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Liberty at Sam Houston odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Liberty at Sam Houston odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Liberty Flames (8-2, 5-2 Conference USA) visit the Sam Houston State Bearkats (8-3, 5-2) on Friday. Kickoff from Elliott T. Bowers Stadium is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Liberty vs. Sam Houston odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Liberty has won 3 games in a row after taking down the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38-21 on Saturday as a 1-point home favorite. QB Kaidon Salter went 6 of 11 for 108 yards and a TD while the Flames had 419 yards and 4 TDs on the ground.

Sam Houston had a 3-game winning streak snapped Saturday with a 21-11 loss against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks while failing to cover as a 5-point road underdog. QB Hunter Watson went 13 of 25 for only 84 yards, but led the team in rushing with 21 carries for 105 yards and a TD.

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

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Liberty at Sam Houston 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 Thursday at 5:34 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Sam Houston +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty -2.5 (-110) | Sam Houston +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Liberty at Sam Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 27, Sam Houston 19

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Flames to cover the spread.

Against the spread

BET LIBERTY -2.5 (-110).

Liberty is 8-2 in its last 10 games with 7 of those wins coming by 7 points or more. Sam Houston has failed to cover 5 straight games while going 1-1 ATS in its last 2 home games. The Flames ability to run the ball effectively will provide them with the points needed for a tough road win.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 47.5 (-110).

Liberty has hit the Under in 2 of its last 4 games while allowing 21 or fewer points in 2 of its last 3 contests. Sam Houston has hit the Under in each of its last 5 games while scoring 14 or fewer points in 4 of its last 5 games. With a run-heavy offense on both sides, the Under is a great play.

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Oregon State at Boise State odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 11 Boise State Broncos (10-1) welcome the Oregon State Beavers (5-6) to Albertsons Stadium in Boise Friday. Kickoff is set for noon ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Oregon State vs. Boise State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Boise State beat the Wyoming Cowboys 17-13 Saturday, closing as a 22.5-point road favorite. They have won 9 straight games with their lone loss at the No. 1 Oregon Ducks, a 37-34 defeat on Sept. 7. Boise State is 6-4-1 against the spread (ATS).

Oregon State beat the Washington State Cougars 41-38 at home Saturday, closing as a 10.5-point underdog. It snapped a streak of 6 straight ATS losses. The Beavers had scored just 20 points combined in the 3 games prior. They are 3-8 ATS on the season.

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

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Oregon State at Boise 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 Thursday at 5:17 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oregon State +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Boise State -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Oregon State +18.5 (-110) | Boise State -18.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -120)

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Oregon State at Boise State picks and predictions

Prediction

Boise State 41, Oregon State 17

Moneyline

PASS.

The Broncos (-1000) have the College Football Playoff on their mind and won’t want a late-season loss so they should win at home. Oregon State (+650) hasn’t proven enough to assume it can pull off the upset.

Avoid a play here though as the Broncos are far too expensive.

Against the spread

BET BOISE STATE -18.5 (-110).

The Broncos have been a double-digit favorite in 6 of their last 7 games, going 3-2-1 ATS in those. They are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games.

The Beavers offense has been too inconsistent to assume it can score enough to keep this game close. They have tallied just 61 points total in their last 4 games. Oregon State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games and is 0-3 ATS in its last 3 road games.

Take BOISE STATE -18.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 57.5 (-110).

The Beavers are 6-3 O/U in their last 9 games and have given up at least 28 points in all but 2 of those. They allowed 49 to Oregon in Week 3, and Boise State has a similarly paced offense.

The Broncos are 7-4 O/U and have scored at least 42 points twice in their last 4 games. Boise State has tallied at least 56 in a game 4 times. It has an offense capable of running up the score. Expect it to do so Friday with the CFP committee watching.

Back OVER 57.5 (-110).

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Georgia Tech at Georgia odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-4) and the No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs (9-2) tangle in a rivalry battle Friday in Athens. The opening kickoff at Sanford Stadium will be at 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Georgia Tech vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Georgia Tech heads to Athens with a two-game win streak in tow. The Yellow Jackets upset current No. 7 Miami 28-23 on Nov. 9. After a bye week, they returned to action with a taut 30-29 triumph over the NC State Wolfpack on Nov. 21. An 18-yard TD by QB Aaron Philo with 22 seconds remaining leapfrogged Georgia Tech past the Wolfpack after NC State had taken a lead with 90 seconds left. GTU failed to cover as -7.5 favorites.

Georgia has won back-to-back games after losing to current No. 16 Ole Miss Nov. 9. Last Saturday, the Bulldogs trounced UMass 59-21 (failing to cover a -42.5) in a non-conference game.

Georgia has won 6 in a row against the Yellow Jackets. That includes a 31-23 conquest last year in Atlanta (ATS win for +25.5 GTU and an Under 59.5).

Georgia is ranked No 6 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Georgia Tech at Georgia 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 Thursday at 11:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Georgia Tech +810 (bet $100 to win $810) | Georgia -1450 (bet $1,450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia Tech +19.5 (-110) | Georgia -19.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Georgia Tech at Georgia picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia 31, Georgia Tech 16

Moneyline

No interest. PASS.

Against the spread

Georgia Tech hung tough in last year’s meeting and has won 2 series contests in a row against the number.

Georgia is just 1-3 ATS over its last 4 games, and the 1 win came after a near-garbage-time score late in a Nov. 16 game against the Tennessee Volunteers.

The Bulldogs are solid on defense but nothing like the havoc-causing brick wall they have been in recent seasons. From a drive-based analytics perspective, the UGA defense has been really exceptional 4 times this season, and none of those occurrences have been over the last 3 weeks. That defense goes against a GTU offense that figures as a somewhat more dangerous one than what pops in a scoring average of 27.9 points per game.

The Yellow Jackets excel in avoiding disruptive plays, and they are solid in staying on schedule. They’ll want to lean on the run, and that plays away from the ball-hawking strength of the UGA defense.

When the Bulldogs have the ball, big plays are a bit of a weakness for Georgia Tech. But cranking out big plays on offense is not a Georgia strength.

The Yellow Jackets are afforded a big number here: TAKE GEORGIA TECH +19.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under has gone 3-1 across GTU’s last 4 games and 4-1 in the Yellow Jackets’ last 5 on the road.

Peg the visitors at doing enough in the ball-control department to whittle down the play count on what is forecasted as a chilly night in Athens. But GTU struggles mightily at finishing on drives.

Consider a partial-unit play on the UNDER 51.5 (-115).

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Memphis at Tulane odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Memphis at Tulane odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 18 Tulane Green Wave (9-2, 7-0 AAC) welcome the No. 23 Memphis Tigers (9-2, 5-2) to Yulman Stadium Thursday for a Thanksgiving Day showdown. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Memphis vs. Tulane odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

After losing 2 of the first 3 games, the Green Wave have ripped off 8 straight wins, including a 35-0 victory over the Navy Midshipmen on Nov. 16 in their last game as a 7-point favorite. Tulane has allowed just 9 points in its last 3 games and is 9-2 against the spread (ATS).

The Tigers beat the UAB Blazers 53-18 in Week 12, also having Week 13 off. They covered as a 16-point home favorite. Memphis has won 6 of its last 7 games and is 5-5-1 ATS, but just 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games. The Tigers are led by QB Seth Henigan, who has 2,990 passing yards and 21 TDs.

Tulane is No. 18 and Memphis is No. 23 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Memphis at Tulane 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 Wednesday at 6:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Memphis +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Tulane -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Memphis +14 (-110) | Tulane -14 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Memphis at Tulane picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulane 38, Memphis 20

Moneyline

PASS.

The Green Wave (-600) should come out on top here. They have been impressive at home, winning 4 of 5 and all 3 conference games, but are too expensive to take to win outright.

The Tigers (+450) are have struggled away from home winning oncenin 3 tries so avoid taking them to pull off the upset.

Against the spread

BET TULANE -14 (-110).

The Tigers are 1-2 ATS in their last 3 road games and are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5. Memphis has had major defensive shortcomings, having allowed at least 28 points 3 times in its last 5 games, including allowing 44 points twice.

On the other hand, Tulane has covered 4 straight and 7 of its last 8 games. It has outscored opponents 121-9 over its last 3 games and has won by double-digits in 9 of 11 games. The Green Wave are 4-1 ATS at home as well. With that in mind, back TULANE -14 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 56.5 (-110).

The Green Wave are 6-5 O/U and have traded off going Over and Under in their last 8 games, primed to surpass the total after coming up short in Week 12. Tulane has scored at least 34 points in 4 straight games.

The Tigers are 4-1 O/U in their last 5 games and have scored at least 27 points in all 5 of those. Considering those trends, back OVER 56.5 (-110).

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Toledo at Akron odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toledo at Akron odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toledo Rockets (7-4, 4-3 MAC) visit the Akron Zips (3-8, 2-5) on Tuesday. Kickoff from InfoCision Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Rockets vs. Zips odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Toledo had a 2-game winning streak snapped last Wednesday with a 24-7 loss against the Ohio Bobcats while failing to cover as a 1-point home favorite. QB Tucker Gleason went 9 of 17 for 136 yards and a TD.

Akron snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 38-17 win over the Kent State Golden Fashes last Tuesday while covering as a 10.5-point road favorite. QB Ben Finley went 14 of 29 for 250 yards and a TD.

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

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Toledo at Akron 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 Tuesday at 8:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Toledo -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Arkon +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
Against the spread (ATS): Toledo -8 (-110) | Akron +8 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Toledo at Akron picks and predictions

Prediction

Toledo 28, Akron 24

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Toledo (-300) to beat an Akron (+250) team that is 2-6 in its last 8 games.

Against the spread

BET AKRON +8 (-110).

Toledo is just 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games and 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games on the road. It has allowed 24 or more points in 3 of its last 4 games. Akron has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 games and in 2 of its last 3 at home.

Over/Under

BET OVER 48.5 (-115).

The Zips have scored 20 or more points in 5 of their last 6 games and have hit the Over in each of their last 3. They have an 8-3 Over record this season while the Rockets have a 7-4 Over record. The Rockets have scored 26 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games while allowing 24 or more in 3 of their last 4.

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Texas A&M at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 14 Texas A&M Aggies (8-2, 5-1 SEC) and Auburn Tigers (4-6, 1-5) meet Saturday. Kickoff from Jordan Hare Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Texas A&M vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Aggies roughed up New Mexico State 38-3 last Saturday in the annual SEC cupcake game in mid-November but failed to cover as 38.5-point home favorites. Texas A&M has won 8 of the past 9 outings with only a 44-20 shellacking as 3-point road favorites at South Carolina Nov. 2 as the lone blemish in that span. Texas A&M has failed to cover the past 2 games and is 3-7 against the spread (ATS) on the season. The Over has cashed 4 in a row against SEC teams.

The Tigers topped UL-Monroe 48-14 last Saturday, covering as 24.5-point favorites with the Over (45.5) cashing. QB Payton Thorne finished with a career-best 5 passing TDs and 286 with WR Cam Coleman (8 receptions, 100 yards, 3 TDs) as his top target. However, Auburn has dropped 5 of the past 6 games against SEC foes, while going 2-4 ATS in those games. The Under has cashed in 4 straight outings against SEC teams.

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Texas A&M at Auburn 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 1:21 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Texas A&M -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Auburn +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread: Texas A&M -1.5 (-105) | Auburn +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Texas A&M at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas A&M 31, Auburn 20

Moneyline

TEXAS A&M (-120) is worth a look straight up if you’re a little more conservative and you prefer not to lay the points and just want to pick a winner.

While it’s a safe play, Auburn (+100) should be playing with desperation, as it needs to win out — against A&M and Alabama next Saturday — to qualify for a bowl game.

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Against the spread

Back TEXAS A&M -1.5 (-105). Save for the South Carolina debacle two games ago, the Aggies are playing some of the best football in the SEC.

Auburn has just been off this season. The Tigers’ 4 wins are against Alabama A&M, New Mexico, Kentucky and UL-Monroe, not exactly a murderer’s row. The Tigers should be desperate, yes, but they just don’t have the horses to slow the Aggies down.

Over/Under

OVER 47.5 (-110) is worth. Texas A&M will likely have to do a lot of the heavy lifting to get this across the finish line.

A&M is good for 34 or more points in 4 of the past 5 games, and the run game is the pride of the Aggies offense. However, Auburn is pretty decent defensively against the run, so that’s a little bit of a concern with the Over.

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USC at UCLA odds, picks and predictions

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

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The USC Trojans (5-5, 3-5 Big Ten) are on the road on Saturday facing the UCLA Bruins (4-6, 3-5). Kickoff from the Rose Bowl is at 10:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the USC vs. UCLA odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Trojans have won 2 of their last 3 games and are coming off a 28-20 home win over Nebraska last week, covering the 6.5-poimt spread as favorites. The Under (51) cashed in.

The Bruins had a 3-game winning streak snapped Friday last week, losing 31-19 to Washington on the road as 4.5-point underdogs. The Over (46.5) cashed in.

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

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USC at UCLA 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 1 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): USC -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | UCLA +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): USC -5 (-110) | UCLA +5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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USC at UCLA picks and predictions

Prediction

UCLA 31, USC 28

Moneyline

The road team has won the last 4 matchups between the 2 teams.

USC averages 30.3 points per game, allowing 22.0 per game, while the Bruins only score 18.8 points per game and allow 27.1.

USC hasn’t won on the road this season and UCLA has only 1 win at home.

USC beat Nebraska by 8, UCLA beat them by 7. UCLA lost to Washington by 12, USC lost by 5. Both beat Rutgers. Both lost to Minnesota.

All 4 road losses for USC have been close, by 3 or fewer points. This will be another.

BET UCLA (+165).

Against the spread

Both teams have identical records against the spread at 6-4.

But with UCLA on the moneyline with plus odds as the best bet, no need to play the spread at all.

PASS.

Over/Under

The last 6 meetings have had totals higher than this game’s projection, with the winner scoring at least 31 points each time.

Expecting a close game, this should be a shootout.

The Trojans have not had more than 2 consecutive games have the Under cash in and have seen the Under win in each of their last 2,

BET OVER 51.5 (-115).

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Cincinnati at Kansas State odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cincinnati Bearcats (5-5, 3-4 Big 12) visit the No. 25 Kansas State Wildcats (7-3, 4-3) Saturday. Kickoff from Bill Snyder Family Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Cincinnati vs. Kansas State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Cincinnati has lost each of its last 3 games after falling 34-17 last Saturday against Iowa State and failing to cover as a 7-point road underdog. QB Brendan Sorsby went 10-of-18 for 66 yards while leading the team in rushing with 14 carries for 141 yards and a touchdown in the loss.

Kansas State has lost back-to-back games after falling 24-14 against Arizona State and failing to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite last Saturday. QB Avery Johnson went 24-of-40 for 258 yards and 2 interceptions while RB DJ Giddens carried the ball 14 times for 133 yards in the loss.

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

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Cincinnati at Kansas 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 12:55 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cincinnati +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Kansas State -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cincinnati +8.5 (-110) | Kansas State -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cincinnati at Kansas State picks and predictions

Prediction

Kansas State 31, Cincinnati 27

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on Kansas State (-350) to win on Saturday at home against a UC team that is 2-3 on the road this season.

Against the spread

BET CINCINNATI +8.5 (-110).

The Wildcats have failed to cover in back-to-back home games and all 4 of their games this season as a 7.5-point-or-more favorite. They have allowed 24 or more points in each of their last 3 games. UC has scored 23 or more points in 3 of its last 4 while going 4-3-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 8.

Over/Under

BET OVER 53.5 (-110).

The Bearcats have scored 17 or more points in each game this season and 23 or more points in 8 of their 10. They have allowed 31 or more points in each of their last 3.

Kansas State has scored 29 or more in 4 of its last 6 and 7 of its 10. They have allowed 24 or more in each of their last 3 and in 6 of their last 9.

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Iowa State at Utah odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 21 Iowa State Cyclones (8-2, 5-2 Big 12) visit the Utah Utes (4-6, 1-6) Saturday evening. Kickoff from Rice-Eccles Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Iowa State vs. Utah odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Iowa State snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 34-17 win over Cincinnati Saturday while covering as a 7-point home favorite. QB Rocco Becht went 24-of-33 for 234 yards and a touchdown while adding 48 yards rushing and another TD on the ground in the win.

Utah has dropped each of its last 6 games after falling 49-24 against Colorado last Saturday and failing to cover as a 13.5-point road underdog. QB Isaac Wilson went 21-of-40 for 236 yards with 2 TDs and 3 interceptions while the Utes had just 31 yards rushing in the loss.

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

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Iowa State at Utah 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 12:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Iowa State -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Utah +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
Against the spread (ATS): Iowa State -6.5 (-115) | Utah +6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Iowa State at Utah picks and predictions

Prediction

Iowa State 28, Utah 17

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Iowa State (-275) to beat a struggling Utah team on Saturday.

Against the spread

BET IOWA STATE -6.5 (-110).

After a rough few weeks, Iowa State rebounded well last week with a 17-point win. It has covered the spread in 6 of its last 9 games while scoring 34 or more points in 5 of its last 8. Utah has lost each of its last 6 games and is coming off a 25-point blowout last week. It has failed to cover the spread in 5 of its last 6 games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 42.5 (-110).

The Cyclones have scored 34 or more points in 3 of their last 4 weeks and have scored 20 or more points in each game this season. They have allowed 16 or more points in each of their last 6.

The Utes have scored 21 or more points in back-to-back weeks while allowing 22 or more in 4 of their last 6 including 49 last week.

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Alabama at Oklahoma odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-2, 4-2 SEC) and Oklahoma Sooners (5-5, 1-5) meet Saturday. Kickoff from Memorial Stadium in Norman is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Alabama vs. Oklahoma odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Before the season, this game was circled as a potential marquee game. Alabama has 2 losses in the state of Tennessee, falling to the Vols and Vanderbilt Commodores. Meanwhile, Oklahoma’s first season in the SEC has it on the brink of not even becoming bowl eligible.

Alabama pasted FCS Mercer last week in the SEC’s annual November cupcake game, 52-7. Alabama has won and covered 3 in a row, with wins against LSU and Mizzou, too. The Under is 3-0 in the past 3 games against FBS opponents, too.

For Oklahoma, it was topped 30-23 by former Big 12 rival Mizzou last time out in Columbia, 30-23. It failed to cover as 3.5-point favorites in a wild seesaw affair. The Sooners have dropped 4 in a row against FBS opponents, while going 1-3 ATS in the span. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games, too, with the Sooners allowing 26 or more points in 4 straight games against the FBS.

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Alabama at Oklahoma 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 11:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Alabama -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Oklahoma +425 (bet $100 to win $425)
Against the spread: Alabama -13.5 (-115) | Oklahoma +13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Alabama at Oklahoma picks and predictions

Prediction

Alabama 38, Oklahoma 18

The worry is Alabama getting off to a slow start, and Oklahoma struggling against the Tide D. Alabama has allowed just 20 total points in the past 3 games, including a shutout win over Mizzou.

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