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What’s going to happen in the five biggest games in Week 14 of the college football season?

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5. Texas A&M at LSU

BetMGM Line: LSU -17.5, o/u: 64

Why You Should Bet On Texas A&M: Can Kellen Mond and the Texas A&M passing game go off? LSU’s secondary has had problems in firefights with a defense ranked 43rd in the country. The pass defense has allowed 200 or more yards seven times, and got hit for over 400 against Texas and Alabama – Mond should have a huge day.

Why You Should Bet On LSU: Texas A&M has the defense, the style, and the makeup to make this close and interesting, but it hasn’t shown the ability to come through against any of the great teams on the schedule, and Mond hasn’t shown the consistency needed to win a game like this. LSU has a still-hot Joe Burrow with no real pressure on him to win this, and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been the type of back with the ability to take over in a game like this.

Prediction: It’s not going to be the 74-72, seven-overtime thriller of last year. It’ll be a tight defensive battle for a while, and then LSU will pull away in the second half to get the win, but Texas A&M will cover.
– CFN Full Texas A&M at LSU Game Preview & Prediction

4. Oklahoma at Oklahoma State

BetMGM Line: Oklahoma -13.5, o/u: 68

Why You Should Bet On Oklahoma: It’s been lost a bit in all of the close games, but Oklahoma is still No. 1 in the Big 12 in both total offense and total defense. This team needs to make a statement before going off to the Big 12 Championship, and it might do it against a wounded Oklahoma State team missing a few key offensive parts. The Cowboys have no answer for Jalen Hurts.

Why You Should Bet On Oklahoma State: This Oklahoma team is just begging to get tagged. It lost to Kansas State when a late rally fell short, needed a big two-point stop to get by Iowa State, an epic comeback to beat Baylor, and a late defensive hold to get by TCU. It might be able to win this, but it’s playing every game close, so …

Prediction: Oklahoma State can win this outright, let alone cover the 13.5 points. QB Dru Brown will be fine despite a banged-up thumb, RB Chuba Hubbard and the running game will roll, and the Cowboys will cover without a problem.

– CFN Full Oklahoma at Oklahoma State Game Preview & Prediction

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3. Wisconsin at Minnesota 

BetMGM Line: Wisconsin -3, o/u: 45

Why You Should Bet On Wisconsin: It’s supposed to be around 35 degrees with a fun mixture of snow and rain. Who’s better equipped to handle the ground-and-pound game than Wisconsin? Jonathan Taylor might not be busting out too many big runs, but he’s going to be fed the ball 30-plus times in the horrible conditions, as the Badgers dominate the clock.

Why You Should Bet On Minnesota: Turnovers. All of a sudden, Wisconsin has issues hanging on to the ball, going a plus-9 over the first six games in the turnover margin, and minus-8 in the last five. Tanner Morgan and the Minnesota passing game have just enough to produce in the bad conditions, and the weather won’t help the Badgers stop screwing up.

Prediction: It won’t be pretty, but the atmosphere will be crazy even with the bad weather. LOVE the Under, and like Minnesota pulling this off with a few key takeaways and a sharper all-around game.
– CFN Full Wisconsin at Minnesota Game Preview & Prediction

2. Alabama at Auburn

BetMGM Line: Alabama -3, o/u: 49.5

Why You Should Bet On Alabama: It’s all up to Mac Jones. It’s not like the Tide dragged its starting quarterback out of psych class to come in and take over – the guy can play. He still has NFL talent all around him, and it’s all working behind what might be the best O line yet under Nick Saban. On the other side, the D takes the ball away in bunches.

Why You Should Bet On Auburn: The defense doesn’t allow much of anything. It was able to keep LSU to 23 points, Oregon to 21, Florida to 24, and Georgia to 21. This team knows how to play close games, its defense is fantastic at not breaking when it bends, and overall, it gets to play loose and free. The pressure isn’t on Alabama to just win; it needs to win by a lot to look good for the playoff committee.

Prediction: Alabama needs to be impressive to stay in the playoff chase. It might not be its normal explosive self, but it’ll be ruthlessly efficient as it covers without a problem.
– CFN Full Alabama at Auburn Game Preview & Prediction

1. Ohio State at Michigan

BetMGM Line: Ohio State -9, o/u: 50

Why You Should Bet On Ohio State: The defense is No. 1 in the country – by a whole lot. 2011 Alabama finished the season allowing 184 yards per game. Since then, no team has ended a year allowing under 250 yards per game. Ohio State’s D is giving up 217 yards per game. And now it’s playing Michigan with a healthy and energized Chase Young. Ramp up the intensity level several notches.

Why You Should Bet On Michigan: Michigan’s run defense has become a brick wall. Early on in the year, the Wolverines faced Army’s ground game and Wisconsin in back-to-back weeks, giving up 559 yards in the two games. It has allowed 539 rushing yards in the last eight games. It’s going to keep the Buckeyes from taking off.

Prediction: The defenses will rule for most of the day, but Ohio State will make the few plays in the second half needed to survive. The Buckeyes win, but Michigan will cover the 9.
– CFN Full Ohio State at Michigan Game Preview & Prediction

Now that you know what you need to know, head over to BetMGM and get some action in any — or all — of these games for Week 14 of college football.

For more coverage on Week 14’s College Football slate of sports betting action, be sure to check out CollegeFootballNews.com. And for more sports betting tips and picks, be sure to access SportsbookWire.com.

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What’s going to happen in the five biggest games in Week 13 of the college football season?

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It’s the week before THE WEEK when we get all the big rivalry games – or, at least, most of the big ones – all crammed into one giant final full regular season Saturday. But there are still five very, very big games …

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5. UCLA at USC

BetMGM Line: USC -13.5, o/u: 65

Why You Should Bet On UCLA: Can USC stop Joshua Kelley? The UCLA running back took over last season with 289 yards and two scores in the win over the Trojans, and he’s been every bit as good over the back half of this year. The ground game has been just good enough to pound it out again on a USC defense that’s been fine, but can and will give up yards to anyone who commits to the ground attack.

Why You Should Bet On USC: He might not be Joe or Tua or Jalen, but Kedon Slovis has been as hot as any quarterback in the country over the last few games, throwing for 838 yards and eight touchdowns in his last two outings, and with 15 touchdown passes in his last four. UCLA has been hit-or-miss when it comes to getting into shootouts, but USC is far better equipped to go up and down the field in a hurry.

Prediction: Playing for its bowl eligibility life, UCLA will make this a battle and keep it within the 13.5, but USC’s passing game will take over with Slovis throwing for four touchdowns in the win.
– CFN Full UCLA vs. USC Game Preview & Prediction

4. Pitt at Virginia Tech

BetMGM Line: Virginia Tech -3.5, o/u: 45.5

Why You Should Bet On Pitt: The Panthers have the nation’s best pass rush, and the Virginia Tech offensive line is just mediocre enough to have problems on the key downs. The run defense will be everything for Pitt – Virginia Tech is 6-0 when rushing for over 140 yards.

Why You Should Bet On Virginia Tech: There’s no real Pitt running game that can rise up and take over a game. The Hokies have a killer pass rush, too, and it should be able to get to Kenny Pickett and an inconsistent Panther passing attack that’s going to sputter way too often on the road. Virginia Tech can handle Pitt’s pass rush better than the other way around.

Prediction: Virginia Tech will run a little bit, Pitt won’t. The two defenses will take over in a fun fight, but the HOKIES will pull out the win – and cover – at home to be in a position to take the Coastal next week against Virginia.
– CFN Full Pitt vs. Virginia Tech Game Preview & Prediction

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3. Texas at Baylor

BetMGM Line: Baylor -5.5, o/u: 58.5

Why You Should Bet On Texas: Just how down is Baylor after its epic collapse against Oklahoma? It’s been a disappointing year for the Longhorns, but there’s still a sliver of a shot it can make the Big 12 Championship Game with a win this week. Thanks to both the legs and arm of Sam Ehlinger, Texas is among the best teams in the country at keeping the chains moving. Baylor is good on third downs, but the Longhorns have the ability to control the tempo on the road.

Why You Should Bet On Baylor: The Bears’ pass rush should be able to get to Ehlinger enough to be a big problem. There were issues getting to Jalen Hurts last week, but overall the defense is still the best in the Big 12, Charlie Brewer is still among the league’s most effective quarterbacks, and the team should be able to bomb away on a beleaguered Texas secondary, the BU D should be able to take care of the rest.

Prediction: Baylor will get over last week’s clunker and get the win it needs to not only get into the Big 12 Championship Game, but also back into the College Football Playoff picture. Brewer will have a big game as the BEARS win and cover.
– CFN Full Texas vs. Baylor Game Preview & Prediction

2. Texas A&M at Georgia

BetMGM Line: Georgia -13, o/u: 44

Why You Should Bet On Texas A&M: This is the exact type of Georgia team that fits what the Aggies need. There isn’t a ton of pop and explosion, it likes to go a bit slow and deliberate, and it’s not going to come out and throw for 400 yards and wing it all over the yard. The A&M secondary has been amazing – no one has completed more than 46% over the last four games. Jake Fromm might be terrific, but he’s not throwing for big yards and he’s been a bit erratic this year – his receiving corps isn’t helping.

Why You Should Bet On Georgia: Texas A&M isn’t going to get any easy chances. Georgia might not be LSU when it comes to putting up the big offensive numbers, but Fromm isn’t screwing up. He threw three picks in the loss to South Carolina, and that’s it. Defensively, the Dawgs aren’t allowing anything against the run – A&M’s Kellen Mond has to be perfect. He’s been okay this year, but not good enough.

Prediction: A&M stays in the game for a full four quarters to cover the 13, but Georgia gets ahead early and never trails.
– CFN Full Texas A&M at Georgia Game Preview & Prediction

1. Penn State at Ohio State

BetMGM Line: Ohio State -18.5, o/u: 57

Why You Should Bet On Penn State: The pass rush has to get to Justin Fields early, and it has to be relentless. The Buckeyes have faced a better schedule than it’s getting credit for. It dealt with a terrific Wisconsin defensive front and won easily, but it had problems keeping the Badgers out of the backfield. The Nittany Lions come in waves to get behind the line and will easily be the biggest test yet for a Buckeyes offense that hasn’t had to deal with even the slightest bit of adversity.

Why You Should Bet On Ohio State: Ohio State already had the No. 1 defense in college football, and now it gets back a rested and ready Chase Young off of his two-game bull(bleep) suspension. On the other side, the Nittany Lions secondary – even helped by the great pass rush – isn’t doing anything special. Minnesota, Pitt and Iowa were all able to throw without a problem, and Fields will be able to bomb away.

Prediction: This is where the Buckeyes flex a little muscle. Penn State is good, but it doesn’t have the consistent offensive pop to keep up. Ohio State pulls away in the second half to cover. 
– CFN Full Penn State vs. Ohio State Game Preview & Prediction

Now that you know what you need to know, head over to BetMGM and get some action in any — or all — of these games for Week 13 of college football.

For more coverage on Week 13’s College Football slate of sports betting action, be sure to check out CollegeFootballNews.com. And for more sports betting tips and picks, be sure to access SportsbookWire.com.

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What’s going to happen in the five biggest games in Week 12 of the college football season?

– Contact/Follow @PeteFiutak

There’s no LSU vs. Alabama on the slate, but there is a whole slew of massive games that will shape the final few weeks of the season and, potentially, the College Football Playoff.

If you’re looking to get in on the sports betting action this weekend, be sure to sign up with BetMGM to take part in any of these games or other action on the schedule.

5. Michigan State at Michigan

BetMGM Line: Michigan -13.5, o/u: 44.5

Why You Should Bet On Michigan State: The Spartans are way, way, way overdue for something positive. They’ve had a rough run, they collapsed against Illinois, and they’re far better than they’ve been playing. The offensive line is good enough to handle the tough Michigan defensive front, and the run defense has been nasty against everyone but Ohio State and Wisconsin. But …

Why You Should Bet On Michigan: The Michigan State passing game has gone bye-bye. Brian Lewerke is struggling, he’s not accurate, and the offense is way too inconsistent. Ever since halftime of the Penn State game, Michigan has been fantastic defensively, going on a great 10-quarter run to get back into the hunt for a New Year’s Six game. Shea Patterson has settled down behind center, the running game is OK, and overall, Michigan is playing well. Michigan State isn’t.

Prediction: The rested Wolverine team will be a little bit sluggish out of gate, but the defense will take over as the game goes on. The Spartan O will stall, the Wolverine attack will go on a few late first half scoring drives, and Michigan will win by more than two touchdowns.
– CFN Full Michigan State at Michigan Game Preview & Prediction

 

4. Navy at Notre Dame

BetMGM Line: Notre Dame -8.5, o/u: 53.5

Why You Should Bet On Navy: The Navy ground game is working at a whole other level. It’s leading the nation averaging 358 yards per game — a whopping 34 yards more than No. 2 Air Force — and everything else flows from there. QB Malcolm Perry (who’s really a running back behind center) has been brilliant, the offense is getting better and better as the year has gone on. The team should be able to control the tempo and the clock for at least 35 minutes. However …

Why You Should Bet On Notre Dame: Navy played one team that can throw the ball reasonably well, and lost. Memphis was able to pull off the 35-23 win with Brady White hitting 78% of his passes with three scores as the Tiger offense took control of the game. That’s what the Irish have to do. Ian Book might not be all that accurate lately, but he connected on 82% of his throws in last year’s win over the Midshipmen. He doesn’t have to throw for 330 yards again, but he has to be sharp.

Prediction: Somehow, it’ll be a sellout at the last possible moment to keep the 273-game streak going. The Irish have improved their rushing defense in recent weeks. They’ll have problems with the Navy offense, but they’ll be balanced enough to survive and cover on a late score.
– CFN Full Navy vs. Notre Dame Game Preview & Prediction

 

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3. Minnesota at Iowa

BetMGM Line: Iowa -2.5, o/u: 44.5

Why You Should Bet On Minnesota: It’s time to start giving the Minnesota offense — especially the passing game — a whole lot more credit. Tanner Morgan is fourth in the nation in passing efficiency (behind the one-name stars Jalen, Tua and Joe) with a loaded receiving corps to work with. Iowa doesn’t have a big-time offense, but Minnesota does, with receivers Rashod Bateman and Tyler Johnson talents who’ll soon be off to the NFL.

Why You Should Bet On Iowa: This is a steady Iowa team with the defense that’s been a brick wall against the run all year against everyone but Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor. The offense has the veteran quarterback in Nate Stanley who should be able to hit a few big plays against a good — not amazing — Gopher secondary that gave up 340 yards to Penn State. Just don’t expect Stanley to throw the picks that Nittany Lions QB Sean Clifford did.

Prediction: It’s time to start giving Minnesota credit for winning close games. As the underdog on the road, the Gophers will pull out a thrilling, tight win with a big late stop.
– CFN Full Minnesota vs. Iowa Game Preview & Prediction

 

2. Oklahoma at Baylor

BetMGM Line: Oklahoma -10.5, o/u: 67.5

Why You Should Bet On Oklahoma: The offense has the ability to blow the doors off the Bears. There might be several issues, but Oklahoma continues to roll behind a brilliant year from Jalen Hurts — he’s playing better than Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray did, and with few mistakes. Baylor needs to win on turnover margin, and the Sooners don’t give the ball away with just 10 turnovers so far.

Why You Should Bet On Baylor: The pass rush is strong enough to keep Hurts from being comfortable. This is the best defense overall that OU has dealt with, with the disruptive ability to jump all over the backfield like nothing else the high-powered attack has dealt with. On the other side, the Sooner defense is starting to buckle again. It couldn’t handle Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson and the running game, it couldn’t handle Brock Purdy and the Iowa State passing attack, and now it’s going to try to keep Baylor’s Charlie Brewer from continuing to be his steady, cool self.

Prediction: It this a repeat of Minnesota-Penn State when the unbeaten team rises up at home when it get its shot? Not quite. Oklahoma will win, but Baylor will be just good enough to keep this closer than double digits.
– CFN Full OU vs. Baylor Game Preview & Prediction

 

1. Georgia at Auburn

BetMGM Line: Georgia -2.5, o/u: 40.5

Why You Should Bet On Georgia: Georgia does what Auburn likes to do, only better. The Auburn lines are great, but Georgia’s are better. Auburn has a fantastic defense, but Georgia’s is better. It’s Jake Fromm vs. Bo Nix, and it’s the Bulldog run defense that’s not giving up a thing. Nix is going to have to rock to pull this off, and he didn’t hit 42% of his throws in his three big games against Oregon, Florida and LSU.

Why You Should Bet On Auburn: There’s not enough of a Georgia downfield passing game for Auburn to worry about. This isn’t a Bulldog team that — as good as it is — is going to crank up 50 points and put the game away. This is going to be a low-scoring, tough battle, and this could be the Oregon game all over again — stays close, stays close, stays close, and then Auburn rises up when it has to.

Prediction: Go with the under as both defenses take over, but Georgia will be a wee bit better. The Bulldogs -2.5 is right at where the line should be, but go with a focused and more talented Georgia team.
– CFN Full Georgia at Auburn Game Preview & Prediction

 

Now that you know what you need to know, head over to BetMGM and get some action in any — or all — of these games for Week 12 college football.

For more coverage on Week 12’s College Football slate of sports betting action, be sure to check out CollegeFootballNews.com. And for more sports betting tips and picks, be sure to access SportsbookWire.com.

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services.  Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.

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