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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.

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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.

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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

Moneyline

Alabama (-600) will cost you 6 times your potential return, which is way too much risk for enough reward. There is never a reason to bet such heavy favorites, and over the long term it is a terrible betting strategy.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play ALABAMA -13.5 (-115), even though this is a big number. However, the Crimson Tide have a dynamic player in QB Jalen Milroe, and Alabama still has a good chance at a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma +13.5 (-105), on the other hand, is simply struggling to attain bowl eligibility. It needs a win over either the Crimson Tide or Auburn Tigers, and that looks unlikely at this point.

Over/Under

OVER 46.5 (-110) might be the best play at this point.

Alabama has scored 34 or more points in each of the past 3 outings, and 8 of 10 games overall. Honestly, there is a good chance the Crimson Tide could take care of this Over all on its own, with very little assistance from the Sooners.

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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Colorado at Kansas odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 18 Colorado Buffaloes (8-2, 6-1 Big 12) take on the Kansas Jayhawks (4-6, 3-4) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Colorado vs. Kansas odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Buffaloes have won 4 straight and 7 of 8 after a 49-24 corralling of Utah. They covered as 13.5-point favorites. QB Shedeur Sanders was 30-for-41 for 340 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT. WR Travis Hunter caught 5 balls for 55 yards and ran a touchdown in.

Kansas has won 2 straight and 3 of 4 after upsetting BYU 17-13 last week. They were 3-point dogs entering the game. RB Devin Neal ran 14 times for 52 yards and 2 TDs. The Jayhawks have covered in 4 straight games after their 5-game losing streak that foiled their season.

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Colorado at Kansas 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 11:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Colorado -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Kansas +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado -2.5 (-115) | Kansas +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colorado at Kansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 35, Kansas 28

Moneyline

Coach Prime has his team unified and unstoppable on offense right now. They are 7th in passing yards at 322.2 per game, 2nd in completion percentage at 72.2 and 26th in points at 34.1 per game.

Kansas has a solid defense, but it’s expected to be a clear, 46-degree day. I like Colorado to continue its run through the Big 12. But I’ll take the spread instead.

I’ll also take SHEDEUR SANDERS UNDER 330.5 PASSING YARDS (-115). He went for 340 against Utah, but KU’s defense is 25th in the nation in interceptions and 48th in sacks. That number is too high.

Against the spread

Take COLORADO -2.5 (-115), as a 3-point margin is very much winnable on the road. KU has covered 4 straight, and Colorado’s defense is not great, but the Buffaloes are marching on O. They have hit 40 points twice in the last 9 games, but Colorado will keep the Jayhawks defense on the field and fatigued.

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Over/Under

The Buffaloes have scored 34+ in 4 straight games and 6 of 7. The question is: Can Kansas score enough to hit this number? These are the Jayhawks’ outputs the last few weeks: 17, 45, 27, 42, 31, 27, 28. I look for Colorado to touch 35. So we’ll need KU to go for at least 25. It’ll take a late charge, but I see it sneaking over.

LEAN OVER 59.5 (-110).

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Washington State at Oregon State odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington State Cougars (8-2) and Oregon State Beavers (4-6) are lined up for a Saturday tussle in Corvallis. The opening kickoff at Reser Stadium will be at 7 p.m. ET (CW Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Washington State vs. Oregon State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions. .. FanDuel Sportsbook’s

Washington State was favored by 10.5 when it went into last Saturday’s contest at New Mexico. But the Cougars failed to protect a 14-point lead at halftime and eventually fell 38-35 to a 6-loss Lobos squad. The loss snapped a 4-game win streak for a WSU team that had allowed just 20.3 points per game since Oct. 12.

The Beavers were blanked 28-0 by Air Force Nov. 16. Oregon State — favored by 3 in that game — suffered its fifth consecutive straight-up setback and its sixth in a row against the spread (ATS). OSU clocked just 175 total yards against the Falcons; that marked the Beavers’ lowest single-game tally since 2019.

Since 2014, Washington State is 9-1 in this series, including 7-3 ATS, while the Over is 8-2.

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Washington State at Oregon State odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Washington State -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Oregon State +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
Against the spread: Washington State -11.5 (-110) | Oregon State +11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Washington State at Oregon State picks and predictions

Prediction

Washington State 38, Oregon State 24

Moneyline

No interest. STEER CLEAR.

Against the spread

The last 7 games of this series have seen Wazzou go 5-2 ATS.

The Cougars aren’t terrific on defense, but Oregon State is certainly trending the wrong way and has been awful in generating explosive plays. Over their last 5 games, the Beavers have logged 11 giveaways and have 3 times completed less than 60% of their passes.

When Washington State has the ball, success rate is definitely a strength going against an OSU weakness. Wazzou generally keeps havoc plays to a minimum and stays ahead of the sticks. And in this matchup, the visitors are the superior squad when it comes to punching in redzone opportunities. WSU’s 75.6% TD rate on red-zone trips ranks 11th in the nation.

The COUGARS -11.5 (-110) are the value side.

Over/Under

The Over trend in the series includes an Over 59 cashing in last year’s game, a 38-35 Wazzou triumph.

The analytics put both defenses solidly in the bottom half of FBS. Expect some back and forth in scoring. And TeamRankings.com pegs both offenses in the top 25 when it comes to pace of play (plays per game). Even with rain and wind in the forecast, a higher-scoring game is the likable side of this one.

BACK THE OVER 56.5 (-110).

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Stanford at Cal odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Stanford Cardinal (3-7. 2-5 ACC) and Cal Golden Bears (5-5, 1-5) meet Saturday. Kickoff from California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Stanford vs. Cal odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Cardinal no longer have a shot at a bowl game, but they’re not giving up. Stanford kept fighting last week, however, stunning Louisville in Palo Alto 38-35 as a 21-point underdog as the Over (57.5) cashed. That halted a 6-game losing streak.

The Golden Bears were tripped up 33-25 by Syracuse last weekend as a 10-point favorite, halting a modest 2-game win and cover streak. Cal is just 2-5 SU in the past 7 outings, but it is 4-2 ATS in the past 6 outings. It needs a victory over rival Stanford or at first-place SMU in the next 2 weeks to qualify for a bowl.

Cal has won 3 straight meetings in ‘The Big Game’ against Stanford. This is the 127th meeting in the series, with the Cardinal leading the all-time series 60-47-10. However, Cal won the last meeting at home, 27-20, Nov. 19, 2022, while posting a 27-15 win at Stanford last season, too.

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Stanford at Cal odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Stanford +480 (bet $100 to win $480) | Cal -670 (bet $670 to win $100)
Against the spread: Stanford +14.5 (-110) | Cal -14.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Stanford at Cal picks and predictions

Prediction

Cal 34, Stanford 20

Moneyline

Cal (-670) will set you back nearly 7 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward. Even as part of a multi-leg parlay it makes no sense including the Golden Bears, as they would suck all of the value out of your ticket.

PASS.

Against the spread

Back STANFORD +14.5 (-110) in this rivalry game, and hope it can carry over momentum from last weekend’s impressive showing against Louisville.

The Cardinal offense has come together in recent weeks. While in this day and age of the transfer portal, NIL money, etc., it might not mean as much at some schools, Stanford is building the framework for 2025 with this group, as it isn’t likely to be involved in the portal, NIL, etc. as much. This team is improving, playing hard, and it would love to spoil the season of rival Cal -14.5 (-110).

It’s likely Cal ends up getting it done, but The Tree is going to make it sweat in Berkeley.

Over/Under

OVER 53.5 (-110) is the lean in The Big Game, but go super lightly.

The Over is 3-0-1 in the past 4 games for Cal, while the Over has hit in the past 2 outings for Stanford.

The series trends are all over in this series, going 4-4 in the past 8 meetings, while cashing at a 2-2 pace in the past 4 battles in Berkeley, too.

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UMass at Georgia odds, picks and predictions

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

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The UMass Minutemen (2-8) visit the No. 8 Georgia Bulldogs (8-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Sanford Stadium is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the UMass vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

UMass has lost back-to-back games after falling 35-34 in OT against Liberty Nov. 16 as a 16.5-point home underdog. QB AJ Hairston was 13-of-25 passing for 163 yards while RB Jalen John carried the ball 15 times for 119 yards and 2 TDs.

Georgia got back in the win column with a 31-17 victory as a 7.5-point home favorite against Tennessee Nov. 16. QB Carson Beck completed 25 of 40 passes for 347 yards with 2 TDs and rushed for another score.

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UMass at Georgia odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 10:18 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): UMass +42.5 (-115) | Georgia -42.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UMass at Georgia picks and predictions

Prediction

Georiga 48, UMass 10

Moneyline

PASS.

Georgia is such a heavy favorite that the ML is OTB.

Against the spread

LEAN UMASS +42.5 (-115).

Georgia has failed to cover 7 of its 10 games this season, including all 5 as a favorite of 14.5 or more points. Even in what is expected to be a tune-up game for the Bulldogs, 43 points is going to be too big of a spread to cover for a team that has scored 41 or fewer points in 9 of its 10 games this season.

Over/Under

BET OVER 55.5 (-110).

Georgia has scored 30 or more points in 8 of its 10 games this season, including 6 of its last 7. In a game against a far weaker UMass program, the Bulldogs will carry a majority of the load, but expect UMass to tack on enough to hit the Over.

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Kentucky at Texas odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Kentucky Wildcats (4-6, 1-6 SEC) and No. 3 Texas Longhorns (9-1, 5-1) meet Saturday. Kickoff from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Kentucky vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Wildcats picked up a 48-6 non-conference game against Murray State to cover as a 41.5-point favorite as the Under (54.5) also hung on. That halted a 4-game losing streak, while going 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in the skid. The Under has cashed in 4 of the previous 6 outings.

The Longhorns doubled up Arkansas 20-10 on the road last weekend, but Texas failed to cover as a 12.5-point favorite as the Under (56.5) cashed. Texas has won 3 in a row since its lone loss, 30-15, against Georgia Oct. 19 at the DKR. The Under is 3-1-1 in the past 5 outings for the Longhorns.

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Kentucky at Texas odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kentucky +810 (bet $100 to win $810) | Texas -1450 (bet $1,450 to win $100)
Against the spread: Kentucky +18.5 (-110) | Texas -18.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Kentucky at Texas picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas 41, Kentucky 17

Moneyline

Texas (-1450) would cost you nearly 15 times your potential return, and there is never a reason to bet such a heavy favorite, either straight up or as part of a multi-leg parlay.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play TEXAS -18.5 (-110) to lay the big points, but be careful. The Longhorns are just 2-4 ATS in the past 6 outings since Sept. 28, and only 2-3 ATS in the past 5 tries as a double-digit favorite. On the plus side, this line has come down 2 points this morning.

However, while Kentucky +18.5 (-110) has cashed in the past 2 games, it is just 2-3 ATS in the past 5 outings. The Wildcats just have a poor offense, and they rely too heavily on their defense. Texas should be able to pile up plenty of points against Kentucky at home, especially down the stretch, as style points matter.

Over/Under

OVER 46.5 (-115) is worth a look in this SEC battle in Austin.

The Over has cashed in each of the past 2 road games for Kentucky, while allowing 20 or more points in 4 of the past 5 outings.

It’s risky playing Texas, as the Under is 4-1-1 in the past 6 outings. The Longhorns showed plenty of muscle with 49 points against Florida 2 weeks ago, for instance. Expect that kind of performance at home yet again.

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