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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.

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

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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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Utah at Colorado odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Utah Utes (4-5, 1-5 Big 12) play the Colorado Buffaloes (7-2, 5-1) Saturday. Kickoff from Folsom Field is scheduled for noon ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Utah vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Buffaloes, who are ranked No. 20 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, have won 6 of their last 7 games, including a 41-27 victory over Texas Tech Nov. 9. They’re looking to solidify a berth in the Big 12 Championship Game and, in turn, the College Football Playoff. WR/CB Travis Hunter enters action as the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy (-105 at BetMGM Sportsbook).

Despite its 5-game losing streak — and recent loss of QB Cameron Rising (leg) for the season — Utah may present an underrated test for Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders. The Utes rank 11th in the FBS in points per game allowed (17.1) and nearly upset Big 12-leading BYU Nov. 9 in a controversially-reffed 22-21 loss.

Unfortunately, continued woes under center further complicate Utah’s chances of preventing another defeat.

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Utah at Colorado 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 Friday at 2:57 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Utah +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Colorado -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Utah +11.5 (-110) | Colorado -11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Utah at Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 27, Utah 13

Moneyline

Back to those QB issues: The replacement for Rising, Brandon Rose (foot), will miss the rest of the season, and Utah goes back to third-string freshman Isaac Wilson.

This hindrance makes a merely moderate plus-money Utah ML less appealing, and Colorado is too heavily favored for bettors to care anyway.

PASS.

Against the spread

Colorado’s 7-2 record ATS matches its moneyline tally. In the 2 seasons under the Sanders pair’s regime, CU is 7-3 ATS at home.

A road assignment for a freshman QB hammers home the likelihood that Colorado dominates. Lay the wood.

BET COLORADO -11.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Utah’s injury-marred offense will fail to keep pace with the Sanders circus.

Could Colorado carry the O/U on its own? Possibly: The Buffs have scored at least 28 points in every win this season while notching a 5-3-1 record on the total.

Utah’s 2-7 mark on the season and latest forced QB change should perpetuate the Utes’ struggles to pile up points. Plus, Utah’s defense should put up another heroic effort to contain its second straight Big 12 powerhouse, which tempers my enthusiasm around Sanders’ upside.

BET UNDER 45.5 (-110).

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Colorado at Texas Tech odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 24 Colorado Buffaloes (6-2, 4-1 Big 12) and the Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-3, 4-2) meet Saturday at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Colorado vs. Texas Tech odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Coach Deion Sanders’ team has won 5 of their last 6 games. Last time out on Oct. 26, Colorado beat the Cincinnati Bearcats 34-23, covering as a 6-point favorite with the total (57) pushing. QB Shedeur Sanders completed 25-of-30 passes for 323 yards and 2 TDs, both to WR Travis Hunter, who caught 9 passes for 153 yards.

Texas Tech ended its 2-game losing streak with a 23-22 upset over the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones. The Red Raiders won outright as 13.5-point road underdogs while the Under (56) hit. QB Behren Morton tossed 2 TDs to WR Josh Kelly, who caught 8 passes for 127 yards. RB Tahj Brooks added 122 yards and a touchdown to complete the impressive performance.

– US LBM Coaches Poll: Conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Colorado at Texas Tech 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 Friday at 6:11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Colorado -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Texas Tech +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado -4 (-110) | Texas Tech +4 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Colorado at Texas Tech picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 38, Texas Tech 28

Moneyline

PASS.

The Buffaloes (-185) are finding their rhythm and need to keep winning for a playoff shot. They’ll exploit a weakened Red Raiders team, but I’ll stick with the spread rather than the moneyline.

Against the spread

BET COLORADO -4 (-110).

Texas Tech enters Saturday’s matchup against Colorado on a high after last week’s road win, but the team is battling injuries with 6 starters listed as questionable. Colorado has been dominant against the spread, winning 6 straight and covering 3 of 4 games on the road.

The Red Raiders’ defense has struggled, allowing 35-plus points in 3 of their last 5 games. Facing Colorado’s offensive star WR Hunter (757 yards, 8 TDs), Texas Tech will have its hands full defending one of the nation’s top playmakers.

Over/Under

BET OVER 62.5 (-115).

Both teams are capable of putting up big numbers. Texas Tech ranks 17th in the nation for average yards per game (457), scoring 33-plus points in 2 of its last 3 outings. Colorado has topped 34 points in 4 of 5 games. The Buffaloes have also hit the point total in every home game this season.

Meanwhile, Texas Tech’s defense has allowed 35-plus points in 3 of the last 4 games and could be even more vulnerable with several starters listed as questionable, giving Colorado ample chances to score.

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Cincinnati at Colorado odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cincinnati Bearcats (5-2, 3-1 Big 12) and Colorado Buffaloes (5-2, 3-1) meet Saturday. Kickoff from Folsom Field is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Cincinnati vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Cincinnati has won 2 straight games and 4 of the last 5. The Bearcats knocked off Arizona State 24-14 Oct. 19, covering as 5.5-point home favorites.

Colorado has won 4 of its last 5 games. The Buffaloes bounced back from a 31-28 Oct. 12 loss to Kansas State by blowing out Arizona 34-7 on the road Oct. 19 as 2.5-point underdogs.

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

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Cincinnati at Colorado odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cincinnati +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Colorado -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cincinnati +6.5 (-105) | Colorado -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cincinnati at Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 24, Colorado 21

Moneyline

Colorado has scored 28 or more points in 5 straight games and averaged 37 per game in conference play. However, CINCINNATI (+200) has allowed 16 or fewer points in 4 its last 5 games and has given up an average of 17.8 per game in conference play.

The Bearcats have scored 27 or more points in 5 of 7 games.

Colorado has allowed over 30 points in 2 of 4 conference games.

BET CINCINNATI (+200).

Against the spread

The Buffs have covered the spread in 5 straight games. The Bearcats are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games.

But it comes down to both teams’ defenses. Both offenses score well. Cincinnati’s defense is better, and that should be enough to not only cover, but win outright, so betting the moneyline is huge.

PASS.

Over/Under

Three of Colorado’s 4 conference games have had 59 or more total points.

But only 1 of Cincinnati’s 4 conference games has had a total higher than 48.

BET UNDER 57.5 (-115).

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Colorado at Arizona odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Colorado Buffaloes (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) visit the Arizona Wildcats (3-3, 1-2) Saturday afternoon. Kickoff from Arizona Stadium is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Colorado vs. Arizona odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Colorado snapped a 3-game winning streak last Saturday with a 31-28 loss against Kansas State, while covering as a 3.5-point home underdog. QB Shedeur Sanders went 34-for-40 for 288 yards with 3 touchdowns and an interception with WR Omarion Miller hauling in 8 catches for 145 yards.

Arizona has lost back-to-back games after falling 41-19 at BYU and failing to cover as a 2.5-point underdog. QB Noah Fifita went 26-for-52 for 275 yards with a TD and 3 interceptions, while WR Tetairoa McMillan grabbed 5 receptions for 78 yards.

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Colorado at Arizona 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 9:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Colorado +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Arizona -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +2.5 (-115) | Arizona -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Colorado at Arizona picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 38, Arizona 34

Moneyline

BET COLORADO (+110).

Colorado has won 3 of its last 4 games while scoring 28 or more points in each of the 4 games. Sanders and company have won their last 2 road games and will see the return of Heisman contender WR/DB Travis Hunter, who will play a big role. The Buffaloes face a Wildcats team that has lost back-to-back games while allowing 28 or more points in 3 of its last 4 outings.

Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on Colorado’s moneyline.

Over/Under

BET OVER 58.5 (-105).

Colorado is on a 3-0 Over run and has scored 28 or more points in 5 of its 6 games this season. It has struggled on defense, allowing 21 or more points in 5 of its 6 games.

Arizona has scored 19 or more points in 5 of its 6 games while allowing 28 or more points in 3 of its last 4.

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Kansas State at Colorado odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Kansas State Wildcats (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) and Colorado Buffaloes (4-1, 2-0) meet in a Saturday night Big 12 tussle in Boulder. The opening kickoff at Folsom Field will be at 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around Kansas State vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Kansas State, which is No. 19 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, was routed at BYU Sept. 21 but has otherwise handled its business through 5 games. KSU ranks in the top 20 nationally in rushing offense (252.2 yards per game) and rushing defense (91.8 YPG).

Colorado also lost a September road game (Sept. 7 at Nebraska). CU has won 3 straight since and has done so with the benefit of a slew of takeaways. The Buffaloes filed 9 takeaways and were an aggregate plus-7 in turnovers over those 3 victories.

Both teams had byes last week.

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Kansas State at Colorado odds

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Moneyline: Kansas State -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Colorado +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): Kansas State (-110) | Colorado +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kansas State at Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

Kansas State 31, Colorado 28

Moneyline

Kansas State’s last 3 games include 2 impressive wins and a Sept. 21 clunker at BYU. In that contest, the Wildcats were a minus-3 in turnovers, and they were undone by multiple defensive/special-teams scores and multiple short-field touchdowns. KSU outgained BYU by more than 100 yards in that one.

Colorado’s recent triumphs include multiple slow starts and a big plus in the turnover department.

The Wildcats are prone to havoc plays on offense, and that’s a problem area. But KSU is solid in producing explosive plays, especially on the ground, and that in turn is a big issue for the Buffaloes defense.

Colorado’s offensive exploits don’t match up, and the Buffs have played FBS games against UCF, Baylor, Colorado State, and Nebraska. That’s not a lot of proficient defense as a group. The KSU defense sports solid analytics and has been a top-notch group in the red zone.

Look for the Wildcats to have better quality drives in the Saturday exchange at Folsom Field. A near-70% win probability is best leveraged with a price on FanDuel Sportsbook: BET KANSAS STATE (-154).

Against the spread

PASS: The Wildcats ML play is the best one in this game.

Over/Under

Six of the last 7 games at Folsom Field have hit the Over.

Colorado’s close games have been hitting the Over. Look for Kansas State to control this one early but for quick-paced Colorado to have answers in a point spiral past the number. KSU can be leaky against the pass, so even a 2-score lead can be whittled down late.

TAKE THE OVER 55.5 (-115).

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Colorado at UCF odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Colorado Buffaloes (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) visit the UCF Knights (3-0, 1-0) for a Saturday tilt in Orlando. Kickoff at FBC Mortgage Stadium will be at 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around Colorado vs. UCF odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Buffaloes have won back-to-back games — both straight up and against the spread (ATS) — after a Sept. 7 loss at Nebraska. The 2nd of those victories was a wild 38-31 OT triumph against Baylor last week. The Buffs head to Orlando for what will mark their 3rd road game in the last 4 weeks.

The UCF Knights last played on Sept. 14, earning a 35-34 victory at TCU. Central Florida has averaged 570.7 total yards per game (3rd-best in FBS).

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

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Colorado at UCF 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 Friday at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Colorado +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | UCF -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +13.5 (-105) | UCF -13.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colorado at UCF picks and predictions

Prediction

UCF 31, Colorado 24

Moneyline

Look to the play against the spread for the best value here. AVOID.

Against the spread

Since last season CU is 6-3 ATS over its last 9 games. When favored by less-than-15 points at home, UCF is 3-6 ATS since 2021.

The run-first Knights have not at all been explosive. Look for the Buffaloes to come up with enough stops to stay within a couple scores.

Consider a partial-unit play on COLORADO +13.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The total has gone Under in 6 of Colorado’s last 7 games on the road.

The Over has cashed in each of UCF’s 1st 3 games, but those contests came against FCS New Hampshire and 2 FBS foes that rank as below-average vs. the run. Expect some field-position ball, and enough early-down misfires by the Knights so as to tamp down scoring. And the Buffs have been solid in preventing red-zone TDs.

The weather forecast for this game includes a solid chance of rain and some moderate winds.

The strongest leverage is this game is on the UNDER 62.5 (-110).

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Baylor at Colorado odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Baylor Bears (2-1) and Colorado Buffaloes (2-1) clash Saturday at Folsom Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Baylor vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Baylor rebounded from a loss in Utah with a 31-3 grounding of the Air Force Falcons last week. They covered as 17-point favorites to improve to 3-0 ATS. QB Sawyer Robertson was 18-for-24 for 248 yards, 0 TDs and 0 INTs. He did put one into pay dirt with his legs, though. He was in the lineup for Dequan Finn, who was out with an injury.

After a shaky 1st 2 weeks, the Buffs rammed Colorado State 28-9, covering as 7.5-point favorites. QB Shedeur Sanders had a monstrous game, going 36-for-49 for 310 yards, 4 scores and 0 INTs. WR Travis Hunter balled out with 13 catches on 14 targets for 100 yards and 2 TDs. It was their 1st cover of the season as they have quieted some of the negative noise polluting the airwaves thus far.

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Baylor at Colorado 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 Friday at 4:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Baylor +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Colorado -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread: Baylor +1.5 (-105) | Colorado -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Baylor at Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 28, Baylor 20

Moneyline

These teams haven’t met since 2010 when Baylor won in Colorado’s building 31-25. This will be Baylor’s 2nd road game of the season, and they haven’t won in their last 10 meetings with Big 12 teams.

I like Colorado to defend its home field here, but the spread makes more sense. If you want to play a prop, Travis Hunter Anytime Touchdown is too expensive at -150, but I would play it in a parlay. He has 5 TDs through 3 games.

PASS.

Against the spread

Taking COLORADO -1.5 (-115) makes the most sense here as you’re saving 10 cents to lay 1 1/2 points. Baylor has some questions at QB with the potential to run both guys out there. And after a large amount of media scrutiny following 2 road games, I look for the Buffs to make a statement at home.

Over/Under

One thing could creep into the list of x-factors Saturday, and that’s the 80% likelihood of rain beginning late in the 1st half. I could see Colorado air it out early and often with this in mind before changing gears to focus on the run. This is the smallest total for Colorado this season, and bettors are hammering the Over at 84% Friday.

The rain forecast can change, but if it stays true to what is projected, this one is going Under. Take the UNDER 51.5 (-110).

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Colorado at Colorado State odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Colorado Buffaloes (1-1) and Colorado State Rams (1-1) meet Saturday in Fort Collins. The opening kickoff at Canvas Stadium will be at 7:30 p.m. (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around Colorado vs. Colorado State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Colorado is in the back half of a rivalry fortnight, and the front end did not go well. The Buffaloes dropped a 28-10 decision at Nebraska last Saturday. CU was a minus-2 in turnovers and did not score its lone TD until the 4th quarter when the game was well in hand for the Cornhuskers.

Colorado State lost 52-0 at current No. 3 Texas in Week 1, and then the Rams bounced back with a 38-17 triumph over FCS Northern Colorado last Saturday. In the Week 2 rebound, CSU committed just 1 penalty and cranked out 5.7 yards per rush.

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

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Colorado at Colorado State odds

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Moneyline: Colorado -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Colorado State +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado -7 (-110) | Colorado State +7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colorado at Colorado State picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 35, Colorado State 24

Moneyline

Colorado has won 6 in a row against its neighbors to the north. Peg CU as a near-75% win probability in this one.

The favorite price here is not bad, but the best value comes in taking the Buffaloes minus the points. PASS.

Against the spread

Colorado is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 series meetings. The CSU ATS win in that stretch came a year ago when the Rams (+22.5) took CU to an overtime game (the Buffs prevailed 43-35).

Figure on the Buffaloes coming off a slightly better performance that what showed in their final score against the Cornhuskers. CU was undone by a TD by the Nebraska defense and by a short-field TD drive, both in the 1st quarter. Much of that game was a more flat-footed tussle than what showed on the scoreboard.

From an under-the-hood analytics standpoint, the Buffaloes defense comes out with more of an edge than what shows on the surface. And the Rams have some numbers that give CU a significant edge in the passing game.

Add in the CSU defense being torched so far in attempted red-zone stands, and COLORADO -7 (-110) stands out as an edge play.

Over/Under

This series has a solid Under trend (5 of the last 7 meetings), but the expectations of the Colorado offense are likely tamped down a bit too much.

The lean here is small-to-moderate but its on enough of a scoring spiral, enough big plays, and a decent probability CU closes the door on drives.

Consider a partial-unit play on the OVER 57.5 (-110).

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Colorado at Nebraska odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Colorado Buffaloes (1-0) and Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) clash Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. Nebraska odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Colorado failed to cover as an 11.5-point fave in a 31-26 win over North Dakota State Aug. 29. The Buffaloes defense was picked apart for 157 yards on the ground and 292 yards through the air. QB Shedeur Sanders and WR Travis Hunter were too much, though. Sanders was 26-for-34 for 445 yards, 4 TDs and 1 INT. Hunter had 7 catches for 132 yards and 3 TDs.

Nebraska ran a tiller over the UTEP Miners 40-7 Aug. 31. QB Dylan Raiola was 19-for-27 for 238 yards and 2 TDs. They also had 3 rushers go for 50+ yards in the game. WR Isaiah Neyor caught 6 balls for 121 yards and 1 TD.

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Colorado vs. Nebraska odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at Friday at 3:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Colorado +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Nebraska -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +6.5 (+100) | Nebraska -6.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colorado vs. Nebraska picks and predictions

Prediction

Nebraska 27, Colorado 21

Moneyline

Raiola is a true freshman, and I expect Colorado to come hard at him, but I don’t think it’s going to be enough to get the W. That said, Nebraska is too expensive to take here.

Instead, I’m willing to go with TRAVIS HUNTER ANYTIME TOUCHDOWN (-125). After 3 TDs in the first game, I look for him to find his way in the end zone again.

Against the spread

I would rather have Colorado +7, so hold out Saturday morning and see if you can get that extra-point insurance. Otherwise, I’m taking COLORADO +6.5 (-110). With Nebraska having a true freshman under center, I look for Colorado to keep it close.

Over/Under

The total has dropped from 57.5, and 70% of the cash was on the Under Friday morning, according to Pregame.com. I’m following the cash and going UNDER 55.5 (-110). I look for Nebraska to run the ball often to control the clock and try to get Hunter winded on defense to limit him offensively.

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