College Football Picks - Free Weekly ATS Predictions
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In this closely contested matchup, we believe LSU is the stronger team. The Tigers have a more effective running game and are likely to deliver a better defensive performance compared to last week. Moreover, LSU has a recent history of outplaying Ole Miss. We're siding with the Tigers for Saturday night's game.
<p>Coming off an emotional home win over UCLA, Utah is banged up and may be vulnerable to a letdown. Meanwhile, Oregon State aims to bounce back from their loss to Washington State. We like the Beavers' chances in this matchup and are betting on Oregon State on Friday night.</p>
Tulsa is a work in progress, but we're thinking those
games against Washington and Oklahoma might have
toughened them up a bit. Temple, meanwhile, lost to
Rutgers by four touchdowns. Also, the line moved in a
good direction. We're giving the points with the Golden
Hurricane Thursday night.
We give Notre Dame our handicapping check-marks in the QB comparison and with the better running game, while these defenses look about even. So we're thinking the wrong team may be favored here. Also, the Irish have been good bets lately both against the Big 10 and as home dogs. We like Notre Dame for Saturday, plus the points.
Taking into account the level of defenses both teams have faced so far, Ball State seems to be undervalued here. Their offense has shown potential against a lesser defense, and they now have the home advantage. The Eagles, on the other hand, have had relatively easy matchups, and facing the Cardinals at their home ground might be a tougher challenge for them. Given these factors, betting on the Ball State Cardinals to cover a 6.5 spread at -110 odds seems like a sound choice.
While Boise State Broncos come into this game as favorites, the San Diego State Aztecs have several factors playing in their favor, including a commendable defense and a historically strong performance against the Broncos. It would be a smart move to keep an eye on the Aztecs, who might just pull off a surprise. Make your bets wisely!
Georgia State owns the better running game in this match-up, and we prefer more balanced offensive approaches. Meanwhile, the defenses look about even. Trends-wise, the visitors hold the upper hand in this rivalry, and it's the Panthers turn to win this game. We expect a close one Thursday night, so we're betting Georgia State plus the points.
Tennessee basically laid an egg last week against an inferior opponent. We expect a bounce-back performance from the Volunteers this week. Meanwhile, Florida just isn’t a contender in the SEC these days, and the Ol’ Ball Coach isn’t coming back. We like the Vols, minus the points, for Saturday.
Given the data at hand so early in the season, it seems like Northwestern has a fighting chance to cover the spread, courtesy of their robust defensive stats and encouraging head-to-head data against Duke. Taking Northwestern plus the points could be a wise move for bettors looking for value in this matchup.
To begin, UTSA QB Harris is listed as questionable for Friday with a bad toe, but we are assuming he will play. And he is a talent. Also, the Road Runners own the better defense. Meanwhile, Army is going through some growing pains on offense, implementing a new zone-read system. Finally, the line on this game moved in a good direction. We're like UTSA for Friday night, minus the points.
Navy is not a good team right now. You'd think a team with 17 returning starters might play through the learning curve with the new coach somewhat quickly, but so far, not so good. Memphis, meanwhile, is nicely balanced on offense and playing good defense. Also, the Tigers victories over the Midshipmen the last two seasons came by scores of 37-13 and 35-18. We expect something similar on Thursday night. We like Memphis, minus the points.
The recent performances suggest a play on the total.
Texas played Alabama really close last year. One year later the Longhorns are better than they were that day and ‘Bama doesn’t have Young. We’ll take Texas plus the points.
While Iowa comes into this game with a reputation for a strong defense, their offensive efficiency leaves something to be desired. Iowa State, despite not having a defense as strong as Iowa's, seems to be more efficient in converting yards to points.
Given the key stats and recent trends, the under seems to be a good bet as both teams have been leaning in that direction. As for the spread, the game could be closer than the 4-point line suggests, especially given Iowa State's efficiency in converting yards to points and their home-field advantage.
Nebraska should be 1-0; it just blew that game against Minnesota last week. Meanwhile, Colorado played its balls off last week at TCU; but that’s an effort that will be tough to repeat so soon. The Cornhuskers own the better running game in this match-up, and the better defense, and that’s usually enough for us. We like Nebraska to bounce back and win this game outright.
Given the stats and trends, Vanderbilt could potentially cover the spread, especially with their efficient offense. The total could go either way, but Wake Forest's strong defensive stats in yards per pass suggest a lower-scoring game.
Louisville won its last three games vs. FCS foes by an average score of 34-3 while Murray State lost its last four games vs. FBS opponents by an average score of 41-7. Also, playing at home means the spread on the Cardinals is probably inflated. And if Louisville gets the chance it might like to rest starters and give back-ups some playing time. We’re certainly not calling for the outright upset here but we’re playing the Racers plus the points.
These two teams are darn close in talent and experience, as the spread on this game indicates. But from what we can tell, Florida State probably owns the better running game and the better defense. Also, the Seminoles out-played LSU in that meeting last year before the Tigers rallied late, and both teams are probably better right now than they were that day. We think the wrong team is favored here; we like FSU for the win on the money line.
- PSU -21: With Penn State's statistical and trend advantages, this looks like a solid bet.
- UNDER 48.5: Recent trends and defensive stats suggest a lower-scoring affair.
- Penn State Moneyline: Given PSU's strong ATS and SU records, this is a safer bet.
- USC to Win but Nevada to Cover: USC has a statistical edge, but their tendency for penalties and Nevada's decent turnover margin suggest Nevada could cover the spread.
- Over 63.5 Total Points: Given USC's potent offense and Nevada's defensive vulnerabilities, a high-scoring game is likely.
