ Cajuns have yielded 47 points in the first half over the previous three. Look for another high-scoring affair here.

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Florida-Georgia 1st Half Total Over 26.5 (-110)

Georgia’s defense has been on point this season, allowing just 300.6 total yards per game to rank 15th in the nation, while yielding just 16.2 PPG to check-in 14th. The Bulldogs will try and knock Florida QB Kyle Trask off the rails, as he quietly has added himself to the Heisman radar.

UGA has had 131 total points scored in the first half of its five games this season, an average of 26.2 points per game. Trask is easily the best quarterback Georgia has seen, so it won’t take much to go Over that average and cash a winning slip.

Western Kentucky-FAU 1st Half Total Under 20 (-110)

The FAU Owls were a high-scoring team under the tutelage of head coach Lane Kiffin, but they have been extremely sluggish under first-year coach Willie Taggart so far. The Owls were blanked 10-0 in the first half of their opener against Charlotte before recovering for the win. They combined for just 13 points in a loss at Marshall on Oct. 24, and last week they totaled 20 points against UTSA.

As far as Western Kentucky, it has scored a total of six points in the first half of its past two games, and it’s hard to envision a scenario where the offense explodes against this sturdy D, especially on the road.

New Mexico Total Game Points Under 22.5 (+100)

The Lobos of UNM posted 21 points last week at San Jose State in their opener. New Mexico will have difficulty against a Hawaii defense which has been strong against the pass during the early days of its season, allowing just 200.5 yards per game through the air. QB Tevaka Tuioti was the team’s leading rusher last week with just 69 yards, and he passed for 294 yards in the loss against the Spartans.

This Lobos team isn’t up-tempo, and they cannot roll up big points. It’s hard to see UNM scoring more points than it did last week, especially against a much better D in the islands.

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Prop Bet Payday: UCLA-Colorado prop bets to bank on

Highlighting five college football prop bet predictions and best bets for UCLA-Colorado

The UCLA Bruins and Colorado Buffaloes meet in Boulder, Colo. for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday.

Below, we give you five college football prop bet predictions from the BetMGM game menu.

College football prop bet predictions

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UCLA 1st Quarter Money Line (-167)

The Bruins should find the Colorado defense very giving. Head coach Karl Dorrell takes the reins for the Buffaloes, trying to turn around a defense that allowed over 300 passing yards per game last season. Third-year QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson is a dual threat who will make life miserable for a Buffs D, especially in the opener after limited practice time. DTR was fourth in the Pac-12 in total yards last season, averaging 263.5 yards per game, and he’ll get the Bruins off to a quick start.

UCLA 1st Half Spread (-3, -129)

In last season’s game at Rose Bowl, the Bruins rolled up a 17-0 lead after one quarter, and a 17-7 lead at the break. Look for more of the same at Folsom Field as the Buffaloes should once again struggle in the secondary early in the season. Thompson-Robinson will be a stern test for Colorado in the opener, and it’s one that won’t end well for the home side.

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Colorado Under 26.5 Points (-129)

The Buffaloes no longer have the potent pass-catch combination of Steven Montez and Laviska Shenault Jr., with the latter now plying his trade on Sundays with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Instead, the Buffs turn to Sam Noyer, who has been named the starting signal caller. He started as a quarterback, moved to safety, and now he is a quarterback again. The good news is that the cupboard isn’t completely bare, as WR KD Nixon could be a decent downfield threat. However, more than 26.5 points is a little ambitious for this offense, especially with a new coaching staff. Teams with new staffs and limited practice in the spring and summer have gotten off to slow starts.

First-half Total (Under 28.5, -121)

As mentioned above, last season with an experienced quarterback and star wideout, the Buffs managed just seven points against UCLA in the first half. Thompson-Robinson and company have plenty of experience, but he also turned the ball over quite a bit in key situations. I expect that we’ll see plenty of struggles and a lot of rust in the first half as these two teams embark on their seasons. The offense might be more crisp in the second half, but expect struggles early on.

Colorado Alternate Line (+8.5, -182)

I am not sold on the Buffs at +5.5 on the standard line, but I am also not sold on the Bruins hitting the road and winning by more than one score. Dorrell’s group is picked to finish in the basement by most prognosticators in their division, but he’ll get his team to make a late run in this game. The Bruins are 0-6 ATS in the past six as a road favorite, and just 2-5 ATS in the past seven meetings with the Buffs. Colorado will not get blown out at home.

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