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Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Oklahoma St. Cowboys odds, picks, best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Tulsa at Oklahoma State college football game with betting odds, picks, tips and best bets.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricanes (0-0) and the Oklahoma State Cowboys (0-0) meet at Boone Pickens Stadium with a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. We analyze the Tulsa-Oklahoma State college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Tulsa at Oklahoma State: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:00 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Oklahoma State (-1429) / Tusla (+800)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Oklahoma State (-23.5, -110) / Tulsa (+23.5, -110)
  • Over/Under: Over 66.5 (-110) / Under 66.5 (-110)

Tulsa at Oklahoma State: Three things to know

  • Oklahoma State is the No. 11 ranked team in college football heading into this matchup. They are led by RB Chuba Hubbard, who rushed for 21 touchdowns last season.
  • Oklahoma State WR Tylan Wallace was named an All-American in 2018 and caught 53 passes for 903 yards last season.
  • Former Baylor QB Zach Smith is expected to get the start for Tulsa this week. He threw for 3,279 yards and 19 touchdowns last season.

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Tulsa at Oklahoma State: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Oklahoma State 42, Tulsa 14

Money line (ML)

Oklahoma State (-1429) is a huge favorite in this one, and it’s not hard to see why. Tulsa went just 4-8 last season, including a 40-21 loss to the Cowboys earlier in the year. Oklahoma State has won the last five meetings between these two teams, and the talent disparity is significant. However, PASS on the moneyline bet here as it just doesn’t provide enough value on either side.

Against the Spread (ATS)

OKLAHOMA STATE (-23.5, -110) are more than three-touchdown favorites over Tulsa in the first game of the season for both squads. OSU should have one of the best offenses in the Big 12 and shouldn’t have any problems scoring in this contest. It’s worth noting that Oklahoma State has covered in five of their last six games, and this one could be over quickly. Take the Cowboys here to cover the 23.5 point spread.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this contest is set at 66.5 points (-110), which feels a bit high considering how shaky Tulsa’s offense is at the moment. At the same time, the under has hit in five of the last six games involving the Cowboys dating back to the 2019 season. With Tulsa likely not to score more than 20 points in this game, take the UNDER as Oklahoma State will have to do almost all of the scoring in this game.

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The Citadel at Clemson odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s The Citadel Bulldogs at Clemson Tigers sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Citadel Bulldogs (0-1) visit Memorial Stadium to take on the Clemson Tigers (1-0) Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. We analyze the Citadel-Clemson college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Citadel at Clemson: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:55 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: OFF
  • Against the spread/ATS: Clemson -45.5 (-110) | The Citadel +45.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

The Citadel at Clemson: Three things to know

1. Over the last three years (2017-19), Clemson has gone 1-2 against the spread when hosting FCS opponents. The one win? It came against these Bulldogs when the Tigers covered a 46-point mark in a 61-3 victory on Nov. 18, 2017.

2. The Citadel runs a Navy-esque option attack. Even in a 27-6 setback at South Florida last week, the Bulldogs managed 200 rushing yards. The Citadel piled up 61.5 rushing attempts per game in 2019.

3. Clemson beat an improving Wake Forest team, 37-13, last week. Led by QB Trevor Lawrence, the Tiger passing game went 26-of-36 in piling up 376 yards (10.4 yards per pass).

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The Citadel at Clemson: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Clemson 45, The Citadel 7

Money line (ML)

No line.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Clemson has turned itself into a top-3 recruiting power. In what figures to be a unique college football season in which depth comes to the fore as an even more critical issue, the Tigers are well-positioned to continue their roll on the field. But perhaps The Citadel can provide enough of a change-up and scrape together enough big plays to chew clock time keep the final score semi-respectable.

There is no doubt Tigers HC Dabo Swinney has stressed last year’s Citadel 27-24 upset of Georgia Tech (Sept. 14), but the game flow in this matchup figures to work against Clemson going too far past a half-a-hundred on the scoreboard. A line-watch is suggested here. Look to possibly pull the trigger on a Citadel play on anything approaching 48 on Saturday afternoon.

Over/Under (O/U)

Clemson figures to work on its running game in Saturday’s contest at Memorial Stadium. While the Tigers are sure to find success and mix in their dangerous aerial game, the Bulldogs’ ability to methodically eke out enough first downs makes for value on the Under 57.5 (-110).

Also see:

  •  CFN – The latest college football coverage

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Abilene Christian at UTEP odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Abilene Christian Wildcats at UTEP Miners sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Abilene Christian Wildcats (0-0) visit the renovated Sun Bowl to lock horns and match wits against the UTEP Miners (1-1) in a Saturday night (9 p.m. ET) contest in El Paso, Texas. We analyze the Wildcats-Miners college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Abilene Christian at UTEP: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: UTEP -200 | Abilene Christian +160
  • Against the spread/ATS: UTEP -4.5 (-110) | Abilene Christian +4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 54 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Abilene Christian at UTEP: Three things to know

  1. UTEP brought an 11-game losing streak to a halt with a 24-14 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Sept. 5. The Miners then traveled to Austin for a 59-3 beatdown at the hands (horns?) of a Texas Longhorns team that flirted with a 700-yard offensive performance.
  2. Green quarterbacks will figure in this one. UTEP QB Gavin Hardison is tabbed for his third career start. QB Sema’J Davis and QB Peyton Mansell are likely to be a tandem in play for the Wildcats.
  3. Gone is Abilene Christian LB Jeremiah Chambers, who logged 110 tackles (including 20.5 for losses). That figures to give Hardison an extra beat to find a couple or three talented receivers. It also opens up the Miners’ ground game.

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Abilene Christian at UTEP: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Abilene Christian 27, UTEP 24

Money line (ML)

This tag generates a slight lean toward the visiting Wildcats, who, coming off a 5-7 campaign a year ago, look to be overlooked. I peg an Abilene Christian as a near-40% probability. Liking ACU even a tick more certainly makes for value on WILDCATS (+160).

Against the spread (ATS)

There isn’t much of a lean here — maybe a tad toward the Wildcats, and at the comparative prices, the money line is the way to go.

Over/Under (O/U)

The favored play of these three is the total. Without a spate of D/ST scores or bad field-position turnovers, and without veteran quarterback play on either side, a combined score in the 45-51 range has enough likelihood to make the UNDER 54 (-110) the go-to play.

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Austin Peay at Cincinnati odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Austin Peay Governors at Cincinnati Bearcats sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Austin Peay Governors (0-2) travel north to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (0-0) Saturday afternoon with a 12 p.m. ET kickoff at Nippert Stadium. We analyze the Austin Peay-Cincinnati college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Bearcats are ranked 14th in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Austin Peay at Cincinnati: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:40 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Off the board (OTB)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Cincinnati -34.5 (-110) | Austin Peay +34.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Austin Peay at Cincinnati: Three things to know

  1. Bearcats QB Desmond Ridder returns as the UC signal-caller. Ridder is the rare junior starter with more than 20 games under his belt. The leader of the Cincinnati offense has played 26 career games, throwing 38 touchdown passes against 14 interceptions.
  2. UC went 4-2 against the spread at Nippert Stadium last season. One possible comp for this contest against Austin Peay: The Bearcats were favored by 33.5 points in a Nov. 9 tilt against Connecticut. With an even turnover exchange, Cincinnati outgained the Huskies 507-218 in total yards. The Bearcats controlled the game wire-to-wire in a 48-3 victory.
  3. Cincinnati last played Austin Peay on Aug. 31, 2017. In what marked head coach Luke Fickell‘s debut at UC, the Governors gave the Bearcats everything they could handle in an eventual 26-14 win for Cincinnati.

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Austin Peay at Cincinnati: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Cincinnati 45, Austin Peay 10

Money line (ML)

There was no moneyline posted at the time of publishing. Due to the lopsided spread, it wouldn’t be worth pursuing, anyway.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Governors were beaten up at Pitt last week, as they were outgained 456 yards to 137. APSU finished the game with just seven first downs and one rushing yard. Now, they draw a ranked foe, and one has to figure Fickell will be looking to get past the near-scare he endured in game No. 1 of his UC career.

He has gone on to drive the Bearcats to four top-25 rankings in five seasons. Cincinnati recruits well across the Midwest, and with a 22-5 mark over the last two seasons, the Bearcats have turned themselves into a group-of-five power.

UC returns 16 starters, including Ridder at quarterback and 13 of the team’s top 15 tacklers from a year ago. The 34-and-a-hook is a big ask, but any movement back toward Austin Peay brings some value to the CINCINNATI 34.5 (-110) side.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Bearcats excel in game-controlling a win with a strong running game (198 yards per game in 2019, 33rd FBS) and a stout defense cast in the image of their former-defensive coordinator-turned-head coach. Saturday’s Nippert Stadium tilt could find the home team scoring seven TDs and the game still not finding the Over. This total (52.5) draws a PASS.

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Houston at Baylor odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Houston Cougars at Baylor Bears sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Houston Cougars and Baylor Bears meet at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas, Saturday at noon ET in the season opener for both teams. We analyze the Houston-Baylor college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Bears are ranked 24th in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Houston at Baylor: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 4:41 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Baylor -176 | Houston +145
  • Against the spread/ATS: Baylor -3.5 (-110) | Houston +3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 62.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Houston at Baylor: Three things to know

  1. The Cougars and Bears recently agreed to this game after having COVID wipe out previously scheduled games for both. Houston was supposed to play Memphis Friday, while Baylor had last week’s trip to Louisiana Tech canceled after numerous Bulldogs turned up COVID positive.
  2. Cougars QB Clayton Tune took over for the departed D’Eriq King last season, posting 1,533 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions, while completing 59.2 percent of his passes. He also ran for 244 yards and two scores in 2019.
  3. Like the Cougs, Bears QB Charlie Brewer threw for 2,950 yards, 20 touchdowns and six interceptions, while also running for 337 yards and 10 touchdowns. Baylor rolled up 35.2 points per game, ranking 17th in the country.

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Houston at Baylor: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Baylor 45, Houston 38

Money line (ML)

BAYLOR (-176) was lucky to secure a game against Houston (+145), as both teams were in desperate need of an opponent to finally get the ball rolling on the 2020 season. The Bears are the play here because they’re on their home field. They’re on the borderline of how much juice I like to lay, but as long as it doesn’t go over -180, I’m in.

Against the spread (ATS)

BAYLOR (-3.5, -110) has the dual-threat Brewer running the offense, and it was truly efficient last season. Houston’s Tune is good, but he is a bit mistake-free and quarterback play will be the difference here.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 62.5 (-110) should be the way to go, although a slower start wouldn’t be surprising given all of the time off to begin the season. Still, these teams strike fast on those little short crossing routes, and they move to the line quickly, maximizing their time. A lot of high-percentage passes keep things moving, and betting Unders involving Baylor or Houston is just not a good idea.

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South Florida at Notre Dame odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s South Florida Bulls at Notre Dame Fighting Irish sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The South Florida Bulls (1-0) and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-0) meet at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. with a 2:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday (on USA Network). We analyze the South Florida-Notre Dame college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Fighting Irish are ranked 7th in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

South Florida at Notre Dame: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 4:35 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Notre Dame -2500 | South Florida +1100
  • Against the spread/ATS: Notre Dame -25.5 (-110) | South Florida +25.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 48.5 (O: -106 | U: -115)

South Florida at Notre Dame: Three things to know

  1. The Bulls opened with an unexciting 27-6 win over FCS The Citadel last week in Tampa, giving head coach Jeff Scott his first win at the helm.
  2. Bulls WR Jernard Phillips and DT John Waller were among the opt-outs due to the coronavirus.
  3. The Irish opened with a 27-13 win over Duke last week, but it was just a four-point game until the fourth quarter. QB Ian Book threw for 263 yards, one touchdown and an interception while RB Kyren Williams gobbled up 112 yards and two scores on the ground.

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South Florida at Notre Dame: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Notre Dame 34, South Florida 13

Money line (ML)

Notre Dame (-2500) should obviously be avoided, as you need to put up $2500 for every $100 won. It’s hard to envision the shorthanded Bulls running past the Irish, but it’s not worth the risk. AVOID.

Against the Spread (ATS)

SOUTH FLORIDA (+25.5, -110) did a good enough job defensively last week, but they were facing an FCS team, not a Top 20 squad. However, Notre Dame’s offense didn’t flash last week against a mediocre Duke defense. South Florida has some decent athletes, especially in the secondary, and they could trick Book into a few mistakes to stay in the game. It won’t be a close game, but USF should be able to keep it within three touchdowns.

Over/Under (O/U)

The lean is for UNDER 48.5 (-115), as the Irish offense didn’t impress last week, nor did the Bulls. The Under has cashed in each of the past five for the Bulls against a winning team dating back to last season, and 19-7-1 in their past 27 as a road underdog. The Under is 5-1 in the past six as a home favorite for the Irish, too.

Also see:

  •  CFN – The latest college football coverage

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Syracuse at Pittsburgh odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Syracuse Orange at Pitt Panthers college football matchup, with college football betting odds, picks and best bets

The Syracuse Orange (0-1) and the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-0) meet at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh for a noon ET kickoff Saturday. We analyze the Syracuse-Pittsburgh college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Syracuse at Pittsburgh: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Pittsburgh -1429 | Syracuse +800
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pittsburgh -21.5 (-106) | Syracuse +21.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Syracuse at Pittsburgh: Three things to know

  1. Syracuse struggled mightily on offense, posting just six points in a 25-point loss at North Carolina last weekend. The Orange managed just 202 total yards of offense, and the score might have been worse had they not won the turnover battle 3-1.
  2. Pittsburgh had a glorified scrimmage, winning 55-0 against FCS Austin Peay. The Panthers were up 42-0 at halftime, so the schools agreed to 10-minute quarters in the second half. As such, if there are not at least 55 minutes played there is no action.
  3. The Panthers allowed just one yard of rushing while allowing only 136 passing yards through the air while posting a plus-3 turnover margin.

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Syracuse at Pittsburgh: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Pittsburgh 30, Syracuse 17

Moneyline (ML)

Pittsburgh (-1429) is a bit overvalued after its shutout win, while Syracuse (+800) is underrated after the atrocious showing at UNC. You cannot risk more than 14 times your return on the Panthers, as that means you would need to risk $142.90 to win just $10. That’s bad betting. AVOID.

Against the Spread (ATS)

SYRACUSE +21.5 (-115) crushed me last week, as I backed the Orange at Kenan Stadium against the Tar Heels. However, UNC is a Top 25 team, Pitt is not. And yes, the Panthers looked sharp against Austin Peay, but let’s not crown them as ACC champs because of one showing against an FCS team. ‘Cuse will get dual-threat QB Tommy DeVito on track, and he’ll be able to keep the Orange within three touchdowns.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 49.5 (-110) is the play in this ACC battle, although I wouldn’t sink a lot of money into it. Pitt’s defense was stout last week, but it will get more of a test in this one with DeVito. The Orange defense was the more effective unit last week, and it will also help to keep Syracuse into the game well into the second half.

Also see:

  •  CFN – The latest college football coverage

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Miami-Florida at Louisville odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Miami Hurricanes at Louisville Cardinals sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Miami Hurricanes (1-0) and the Louisville Cardinals (1-0) meet at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky. with a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. We analyze the Miami-Louisville college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Cardinals are ranked 16th in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports, while the Hurricanes are ranked 18th.

Miami at Louisville: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 4:15 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Louisville -134 | Miami +110
  • Against the spread/ATS: Louisville -2.5 (-115) | Miami +2.5 (-106)
  • Over/Under: 64.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Miami at Louisville: Three things to know

  1. Last week in a 31-14 win vs. UAB the Hurricanes debuted their new spread offense under the tutelage of offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee. It’s the first time in program history the team is employing the spread.
  2. The new offense is still a work in progress, as Hurricanes QB D’Eriq King opened with one touchdown pass and one rushing touchdown, but the stats overall weren’t eye-popping. He ran for 83 yards, or 6.9 yards per attempt while throwing for 144 yards. RB Cam’Ron Harris was the big man on campus, rambling for 134 yards and two scores.
  3. Cardinals QB Malik Cunningham did have eye-popping stats in last week’s 35-21 win over Western Kentucky. He went for 343 passing yards, three touchdowns and a pick while rushing for 24 yards and another score.

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Miami at Louisville: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Louisville 34, Miami 27

Money line (ML)

Money line plays in college football are not my favorite thing, but occasionally a situation will come up where it is fairly attractive. LOUISVILLE (-134) isn’t a lot of vig to just take them straight up on their home field. Their rushing defense is stout, and they won’t let Miami’s Harris gouge them for big yards like UAB did a week ago.

Against the Spread (ATS)

LOUISVILLE (-2.5, -110) just needs to win by a field goal to cash this ticket. As long as the line remains under three points it’s especially attractive. Miami (+2.5, -110) is just 8-8 ATS in their past 16 road games, so they need to prove they can win consistently on the road and they’re a different team before you start backing them. Meanwhile, the Cards have won four in a row at home, including last week.

Over/Under (O/U)

The oddsmakers are expecting a higher-scoring game, but UNDER 64.5 (-110) is the play. Miami allowed just 14 points against UAB last week, and they gifted them seven points in the first quarter with a turnover deep in their own territory. The Under is 6-0 in Miami’s past six as a road underdog, and 16-7-2 in their past 25 ACC games over the past three seasons. While the Over is 4-1 in Louisville’s past five as a home favorite, Miami’s defense will hold Cunningham down just a little bit.

Also see:

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Wake Forest at North Carolina State odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Wake Forest Demon Deacons at North Carolina State Wolfpack sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (0-1) and the North Carolina State Wolfpack (0-0) tangle at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. We analyze the Wake Forest-North Carolina State college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Wake Forest at North Carolina State: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:02 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: N.C. State -125 | Wake Forest +105
  • Against the spread/ATS: N.C. State -2.5 (-110) | Wake Forest +2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Wake Forest at North Carolina State: Three things to know

  1. Wake Forest welcomed the No. 1 Clemson Tigers to Truist Field in Winston-Salem last weekend, and it didn’t end well. While the final score of 37-13 doesn’t look as bad as it could be, it was 37-3 after three quarters before the Deacs scored 10 points to make it look more respectable.
  2. Freshman WR Taylor Morin could be a star in the making, as he caught nine receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown to vs. Clemson. The Deacons were in need of a playmaker and downfield threat with WR Sage Surratt opting out to focus on the 2021 NFL Draft.
  3. N.C. State will make its season debut. They Pack had an eight-day break due to a coronavirus cluster hitting some team members, which shut things down for a bit. Thirty-three players living in a dorm were unavailable due to contact tracing. Not all the players tested positive, but they came into contact with students who did.

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Wake Forest at North Carolina State: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

North Carolina State 27, Wake Forest 20

Money line (ML)

N.C. STATE (-125) hits the field for the first time in 2020, and it should be able to move the ball against a Wake Forest (+105) defense that struggled last week. Granted, Wake’s defense faced Clemson, but it was picked apart.

Against the spread (ATS)

N.C. STATE (-2.5, -110) is super attractive in this one, as the line is on the favorable side of the 3. I dislike lines of -3.5 quite a bit, but I love -2.5. I especially like the Wolfpack because of the series trends, too. The home team has covered 16 of the past 20 meetings in this series, with the favorite 5-1 ATS in the past six, and the Deacs 1-5 ATS in the past six trips to Raleigh.

Over/Under (O/U)

It will be a cool evening in the Triangle, with a forecast expected to be in the upper 50’s by kickoff. The temperatures will end up UNDER 54.5 (-110) by the end of the night, and so will the points on the scoreboard. N.C. State has a little bit of rust to knock off after a long layoff, and Wake doesn’t have the offense to throw up huge points. The Deacons’ best playmaker a week ago was a freshman. That’s not a good sign.

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UCF at Georgia Tech odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Central Florida Knights at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The UCF Knights (0-0) and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1-0) meet at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta with a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. We analyze the UCF-Georgia Tech college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Knights are ranked 13th in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

UCF at Georgia Tech: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 3:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: UCF -295 | Georgia Tech +220
  • Against the spread/ATS: UCF -7.5 (-100) | Georgia Tech +7.5 (-121)
  • Over/Under: 63.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

UCF at Georgia Tech: Three things to know

  1. UCF finally makes its season debut after having the home opener against North Carolina wiped out.
  2. The Knights had 10 players opt out due to COVID, including redshirt junior and backup QB Darriel Mack Jr., redshirt senior DB Tay Gowan and redshirt junior DL Kalia Davis.
  3. The Yellow Jackets were expected to be bottom feeders in the ACC, but expectations may have changed after an upset road win against Florida State last week. True freshman QB Jeff Sims showed off the new wide-open offense, as the Jackets continue to get away from years of the triple option. He rushed for 64 yards while passing for 277 yards.

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UCF at Georgia Tech: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

UCF 34, Georgia Tech 24

Moneyline (ML)

UCF (-295) will cost you nearly three times your potential return which is just too rich for my blood. If you’re a regular reader, you know my cutoff is -180. Every now and again I’ll make an exception, especially if I toss the game into a multi-game parlay. This isn’t one of those instances. AVOID.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Last week’s road upset for the Yellow Jackets was nice, but are they primed and ready to knock off a Top 20 team? I think not. UCF -7.5 (-100) makes me a bit nervous, as I have tremendous disdain for seven and a hook. I’d rather buy the point and get under a touch. But I think the Jackets hang with the Knights in the first half before the more talented team pulls away. Sims and Georgia Tech (+7.5) look to have a bright future, but they’re not pulling a second straight upset.

Over/Under (O/U)

We don’t know much about the Knights, as they are yet to take the field in 2020. QB Dillon Gabriel was sharp last season, throwing for 3,653 passing yards and 29 touchdowns, and UCF had 15 plays of at least 20 yards in 2019. This is a quick-strike offense that could easily go north of 40 if they are rusty out of the gate. Still, I think we do have some rust early on, and over bettors will be playing catch-up all afternoon. Take the UNDER 63.5 (-110), but go lightly.

Also see:

  •  CFN – The latest college football coverage

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