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Duke at Louisville odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Duke Blue Devils (5-2, 2-1 ACC) and Louisville Cardinals (6-1, 3-1) meet Saturday at Cardinal Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Duke vs. Louisville odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Blue Devils are looking to bounce back after a 38-20 setback at Florida State, and Duke has now lost and failed to cover the spread in 2 of the past 3 games. The defense allowed a season-high point total, too, after having allowed just 59 total points in the 1st 6 games combined.

The big news for Duke is QB Riley Leonard (ankle) is a question mark. The line moved from 4 to 6.5 at some shops due to the injury news, as he aggravated a previous injury in his return at Florida State last weekend.

The Cardinals are looking to rebound after suffering a 38-21 loss at Pittsburgh last time out on Oct. 14. The 38 points allowed by the Cardinals were also a season high, and Louisville had conceded 20 or fewer points in 4 of the previous 5 outings.

Duke is No. 21 and Louisville is No. 18 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Duke at Louisville odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:38 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Duke +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Louisville -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Duke +6.5 (-115) | Louisville -6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Duke at Louisville picks and predictions

Prediction

Louisville 25, Duke 17

Moneyline

Louisville (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk and not enough reward in a game expected to be very close.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

LOUISVILLE -6.5 (-110) is the lean, but go very lightly. This should be a 1-score game, and a defensive battle. If Leonard is officially ruled out, go with the Cardinals a little more aggressively.

The Cardinals lead the all-time series 3-0, but these teams have met just twice as members of the ACC. Louisville pounded Duke 62-22 on Nov. 18, 2021, in a Thursday game in Durham, but the Blue Devils are much, much better defensively in 2023.

This will be a nail-biter for side bettors all the way until the clocks reach zeroes.

Over/Under

UNDER 45.5 (-110) is the way to go, as both of these defenses have been strong all season, sans the last game each played. If Leonard is a game-time decision, and he is not able to go, this could end up being quite a value.

The Under is 1-1-1 in 3 home games for Louisville, while hitting in the most recent game at Cardinal Stadium against Notre Dame.

The Over has actually cashed in each of the team’s 2 road games, including last time out at FSU. The side and the total should both be close shaves Saturday.

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UNLV at Fresno State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UNLV at Fresno State odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

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The UNLV Rebels (6-1, 3-0 Mountain West) and Fresno State Bulldogs (6-1, 2-1) meet Saturday with kickoff at Bulldog Stadium scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the UNLV vs. Fresno State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Nevada-Las Vegas has won 5 straight games, including a 25-23 triumph over Colorado State Saturday (as a -6.5 favorite). A powerful UNLV run game was held to its lowest yardage total (138) since Sept. 16, but the Rebels prevailed thanks to a field goal with 3 seconds remaining, UNLV’s 209.6 rushing yards per game rank 14th in the nation.

The Bulldogs — winners of 5 in a row (3-2 ATS) vs. UNLV — last played on Oct. 13 when they failed to cover a -5.5 in a 37-32 win at Utah State. The ATS setback was Fresno State’s 3rd in a row. FSU is the other side of the Rebels run-game coin. The Bulldogs are averaging 302.9 YPG (15th FBS) through the air.

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UNLV at Fresno State odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2:44 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: UNLV +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Fresno State -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UNLV +8.5 (-110) | Fresno State -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UNLV at Fresno State picks and predictions

Prediction

Fresno State 28, UNLV 20

Moneyline

Both teams have played dodgy schedules so far. The host Bulldogs have more explosive-play ability and some upside in turning drives into more points. Other than that, there are similar strength and weaknesses in this match-up.

A Fresno 80% win probability actually has more value to me than the ATS play below, but most bankrolls would PASS on that action.

Against the spread

Same as above. There is a lean on FSU, but both offenses can be dinged enough so as to want to avoid the risk of this spread. PASS.

Over/Under

The total has gone Under in 6 of UNLV’s last 9 games on the road.

The Rebels (35.7 points per game) and Bulldogs (34.0) rank 1st and 4th, respectively, in MWC scoring. But just over the last 5 weeks, both squads have had multiple games where takeaways are fueling short-field scores.

Some normalized field-position exchange in this one would net a decent chance of a game flow that runs out of gas in the low-50s.

BACK THE UNDER 57.5 (-110).

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Old Dominion at James Madison odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Old Dominion Monarchs at James Madison Dukes odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

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The Old Dominion Monarchs (4-3, 3-1 Sun Belt) and James Madison Dukes (7-0, 4-0) tangle Saturday. Kickoff at Bridgeforth Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Old Dominion vs. James Madison odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Old Dominion was an upset winner (+5.5) in a 28-21 home triumph over Appalachian State last Saturday. The run-1st Monarchs clocked 5.7 yards per carry against the Mountaineers. ODU is 3-1 over its last 4 games.

The Dukes are back at home after covering as 5.5-point favorites with a 20-9 victory at Marshall on Oct. 19. Dating back to last season, JMU has won 5 straight on its home turf.

James Madison is No. 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Old Dominion at James Madison odds

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Moneyline: Old Dominion +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | James Madison -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Old Dominion +20.5 (-105) | James Madison -20.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Old Dominion at James Madison picks and predictions

Prediction

James Madison 31, Old Dominion 10

Moneyline

A big gulf here. AVOID both coasts.

Against the spread

James Madison is proficient in the passing game, staying on schedule and averaging 8.6 yards per attempt (28th in FBS). That aerial assault will be directed on the weakest part of the Old Dominion defense and on what figures as a good-weather evening.

The number here is a big one. The Dukes play at a slow enough pace (plays per game below the national average), and there is just enough recency subtext swinging in ODU’s favor to make this one a PASS.

Over/Under

The total has gone Under in 4 of Old Dominion’s last 5 games. In James Madison’s last 3 at home, the Under has won twice (both by comfortable double-digit margins).

The pace in this one, JMU’s struggling late-down offense vs. ODU’s proficient late-down defense, and a couple minor trends play into an Under lean here.

From an analytics standpoint, 2 of the Monarchs’ best defensive games have come over their last 3 contests. The opposite holds true for the Dukes’ offense.

BET THE UNDER 48.5 (-110).

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North Carolina at Georgia Tech odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s North Carolina at Georgia Tech odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

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The North Carolina Tar Heels (6-1, 3-1, ACC) and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-4, 2-2) tangle Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

North Carolina is No. 17 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. The Tar Heels are coming off their 1st loss of the season, 31-27 last Saturday to the 24-point underdog Virginia Cavaliers. UNC will not only look to bounce back from that stunning upset but from a 21-17 loss to these Yellow Jackets last Nov. 19 as a 22-point favorite.

Georgia Tech lost to Boston College 38-23 last Saturday as a 6-point home favorite. The Yellow Jackets were undone by allowing the Eagles to rush for 308 yards. GTU has yielded 227.7 yards per game on the ground to rank 132nd in FBS.

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North Carolina at Georgia Tech odds

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Moneyline: North Carolina -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Georgia Tech +333 (bet $100 to win $333)
Against the spread (ATS): North Carolina -11.5 (-110) | Georgia Tech +11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 63.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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North Carolina at Georgia Tech picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 38, Georgia Tech 17

Moneyline

The true odds — as usual in double-digit-lined games — likely … very likely … lie between these tags. PASS.

Against the spread

North Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games. The Tar Heels are 4-1 over their last 5 games when lined as a double-digit favorite (3-1 ATS in their last 4 such games on the road). Georgia Tech is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 home games.

UNC has a diversified offense that stays on schedule while producing explosive plays. The Tar Heels have been below-average in turning quality drives into points (73.1% red-zone scoring ranks 11th in ACC). With this group, that’s a growth area, perhaps especially against a GTU defense that yields quite a few marches across the midfield stripe.

Look for a North Carolina offense that went 4-for-15 on 3rd and 4th downs last week to get back on top of things. Peg the ground-bound Yellow Jackets as a squad not built for a comeback.

TAKE NORTH CAROLINA -11.5 (-110).

Over/Under

This match-up has just a sliver of an Under lean. On a full slate of games, account log-ins are better spent elsewhere. PASS.

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Air Force at Colorado State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Air Force Falcons at Colorado State Rams odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

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The Air Force Falcons (7-0, 4-0 Mountain West) and Colorado State Rams (3-4, 1-2) tussle Saturday. Kickoff at Canvas Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Air Force vs. Colorado State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Falcons are fresh off a Saturday road win at Navy. Air Force prevailed 17-6 in covering as a 10.5-point favorite. The Falcons have been most noted for their powerful, best-in-the-nation ground game (306.0 rushing yards per game), but they have also been stout on defense where they are yielding just 223.4 YPG (2nd in FBS).

Colorado State hasn’t beaten Air Force since 2015 (0-6 straight up, 3-3 ATS). The Rams head into this contest off a 25-23 setback at UNLV last Saturday (ATS win as +6.5 underdogs). CSU has a respectable offense, and one that will throw the ball frequently (336.4 passing YPG, 6th in FBS). But the Rams have been spotty on defense, allowing 466.4 YPG (130th in FBS).

Air Force is No. 19 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Air Force at Colorado State odds

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Moneyline: Air Force -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Colorado State +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
Against the spread (ATS): Air Force -14 (-110) | Colorado State +14 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Air Force at Colorado State picks and predictions

Prediction

Air Force 27, Colorado State 14

Moneyline

The moneyline pool is full of juice. The prices bordering that pool are out of bounds when it comes to any leverage. PASS.

Against the spread

Air Force was favored by just 12.5 points on Monday, and the line shift, crossing 1 key number and hitting another, takes too much air out of a play on the Falcons. USAFA is coming off a pair of emotional wins — over Wyoming and Navy — and its strength of schedule needs to start weighing down some of its proficient statistical prowess. Early-season routs over Utah State, San Jose State, and San Diego State have not aged well, especially for a Falcon offense that piled up big numbers against those foes.

Figure Colorado State passing as being able to log some come-back points, even it’s in the late-game, back-door cover department.

PASS.

Over/Under

The total has gone Under in 12 of Colorado State’s last 18 games. The Under has also cashed in 5 of the Falcons’ last 6 road games.

And that’s the value play here. Peg Air Force’s offensive capabilities as being inflated due to some earlier games. CSU’s defensive red-zone profile figures as adequate enough to perhaps turn a couple Falcons scores into those of the 3-point variety, and the weather for this one — cold, snow, a bit of a wind — won’t help either offense find paydirt.

TAKE THE UNDER 46.5 (-105).

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Florida State at Wake Forest odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida State Seminoles at Wake Forest Demon Deacons odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

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The Florida State Seminoles (7-0, 5-0 ACC) and Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-3, 1-3) clash in a Saturday noon ET (ABC) game at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Florida State vs. Wake Forest odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Florida State is No. 4 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. The Seminoles remained unbeaten with a 38-20 win over the then-No. 17 Duke Blue Devils last Saturday. The 5th-highest scoring team in FBS (41.6 points per game) now hits the road for the 1st time in over a month.

The Demon Deacons have had no such lofty scoring numbers of late, but last Saturday they snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 21-17 home win over the Pittsburgh Panthers. Wake Forest has averaged just 15.5 PPG over its last 4 games.

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Florida State at Wake Forest odds

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Moneyline: Florida State -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100) | Wake Forest +800 (bet $100 to win $800)
Against the spread (ATS): Florida State -20.5 (-110) | Wake Forest +20.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Florida State at Wake Forest picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida State 27, Wake Forest 13

Moneyline

Wake is the slight lean against the number, but its real win probability is not fairly rewarded here. PASS.

Against the spread

The Deacons have won 4 in a row ATS as a double-digit underdog, including being a +21 at Clemson earlier this month and losing that game 17-12. Wake has had a couple of recent ATS losses very much colored by turnover/short-field leakage.

FSU has converted 75% of its red-zone trips into TDs to lead the ACC. On defense, Wake Forest leads the ACC in that category, allowing foes in the red zone to score TDs just 36.8% of the time. How that strength-on-strength matchup plays out is a big factor here.

With a likable Under, this is a big number for Florida State to cover, even as it looks to avenge 3 straight losses to the Deacons.

The lean is on the home side, but its a small-to-moderate one. Consider a half-unit on WAKE FOREST +20.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The total has gone Under in 5 consecutive FSU-WFU games. The total has also gone Under in 4 of Florida State’s last 5 games on the road. And the Under has cashed in 5 straight Wake Forest games.

Look for Florida State to take an early lead and for a very strong Seminoles pass defense to stifle a Wake comeback effort through the air. FSU trends toward a slower pace, and it should control the pigskin and clock time in this one.

BACK THE UNDER 51.5 (-110).

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BYU at Texas odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) welcome the BYU Cougars (5-2, 2-2) to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the BYU vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Longhorns beat the Houston Cougars on the road 31-24 Saturday, but failed to cover as a 23.5-point favorite. Texas is 2-1 against the spread (ATS) at home this season, winning and covering its last home game in a 40-14 throttling of the Kansas Jayhawks. Led by QB Quinn Ewers, who has 1,915 passing yards and 18 TDs. Texas is No. 7 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

BYU beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders 27-14 at home in Week 8, covering as a 3-point home underdog. The Cougars are 3-4 ATS this season and both 1-2 ATS and straight up on the road. BYU is led by QB Kedon Slovis, who has 15 TDs this season. The Cougars’ weakness is their defense, having allowed 35-plus points in 2 of their last 4 games.

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BYU at Texas odds

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Moneyline (ML): BYU +700 (bet $100 to win $700) | Texas -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): BYU +19.5 (-115) | Texas -19.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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BYU at Texas picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas 38, BYU 17

Moneyline

PASS.

Nothing to see here. Texas is far too expensive to win outright. Similarly, BYU hasn’t been good enough to consider its +700 a good value.

Against the spread

LEAN TEXAS -19.5 (-105).

BYU has struggled on the road and against Big 12 teams. It did beat Cincinnati and Texas Tech, both games at home. In other Big 12 action, it lost 44-11 at TCU and 38-27 at Kansas, failing to cover in both. Texas will post the most difficult challenge yet.

The Longhorns are 1-2 ATS at home but 1-0 ATS at home against a conference opponent. It beat Kansas at home by 26 while Kansas beat BYU at home by 11. With that in mind, Texas, at home, should be able to get out early against a BYU team that has struggled mightily in road conference games.

Take TEXAS -19.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET OVER 50.5 (-110).

Texas is 2-5 O/U while BYU is 5-2 O/U.

BYU is 3-1 O/U in conference games, scoring 27 or more in 3 of 4 and allowing 37 or more in 3 of 4 as well. Texas has scored at least 30 in all 4 conference games, and it should be able to score quickly against a lacking BYU defense.

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Pittsburgh at Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Pittsburgh at Notre Dame odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Pittsburgh Panthers (2-5) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-2) meet Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pittsburgh vs. Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Panthers are coming off a 21-17 loss at Wake Forest last Saturday. However, Pitt showed it can still be dangerous, and explosive, topping Louisville by a 38-21 count at Acrisure Stadium as a 7-point underdog. It’s the same Cardinals team which topped the Fighting Irish 33-20 the week before.

Notre Dame rebounded from that setback at Louisville on Oct. 7 with a 48-20 humbling of USC in the shadows of Touchdown Jesus. The Irish have a lone setback on the home ledger, falling to Ohio State on the final play of regulation on Sept. 23, although the Irish covered that game. In fact, Notre Dame is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) at home this season, with the lone non-cover a 41-17 win over Central Michigan on Sept. 16.

Notre Dame is No. 14 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Pittsburgh at Notre Dame odds

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Moneyline (ML): Pittsburgh +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Notre Dame -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pittsburgh +20.5 (-110) | Notre Dame -20.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pittsburgh at Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 31, Pittsburgh 13

Moneyline

Notre Dame (-1400) is way too expensive to bet straight up or as part of a multi-team parlay.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

PITTSBURGH +20.5 (-110) is worth a look catching nearly 3 touchdowns, although be careful. This Panthers offense has been moribund most of the season, going for just 320.4 total yards per game, and 111.1 rushing yards per contest. However, it did top Louisville, a team which beat Notre Dame -20.5 (-110).

The Panthers have a pretty solid defense, ranking 27th in the nation with just 195.3 opponent passing yards per game, so they should be able to hold QB Sam Hartman down somewhat, keeping the Irish within hailing distance.

Over/Under

UNDER 45.5 (-110) is the lean. Pitt has scored 21 or fewer points in 4 of the past 6 games, including all 3 road games this season. The Panthers are averaging a paltry 14.7 PPG in those 3 away contests.

The Irish have cashed the Under in 3 of the past 4 games, and the lone Over is against USC’s atrocious defense. The Panthers might not be great offensively, but they can be a pesky defense, especially against the pass.

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Oregon at Utah odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oregon Ducks (6-1, 3-1 Pac-12) and Utah Utes (6-1, 3-1) meet Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oregon vs. Utah odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Ducks rebounded from their 36-33 loss at Washington with a solid 38-24 victory over Washington State in Eugene last weekend, although UO failed to cover the 19.5-point number. It was Oregon’s 1st non-cover of the season after a 6-0 against the spread (ATS) run to open.

The Utes received bad news last week when they learned both QB Cam Rising and TE Brant Kuithe would take medical redshirts, and neither will play in 2023. Despite that bad news, Utah still was able to focus and grab a 34-32 road win against USC. The Utes are 4-2-1 ATS overall, and the Over has cashed in each of the past 2 outings.

Oregon is No. 9 and Utah is No. 13 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Oregon at Utah odds

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Moneyline (ML): Oregon -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Utah +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread (ATS): Oregon -6.5 (-110) | Utah +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oregon at Utah picks and predictions

Prediction

Oregon 27, Utah 24

Moneyline

Oregon (-250) is a risky play on the road in this high-profile matchup, costing you 2½ times your potential return.

Utah (+200) would be the lean playing on its home field, but playing 2 marquee games in a row is a big ask. The Utes have done well to get to this point, but I think QB Bo Nix and the Ducks are just a touch better offensively.

AVOID.

Against the spread

UTAH +6.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly, as I’d feel better if this was a flat 7 or 7 and a hook.

Utah has won 3 of the past 5 meetings overall, including each of the previous 2 in SLC. In fact, Utah blew the doors off of Oregon in a 38-7 win on Nov. 20, 2021, in the most recent battle at Rice-Eccles. The last time Oregon won at Utah was a 30-28 win Nov. 19, 2016.

Over/Under

OVER 47.5 (-110) may be the best play on the board, but be careful not to get too carried away.

The Utes offense shined last week at USC, but everyone piles up yardage and points on the leaky Trojans defense. The Over is 2-0 in the past 2 games, however, with Utah also going for 34 points in the previous week at home against Cal.

Oregon has cashed the Over in 2 straight, too, while going for 33 or more points in all 7 games this season.

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Oklahoma at Kansas odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oklahoma Sooners (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) and Kansas Jayhawks (5-2, 2-2) meet Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oklahoma vs. Kansas odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Sooners look to get back on track after a close shave last week at home against UCF. Oklahoma won 31-29, its 2nd consecutive win by 4 or fewer points. The last time OU faced a true road game was Sept. 23, winning 20-6 at Cincinnati, and it’s 2-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) on the road, and 3-0 SU/ATS if you included the neutral-site game in Dallas against Texas on Oct. 7.

The Jayhawks were on the short end of a 39-32 score at Oklahoma State in a wild game 2 weeks ago, and it has now dropped 2 of 3. However, at home, Kansas is a perfect 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS, including 3-0 ATS in 3 games against FBS foes. The Over is 3-0-1 in 4 home dates for KU, too.

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Oklahoma at Kansas odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:35 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oklahoma -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Kansas +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
Against the spread (ATS): Oklahoma -9.5 (-110) | Kansas +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 65.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oklahoma at Kansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Oklahoma 37, Kansas 31

Moneyline

Oklahoma (-375) will cost you nearly 4 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk and not enough reward in a conference road game against a team which has been playing well on its home field.

And the Sooners looked mortal against the Knights last week, while winning the past 2 games by just 6 combined points.

AVOID.

Against the spread

KANSAS +9.5 (-110) has lost 18 straight meetings in this series, and it would like nothing more than to end that skid in Lawrence before Oklahoma -9.5 (-110) bolts for the SEC next season. This is the 114th meeting, and it may be a while before the Jayhawks see one again.

While KU hasn’t scored a win in the series since Oct. 4, 1997, it is a solid 5-1 ATS in the previous 6 meetings, including covers in each of the past 3 in Lawrence.

Go lightly, though, as Oklahoma is 6-1 ATS overall this season, although that lone non-cover came last week in the near-miss against UCF.

Over/Under

OVER 65.5 (-110) is the lean, but ever so lightly. Be careful, and play a half-unit at most.

The Over is 4-3 for Oklahoma on the season, with the Over-Under split 1-1 in the 2 true road outings to date. Oklahoma has allowed just 23 points in those outings.

The Jayhawks have cashed the Over in 2 in a row, and 3 of the past 4 games, while posting a 3-0-1 mark in 4 home dates so far.

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