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| Anthony Nelo Martinez | 12:05 PM Mississippi State vs LSU NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: LSU -14.5 I'm laying the points with LSU Tigers at home in one of the toughest environments in college football. LSU is a heavy favorite across the market and multiple projection models give the Tigers an 83%+ chance to win, with projected scores landing around 36-21. The matchup edge starts in the trenches. LSU is averaging 214 rushing yards per game, while Mississippi State Bulldogs have struggled to keep opponents behind schedule defensively. Health is also a concern for Mississippi State. Questions surrounding key offensive contributors, including quarterback Kamario Taylor, could make it difficult for the Bulldogs to keep pace in a hostile road setting. LSU's home form has been dominant, with convincing wins over quality opponents in Tiger Stadium, while both of their losses came away from Baton Rouge. | |
| Book Breaker | 7:35 PM Oklahoma State vs Houston NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Oklahoma State 4.5 Oklahoma State is a strong pick to cover +4.5 against Houston because the Cowboys have the offensive firepower to keep this Big 12 matchup competitive. Oklahoma State ranks sixth nationally in total offense, averaging 521.4 yards per game, including 322.4 passing yards. That passing attack could exploit a Houston defense allowing 248.3 passing yards per game, ranking 118th nationally. The Cowboys also enter on a four-game winning streak, building confidence and momentum heading into this road test. Oklahoma State won 43-30 at Houston in 2023 and has captured six of the teams’ last ten meetings. Although Houston dominated their 2025 matchup, the Cowboys’ current offensive production gives them a realistic chance to respond. Houston’s fourth-ranked rushing defense is a concern, but Oklahoma State’s passing advantage should help offset that weakness. With explosive-play potential and enough scoring ability to stay within one possession, Oklahoma State +4.5 is the value side. | |
| Brian Bitler | 7:44 PM Notre Dame vs BYU NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Notre Dame -10.5 For my best free pick on the board here for Saturday in College Football action I am looking at Notre Dame traveling to take on BYU here in prime time action. Normally I fade the Irish or at least just avoid them which is what I have done this season but here I think we have an opportunity with them as they face a team that is 5-0 both SU and ATS and getting double digits which should entice a majority of bettors on this game IMO and based on early action I think I am on point here. Irish were screwed last year not getting in the playoffs and I am sure this team has heard the nay sayers saying this team has played no one. I think BYU is a big public dog here and Notre Dame will have zero mercy here on Saturday. Play on Notre Dame lay the points rotation #179 ***DO NOT MISS MY BEST BET TITANIUM ON SATURDAY IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL I AM 45-28 62% OVER THE LAST 73*** | |
| Dan Kaiser Sports | 7:40 PM Kentucky vs Oklahoma NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Kentucky 6.5 This could be a letdown spot for both teams. Kentucky is coming off a win over LSU, and Oklahoma took down Texas. Oklahoma is at home. Oklahoma has struggled offensively this season, and this seems to be too many points. Kentucky has a balanced offense and a playmaking quarterback. Kentucky has played competitive games and this will be another one. Play on Kentucky. This is a FREE play | |
| David Delano | 12:05 PM Northwestern vs Michigan State NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Northwestern -7 Michigan State hasn't shown enough consistency to earn my trust in this matchup. The Wildcats rank 20th nationally in the College Football Power Index, compared to 60th for the Spartans. Northwestern also holds a significant advantage in offensive efficiency, ranking 10th in the country, while Michigan State sits 86th. Northwestern ranks 43rd defensively, compared to 70th for Michigan State. I trust Northwestern to control this matchup and create enough separation to cover the touchdown spread. | |
| David Delano | 12:05 PM Cincinnati vs West Virginia NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Over 63 I'm taking the Over up to 64.5 in Cincinnati vs. West Virginia. Both defenses rank near the bottom of the Big 12 in defensive efficiency, creating a favorable setup for points on Saturday. West Virginia has gone Over in all six games this season, while Cincinnati has hit the Over in three of its first five. The recent results are especially encouraging, with West Virginia allowing 52 points to Arizona, 45 to Iowa State and 41 to Oklahoma State. Cincinnati has also shown it can put points on the board, scoring at least 31 in four of its first five games. With West Virginia's fast-paced offense and both defenses struggling to consistently get stops, I like the chances of this game turning into a shootout. | |
| James Patrick Sports | 3:35 PM Auburn vs Georgia NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Auburn 21 Saturday NCAA Football Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports Washington State vs. Oregon State 6:00 pm. est. The Pac-12 is back – bloodied, trimmed to eight teams, yet bristling with modest talent and attitude. Former Pac-12ers Oregon State and Washington State welcome five Mountain West raiders (Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State) plus Sun Belt gunslinger Texas State. The Beavers didn’t really have expectations after elevating Bray from DC to HC as this was a move designed to keep as many players in-house as possible, since spending money wasn’t really in the cards for Oregon State. After a (2-10) disaster last season, JaMarcus Shephard takes the reins In Corvallis while making his head coaching debut. Rebuilding in a reborn league, that’s the ultimate gut-check. Oregon State needs positive energy to remain competitive in today's college football landscape. Washington State spent the last two years wandering college football’s wilderness while the Pac-12 crumbled around it. Now the Cougars have a conference, pulse, and reason to matter again. First-year head coach Kirby Moore inherits roster turnover and portal chaos, but also a program eager to punch back. Still, Moore’s background should keep the Cougars dangerous. Washington State could become the Pac-12’s troublemaker. Your Saturday NCAA Football Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports in NCAA action is a (3*) Play. #213. Take Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon State.in College Football. “Big Game James” Patrick has Pigskin Fever this Saturday with winning selections in College Football with a big Five Bonanza of action from the Touchdown Club and his selections are available for $25. Top play on this card is rated as (5*) Pot of Gold Big Ten Conference Game of the Year selection. Be there for the opening tip at 12:00 pm. eastern and enjoy all the fast-paced action of NCAA College Football while you are cashing in on your investments with “Big Game James” Patrick. When you need that Big Win think James Patrick Sports. The “Big Man” has Pigskin Fever! Step up to the Plate with James Patrick’s Diamond Club as the National League Playoff action on a pay after you profit format for $20. Be there when James Patrick releases this play as your wealth depends on it. Don't get caught looking and cash in on your investments with the "Big Man". James Patrick Sports Major League Baseball Selections are as good as it gets in Big League action. Swing for the fences with the Big Man and cash in now Saturday is "Easy Money" at James Patrick Sports. Good Luck from the staff at James Patrick Sports. When you talk about professional sports postseason action, James Patrick Sports should be in the discussion. The “Big Man” has the best game in Saturday Major League Baseball. | |
| James Patrick Sports | 3:35 PM Auburn vs Georgia NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Auburn 21 Friday Night NCAA Football Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports Auburn vs. Georgia 3:30 pm. est. The Bulldogs are coming off a huge revenge game at Alabama and like Auburn’s chances here. HC Kirby Smart is a two-time national champion and Smart is (40-5) in SEC play since 2021. Though the Dawgs’ once-unparalleled talent depth has moderated – with revenue sharing and NIL leveling the landscape. The Dawgs slumped badly last season with three losses. The issues were sub-standard quarterback play, lack of play-making receivers (again) and the worst defense at Georgia in at least a decade. Georgia took a punch to the gut, losing (13) players to the NFL Draft, including three first-round defenders. To make matters more challenging, they entered spring with a QB room that has just one career start – Gunnar Stockton’s. The Auburn Tigers fired coach Hugh Freeze. He was gone (6-16) in the SEC over his three seasons and (15-19) overall. With pressure mounting and patience running thin, it’s boom-or-bust on The Plains – and the countdown had already started. On the heels of five straight (7)-loss seasons, this War Eagle program needed stability as much as anything, and new HC Alex Golesh seems more than capable of bringing it. With a proven track record of rapid turnaround, plus his ability to develop talent and build a winning culture, Golesh positions Auburn for sustained success moving forward – especially behind physically gifted and talented ex-USF QB Byrum Brown and a strong cast of former Bulls’ wide receivers. Your Friday College Football Complimentary Selection actually kicks off on Saturday at 3:30 pm. est. Take is #189. Take Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia. In other action across America in College Football, “Big Game James” Patrick has a Winner in Friday Night action available for $20. Be there for the opening kick and cash in on the “Big Man’s” selection for Friday Night NCAA Football Action. Good Luck from the staff of James Patrick Sports! | |
| Kevin Thomas | 11:00 PM Nebraska vs Oregon NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Oregon -7 11 pm, as we take advantage of a team heading to the West Coast for the first time this season, playing an 11 pm game. (187) Nebraska (5-1) almost upset Indiana at home prior to this journey out west, but a closer look shows Indiana was definitely looking ahead to their home game against the 4th-ranked Ohio State, which a home loss for Indiana would hurt their standing in the Big10 and at the national level. So, host (188) Oregon (3-2), with the quarterback still TBD, is off a loss and laying points here. I can tell you why: the game is a night game in Eugene, Oregon. Nebraska hasn’t been on this big a stage on the road in a long time. Take (188) Oregon laying the points. | |
| Kyle Hunter | 12:05 PM Florida Atlantic vs Army NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Over 54.5 *Free Play Over 54.5* The Army Black Knights are much weaker defensively this year than they have been in recent seasons. Army is 126th in pass explosiveness allowed. They are 118th in yards per pass attempt allowed. They are 127th in pass downs success rate allowed. Army hasn't even played good passing attacks this season. Florida Atlantic is a very pass heavy offense. The Owls are 10th nationally in pass play success rate on offense. I think they'll have success with a solid QB and athletic WR's on the outside. The Owls are also very fast paced. In fact, they are first in the nation in pace of play. Army is a slow paced team, but I think they'll have a lot of success on the ground here. The Owls are 117th in PPA/rush allowed. Army is 2nd in PPA/rush on offense. Army is third nationally in rushing explosiveness and Florida Atlantic is 106th in rushing explosiveness allowed. We are just below a very key totals number too. Take the over. (50-26 Last 76 CFB totals. CFB 5 for $55 Total Package is just $11 per play this weekend. Save and win on Saturday!* | |
| Marc David | 12:05 PM Virginia vs SMU NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: SMU -9.5 Marc David's CFB Free Pick We really like home favorite in this matchup. Virginia (4-2) is coming off a win over Syracuse, but they managed just 288 total yards in that one, and the Cavaliers have struggled badly when stepping up in class. They lost 38-27 to West Virginia and got blown out 38-7 at Florida State in their only true road test. SMU (4-1) has the best player on the field in Kevin Jennings, who just became the program’s career passing leader and has thrown for 430 yards at Florida State and 464 against Missouri State this season. Virginia hasn’t shown they can keep pace away from Charlottesville, and SMU’s passing attack should stress a Cavaliers defense that’s leaned on a lot of new faces. This is FREE PLAY on SMU ATS. | |
| Matt Fargo Sports | 7:35 PM Oklahoma State vs Houston NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Houston -4.5 s is a play on the HOUSTON COUGARS for our Saturday Free Play. Oklahoma St. comes into Houston with a 4-1 record and after losing the season opener against Tulsa, the Cowboys have won and covered four straight games and that is a streak we like to fade as it is keeping this line down. One of the wins was a significant upset over Oregon but that was has lost some of its gusto and the other three wins were a pair of victories over average teams and one over an FCS squad. The offense was lights out over the first three games of this winning streak but was held in check somewhat last time out and now they face a defense ranked in the top 40 including No. 4 against the run. Houston is 5-1 with its only loss coming against Texas Tech because of a missed two-point conversion late that would have sent the game into overtime. The Cougars have one of the best rushing attacks in the country as they are No. 14 and that is the weakness of the Cowboys defense as they are No. 81 in the country. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points off a win by 10 points or more over a conference rival going up against an opponent off an upset win by 14 points or more as an underdog. This situation is 26-6 ATS (81.3 percent) since 1992. Play (152) Houston Cougars Fargo is now 23-9-3 in the NFL to start the season following a 5-2-1 Week Five! NFL Primetime 12-0-1 YTD. CFB 33-27-1 YTD after a winning Week Six. Football Combined 56-36-4 (60.9%) YTD. Saturday-Sunday FB posted! | |
| Mike Lundin | 12:05 PM Kansas vs Kansas State NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Kansas 3.5 Kansas v Kansas State NCAAF Free Pick The Angle(s): The Kansas State Wildcats have won 17 straight in the Sunflower Showdown, but the margins have tightened lately. Two of the last three meetings were one-possession games, and this year's K-State team hasn’t looked like a group ready to pull away. Both teams enter 0-2 in conference play, so there is no talent gap here that justifies the hype around the home team. The Jayhawks opened as a significant underdog after last week's loss to unbeaten Utah, and the line has since come down, a sign that sharper money agrees the market overreacted. I’ll take the points in a rivalry game that should come down to the fourth quarter. The Bet: Kansas ATS (3%). | |
| Mikey Sports | 12:05 PM Kansas vs Kansas State NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Kansas 3.5 Mikey Sports FREE CFB play Saturday 10-17-26 Kansas +3 1/2 Mikey Sports is on an INCREDIBLE 45-30 (60%) run over his last 77 NCAA-F picks! $1,000/game clients now up $12,480 since October 04, 2024! Mikey has a 2-Pack of CFB Winners for Saturday! Mikey Sports has been on an INCREDIBLE 181-139 (57%) RUN over his last 326 OVERALL picks! He has now made $1,000/game bettors $17,720 in profits since January 09, 2026. Join Mikey Sports with his Money Line for Saturday on Rangers v. Blue Jackets! Mikey Sports has been on an INCREDIBLE 65-47 (58%) RUN over his last 114 NFL picks! He has now made $1,000/game bettors $12,620 in profits since February 04, 2018. Join Mikey Sports with his Spread for Sunday on Saints v. Giants! | |
| ProSportsPicks | 7:05 PM TCU vs Baylor NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Baylor -5.5 PSP Data Driven Baylor. At Professionalsportspicks we see a future where those handicapping sports without advanced analytics and data-driven strategies will be left behind. Our data-driven picks use data integration, search and discovery, and knowledge management along with collaboration with our in-house handicappers. By isolating relevant trends, removing human bias, and targeting only lines with a positive expected value above a certain threshold, our data-driven picks promise to outperform any and all human competitors. Our models suggest that the value is on the favorite. Baylor are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. Baylor are 3-1 in their last 4 home games. | |
| Pure Lock | 12:05 PM Pittsburgh vs Boston College NCAAF 10/17 |
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| R&R Totals | 5:05 PM Troy vs UL Lafayette NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Red Dog Sports | 7:44 PM Notre Dame vs BYU NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: BYU 10.5 BYU +10.5 This game is at BYU. They are a solid team on offense and defense and play aboce sea level which can help a team late in the game. I like the Irish to win but take the points on Saturday night. | |
| Rob Vinciletti | 3:30 PM Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Virginia Tech -8.5 BIG Saturday Card has the 2026 CFB DOG OF THE YEAR Tonight, an Early Red Zone Side 2 TOP Totals and MLB A.L.C.S. Comp play below The Saturday CFB Comp play is on Virginia Tech at 3:30 eastern. The Hokies have lost the last 2 after opening the season 4-0 and now take on a Regressing GA. Tech team that is not close to as good as they were last season and lost their only road game to Stanford. The Hokies fit a nice system that has won and covered all 9 times for conference home favorites of 8 or more for teams off a conference road favored loss if they were favored from -4 to -14 the total is less than 69 and they have dog loss revenge. These teams win on average by a 36-11 score. Look for VA. Tech to win and cover. GL Rob V- SU: 9-0 ATS: 9-0 Team: 36.0 Opp: 11.2 Nov 01, 1997 - Sat 11 1997 WYO SDST home - - - - 41-17 -14 None 24 10 - - - W W - 0 Oct 09, 1999 08:00 Sat 7 1999 UTEP SMU home - - - - 42-28 -9.5 None 14 4.5 - - - W W - 0 Nov 06, 1999 07:00 Sat 11 1999 OKLA MIZ home - - - - 37-0 -11 None 37 26 - - - W W - 0 Nov 27, 1999 07:00 Sat 14 1999 OKLA OKST home - - - - 44-7 -13.5 None 37 23.5 - - - W W - 0 Nov 11, 2000 07:00 Sat 12 2000 TCU FRES home - - - - 24-7 -13 None 17 4 - - - W W - 0 Nov 14, 2014 09:00 Fri 12 2014 CFL TLS home 3-0 14-7 14-0 0-0 31-7 -20 55 24 4 -17 -6.5 -10.5 W W U 0 Oct 21, 2017 10:45 Sat 8 2017 WAST COLO home 0-0 14-0 7-0 7-0 28-0 -10.5 52.5 28 17.5 -24.5 -3.5 -21.0 W W U 0 Nov 03, 2018 07:30 Sat 10 2018 ORE UCLA home 14-0 7-7 7-7 14-7 42-21 -13 62.5 21 8 0.5 4.25 -3.75 W W O 0 Nov 13, 2021 06:30 Sat 11 2021 ORST STAN home 7-0 7-0 14-7 7-7 35-14 -13.0 56.0 21 8.0 -7.0 0.5 -7.5 W W U 0 Oct 17, 2026 03:30 Sat 7 2026 VTCH GTCH home - - - - - -9.5 56.5 | |
| Sniper Wes | 7:30 PM Wisconsin vs UCLA NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Under 43.5 Take #183 Wisconsin vs UCLA Under UCLA and Wisconsin square off Saturday in a matchup that sets up well for the under, particularly with the Bruins potentially facing a significant offensive adjustment at quarterback. UCLA is coming off a gritty 17-15 road victory over Oregon, but starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered a serious knee injury and is expected to miss the Wisconsin game. Backup Ty Dieffenbach would take over, and the change could lead to a more conservative offensive approach as the Bruins lean on their running game and defense. Wisconsin brings a strong defense into Pasadena. The Badgers held Michigan State to just 127 rushing yards on 45 carries in a 31-3 victory, and they have been effective at limiting opponents on the ground. That could make life difficult for UCLA running back Wayne Knight, who has averaged 7.7 yards per carry and scored 10 rushing touchdowns this season. If Wisconsin can contain Knight and force UCLA's inexperienced quarterback to make plays through the air, scoring opportunities could be limited. The Badgers also have reasons to expect a physical, competitive contest. Quarterback Colton Joseph has shown big-play potential, but his five interceptions against 10 touchdown passes suggest there is still room for inconsistency. UCLA's defense has recorded 10 interceptions this season, including four from Ta'Shawn James, giving the Bruins the ability to create turnovers and disrupt Wisconsin's offensive rhythm. Those defensive strengths could lead to shorter possessions and fewer sustained scoring drives. UCLA's 5-0 start has been impressive, but the quarterback injury changes the outlook for this matchup. Without Iamaleava, the Bruins may rely more heavily on the ground game and their defense, while Wisconsin's ability to limit rushing production could force both teams into a more methodical style. With two capable defenses and uncertainty surrounding UCLA's offense, this game has the ingredients for a lower-scoring battle. | |
| Sniper Wes | 10:30 PM Wake Forest vs California NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Wake Forest -9.5 Take #183 Wake Forest Over Cal Wake Forest heads to Berkeley riding a three-game winning streak and arrives with plenty of confidence after back-to-back road victories over ranked Louisville and NC State. The No. 21 Demon Deacons dominated NC State 38-14 last week, improving to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in ACC play. Now nationally ranked for the first time since 2022, Wake Forest has an opportunity to keep building momentum against a California team dealing with several important injuries. The biggest advantage for Wake Forest could be Cal's depleted backfield. Running back Adam Mohammed, the Bears' leading rusher with 336 yards, is in danger of missing his third consecutive game, while Carter Vargas has already been ruled out. If Mohammed is unavailable, Ashten Emory could be forced into an expanded role after showing promise last week. Losing depth at running back against a Wake Forest team that has been playing increasingly confident defense is a significant concern for California. The Bears also have questions at quarterback. Backup Jackson Brousseau played well in last week's 25-20 victory over Virginia Tech, completing 29 of 43 passes for 321 yards and a touchdown without throwing an interception. However, facing Wake Forest presents a much tougher challenge. The Demon Deacons have not allowed a second-half point in their past two games, and their defense will look to disrupt Cal's offensive rhythm while forcing the inexperienced quarterback into difficult situations. On the other side, Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez has been playing outstanding football. He accounted for four touchdowns against NC State and has produced nine total touchdowns over the past two games. His dual-threat ability makes him difficult to contain, especially when paired with a passing attack that just received a breakout performance from receiver Jack Foley, who recorded eight catches for 156 yards and a touchdown. Against a Cal team missing key contributors, Wake Forest has the offensive firepower to take control. California deserves credit for its recent win and will look to carry that momentum into Saturday night. However, the injury concerns, particularly in the backfield and potentially on defense, create a difficult matchup against a surging Wake Forest squad. We expect the Demon Deacons to capitalize on those weaknesses, control the game, and continue their impressive run with another convincing road performance. | |
| Tom Macrina | 12:00 PM Ohio State vs Indiana NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Indiana 3 Indiana +3 (-110) vs Ohio State There’s no love for Indiana this week, and we’re happy to take advantage of that. The Hoosiers are at home, where Curt Cignetti has never lost as their head coach (19-0, the longest active home streak in the country). They also carry a 22-game winning streak into this one. That kind of run doesn’t happen by accident. Ohio State is the more talented team on paper, and they have the best player in the country in Jeremiah Smith. But Cignetti has a reputation for taking away the opponent’s best weapon. Smith will still get his, but I don’t expect the numbers he usually puts up. He torched this defense for 8 catches and 144 yards in the 2025 Big Ten title game, and Indiana still won. This Hoosiers defense is great, especially against the run, and the offense is efficient. Ohio State is the better cover team, but I’m not fading Cignetti and 22 straight wins, especially at home. Both teams had this game circled from the start of the season, and Indiana will be ready. Take Indiana +3 (-110). Let’s cash some tickets! | |
| Tony Karpinski | 3:45 PM Penn State vs Michigan NCAAF 10/17 |
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| Pick: Penn State 6 I still believe the Nittany Lions are a better team than their 3-3 record suggests, and last week's 31-23 loss to USC included some encouraging signs. Quarterback Rocco Becht completed 21 of 32 passes for 289 yards without an interception, showing meaningful improvement after struggling against Wisconsin and Northwestern. Penn State is still averaging a respectable 393 yards per game, and Becht has enough experience to lead the offense against a strong defense in a tough environment. Penn State brings in the offensive edge based on the results we’ve seen from both of these teams this season. The Wolverines have been extremely disappointing offensively, ranking 17th among the Big Ten's 18 teams in both scoring at 23 points per game and total offense at 315.8 yards. Bryce Underwood has completed only 59.3% of his passes with five touchdowns to four interceptions. Michigan has lost consecutive conference games while scoring just 19 and 14 points, and coach Kyle Whittingham has confirmed that Underwood will remain the starter. We’re simply not seeing the improvement we expected from Underwood in his second year as the starting QB and he’s not processing the game effectively in his new offensive system. I don't trust Michigan's offense to consistently create separation against a respectable opponent. Expect a tight game with a low score. Take the pts with PSU. | |
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| John Ryan | $3907.00 | 17.7 |
| Anthony Nelo Martinez | $230.00 | 15.3 |
| C-Stars Sports | $4720.00 | 14.8 |
| Stonewall Sports | $1150.00 | 14.7 |
