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Louisiana Tech at BYU odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Brigham Young Cougars sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-0) and BYU Cougars (2-0) meet at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, for a 9:00 p.m. ET kickoff Friday (on ESPN2). We analyze the Louisiana Tech-BYU college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Louisiana Tech at BYU: Betting odds and lines

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

  • Money line: BYU -1667 (bet $1667 to win $100) | Louisiana Tech +850 (bet $100 to win $850)
  • Against the spread/ATS: BYU -22.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Louisiana Tech +22.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 55.5, Over -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Under -106 (bet $106 to win $100)

Louisiana Tech at BYU: Three things to know

  1. BYU has been on fire, at least through two games. They’re fifth in the nation with 623.0 total yards per game while checking in third in the country with 51.5 points per game. Defensively, the Cougars are best in the land with 165.5 total yards allowed and 96.0 passing yards allowed per game. They also second with just 5.0 PPG allowed.
  2. Cougars QB Zach Wilson has been solid, posting 624 passing yards with four touchdowns and just one interception in two outings while also rushing for a pair of scores.
  3. The Bulldogs are 2-0 SU/ATS, winning outright as a touchdown underdog on the road at Southern Miss to open their season. They worked over FCS Houston Baptist last Saturday, 66-38, hitting the over for the second time in as many games.

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Louisiana Tech at BYU: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

BYU 45, Louisiana Tech 27

Money line (ML)

BYU (-1667) will cost you more than 16 times your potential return, so they’re not really even worth tossing into a multi-game parlay. It’s a losing proposition over the long term, trust me. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

LOUISIANA TECH (+22.5, -110) is a nice play on the road against BYU (-22.5, -110), as the Bulldogs have the offensive weapons to hang with the high-octane Cougars. It will be interesting to see if the Conference USA representative can solve the Cougars’ defense, which has been suffocating through two outings.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 55.5 (-110) is also worth a look, as both of these teams have been ticking off touchdowns and not field goals, something which makes over bettors smile. BYU has the potential to come awfully close to hitting this number on their own, as they’re averaging 51.5 PPG through two games.

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Stephen F. Austin at SMU odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at SMU Mustangs sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (0-2) and SMU Mustangs (2-0) meet at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. We analyze the Stephen F. Austin-SMU college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Stephen F. Austin at SMU: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:05 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: OFF
  • Against the spread/ATS: SMU -38.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Stephen F. Austin +38.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 63.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

Stephen F. Austin at SMU: Three things to know

  1. The Lumberjacks of SFA head to Dallas for the third consecutive road game in the state of Texas. They lost at UTEP on Sept. 5, falling 24-14, and they were dumped at UTSA by a 24-10 score on Sept. 19. They have covered once, and the under is 2-0 so far.
  2. SMU plays its first home game of the season after a pair of road wins. The Mustangs won 65-35 at North Texas last week after an opening game 31-24 win at Texas State. SMU ranks third in the nation with 627.0 total yards per game, they’re fourth with 355.0 passing yards per game, fourth with 271.5 rushing yards per game and fourth with 48.0 points per game.
  3. Mustangs QB Shane Buechele has posted at least 344 passing yards in each of the first two games, totaling five touchdown strikes and one rushing score.

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Stephen F. Austin at SMU: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

SMU 58, Stephen F. Austin 27

Money line (ML)

No line.

Against the spread (ATS)

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN (+38.5, -110) should be able to keep it within five touchdowns. As impressive as SMU -34.5 (-110) has been on offense, they’re equally disappointing on defense. They have given up 466.5 total yards per game, and 29.5 points per outing. It won’t be a close game, but SFA will hang tough for a while.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 63.5 (-110) is a good call, and there’s an outside chance SMU could take of it on their own. They did it last week, hanging 65 on North Texas, and the teams combined for 100 total points with a line of 71.5. Look for another track meet in this one.

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Troy at BYU odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Troy at Brigham Young sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Troy Trojans (0-1) will take on the BYU Tigers (1-0) Saturday at  LaVell Edwards Stadium for a 10:15 p.m. ET kickoff. We analyze the Troy-BYU college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Troy at BYU: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: BYU -556, Troy +400
  • Against the spread/ATS: BYU -14.5 (-110), Troy +14.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: OVER 59.5 (-110), UNDER 59.5 (-110)

Troy at BYU: Three things to know

  1. In their first game of the season, BYU RB Tyler Allgeier ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns on just 14 attempts. He is expected to get an even bigger workload in this contest.
  2. Troy beat Middle Tennessee by 33 in Week 1 as QB Gunnar Watson threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns.
  3. BYU has won six of their last eight games dating back to 2019 with their only losses coming against Hawaii and San Diego State.

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Troy at BYU: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

BYU 45, Troy 14

Money line (ML)

BYU (-556) is a big money line favorite in this one as they continue to keep up their positive momentum from last season. Meanwhile, Troy has struggled against competent teams as of late, losing to Appalachian State and LA-Lafayette by a combined 85 points to end the 2019 season. BYU is just the better team and should have no problem winning this game easily Saturday night.

Against the spread (ATS)

BYU (-14.5) is just over two-touchdown favorites over Troy in the second game of the season for each of these squads. It is worth noting that while BYU has won six of their last eight games straight up, they have covered just once in the last six games. However, don’t expect that to be an issue here as they should easily make up the -14.5 point spread against a Troy team that struggles to stop anybody. Look for BYU to run wild Saturday night and to win and cover.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this contest is set at 59.5 points, which feels about right. BYU should score into the mid-40s with their strong rushing attack, but can Troy produce enough on offense for the over to hit? It is worth noting that the UNDER has hit in five of the last seven home games for BYU as they will look to run and chew up clock in this game. Expect this one to be close, but for the under to barely hit as Troy’s offense could struggle some to move the ball.

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Tennessee at South Carolina odds, picks and best bets

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

The season opens in the SEC for the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff. We analyze the Tennesee-South Carolina college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Tennessee at South Carolina: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 5:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Tennessee (-176) / South Carolina (+145)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Tennessee (-3.5, -110) / South Carolina (+3.5, -110)
  • Over/Under: OVER 43.5 (-110), UNDER 43.5 (-110)

Tennessee at South Carolina: Three things to know

  1. Tennessee finished the 2019 season strong, winning their last six games. That includes a 41-21 win over South Carolina on October 26.
  2. South Carolina announced that QB Collin Hill will start vs. Tennessee after transferring from Colorado State. Hill has started 11 career games, throwing 23 touchdowns to 11 interceptions.
  3. Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano threw two touchdowns versus South Carolina last year. He finished the season with 16 touchdown passes as he completed 59.1 percent of his passes.

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Tennessee at South Carolina: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Tennessee 27, South Carolina 20

Money line (ML)

TENNESSEE (-176) opens this game as road favorites over South Carolina. The Gamecocks struggled at the end of the 2019 season, losing five of their last six games with their only win coming against Vanderbilt. It’s worth noting that Tennessee has historically had success against South Carolina, leading the series 26-10-2. Look for the Volunteers to win this game by a touchdown or more on Saturday night.

Against the spread (ATS)

TENNESSEE -3.5 (-110) is just over a field goal favorite against South Carolina on Saturday evening. The Volunteers finished the 2019 season strong, covering in six of their last eight games. Meanwhile, the Gamecocks were on the other end of the spectrum, failing to cover in five of their last six contests. Considering how low this spread is, take the Tennessee Volunteers to cover this 3.5-point spread on the road in the first week of SEC action.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this SEC matchup is set at 43.5 points, but that feels slightly low considering this is the first game of the season. Look for both defenses to start of the game sluggish and for teams to score into the 20s and possibly 30s. It’s worth noting that Tennessee scored at least 23 points in five of their last six games to finish the 2019 season. Expect them to reach somewhere between 23-27 in this game, allowing the OVER 43.5 (-110) to hit at Williams-Brice Stadium.

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Florida at Ole Miss odds, picks and best bets

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

The SEC season opens for the Florida Gators and Ole Miss Rebels Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Kickoff is at noon ET. We analyze the Florida-Ole Miss college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Florida is ranked sixth in the Amway Coaches Poll.

Florida at Ole Miss: Betting odds and lines

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

  • Money line: Florida -566 / Ole Miss +400
  • Against the spread/ATS: Florida -13.5 (-110) / Ole Miss +13.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Florida at Ole Miss: Three things to know

  1. Florida QB Kyle Trask enters his senior season as a preseason first-team All-SEC selection. He completed nearly 67% of his passes last season, averaging 8.3 yards per attempt.
  2. Florida has won 15 of its last 17 games, including two bowl games. The Gators have also won seven of their last eight games on the road dating back to the 2018 season.
  3. Ole Miss plans to use two quarterbacks this season: QBs Matt Corral and John Rhys Plumlee. Expect Corral to see more snaps given his superior passing.

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Florida at Ole Miss: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Florida 42, Ole Miss 21

Money line (ML)

FLORIDA (-556) opens this contest as a big money line favorite over the SEC-rival Ole Miss (+400). It’s not all that surprising considering how hot the Gators were to end last season and with Mississippi losing five of its last six games to finish the 2019 season.

Ole Miss has lost five straight games to SEC opponents. Expect FLORIDA (-556) to win this game easily on Saturday afternoon.

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Against the spread (ATS)

FLORIDA -13.5 (-110) is a two-touchdown favorite over Ole Miss despite being on the road. The Gators have fared well against the spread, covering or pushing in eight of their last 10 contests.

Ole Miss is just 2-6-1 against the spread in its last nine games and hasn’t had a ton of success ATS versus SEC opponents. Expect FLORIDA -13.5 (-110) to cover Saturday at Hollingsworth Field and for the winning margin to be by 20 or more points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this SEC contest is set at 57.5 points, which feels a bit low considering how good Florida’s offense was to end the season. In their last four games of the 2019 season, the Gators averaged nearly 39 points per game. Ole Miss can put up points itself and should be a good bet to score a few touchdowns.

Look for the OVER 57.5 (-110) to hit in this contest with 60-plus points being scored.

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Georgia at Arkansas odds, picks and best bets

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

The season opens in the SEC for the Georgia Bulldogs and the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium for a 4 p.m. ET kickoff. We analyze Georgia at Arkansas college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Georgia at Arkansas: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Georgia (-3334) / Arkansas (+1200)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Georgia (-28, -110) / Arkansas (+28, -110)
  • Over/Under: OVER 52.5 (-110) / UNDER 52.5 (-110)

Georgia at Arkansas: Three things to know

  1. Jamie Newman was slated to start for Georgia in this contest, but he opted out of the 2020 season and now USC transfer QB JT Daniels is expected to start, if healthy.
  2. Starting at quarterback for Arkansas will likely be former Florida QB Feleipe Franks. His best collegiate season came in 2018 when he threw 24 touchdowns to just six interceptions.
  3. Arkansas has quickly fallen to the bottom of the SEC’s rankings as they have now lost nine-straight contests dating back to 2019. They are now 1-23 against SEC opponents, since 2017.

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Georgia at Arkansas: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Georgia 42, Arkansas 7

Money line (ML)

Georgia (-3334) is a huge money line favorite in this contest despite being on the road. But as good as the Bulldogs have been over the last few seasons, this line actually says more about how bad Arkansas has been. As mentioned above, they have lost 19-straight games to SEC opponents and their last regular-season win came against Colorado State in mid-September last season. However, there just isn’t enough value here to pick Georgia, so PASS on this line in favor of the money line.

Against the spread (ATS)

GEORGIA -28 (-110) opens this contest as four-touchdown favorites over Arkansas in the first game of the season. It’s worth noting that Georgia is 5-2 ATS in its last seven games. Meanwhile, Arkansas has covered just four times in their last 12 games. Don’t expect this game to be all that close and for Georgia to cover with relative ease on Saturday afternoon.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this SEC contest is set at 52.5 points, which feels about right considering how much Arkansas has struggled on offense in their last 12 games. With the Razorbacks ushering in a new quarterback, don’t be surprised if their offense gets off to a slow start. And while Georgia could easily hit the over here by themselves, they are also bringing in a new passer. Look for this game to come close to the 52.5 point total, but for the UNDER 52.5 (-110) to ultimately hit in Arkansas.

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Kansas State at Oklahoma odds, picks and best bets

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

The Kansas State Wildcats (0-1) will take on the Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) Saturday at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman for a noon ET kickoff. We analyze the Kansas State at Oklahoma college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Oklahoma is ranked third in the Amway Coaches Poll.

Kansas State at Oklahoma: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:25 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Oklahoma -3334 / Kansas State +1200
  • Against the spread/ATS: Oklahoma -27.5 (-110) / Kansas State +27.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 60.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Kansas State at Oklahoma: Three things to know

  1. Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler was nearly flawless in his first-ever start, completing 14-17 passes for 290 yards and 4 touchdowns.
  2. Kansas State QB Skylar Thompson was impressive against Arkansas State, completing 17-29 passes for 259 yards and 2 TDs. The senior quarterback from Independence, MO finished the game with a QBR of 71.2.
  3. Replacing CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma WR Charleston Rambo caught four passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns in the Sooners’ first game. Look for him to be Rattler’s favorite target in the passing game in this contest.

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Kansas State at Oklahoma: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Oklahoma 49, Kansas State 14

Money line (ML)

The Sooners (-3334) are huge money line favorites over Kansas State (+1200) Saturday afternoon and for good reason. The Sooners have won 16-straight games at home and have beaten Kansas State in four of their last five meetings.

The Sooners have championship aspirations while Kansas State is still trying to rebuild its program. The odds just aren’t good enough here to take the Sooners, so PASS on the money line in favor of the point spread.

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Against the spread (ATS)

OKLAHOMA -27.5 (-110) is a four-score favorite over Kansas State in this Big 12 contest. The Sooners failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Big 12 opponents, but with this line being relatively low considering their offense, expect this one to get out of hand quickly.

Kansas State couldn’t even beat Arkansas State a few weeks ago as the Wildcats allowed 35 points.

Look for the Sooners to take control of this game early and for them to cover the 27.5-point spread.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this Big 12 matchup is set at 60.5 points, which feels too low for any game featuring Lincoln Riley and the Oklahoma offense. In their first game of the season, the Sooners scored an easy 48 points without much resistance against Missouri State.

If Kansas State can score a few touchdowns, this game will hit the OVER 60.5 (-110) with ease. Don’t rule out the possibility Oklahoma scores 61 or more itself as the Sooners have arguably the best offense in college football.

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Kansas at Baylor odds, picks and best bets

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

The Kansas Jayhawks (0-1) and the Baylor Bears (0-0) meet at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas, for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. Below, we analyze the Kansas-Baylor college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Kansas at Baylor: Betting odds and lines

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

  • Money line: Baylor -770 | Kansas +510
  • Against the spread/ATS: Baylor -17 (-110) | Kansas +17 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 61.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Kansas at Baylor: Three things to know

  1. The Bears had to call off a game last weekend vs. Houston due to positive COVID-19 tests which affected an unspecified position group. It’s been a trying start for head coach Dave Aranda, as their opener Sept. 12 against Louisiana Tech was called off when the Bulldogs pulled out due to positive tests.
  2. Big 12 policy states a team must have a 53-man roster to play, and at least seven offensive linemen, four defensive lineman and at least one quarterback. The Baylor coaching staff is positive the Bears will be able to meet those requirements.
  3. Kansas has been able to play this season, but it suffered a 38-23 loss at home to Coastal Carolina of the Sun Belt back on Sept. 12.

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Kansas at Baylor: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Baylor 55, Kansas 13

Money line (ML)

Backing Baylor (-770) means you must risk close to eight times your potential return. Not worth it. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

BAYLOR -17 (-110) could have a little bit of rust initially, but don’t fret. It has a dynamic quarterback in Charlie Brewer, and while it must replace WR Denzel Mims, the Bears have the ability to roll up big points quickly. Kansas was dumped by 15 at home against a Sun Belt team at home. The Jayhawks won’t come close in this one.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 61.5 (-110) could potentially be taken care of by Baylor outright, assuming the Bears aren’t rusty out of the gate. These teams met on Nov. 30 in Lawrence, Kansas, and the Bears humbled the Jayhawks 61-6. It might not be that severe, and KU should be able to score more, but that’s how lopsided this meeting was a year ago.

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Florida State at Miami odds, picks and best bets

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

The Florida State Seminoles (0-1) travel to battle their rivals, the Miami Hurricanes (2-0), at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday (on ABC). Below, we analyze the Florida State-Miami college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

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

Florida State at Miami: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:13 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Miami -556 | Florida State +400
  • Against the spread/ATS: Miami -12 (-110) | Florida State +12 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Florida State at Miami: Three things to know

  1. The Seminoles and Hurricanes meet for the 65th time in the series, with Miami leading 34-30. Miami enters on a three-game winning streak in the series.
  2. The ‘Noles opened with a 16-13 loss against Georgia Tech at home, a stunning setback to rain on the debut of head coach Mike Norvell. Speaking of Norvell, he will be away from the team for this one due to a positive COVID test, so deputy head coach Chris Thomsen will be the in-person coach Saturday.
  3. Miami has looked good changing to the spread offense for the first time in school history, averaging 39.0 PPG and 488.5 total yards of offense per game. The ‘Canes are rushing the ball well, too, going for 248.5 yards per contest in wins over UAB and Louisville.

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Florida State at Miami: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Miami 30, Florida State 21

Money line (ML)

Miami (-556) is too rich for my blood, especially in a rivalry game. Yes, Florida State (+400) lost its opener, but it also has had two weeks to prepare for this one. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

FLORIDA STATE +12 (-110) is the way to go here, even if the ‘Noles are 1-5-1 ATS in the past seven on the road. The underdog is 15-3 ATS in the past 18 meetings in this series, the road team is 12-2 ATS in the previous 14, and FSU is 6-1 ATS in its past seven visits to South Florida.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 53.5 is a good play in this one. Yes, the trends in the past are important, but also, Florida State posted just 13 points against Georgia Tech’s mediocre defense. FSU still has work to do before it’s threatening Overs. The Under is 7-3-1 in the past 11 meetings in Miami, and 8-1 in the past nine meetings in this series.

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Army at Cincinnati odds, picks and best bets

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

The Army Black Knights (2-0) visit the Cincinnati Bearcats (1-0) for a 3:30 p.m. ET contest at Nippert Stadium on Saturday. Below, we analyze the Army-Cincinnati college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The Bearcats are ranked 16h in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Army at Cincinnati: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:52 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Army +380 | Cincinnati -527
  • Against the spread/ATS: Army +13 (-110) | Cincinnati -13 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Army at Cincinnati: Three things to know

1. The host Bearcats defeated Austin Peay 55-20 last week. QB Desmond Ridder completed 13 of 19 passes for 196 yards with two touchdowns. RB Gerrid Doaks scored four TDs as part of a 525-yard afternoon for the UC offense. A stout Bearcat defense didn’t allow a TD until garbage time in the fourth quarter.

2. Army has outscored its two foes (Middle Tennessee and Louisiana-Monroe) by a combined 79-7 in winning its first two games. The Black Knights piled up 779 rushing yards over those two games. Army is looking to start a season 3-0 for the first time since 2016.

3. Cincinnati tallied double-digit point totals in all four quarters of its win over Austin Peay. The Bearcats only benefited from one short-field drive; they had five TD drives of 62 yards or more. The defense-first UC gridiron squad has scored 38 points-plus in five of its last nine games.

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Army at Cincinnati: Odds, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Cincinnati 28, Army 14

Money line (ML)

PASS. Prices much past 250 usually have enough juice where only a wildly inaccurate line will fall outside the tag at either end.

Against the spread (ATS)

Last season the Bearcats tended to play a lot of games within one score of the cover either way. Cincinnati was a bit “turnover-unlucky” in 2019, not benefiting from opponent fumbles and its own pass defense as much as break-ups would indicate. HC Luke Fickell is highly regarded as is the staff he has built, and the Bearcats are recruiting at a high level for a Power-5. And that last area – in this the year where depth needs to be a key in nearly every football wager – is a big difference maker in this one.

Army brings a change-up look, to be sure. But back the BEARCATS -13 in this one.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under is 7-1 in the Bearcats’ last eight home games. The low side is also 4-1 in UC’s last five games as a favorite. That’s the lean here. Back the UNDER 44.5.

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