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First look: Rutgers at Penn State odds and lines

Previewing the Rutgers at Penn State Week 12 matchup, with college football odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-5, 2-5 Big Ten) and Penn State Nittany Lions (6-3, 3-4) tangle at noon ET Saturday at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. Below, we look at the Rutgers vs. Penn State odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

Rutgers is on the road for the fourth time in its last five games, having played just one home game since Oct. 9. The Scarlet Knights are coming off a successful trip to Bloomington, Ind., where they downed the Indiana Hoosiers 38-3 Saturday. The Knights’ 38 points were a revelation: Rutgers had averaged 11.5 points per game over its previous six.

The Nittany Lions lost 21-17 to Michigan Saturday. Penn State has dropped four of its last five since starting the season 5-0. The Lions were held to 332 yards of total offense against the Wolverines and have averaged just 339.2 yards per game over their last five.

Rankings courtesy of the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Rutgers at Penn State odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rutgers +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Penn State -1100 (bet $1100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers +17.5, -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Penn State -17.5, -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 46.5, O: -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | U: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)

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2021 betting stats:

  • ML: Rutgers 5-5 | Penn State 6-4
  • ATS: Rutgers 6-4 | Penn State 6-4
  • O/U: Rutgers 4-6 | Penn State 2-8

Rutgers at Penn State head-to-head

PSU hasn’t lost to Rutgers since 1988 and is 29-2 all-time against the Scarlet Knights. The Lions won last year’s meeting 23-7 as Penn State covered a 13.5-point spread and snapped a string of three straight Rutgers ATS wins (2017-19).

The Under has cashed in seven straight PSU-RU games.

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Utah State at Nevada odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Utah State Aggies at Nevada Wolf Pack sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

There is some Moutain West action Thursday night. The Utah State Aggies (0-2) take on the Nevada Wolf Pack (2-0). Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET at Mackay Stadium in Reno. We analyze the Utah State-Nevada college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Utah State at Nevada: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 6:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Utah State +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Nevada -834 (bet $834 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Utah State +17.5 (-115) | Nevada -17.5 (-106)
  • Over/Under: 56.5 (O: -106 | U: -115)

Utah State at Nevada: Three things to know

  1. Utah State has scored only 20 points through two games so far this season.
  2. Nevada QB Carson Strong has completed 75.9% of his passes for 770 yards, 6 touchdowns and no interceptions through two games.
  3. The Aggies are 102nd in the nation in total offense and in scoring.

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Utah State at Nevada: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Nevada 37, Utah State 13

Money line (ML)

The way the two teams have played this season, the line makes sense, with Nevada as a significant favorite. Utah State’s offense just isn’t much to be worried about this year. That said, at -715, it isn’t worth the money. PASS and look to the spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

Nevada has won and covered the spread in both of their games this season. Utah State failed to cover the spread in either of their games. Expect the same outcome Thursday. Take NEVADA -17.5 (-106).

Over/Under (O/U)

Utah State’s offense will make it hard to go Over. If the Aggies can score 10 points, it would require the Wolf Pack to put up almost 50. That probably won’t happen; however, Utah State’s first two games have gone Over, while Nevada’s first two have split going Over once and Under in the other. Take UNDER 56.5 POINTS (-115).

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Texas State at BYU odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Texas State at BYU sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Texas State Bobcats (1-5) are next up for the high-octane BYU (5-0) Cougars. They play Saturday night at 10:15 p.m. ET at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. We analyze the School-School college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Texas State at BYU: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 7:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Texas State +1200 | BYU -3334
  • Against the spread/ATS: Texas State +29 (-110) | BYU -29 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 61.5 (O: -106 | U: -115)

Texas State at BYU: Three things to know

  1. BYU QB Zach Wilson has completed 79% of his passes this season for 1,641 yards and 12 touchdowns with only one interception. He has also rushed for six scores.
  2. Texas State averages 28 points per game but allows more than 31 per game to its opponents.
  3. BYU averages over 43 points per game.

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Texas State at BYU: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

BYU 39, Texas State 20

Money line (ML)

Don’t count on any upset here. BYU has been overwhelming against its competition. However, with -3334 odds, there is no point to wagering. You only win $3 for every $100 wagered. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

BYU covered the spread in their first four games but did not in their last contest. Texas State is 3-3 ATS so far this season. Its offense is able to move the ball, and BYU will likely build a big lead, leading to garbage-time points. Take TEXAS STATE +29 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

BYU’s games have gone Under in three of five games. Texas State’s games have gone Over only once. With an early big lead, BYU will play to run the clock. It will be over early. Take the UNDER 61.5 POINTS (-115).

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Iowa at Purdue odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Iowa Hawkeyes at Purdue Boilermakers sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue Boilermakers begin their COVID-altered, Big Ten-only 2020 regular season Saturday. The Boilermakers host the 3:30 p.m. kickoff at Ross-Ade Stadium. We analyze the Iowa-Purdue college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Iowa at Purdue: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Iowa -164 (bet $164, win $100) | Purdue +135 (bet $100, win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Iowa -3.5 (-110) | Purdue +3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

Iowa at Purdue: Three things to know

  1. Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm will miss this game because of a positive COVID-19 test forcing him to isolate for 10 days. Offensive coordinator Brian Brohm will be acting as head coach Saturday.
  2. Iowa (+2500) is tied for the sixth-best odds to win the Big Ten Conference, while Purdue (+5000) is tied for 11th out of 13 teams, (BetMGM).
  3. The road team is 9-1 against the spread in the last 10 Iowa-Purdue meetings and the Hawkeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last five games at Purdue.

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Iowa at Purdue: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Iowa 35, Purdue 24

Money line (ML)

Three-year starter QB Nathan Stanley’s departure to the NFL definitely hurts Iowa (-164). However, in steps redshirt sophomore QB Spencer Petras, who is an ESPN four-star recruit that will have plenty of help. The Hawkeyes return all their productive skill position players from last season, including two senior wide receivers and their leading rusher.

You already know about the head coach, but Purdue (+135) is also without star WR Rondale Moore, who will miss Saturday’s game for an undisclosed reason. The Boilermakers return 73% production of unproductive 2019 defense. Football Outsiders ranked last year’s Purdue defense 80th in DFEI defense, 82nd in touchdown rate and 102nd in first down rate.

All in all, Iowa will be able to move the ball and Purdue will lose a little offensive crispness. I’d rather throw this in a money line parlay, but I’d still TAKE IOWA (-164) to win.

Against the spread (ATS)

I ran into an interesting little info nugget while I was surfing Twitter for some Iowa-Purdue intel. The Hawkeyes are 21-0 straight up (plus-17.6 points per game) and on a 17-3-1 ATS (plus-10.9 ppg) run as a road favorite since late 2011 (@BradPowers7/Twitter).

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Over/Under (O/U)

Since Purdue’s defense is suspect and Iowa has talent on offense, I “LEAN” OVER 51.5 (-115). Also, the Hawkeyes lost their best defensive player from last season to the NFL—A.J. Epenesa. Furthermore, the Over is 7-2 in the Hawkeyes’ last nine games as a road favorite.

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Penn State at Indiana odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Penn State Nittany Lions at Indiana Hoosiers sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Penn State Nittany Lions and Indiana Hoosiers kick off their 2020 regular season at Memorial Stadium at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Penn State-Indiana college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Penn State is seventh in the Amway Coaches Poll power by USA TODAY Sports.

Penn State at Indiana: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Penn State -223 (bet $223, win $100) | Indiana +180 (bet $100, win $180)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Penn State -6 (-110) | Indiana +6 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 61.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Penn State at Indiana: Three things to know

  1. Indiana is not selling tickets to the general public in accordance with Big Ten’s COVID-19 policies
  2. Penn State will be without two key contributors from last season. RB Journey Brown (Heisman hopeful) may miss the season due to an undisclosed medical condition and LB Micah Parsons opted out of the season.
  3. Indiana won eight games for the first time since 1993 last season and has the 11th-highest return of production according to ESPN. Penn State is 47th in ESPN’s return of production database.

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Penn State at Indiana: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Indiana 31, Penn State 27

Money line (ML)

Redshirt sophomore QB Michael Penix Jr. is a dual-threat quarterback the Indiana program is excited to have under center for its whole season. He’s replacing senior QB Peyton Ramsey who transferred to Northwestern. Ramsey started 12 games in 2018 and took a majority of the snaps in 2019 as Penix missed significant time with injuries.

Penix was a more efficient passer than Ramsey last season and is a problem when he scrambles. Also, Indiana is returning its leading rusher (RB Stevie Scott) and leading receiver (WR Whop Philyor) in 2020.

These are problems Penn State (-223) would love to have Parsons in the lineup to help with. He was Penn State’s leading tackler in 2019 (109) and had the second-most tackles for a loss behind second-round NFL draft pick DE Yetur Gross-Matos (Carolina Panthers).

I’ll take a small flyer on INDIANA (+180) to pull off a road upset but I’m making a much larger play on the spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

The INDIANA +6 (-110) line is a much better play. Penn State -6 (-110) is returning Junior QB Sean Clifford and his entire offensive line, he’s without Brown due to injury and Penn State’s leading receiver from 2019—K.J. Hamler—was drafted by the Denver Broncos. I have confidence Indiana will be able to slow down Penn State enough offensively since its returning 82% of its defensive production.

Also, the Nittany Lions are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games in Indiana and have failed to cover in back-to-back meetings. The home team is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine Penn State-Indiana games.

Over/Under (O/U)

My Penn State-Indiana handicap has the total hovering right around BetMGM’s listed total of 61.5. I “LEAN” UNDER 61.5 (-110) since Penix is returning from injury so he might have to settle in. Additionally, Penn State is without so much offensive production and there are upperclassmen all over the Hoosier defense.

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South Carolina at LSU odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s South Carolina Gamecocks at LSU Tigers sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The South Carolina Gamecocks (2-2, 2-2 SEC) travel to Baton Rouge, La., to meet the LSU Tigers (1-2, 1-2) in a Saturday night game at Tiger Stadium. Saturday’s contest is slated for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we analyze the South Carolina-LSU college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

South Carolina at LSU: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:25 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: South Carolina +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | LSU -218 (bet $218 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: South Carolina +6 (-110) | LSU -6 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

South Carolina at LSU: Three things to know

  1. LSU QB Myles Brennan (leg) is doubtful for this contest. The Tigers signal caller has thrown for 1,112 over just three games. Brennan is backed up by two freshmen in Max Johnson and TJ Finley. Both are highly regarded, but neither has attempted a forward pass.
  2. South Carolina has a solid ground weapon in sophomore RB Kevin Harris. With 20-plus carries over each of the last three games, Harris gets plenty of opportunities. He clocked a 171-yard game at Vanderbilt two weeks back and on the season owns a 5.0 yards per carry average. Harris has also had a nose for the end zone and has scored a touchdown in each of four games with a total of six rushing TDs on the year.
  3. The Tigers have been uncommonly bad in converting on third-down opportunities, and the Gamecocks have been incredibly stingy on third-down defense. LSU ranks 71st in the nation with a 23.1% success rate on the penultimate down. USC ranks seventh in FBS play, holding teams to a 27.7% mark.

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South Carolina at LSU: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

LSU 28, South Carolina 21

Money line (ML)

The third-down numbers for both teams provide some hidden numbers which are overcooked on the South Carolina side and undercooked on the LSU side. The third-down efficiencies tend to have some natural bounce-back, and the effect is significant. The LEAN IS TOWARD LSU (-218), and the price isn’t too far out of whack. A tag around -210 has decent value for a night game in Death Valley.

Against the spread (ATS)

PASS. South Carolina was outgained by nearly 200 yards in its game against Auburn, but the Gamecocks benefited by a plus-2 turnover margin. LSU has a much higher talent ceiling with its recruiting base, but the quarterback question makes for too much variability in how the Tigers might get and hold a 10-14-point lead.

Over/Under (O/U)

These two teams have combined to produce 16 takeaways already, and that’s a number which feels like it’s due for some regression. Figure on some longer fields for both offenses and some conservatism creeping into both game plans. BACK THE UNDER 54.5 (-110).

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Kentucky at Missouri odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Kentucky Wildcats at Missouri Tigers sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Kentucky Wildcats (2-2, 2-2 SEC) and Missouri Tigers (1-2, 1-2) will scratch and claw in an SEC catfight Saturday. Kick time in the contest at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo., is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Kentucky-Missouri college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Kentucky at Missouri: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kentucky -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Missouri +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kentucky -4.5 (-110) | Missouri +4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 46.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

Kentucky at Missouri: Three things to know

  1. Falling COVID-19 dominos put this game on the schedule for Saturday. Kentucky was to have played Georgia; Mizzou was scheduled to play Florida. The Wildcats come into the contest off an impressive 34-7 win over Tennessee. Missouri was off last weekend; the Tigers’ last game was a 45-41 win over LSU on Oct. 10.
  2. Kentucky lost its first two games (Auburn, Ole Miss) but has rallied with wins over Mississippi State and Tennessee. The Wildcats returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns in their first road win over the Volunteers since 1984. A havoc-heavy UK defense has registered nine picks over the last two games.
  3. The Wildcats took last year’s meeting in Lexington, Ky., by a score of 29-7. UK has defeated Mizzou in five straight games dating to 2015. Three of Kentucky’s wins were by a one-score margin.

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Kentucky at Missouri: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Kentucky 28, Missouri 24

Money line (ML)

A rested MISSOURI IS THE LEAN here but only at a price over +180.

Against the spread (ATS)

In hindsight, Mizzou’s holding Alabama to 38 points looks like an ’85 Chicago Bears performance by the Tigers defense. Fading a Kentucky squad perhaps a click too far in the positive is also on track, and playing back-to-back SEC road games is not a recipe for ATS wins.

So the PLAY IS MISSOURI +4.5 (-110). Peg the lean as a moderate one at best. The small sample of results creates plenty of gray area on its own. Add in the common-opponent Tennessee Volunteers (a 35-20 Mizzou loss and a 34-7 Kentucky win), and this becomes a game to slot somewhere down toward the bottom of your Saturday menu.

Over/Under (O/U)

New Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz has Mizzou throwing the ball around at a 70% clip and with solid yardage gains (406 yards vs. LSU two weeks back). This one projects with some back-and-forth game flow. BACK THE OVER 46.5 (-115).

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Auburn at Ole Miss odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’ Auburn at Ole Miss sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Auburn Tigers (2-2) will visit the Ole Miss Rebels (1-3) on Saturday afternoon at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET. We analyze the Auburn-Ole Miss college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Auburn at Ole Miss: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Auburn -176 | Ole Miss +145
  • Against the spread/ATS: Auburn -3.5 (-106) | Ole Miss +3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 70.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Auburn at Ole Miss: Three things to know

1. Auburn has won eight of the last 10 matchups against Ole Miss, including each of the last four. In that span, Auburn is 6-2-2 ATS with the total going Over in six of those 10 games.

2. Ole Miss ranks 19th in the nation in points scored and sixth in total plays run, but the defense is 130th in points allowed and yards per play. The Rebels are allowing an average of 47 points per game.

3. The total has gone Under in four of Auburn’s last five road games but Over in four of Ole Miss’ last six games dating back to last season.

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Auburn at Ole Miss: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Auburn 35, Ole Miss 30

Money line (ML)

Neither team has gotten off to an impressive start this season, but Auburn has been the more consistent group. Each of Ole Miss’ losses has come by at least 12 points, with their lone victory being a one-point win over Kentucky. Auburn’s offense shouldn’t have much trouble moving the ball on the Rebels, which is why they’ll win this game outright. Take AUBURN (-176) on the money line.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The spread is only 3.5 points in favor of the Tigers, which is one point more than they were favored last week against South Carolina. They’ve only covered the spread once this season, but they’ve been excellent against Ole Miss in recent years – even if it was against a different head coach. Take the AUBURN TIGERS (-106) to cover the spread, but just narrowly.

Over/Under (O/U)

At 70.5 points, the Over/Under is on the higher end, which is to be expected considering how bad Ole Miss’ defense has been. This game will be high scoring, but it won’t go over 70 points. Auburn just has to slow Ole Miss down slightly in order to win this game and keep the total UNDER.

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Arkansas State at Appalachian State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Arkansas State at Appalachian State sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-2 overall, 1-1 Sun Belt) visit the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-1, 0-0) at Kidd Brewer Stadium in  Boone, N.C., for a Thursday night kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Arkansas State-Appalachian State college football betting odds and lines, with picks, best bets and predictions.

Arkansas State at Appalachian State: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:02 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Arkansas State +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Appalachian State -476 (bet $476 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Arkansas State +14 (-115) | Appalachian State -14 (-106)
  • Over/Under: 68.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Arkansas State at Appalachian State: Three things to know

  1. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the Mountaineers haven’t played since Sept. 26, when they downed FCS foe Campbell, 52-21. Appalachian State’s break included a university shutdown, but the team returned to practice Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Mountaineers’ lone defeat this season — a 17-7 loss as six-point favorites — came against Marshall (Sept. 19).
  2. Arkansas State’s 2-1 mark includes an impressive 35-31 win over a Kansas State team currently ranked 19th in the Amway Coaches Poll. Redshirt Junior QB Logan Bonner and redshirt freshman QB Layne Hatcher have combined to throw 21 touchdown passes against just four interceptions in an aerial game which has cranked out 384.2 yards per game (third FBS).
  3. This contest features a Red Wolves program which ranked 10th in FBS passing yards last season when it racked up 312.1 per game. Arkansas State has tallied 384.2 per game (third) so far in 2020. The other ASU here has been as prolific in its ground game. The Mountaineers ranked 16th in rushing yards in 2019 (231.4); they rank fifth in 2020 (269.3).

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Arkansas State at Appalachian State: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Appalachian State 42, Arkansas State 31

Money line (ML)

The +350 tag is enticing enough for the RED WOLVES for a small play on the money line. As with many large-spread games, the true odds and value payouts are likely wedged in between the favorite and underdog prices.

Against the spread (ATS)

For the Mountaineers, this type of game presents a tough return to action. In coughing up 38.9 PPG, Arkansas State’s defense has been defeated by explosive plays, especially on passing downs. A little bit of improvement (or regression to normalized results) can make for a one-score game, likely in a bit of a shootout.

BACK THE RED WOLVES +14 (-115).

Over/Under (O/U)

Dating back to last fall, the Over has prevailed in seven of Arkansas State’s last nine games. On the Appalachian State side, the Under is 8-4 over the Mountaineers’ last dozen games.

The layoff for the home side and two solid offenses mixing things up on a good weather night make for a LEAN ON THE OVER 68.5 (-110).

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Louisiana-Lafayette at UAB odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns at UAB Blazers sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The UAB Blazers (4-1) host the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns (3-1) Friday night at 8 p.m. ET. The contest will be played at historic Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. We analyze the UL-Lafayette-UAB college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Louisiana-Lafayette at UAB: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Louisiana-Lafayette +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | UAB -121 (bet $121 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Louisiana-Lafayette +1.5 (-110) | UAB -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 49.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

Louisiana-Lafayette at UAB: Three things to know

  1. The Alabama-Birmingham defense has been particularly good against the pass. The Blazers rank fifth in FBS in yielding just 154.2 passing yards per game. UAB has played a couple of bottom-third passing teams in building that resume, but the Blazers also held South Alabama to 168 yards on 14-for-29 passing attempts. The UAB defense has logged 21 pass break-ups, five picks, 15 sacks and seven forced fumbles.
  2. Louisiana-Lafayette QB Levi Lewis has thus far been a shadow of what he was in 2019 when he threw 26 touchdown passes against just four interceptions. To be fair, the senior signal-caller has faced a tough slate, and his results have been feast (averaging 284.5 passing yards against Georgia State and Georgia Southern) or famine (165.5 vs. Iowa State, Coastal Carolina).
  3. The UAB defense has been particularly strong at Legion Field over recent years. The Blazers allowed Central Arkansas to tally 35 points in a 45-35 win, but in that game, UCA scored two garbage-time TDs, one defensive TD, and two scores after drives of fewer than 20 yards. Dating to the beginning of the 2018 season, the Blazers have allowed just 14.7 points per game on their home turf.

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Louisiana-Lafayette at UAB: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

UAB 28, Louisiana-Lafayette 24

Money line (ML)

ULL has played in three straight one-possession games. The Cajuns are coming off a hard-fought 30-27 loss to Coastal Carolina, and that defeat was on the heels of wins against Georgia State (34-31) and Georgia Southern (20-18). Friday’s battle in Birmingham certainly has solid potential to land in that one-score area, but the point-and-a-half is worth the savings on price, so PASS ON MONEY LINE ACTION.

Against the spread (ATS)

Expect some separation early, with UAB taking control late. A talented ULL squad can keep the game close over the middle quarters. Look for the Blazers defense to register a key takeaway or simply grind out some field-position advantage late in the game. BACK THE BLAZERS -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

THE LEAN IS WITH THE OVER 49.5 (-115) in what figures as a 3-4 TD game on each side with an above-average probability of overtime.

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