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  Alex Smart
4:00 PM   Oklahoma State vs Central Florida  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Central Florida -13
  The Big 12’s basement has never looked uglier than it does in late November 2025. Two teams with a combined five wins, one of them already mathematically eliminated from bowl contention, and the other clinging to life with a quarterback room that looks like a MASH unit. Yet here we are, staring at a 13-point spread that feels almost insulting...until you realize Oklahoma State is the one catching the points. Give me UCF -13 and let’s cash this ticket before the Bounce House inflates and common sense deflates.
Scott Frost wasn’t entirely joking when he floated the idea of dusting off his Heisman finalist cleats to run scout-team offense this week. The Knights are down to two scholarship quarterbacks—neither of whom looked particularly healthy in last week’s 48-9 embarrassment against Texas Tech. Tayven Jackson, the nominal starter, limped through 128 passing yards and took a beating. Davi Belfort, a redshirt freshman who has thrown exactly nine collegiate passes, is the emergency parachute. Cam Fancher and Jacurri Brown are both out for the season with broken ribs and a shredded AC joint, respectively. Frost is literally running option plays with walk-ons in practice just to give his defense a look.
And still, somehow, UCF is the play.
Oklahoma State has quit. There’s no kinder way to put it. The Cowboys are 1-9, winless in Big 12 play, and fresh off a 14-6 loss to Kansas State in which they finally won the yardage battle… and still managed to lose by eight because they can’t stop turning the football over. They’ve dropped 18 of their last 19 games dating back to last season. Interim coach Doug Meacham is 0-7, and the roster has checked out faster than seniors on the last day of high school. This is the worst Oklahoma State team in the modern era, and they’re walking into a stadium where UCF has been a covering machine.
The Knights are 10-2 against the spread in their last dozen conference home games when they actually win the game, and even in defeat they rarely get blown out in Orlando. The Bounce House remains one of the most underrated home-field advantages in the spor..sweltering heat, deafening noise, and that ridiculous inflatable tunnel that seems to hypnotize visiting teams into early mistakes. Oklahoma State is 3-5 ATS this year as a two-touchdown (or larger) underdog and has failed to cover in six of its last seven road games.
The advanced metrics are a bloodbath. UCF ranks in the top 20 nationally in points per play allowed (0.30) despite all the offensive chaos. Oklahoma State is 131st in scoring defense (36.3 PPG) and dead last in the Big 12 in turnover margin. The Cowboys give the ball away like it’s burning their hands, and UC...somehow, someway....still forces turnovers at a top-25 rate even while starting backup quarterbacks who learned the playbook last Tuesday.
Yes, the Knights have scored 24 points combined in their last three games. Yes, the quarterback situation is a five-alarm fire. But this week they get an Oklahoma State defense that ranks 134th in total defense and has allowed 427 yards per game in conference play. RJ Harvey is still healthy, still averaging 5.2 yards per carry, and still capable of ripping off 150+ on the ground against a Cowboys front that quit tackling sometime around Halloween.
Lay the 13. Take it to 17 if it goes in that direction. UCF’s season is on life support, and nothing resuscitates a dying campaign like beating up on the one team in the league that’s already flatlined. The Knights still control their own bowl destiny with games against Oklahoma State and Colorado remaining. They’re not letting this one slip away at home.
Projected score: UCF 38, Oklahoma State 17. Cover feels like the floor, not the ceiling.
  Brian Bitler
8:00 PM   Arizona State vs Colorado  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Colorado 7
  For my best free pick on the board in college football here for Saturday I am looking at the Colorado Buffalo hosting the Arizona State Sun Devils. Colorado has lost 3 straight all 3 were non covers so its easy to see why people are backing the road Arizona State is the better team but the Sun Devils have an in state showdown with hate Arizona on deck next week and I think its a prime look ahead spot. 
 
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  C-Stars Sports
12:05 PM   Missouri vs Oklahoma  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Over 42.5
  Yes — I expect this game to be higher scoring than most anticipate. As strong as Oklahoma is, beating Alabama on the road usually leads to some level of emotional letdown. Missouri has shown they can move the ball with Pribula at quarterback, putting up 24 on Alabama, 23 on Auburn, and 29 on South Carolina. Without him, the offense dipped to 17 against Texas A&M and 10 against Vanderbilt after he went down early.
Oklahoma may also be without their top pass rusher, Thomas, which only helps Missouri’s offense. The key for Mizzou will be throwing well enough to open things up for Hardy and the ground game. Mateer is due for a strong performance, and both teams are capable of creating short fields through turnovers.
Play the over.
 
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  C-Stars Sports
12:05 PM   Minnesota vs Northwestern  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Under 41
  It’s tough to trust the over with either of these offenses. When you force five turnovers and still manage only 22 points, it’s clear explosiveness isn’t there. Minnesota has struggled badly on the road, averaging just 208 total yards, 71 rushing yards, and 8.2 points per game away from home. Meanwhile, Northwestern is allowing only 14.3 points per game at home.
 
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  Chip Chirimbes
1:05 PM   Baylor vs Arizona  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Baylor 7
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Baylor at Arizona 1:00 ET
Bears (+) over Wildcats - The Wildcats were good to us last week coming up big against Cincinnati as an underdog getting the ATS win. Baylor has now lost 3-of-4 after falling at Utah 59-28 last (Power Play loss) Saturday. The Bears are just 1-7 ATS in the last eight games and this at is their last game of the season is their final chance to become bowl eligible. and they have a greater need.Take BAYLOR!
  Craig Patrick Sports
12:05 PM   Rutgers vs Ohio State  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Rutgers 30.5
  These two met last in 2023, a game Ohio State won by 19 points on the road, as -18-point favorites. Ohio State no doubt has their eyes slightly diverted to what lies ahead in the final week of the regular season. They most certainly do not want another debacle like the last three seasons, so their focus might not be fully there. It doesn’t need to be in order to pick off the win here.
However, this is a massive spread to cover. Granted, the Buckeyes are at home, but the Scarlet Knights are no pushover on the offensive end. With an extra week of preparation, I expect Rutgers has a solid enough game plan to stay close enough. They are also a well-disciplined group and won’t shoot themselves in the foot with bad penalties.
Take the Scarlet Knights getting the points.
 
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  Craig Patrick Sports
7:30 PM   Tennessee vs Florida  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Under 58
  There should be some scoring here since Tennessee’s defense is vulnerable, but this number has gotten too high. I’m taking the under 57.5 at this inflated total. Florida’s offense simply can’t be trusted to do its part — the Gators have scored 24 points or fewer in eight of their last nine games, contributing to the under hitting 10 times in their last 14.
Defensively, Florida has been the strength of the team. With the home crowd behind them, the Gators should be able to get enough stops to keep this total down. They allow just 20.0 PPG at home compared to 26.2 PPG overall. Tennessee should pull away late and cover, but I still expect this to stay under the number.
 
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  Dionne D'Amico
7:30 PM   Tennessee vs Florida  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Tennessee -3.5
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Florida who sits at just 3-7 on the season has lost three straight games, while Tennessee (7-3) is coming off a big 42-9 win against New Mexico State. I just don’t see the struggling Gators competing here with the 2nd best offensive Volunteers team that is averaging 43.4 PPG. I’ll take Tennessee here.
  Doug Upstone
7:30 PM   California vs Stanford  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Under 47
  Free Play – Take UNDER 47 #171-72 California vs Stanford (7:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, Nov. 22)
 
Not being in the Pac-12 has caused -The Big Game – luster, since the ACC won’t invest anything, not meaning much to them. And even though both football programs are scuffling, to Bay Area locals and alums, this remains a big deal. With neither offense having much punch, the total has tipped from 49.5 to 47. One could think the total descending could be because the teams will run and not pass much. Nope, quite the contrary. These are the next-to-last (Stanford) and third-to-last (Cal) rushing offenses in the country. Each relies on a dink and dunk pass approach, without a running game, leading to many stalled drives without points. Update: A higher score is now the betting choice; however, it’s public money because the total remained stagnant. Knowing the Golden Bears are 10-2 UNDER in away games off a win against a conference rival puts me on the UNDER. Free Picks (935-743 long-term) (26-20 run)
 
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  James Patrick Sports
12:05 PM   Rutgers vs Ohio State  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Under 55.5
  Friday Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports
Rutgers vs. Ohio State 12:00 noon est.
Ohio State lost both of its coordinators, Chip Kelly and Jim Knowles, plus its offensive line coach. The Kelly-coordinated offense bulldozed defenses on the ground, and the defense was elite under Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles, whose defense ranked No. 2 in the nation in scoring (11.2) PPG. Ohio State spends more money on athletics than any other public university (approaching $300 million annually), doling out ($20) million in NIL funds to build its championship-winning roster. It’s why they have won at least (11) games in each full season of Ryan Day’s six-year tenure except for the COVID-shortened 2020 season when the Buckeyes made it to the CFP National Championship. The Ohio State Buckeyes don’t rebuild, they simply reload. Love the type of stability, identity, and on-field excellence Greg Schiano has brought back into the program he previously built up before he left for the DC job in Columbus at The Ohio State University. He knows how to recruit the region well. The Scarlet Knights HC Schiano’s defense returns plenty of veterans and will again be strong. The roster is not incredibly talented, but this team will be Iowa-like in its ability to run the ball and play defense. This year, they’ve bolstered their defense with transfer edge rushers Eric O’Neill (13) sacks, pick-six at JMU and Bradley Weaver (8.5) sacks at Ohio. If they deliver, Rutgers could wreak havoc off the edge. Your Friday Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports is on a early Saturday kick and a (3*) Play. #119. Take Rutgers – Ohio State Under the Total. In action across America in College Football, Big Game James Patrick has a (5*) Pot of Gold Winner available for $20. Be there for the opening kick and cash in on Big Game Jame’s selection for Friday Night College Football Action.  Good Luck from the staff of James Patrick Sports!
 
 
  James Patrick Sports
7:30 PM   North Texas vs Rice  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: North Texas -18.5
  Saturday NCAA Football Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports
North Texas vs. Rice 7:30 pm. est.
The Mean Green HC Eric Morris can coach offense. The Dudes of Denton have a new look as HC Morris overhauled the roster again: (26) transfers in, (17) out. Tons of transfers are now in place on defense, so we’ll see if gains can be made. North Texas’s ceiling will be defined by the defense and with a (9-1) record and in the mix for a spot in the College Football Playoffs, don’t count on the Owls to be the team to end this dream season. Be Wise! Avoid the Owls in this game. Your Saturday NCAA Football Complimentary Selection from James Patrick Sports in NCAA action is a (3*) Play. #193. Take North Texas Mean Green vs. Rice “Big Game James” Patrick has a Big Five Bonanza in College Football’s Saturday 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 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!
 
  Joe D'Amico
12:05 PM   Delaware vs Wake Forest  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Delaware 18
   
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Delaware.
 
It's kind of funny to think that I'm coming with a Conference USA team like Delaware, against an ACC opponent in Wake Forest. However, the Demon Deacons are already sitting at seven victories and have Duke on deck, so laying 17.5-points against the visiting opponent that's looking for their sixth victory to become bowl- eligible, seems to me to be a gift. Wake Forest does possess a solid defense, but their offense is nothing to brag about. It just seems like a lot of points to give a team hungry for their sixth victory, especially from a team that possesses an offense that only averages 23.8 PPG. They also have a rival in Duke up next and can certainly get caught looking ahead, and taking their foot off the gas.
  Joe D'Amico
7:00 PM   Pittsburgh vs Georgia Tech  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Georgia Tech -130
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Georgia Tech.
 
You may not realize this, but very quietly Georgia Tech is tied for the top spot in the ACC with Virginia, at 6-1. They have a non-conference game up next Georgia to conclude their regular season. So, this is a big game for the Yellow Jackets, my friends. Not only do they possess a 9-1 overall record, there are a perfect 5-0 at home this season, covering four of those five games. Pittsburgh comes off an embarrassing 37-15 lost at home against Notre Dame, and does not have what it takes to compete in this matchup. While they do possess a gunslinging quarterback and a solid aerial attack, they do not have the ground game to keep a defense honest. They also turn the ball over quite a bit, and let's face it, do not have the defense to slow down the well-balanced offense they're going to face here today.
  John Ryan
10:30 PM   San Jose State vs San Diego State  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: San Jose State 12.5
  San Jose State vs San Diego State 
10:30 EST 
7-Unit bet on San Jose State priced as a 12.5-point underdog. 
The following NCAA Football betting algorithm has produced an exceptionally profitable 20-30 SU and 32-16-2 ATS good for 67% winning bets over the past 35 seasons. The required criteria are: 
Bet on underdogs from game number 7 on out. 
They are coming two straight losses priced as favorites. 
They won 6 or more games last season. 
The opponent is coming off a SUATS win. 
The opponent has won 75% or more of their games. 
 
 
  Kyle Hunter
10:30 PM   San Jose State vs San Diego State  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Under 51
  *Free Play on Under* The San Diego State Aztecs have an elite defense. They are 6th nationally in success rate allowed. The Aztecs are third nationally in explosiveness allowed. San Diego State is 2nd in the nation in points per scoring opportunity allowed, so they are great in the red zone on defense too.
San Jose State has been one of the biggest disappointments in the country. The Spartans are just 59th in offensive explosiveness. They are a terrible 121st in points per scoring opportunity, so they aren't cashing in with touchdowns when they get deep into opponents territory. 
San Diego State is extremely run heavy, and the San Jose State defense has been much weaker against the pass than the run. I think the Aztecs get the lead and keep the clock moving here.
Take the under.
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  Marc David
3:30 PM   Michigan State vs Iowa  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Michigan State 17
  David's NCAAF Free Pick
We really like the underdog in this matchup. The line is heavily influenced by Iowa's strong 7-2-1 record against the spread this season. But despite Michigan State being winless in its last seven games, they've been competitive and their defense matches up well against Iowa’s offense. This feels like a game that will be closer than the spread suggests, making Michigan State a solid bet against the spread.
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  Mike Lundin
3:30 PM   Duke vs North Carolina  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Over 51.5
  Duke vs North Carolina CFB Free Pick: 
The Trend(s): The Duke Blue Devils took a 34-17 loss as a five-point favorite over Virginia last time out. They're 3-0 to the over after scoring 24 points or fewer last time out. North Carolina is coming off a 28-12 loss at Wake Forest, and I think their offense bounces back as well. 
Play on: OVER (3%). 
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  Mikey Sports
12:05 PM   Delaware vs Wake Forest  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Delaware 18
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Delaware +18
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  Oskeim Sports
2:00 PM   Nevada vs Wyoming  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Nevada 6.5
  Since 1989, unranked conference road underdogs in games with below-average totals are 630-479-29 ATS (56.8%), including 328-222-16 ATS (59.6%) as underdogs of greater than seven points.  Nevada arrives looking to avenge a 42-6 loss to the Cowboys the last time these teams met, and college football road underdogs of less than thirteen points are 363-256-12 ATS (58.6%) with revenge from Week 3 forward.  Since 2007, college football road underdogs of less than seven points with three wins or less are 839-686-28 ATS (55%).  Finally, Nevada is averaging nearly 144 rushing yards per game this season, which is notable because college football underdogs averaging 125 or more rushing yards per game are 477-363-23 ATS (56.8%) in contests with totals of 47 points or less.  Take Nevada as Jeff Keim’s Free Pick Winner for Saturday, November 22.
  Pure Lock
12:50 PM   Charlotte vs Georgia  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Charlotte 44
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  R&R Totals
3:30 PM   Michigan State vs Iowa  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Over 42.5
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  Rob Vinciletti
12:05 PM   Kansas vs Iowa State  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: Kansas 3.5
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The Saturday Comp play is on Kansas Plus the points at noon eastern. The Jayhawks wont have much of a chance next week vs Utah and Know they need this to go bowling as they have 5 wins thus far. They are off a bye week which will help here as well. Iowa St sits at 6-4 but after a BIG 12 Championship appearance last season this is not whey they expected. To Make things worse they are in a 2-13 late season system that plays against teams off a win that snapped a 3 or more game losing streak and scored less than 31 points. Look for Kansas to at the very least cover. GL Rob V-
  Tom Macrina
8:00 PM   BYU vs Cincinnati  
NCAAF   11/22  
  Pick: BYU -2.5
   
BYU vs. Cincinnati – Game Analysis
BYU has thoroughly owned this brief series, posting a perfect 3-0 record against Cincinnati with an average margin of victory exceeding 17 points. None of the previous meetings were particularly competitive, and the Cougars have consistently imposed their will on the Bearcats.
This matchup carries massive implications for BYU. A win here, combined with taking care of business in their finale, punches their ticket to the Big 12 Championship Game and a highly anticipated rematch with Texas Tech. Motivation will not be an issue in Provo’s locker room.
Both offenses can light up the scoreboard — Cincinnati ranks top-25 nationally in explosive plays and BYU isn’t far behind — but the separator is defense. BYU currently sits 13th in the country in total defense and top-20 in scoring defense, while Cincinnati struggles to get consistent stops (85th in total defense, 100+ in passing yards allowed per game).
Saturday night marks Senior Night at Nippert Stadium, so expect an electric, raucous environment and an early adrenaline surge from the Bearcats. Cincinnati will hit a few big plays out of the gates — they always do at home under the lights — and the first half should stay tight.
What travels best for BYU, however, is exactly what wins on the road in November: elite defense and clock controlling, mistake free football. The Cougars rank top 10 nationally in time of possession and have committed the fewest turnovers of any Big 12 team. That formula is brutal to overcome when the crowd’s energy inevitably wanes in the second half.
Look for a competitive, high energy first half before BYU’s defense stiffens, the run game takes over, and the Cougars pull away in the fourth quarter.
Pick: BYU -2.5
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Betting the NCAAF Point Spread

      Betting “against the spread” is the most popular way to wager on college football. NCAAF games are rarely perfect match-ups, and the spread is the sportsbook's way of leveling the playing field. In order to win a point spread bet or “cover the spread,” the favored team not only has to win the game – they must do so by a specified number of points (the spread). The spread encourages equal betting on both teams, as it essentially “gives” points to the underdog. You most often find spreads with half-points attached, which is known as a “hook.” The hook avoids the possibility of a push (or tie).
      Example: Clemson +5.5, Florida -5.5
The team with the negative number next to its name is the favorite; in this case, it is Florida (-5.5). If you bet on the Gators against the spread, they have to win the game by at least six points for you to win your bet. Florida is said to be “laying” 5.5 points in these circumstances. Another way to look at it is subtracting 5.5 points from the Gators final score at the end of the game. If the Gators still have more points after subtracting 5.5, then they cover the spread. In order to cover the spread, the favored team not only needs to win the game – they must do so by a specified number of points.
The Tigers have a positive number next to their team name, indicating they are the underdog. They do not have to win the game outright for you to win your bet. So long as they don’t lose by more than five points, you’ll come out a winner. Obviously, you would also win your bet if Clemson won the game outright.

Betting the NCAAF Moneyline

      While less popular than betting the spread, the NCAAF moneyline is the easiest football bet to understand. When betting the moneyline, you are simply picking the team that will win the game. NCAAF Moneyline bets are easy to understand, but they offer a poor return on investment when betting on the favorite.
      Example: Clemson +180, Florida -250
The NCAAF odds attached dictate your potential payout and the sportsbook’s implied probability. Florida remains the favorite on the moneyline, as indicated by the negative number (-250) next to the team name. But, in this case, that number means something different: a -250 moneyline tells bettors that they need to wager $250 on Florida in order to win $100. The positive number next to the Clemson (+180) gives us similar information, with one key difference. It tells bettors how much they will win on a $100 bet, in this case $180.

Betting NCAAF Totals (Over/Under)

      When betting the “total” on college football games, you are no longer concerned with which team will win the game. Instead, your focus is strictly on how many points will be scored overall. You may also hear this type of bet referred to as “over-under betting.”
      Example: Clemson/Florida Over 49.5(-115) Under 49.5 (-110) Sticking with our Clemson/Florida example, the sportsbook has set the total at 49.5 points. Again, the half-point (hook) is present to prevent a push. You have two options when betting totals: over (more than 49.5 points will be scored between both teams) or under (less than 49.5 points will be scored overall).
      When betting on the “total,” The moneyline shown in parentheses next to your choice determines the payout. This is calculated just like the NCAAF Moneylines above. Your focus on a NCAAF Totals Wager is strictly on how many points will be scored overall by both college football teams combines.