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BYU at Houston odds, picks and best bets

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

The BYU Cougars (4-0 overall) and Houston Cougars (1-0, 1-0 AAC) battle at TDECU Stadium in Houston for a 9:30 p.m. ET kickoff Friday (on ESPN). Below, we analyze the BYU-Houston college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Cougars are the No. 13 team in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

BYU at Houston: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 1:35 a.m. ET.

Money line: BYU -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Houston +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread/ATS: BYU -5.5 (-110) | Houston +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 63 (O: -110 | U: -110)

BYU at Houston: Three things to know

BYU is coming off a 27-20 victory over UTSA last week, but it was a rather close shave since they were listed as 34-point favorites. The Roadrunners defense held BYU nearly 17 points under their average of 43.8 PPG, which still ranks sixth in the country.
Cougars QB Zach Wilson has thrown for 292 or more yards in each of the past three games, and he has exactly two touchdown passes in each of his four outings while also running for six scores.
The Cougars have had difficulty getting on the field, as their opponents keep getting knocked off the rails due to COVID-19. They finally made their season debut on Oct. 8 and took out their frustrations on Tulane in a 49-31 win at TDECU, covering a 6.5-point number as the Over comfortably hit.

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BYU at Houston: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

BYU 38, Houston 31

Money line (ML)

BYU (-200) is worth a small-unit play on the money line, as I am not a huge fan of the spread, and would rather just bet the favorite straight up in this situation. The Cougars, well, the ones from Utah, have proven with a much larger sample size that they’re for real.

Against the spread (ATS)

BYU -5.5 (-110) is the play, as I expect them to win by a touchdown in a track meet. But I am not sold on Houston +5.5 (-110) just because they beat a mediocre Tulane team last week. I need to see more from QB Clayton Tune before I start backing the home side.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 63 (-110) is a high total, but the way BYU has been rolling up yards and points, it should be easily attainable. The defense has yielded just 11.0 PPG, fourth in the country, but they have played two Conference USA teams, a Sun Belt team and a mediocre Navy side. Houston will be able to put BYU’s defense to test.

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Coastal Carolina at Louisiana-Lafayette odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Coastal Carolina at Louisiana-Lafayette sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (3-0) pay a visit to the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns (3-0) in midweek Sun Belt Conference action. The Chanticleers and Cajuns are slated to tangle at Cajun Field in Lafayette, La., on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the CCU-ULL college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Coastal Carolina at Louisiana-Lafayette: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Coastal Carolina +195 | Louisiana-Lafayette -250
Against the spread/ATS: Coastal Carolina +7.5 (-121) | Louisiana-Lafayette -7.5 (-100)
Over/Under: 58.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

Coastal Carolina at Louisiana-Lafayette: Three things to know

1. One wouldn’t have expected it in the offseason, but this mid-October tussle between Sun Belt foes is likely for a top-25 slot in national rankings. When the Cajuns defeated Iowa State by two scores (31-14) on Sept. 12, Louisiana was tabbed as a top-25 program for the first time since 1943 when the school was known as Southwestern Louisiana Institute. ULL has won twice in as many games since, and the Ragin’ Cajuns are ranked No. 21 in this week’s Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA Today Sports. Coastal Carolina is undefeated, with three multi-score wins on the season. That includes a road win against a Big-12 foe (Kansas). The Chanticleers received votes in this week’s Amway Coaches Poll.

2. Louisiana has played the better schedule and has a better defense to send into this contest. But don’t sleep on the efficient Coastal Carolina passing game, and a freshman-led aerial attack could keep CCU close. QB Grayson McCall has completed 66.7% (42-for-63) of his passes and has tossed nine touchdown passes against just three interceptions.

3. HC Jamey Chadwell, a two-time FCS National Coach of the Year finalist and three-time Big South Coach of the Year, takes his Chanticleers to Lafayette with revenge on their mind. ULL drilled Coastal Carolina, 48-7, in Conway, S.C. The Cajuns went 9-for-11 on third downs and more than doubled up the Chanticleers in total yards, 564-236.

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Coastal Carolina at Louisiana-Lafayette: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Louisiana-Lafayette 31, Coastal Carolina 24

Money line (ML)

Respect the market here. PASS on the money line, which figures to bracket the appropriate win odds on each side.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Louisiana’s season-opening win over Iowa State gets more impressive with each passing Cyclone victory since. But the Ragin’ Cajuns come into this contest off back-to-back off weeks, and their second and third wins were certainly not game-control masterpieces.

Coastal has a strong enough front-seven to keep the ULL offense on its heels early. The Chanticleers have been adept at controlling the clock and being efficient and ahead of schedule on offense. CCU is 6-3 ATS over its last nine games; MAKE A PLAY ON THE CHANTICLEERS to stay close in this one. So, take the seven-and-a-hook (and it look to pull the trigger before that half point goes the other way).

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Over/Under (O/U)

Peg this one as a close game at halftime and into the third. The teams can game-control the final into low numbers. BACK THE UNDER (-106).

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Alabama vs. Ole Miss odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Ole Miss Rebels sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0) face the Ole Miss Rebels (1-1) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at Hollingsworth Field at 7:30 p.m ET. Below, we analyze the Alabama-Ole Miss college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Alabama vs. Ole Miss: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Alabama -1429 | Ole Miss +850
Against the spread/ATS: Alabama -23.5 (-110) | Ole Miss +23.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 70.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Alabama vs. Ole Miss: Three things to know

Through two weeks, Alabama is averaging 45 points per game, the fourth-most in college football. They are averaging an incredible 7.79 yards per play this season.
Ole Miss has the worst defense in the SEC, surrendering 46 points per game. The Rebels are allowing 302 rushing yards per game through the first two games of the season.
Alabama has won 18 of its last 20 games on the road.

Alabama vs. Ole Miss: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Alabama 49, Ole Miss 21

Money line (ML)

Alabama (-1429) opens this contest as a monster road favorite over Ole Miss and it’s not hard to understand why. Alabama has defeated Ole Mis in 14 of their last 16 meetings and they look to have another potential championship roster. While the occasional upset does happen between these two teams, the talent and coaching differential is massive. Expect Alabama to win, but PASS on this moneyline as their just not enough value here on the Crimson Tide to wager on them.

Against the spread (ATS)

ALABAMA (-23.5) opens this game as 23.5-point favorites over Ole Miss on Saturday evening. The Crimson Tide have one of the best offenses in college football and their two receivers in Devonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle are two of the most explosive receivers in the country. It wouldn’t be a surprise if both players made a few long receptions in this game to help Alabama score close to 50 points. It’s worth noting that Alabama has now covered the spread in four of their last six games. Take Alabama -23.5 (-110) to cover the spread in Mississippi.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this SEC matchup is set at 70.5 points, which somehow feels low considering the explosiveness of this Alabama offense. They will need Ole Miss to help keep up some in order for the OVER 70.5 (-110) to hit, but Alabama should have no problem scoring close to 50 points in this contest. It’s worth noting that the total has now gone Over in four of their last five games for Alabama against an SEC opponent. Expect that to be the case once again as this total should finish in the mid-70s.

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Tennessee vs. Georgia odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Tennessee Volunteers at Georgia Bulldogs sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) face the Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) at Sanford Stadium at 3:30 p.m ET. Below, we analyze the Tennessee-Georgia college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Tennessee vs. Georgia: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:10 p.m. ET.

Money line: Georgia -500 | Tennessee +375
Against the spread/ATS: Georgia -11.5 (-110) | Tennessee +11.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 43.5 (O: -106 | U: -115)

Tennessee vs. Georgia: Three things to know

Tennessee has now won six-straight games against SEC opponents dating back to 2019.
The total has gone Under in five-straight games at home for Georgia.
Over the first two games of the SEC season, Georgia has ran an average of 81 offensive plays. They are currently running the eighth-most plays per game in college football.

Tennessee vs. Georgia: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Georgia 31, Tennessee 17

Money line (ML)

GEORGIA (-500) is a huge moneyline favorite in this SEC matchup against Tennessee. While the Volunteers have been impressive to start the season, winning games against Missouri and South Carolina, Georgia is one of the best teams in all of college football. Their dominant win over Auburn last week shows the type of ceiling this team has when both sides of the ball are clicking.

This line is a bit chalky, but don’t be afraid of taking the Bulldogs here as they look to win their third-straight SEC game. It’s also worth noting that Tennessee has now lost eight of their last ten games against Georgia. The Bulldogs just have their number when it comes to conference play.

Against the spread (ATS)

GEORGIA -11.5 (-110) is a big home favorite over Tennessee on Saturday afternoon on CBS. The Bulldogs have been good against the spread as of late, covering the spread in six of their previous nine games. Georgia has one of the best defenses in college football and should be able to hold Tennessee under 20 points. If they are able to accomplish that, look for the offense to score into the 30s and to ultimately cover this double-digit spread.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this SEC matchup is set at 43.5 points. It’s worth noting that the total has now gone Over in six of the last eight meetings between these two teams. However, Georgia’s defense has been dominant at home lately, as the Under has now hit in five-straight games at Sanford Stadium. Look for this game to have a slower pace, but for Georgia to ultimately score near 30 points, allowing the OVER 43.5 (-106) to hit.

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Florida State at Notre Dame odds, picks and best bets

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

The Florida State Seminoles (1-2 overall, 0-2 ACC) head to South Bend, Ind., to play the No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-0, 1-0) in Notre Dame Stadium at 7 p.m. ET (on NBC). Below, we analyze the Florida State-Notre Dame college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Fighting Irish are ranked 5th in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Florida State 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 12:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Florida State +700 (bet $100 to win $700) | Notre Dame -1250 (bet $1250 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Florida State +21 (-110) | Notre Dame -21 (-110)
Over/Under: 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Florida State at Notre Dame: Three things to know

Notre Dame agreed to play a full ACC schedule and are eligible to win the 2020 ACC Championship as a result of COVID-related logistics issues.
Florida State is on a six-game losing streak against the spread dating back to last season. The Seminoles only won two of those games outright and both of them were against FCS schools.
Notre Dame blasted Florida State 42-13 in their last meeting on Nov. 2018. But FSU was led by a different regime, steered by former head coach Willie Taggert. For the Notre Dame, QB Ian Book was a starter but missed the game with core muscle injuries.

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

Prediction

Notre Dame 38, Florida State 13

Money line (ML)

Notre Dame’s (-1250) major edge in this game that cannot go overlooked is in the trenches, specifically with its defensive line vs. the Seminoles’ offensive line.

Florida State (+700) has allowed six sacks in its two games against conference foes this season—Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Miami Hurricanes—and its offensive line is 67th out of 74 graded units in sack rate, according to FootballOutsiders.com. The Fighting Irish’s defensive line has the 23rd-ranked sack rate, fifth-best stuff rate and power success rate, and the 3rd-highest opportunity rate.

Notre Dame is going to trample Florida State, but there’s no way I am risking 12.5 times my potential return on a Fighting Irish straight-up win. PASS ON THE MONEY LINE.

Against the spread (ATS)

Mike Norvell is in his first year as head coach of Florida State +21 (-110). He was hired following an impressive four-year stint as the Memphis Tigers coach. It’s been a tough start to his tenure as the Seminoles haven’t covered once, lost both of its conference games and were down 14 points after the first quarter to FCS Jacksonville State last week.

Book and the offense for NOTRE DAME -21 (-110) hasn’t been overly impressive thus far. Two of Book’s biggest weapons last season—WR Chase Claypool and TE Cole Kmet—are in the NFL now, but this should be a great right game for him. Florida State’s pass defense is 68th out of 75 teams in opponent’s completion percentage and 54th in opponent’s passing yards per game.

BET NOTRE DAME.

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean Under 53.5 (-110) because Notre Dame’s defense has been on point, it lost offensive production to the NFL Draft and Florida State’s offense has been trash so far this season. But it’s only a lean because it’s hard to cover a 21-point spread and cash an Under.

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Texas vs. Oklahoma odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma Sooners sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Texas Longhorns (2-1) face the Oklahoma Sooners (1-2) in the Red River Showdown Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas at noon ET (on Fox). Below, we analyze the Texas-Oklahoma college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Longhorns are ranked 22nd in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Texas vs. Oklahoma: Betting odds and lines

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

Money line: Texas +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Oklahoma -129 (bet $129 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Texas +2.5 (-110) | Oklahoma -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 72.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Texas vs. Oklahoma: Three things to know

The Sooners have won four of the previous five Red River Showdowns but Texas covered the spread in seven of the past eight.
Texas head coach Tom Herman and Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley have met four times since 2017: Oklahoma is 3-1 straight up but 1-3 against the spread.
Oklahoma is coming into the Red River Showdown unranked for the first time in 15 seasons.

Texas vs. Oklahoma: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Texas 38, Oklahoma 30

Money line (ML)

Oklahoma (-129) gave up a 21-point lead in the second half of its loss to Kansas State Sept. 26 and an 11-point first-half lead in last week’s loss to Iowa State.

Texas (+105) lost a heartbreaker 33-31 last week to the TCU Horned Frogs. RB Keaontay Ingram fumbled the ball at the goal line with 2:32 left in the game.

Riley is a quarterback whisperer and Sooners sophomore QB Spencer Rattler is a five-star recruit who’s sixth in the nation in yards per attempt and seventh QB rating.

Longhorns senior QB Sam Ehlinger is leading the country in passing touchdowns (14) and is eighth in QB rating. Texas has a more balanced offensive attack and ranks 23rd in rushing yards per game, whereas Oklahoma is 58th in yards per game (122.7), averaging just 3.6 yards per carry.

The Sooners start games hot (16 points per game in the first quarter) and cool off by the final whistle (5.7 points per game in the fourth quarter). The Sooners are unable to salt away games because of their weak rushing attack.

In this game, the Longhorns will come out as the hotter team and their run game can put away this contest. If that fails, Oklahoma’s defense and run game will leave the door open for any Longhorns comebacks.

BET TEXAS (+105).

Against the spread (ATS)

There are a few ways to go about betting the Texas-Oklahoma line but I am going to PASS on the spread. Texas +2.5 (-110) has been a great ATS versus Oklahoma -2.5 (-110) in the Herman-and-Riley-era but it’s not enough points given the offenses for me to buy the insurance.

That being said, you could certainly put $40 on the Longhorns’ money line and insure it with $110 on Texas +2.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

Texas has a 3-0 O/U record and Oklahoma is 2-1 O/U this season so we are getting a fat total (72.5). The previous two meetings also had monster totals and each went Under the number by at least two touchdowns. Both teams could try to hide their defenses by controlling the pace of play, leading to long drives.

TAKE UNDER 72.5 (-110).

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The Citadel at Army odds, picks and best bets

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

The Citadel Bulldogs (0-3) travel north to take on the Army Black Knights (3-1) in a Saturday afternoon battle of military academies at historic Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y. Kickoff will be at 1:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze The Citadel-Army college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Citadel at Army: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: The Citadel +1900 (bet $100 to win $1,900) | Army -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: The Citadel +29 (-110) | Army -29 (-110)
Over/Under: 46.5 (O: -110 | U: 46.5)

The Citadel at Army: Three things to know

The Citadel has been overmatched in games against South Florida, Clemson and Eastern Kentucky. On average, the Bulldogs have been outscored 37.7-6.7. The bright spot for Citadel has been their option running attack which cranked out 200 yards against USF and 347 against EKU.
Army outscored its first two foes (Middle Tennessee and Louisiana-Monroe) by a combined 79-7 margin. In and around a tough defensive game at Cincinnati, the Black Knights have averaged 36 points per contest. As is its standard M.O., Army has piled up rushing yards. The Knights have averaged 6.1 yards per carry and 350.5 yards per game. QB Christian Anderson is listed as probable (undisclosed) for Saturday’s home game.
Army’s run defense has been stout. The Black Knights have yielded just one score on the ground (65.5 YPG, 2.6 YPC).

The Citadel at Army: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Army 41, The Citadel 7

Money line (ML)

PASS. Focus on some value against the number and on the total.

Against the spread (ATS)

Both teams run the triple option. Army just does so with higher-rated recruits and a great deal more depth. The Bulldogs have been solid in staying on the field at times (33 minutes time of possession per game), but the Knights’ run defense and expected field-position advantage will force the visitors from Charleston, S.C., into some untenable situations.

Army won’t shy away from fourth-down tries near midfield, but the Black Knights have been hampered the last two weeks by a 25% (6-for-24) conversion rate. Look for them to stay on schedule, move the chains, and rack up as many as eight or nine scores.

Back the BLACK KNIGHTS -29 (-110) to win by at least 30 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under has hit in five of The Citadel’s last six games and in four of Army’s last five, but Saturday’s tilt on the Hudson River has an accordingly low tag. Figure on Army creating big plays and a significant field-position advantage en route to getting to nearly 90% of the 47 points required. BAck the OVER 46.5 (-110).

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UTSA at BYU odds, picks and best bets

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

The BYU Cougars (3-0) will host the UTSA Roadrunners (3-1) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. Below, we analyze the UTSA-BYU college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Cougars are ranked 15th in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

UTSA at BYU: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:55 a.m. ET.

Money line: UTSA +1700 (bet $100 to win $1,700) | BYU -10000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: UTSA +34.5 (-110) | School -34.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 62.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

UTSA at BYU: Three things to know

BYU QB Zach Wilson has completed 85% of his passes for 949 yards in three games with six touchdowns, and has rushed for five more scores.
BYU has the No. 1 defense in college football, allowing only 214.3 yards per game.
UTSA has forced nine turnovers, tied for the third-most in the nation.

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UTSA at BYU: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

BYU 48, UTSA 17

Money line (ML)

BYU has been dominant this season. UTSA is not great competition and the money line is ridiculous. At -10000, it isn’t worth a bet, as you win only 10 cents for every $10 wagered. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

BYU has won and covered all three of its games this season, but a spread of 34.5 points is just too much. The Cougars will build up enough of a lead that they slow down enough and the defense will allow some cheap points. UTSA, 2-2 ATS, will get just enough. It keeps it under five scores. Take UTSA +34.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

BYU is only 1-2 O/U this season and UTSA is 2-2 O/U. BYU should put up points in bunches and UTSA will only need to get two touchdowns to get the Over. Take the OVER 62.5 (-110).

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Kansas State at TCU odds, picks and best bets

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

The Kansas State Wildcats (2-1 overall, 2-0 Big 12) head to Fort Worth, Texas, to take on the TCU Horned Frogs (1-1, 1-1) Saturday. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. ET at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Below, we analyze the Kansas State-TCU college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Kansas State at TCU: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:53 a.m. ET.

Money line: Kansas State +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | TCU -313 (bet $313 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Kansas State +8 (-110) | TCU -8 (-110)
Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

Kansas State at TCU: Three things to know

K-State forced four turnovers and did not give the ball away at all in their upset win over Oklahoma Sept. 26.
TCU is fourth in the nation in time of possession, averaging 35 minutes per game.
TCU QB Max Duggan has completed 74% of his passes for 472 yards, three touchdowns and one interception this season.

Kansas State at TCU: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

TCU 30, Kansas State 26

Money line (ML)

TCU has the better quarterback and the offense to keep the ball away from K-State. The -313 isn’t great value, but it is the way to go. Take TCU (-313).

Against the spread (ATS)

This spread seems too big for a big game in the Big 12. Kansas State proved it can hang with the big boys, knocking off Oklahoma, while TCU knocked off Texas last week. The 8 points TCU is giving up is too much. Take KANSAS STATE +8 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

TCU’s games have gone Over in both contests, while Kansas State’s games have hit the Over in two of three. Expect a high-scoring thriller. Take the OVER 50.5 (-110).

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Mississippi State at Kentucky odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kentucky Wildcats sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-1 overall, 1-1 SEC) visit the Kentucky Wildcats (0-2, 0-2) Saturday at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we analyze the Mississippi State-Kentucky college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Mississippi State at Kentucky: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Mississippi State +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Kentucky -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Mississippi State +2.5 (-110) | Kentucky -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mississippi State at Kentucky: Three things to know

Following a stunning upset of then-No. 6 LSU on the road in its season opener, Mississippi State flopped as a 16.5-point favorite in a 21-14 home loss to Arkansas last Saturday. Even more embarrassing was that the Razorbacks snapped a 20-game SEC losing streak. Mississippi State RB Kylin Hill exited and didn’t return after sustaining an undisclosed injury during the first offensive series vs. Arkansas, but he is expected to play Saturday.
Kentucky suffered a heartbreaker last week, blowing a 14-point, third-quarter lead and losing in overtime to Ole Miss 42-41. If allowing the Rebels to rally from the two-touchdown deficit wasn’t bitter enough, the Wildcats did score first in OT but missed the extra point. Kentucky’s bright spot was its run game. Chris Rodriguez rushed for 133 yards and two TDs, Terry Wilson ran for 129 yards and 3 scores and Asim Rose added 117 rushing yards with 1 TD. The ‘Cats finished with 408 yards on the ground, but their defense will need to improve if they hope to get in the win column in 2020.
The home team has claimed the last five head-to-head meetings. Neither claimed back-to-back victories since 2014-15 when MSU wrapped up a seven-game win streak in the series.

Mississippi State at Kentucky: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Mississippi State 42, Kentucky 27

Money line (ML)

PASS. While I’m picking Mississippi State (+110) to win outright, and even though the ML price is reasonable, I’m willing to risk the vig and take the points (see below).

Against the spread (ATS)

MISSISSIPPI STATE +2.5 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – which should be 1½ your usual wager. No Mike Leach-coached team will settle for mediocrity. It couldn’t have been an easy week of practice for MSU after last week’s cringeworthy meltdown to Arkansas. Leach will make sure his Bulldogs are ready.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the OVER 57.5 (-110). Kentucky’s defense allowed 64 regulation points in its last two games. Mississippi State put up 44 on LSU. The key to stopping MSU’s “Air Raid” attack is playing zone coverage like Arkansas did, not man-to-man coverage like LSU.

The problem is that Kentucky lacks talent in its secondary. Mississippi State QB K.J. Costello should have a field day.

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