NCAAF Computer Picks - Free College Football Predictions

Thursday, November 21
7:30 PM ET
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North Carolina State VS Georgia Tech
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
NCSU 31.6 +270
GTECH 24.1 -350
Spread Pick
+9 -110
-9 -110
Total Pick
U 52 -110
O 52 -110
Friday, November 22
7:00 PM ET
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Temple VS Texas-San Antonio
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
TEMP 11.1 +525
UTSA 30.2 -750
Spread Pick
+16.5 -110
-16.5 -110
Total Pick
U 56 -110
O 56 -110
8:00 PM ET
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Purdue VS Michigan State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
PUR 7.5 +400
MSU 21.6 -550
Spread Pick
+13.5 -110
-13.5 -110
Total Pick
U 47.5 -110
O 47.5 -110
10:00 PM ET
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Nevada-Las Vegas VS San Jose State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
UNLV 38.4 -300
SJST 28.4 +250
Spread Pick
-7.5 -110
+7.5 -110
Total Pick
U 61 -110
O 61 -110
Saturday, November 23
12:00 PM ET
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Mississippi VS Florida
Florida +10
-115

The Gators are coming off a 27-16 victory over 3-point road favorite LSU, which marked Florida’s sixth cover in its past seven games. The Rebels have won three straight, most recently a 28-10 pounding of Georgia two weeks ago which vaulted them into serious College Football Playoff contention, and have covered in six of their nine games against FBS opponents so far this season.

But, that spread is too big. See my full preview for an SEC trend you need to know. 

J. jackson Anytime TD
+130

With Johnson on the shelf, Jackson has taken over the role of feature back for the Gators, and he’s largely delivered with touchdowns in each of his last three games.

While Florida running backs tend to get fewer touches with Lagway in the lineup—the quarterback is the team’s biggest running threat—Jackson remains the go-to guy in short-yardage situations and at the goal line.

But, that spread is too big. See my full preview for an SEC trend you need to know. 

Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
MISS 41.2 -375
FLA 22.2 +300
Spread Pick
-10 -110
+10 -110
Total Pick
U 55.5 -110
O 55.5 -110
12:00 PM ET
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North Carolina VS Boston College
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
UNC 34.0 -155
BC 22.8 +135
Spread Pick
-3 -110
+3 -110
Total Pick
U 55.5 -110
O 55.5 -110
12:00 PM ET
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Wake Forest VS Miami-FL
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
WAKE 24.3 +1200
MIAMI 40.0 -3000
Spread Pick
+25 -110
-25 -110
Total Pick
U 64.5 -110
O 64.5 -110
12:00 PM ET
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Southern Methodist VS Virginia
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
SMU 44.4 -350
UVA 18.2 +280
Spread Pick
-9.5 -110
+9.5 -110
Total Pick
U 57.5 -110
O 57.5 -110
12:00 PM ET
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Connecticut VS Syracuse
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
UCONN 38.6 +320
CUSE 20.2 -400
Spread Pick
+10.5 -110
-10.5 -110
Total Pick
U 54.5 -110
O 54.5 -110
12:00 PM ET
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Sam Houston State VS Jacksonville State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
SAMHO 32.2 +180
JVST 33.8 -220
Spread Pick
+6 -110
-6 -110
Total Pick
U 55.5 -110
O 55.5 -110
12:00 PM ET
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Illinois VS Rutgers
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
ILL 21.4 -120
RUT 17.2 +100
Spread Pick
-1 -110
+1 -110
Total Pick
U 47.5 -110
O 47.5 -110
12:00 PM ET
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Indiana VS Ohio State
Indiana +12.5
-104

Since the turn of the century, the Ohio State Buckeyes have defeated Indiana in 21-straight meetings. However, in that span, the best record the Hoosiers finished with was 8-5 SU (2019). That's not how the new-and-improved Indiana program, still undefeated, operates under Curt Cignetti.

At double-digit points, this week's line is a bit too inflated to hand to the Ryan Day.

See my full Indiana vs Ohio State preview for more. 

*picks made as of Tuesday, November 19 at 11:30 am ET

Carnell Tate U 45.5 Receiving Yds
-115

Tate may have the third-most receiving yards on the Buckeyes (457), but there's no doubt he runs into some problems when lining up against a stout defense. In his meetings with Penn State and Oregon, the sophomore recorded 15-yards or fewer in each performance. 

He's averaging 14.2 yards when up against a top 25 receiving defense.

See my full Indiana vs Ohio State preview for more. 

*picks made as of Tuesday, November 19 at 11:30 am ET

Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
INDY 33.8 +400
OSU 32.6 -550
Spread Pick
+13.5 -110
-13.5 -110
Total Pick
U 51.5 -110
O 51.5 -110
12:00 PM ET
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Iowa VS Maryland
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
IOWA 27.4 -240
MARY 19.2 +200
Spread Pick
-6.5 -110
+6.5 -110
Total Pick
U 45.5 -110
O 45.5 -110
12:45 PM ET
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Massachusetts VS Georgia
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
UMASS 15.5 - -
GA 39.3 - -
Spread Pick
+42 -110
-42 -110
Total Pick
U 55.5 -110
O 55.5 -110
1:00 PM ET
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Texas El Paso VS Tennessee
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
UTEP 21.4 - -
TENN 32.1 - -
Spread Pick
+41.5 -110
-41.5 -110
Total Pick
U 52.5 -110
O 52.5 -110
1:00 PM ET
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Western Kentucky VS Liberty
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
WKU 32.6 -105
LIB 32.2 -115
Spread Pick
+1 -110
-1 -110
Total Pick
U 56.5 -110
O 56.5 -110
1:30 PM ET
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Charleston Southern VS Florida State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
CHSO 30.7 - -
FSU 12.5 - -
Spread Pick
+33.5 -105
-33.5 -115
Total Pick
U 44.5 -110
O 44.5 -110
2:00 PM ET
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Rice VS Alabama-Birmingham
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
RICE 33.2 -240
UAB 13.2 +200
Spread Pick
-6.5 -115
+6.5 -105
Total Pick
U 51 -110
O 51 -110
2:00 PM ET
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Bowling Green VS Ball State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
BOWL 35.4 -490
BALL 21.3 +355
Spread Pick
-12 -110
+12 -110
Total Pick
U 57 -110
O 57 -110
2:30 PM ET
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James Madison VS Appalachian State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
JAMES 34.4 -265
APP 24.6 +225
Spread Pick
-7 -110
+7 -110
Total Pick
U 58.5 -110
O 58.5 -110
2:30 PM ET
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New Mexico State VS Middle Tennessee
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
NMSU 14.2 +145
MTSU 25.2 -165
Spread Pick
+3.5 -115
-3.5 -105
Total Pick
U 52.5 -110
O 52.5 -110
3:00 PM ET
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Charlotte VS Florida Atlantic
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
CHAR 19.0 -140
FAU 24.0 +120
Spread Pick
-2.5 -115
+2.5 -105
Total Pick
U 48.5 -110
O 48.5 -110
3:00 PM ET
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South Alabama VS Southern Miss
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
SALA 35.6 -2000
SMISS 8.6 +950
Spread Pick
-22.5 -110
+22.5 -110
Total Pick
U 54.5 -110
O 54.5 -110
3:00 PM ET
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Arizona VS Texas Christian
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
ARIZ 20.3 +350
TCU 38.1 -450
Spread Pick
+11.5 -110
-11.5 -110
Total Pick
U 59.5 -110
O 59.5 -110
3:00 PM ET
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Florida International VS Kennesaw State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
FIU 30.0 -320
KENNE 12.2 +255
Spread Pick
-9 -110
+9 -110
Total Pick
U 44 -110
O 44 -110
3:00 PM ET
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Louisiana-Monroe VS Arkansas State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
ULM 22.0 +110
ARKST 21.8 -130
Spread Pick
+2.5 -110
-2.5 -110
Total Pick
U 52.5 -110
O 52.5 -110
3:30 PM ET
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East Carolina VS North Texas
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
ECAR 33.0 +125
UNT 28.2 -145
Spread Pick
+3 -115
-3 -105
Total Pick
U 72.5 -110
O 72.5 -110
3:30 PM ET
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Tulsa VS South Florida
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
TULSA 3.6 +550
USF 36.8 -800
Spread Pick
+17.5 -110
-17.5 -110
Total Pick
U 60.5 -110
O 60.5 -110
3:30 PM ET
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San Diego State VS Utah State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
SDST 25.1 +160
UTST 26.6 -180
Spread Pick
+4 -110
-4 -110
Total Pick
U 61 -110
O 61 -110
3:30 PM ET
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Kentucky VS Texas
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
UK 10.9 +900
TEXAS 38.4 -1600
Spread Pick
+20.5 -110
-20.5 -110
Total Pick
U 47 -110
O 47 -110
3:30 PM ET
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Georgia Southern VS Coastal Carolina
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
GASO 29.0 +110
COAST 23.4 -130
Spread Pick
+2.5 -110
-2.5 -110
Total Pick
U 57 -110
O 57 -110
3:30 PM ET
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Colorado VS Kansas
Kansas +2.5
-105

Almost all of the Jayhawks’ games have been close—they’ve suffered losses by five, three, five, four and two points, in addition to their two-point victory in Provo.

Against Colorado, they’ll try to run the ball behind read-option quarterback Jalon Daniels, control time of possession, and keep the Buffaloes’ high-powered offense off the field.  

See my full Colorado vs Kansas preview for more.

D. Neal Anytime TD
-280

No question, much of the focus Saturday will be on Colorado stars Hunter and Shedeur Sanders. But keep an eye out for Kansas running back Devin Neal, who’s become one of the Big 12’s more reliable scorers.

Neal has found the end zone in seven consecutive games for the Jayhawks, scoring two touchdowns each against Iowa State and BYU. The senior is a cornerstone of a Kansas rushing attack which will be a point of emphasis against the Buffaloes.

See my full Colorado vs Kansas preview for more.

Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
COLO 34.4 -145
KU 23.5 +125
Spread Pick
-3 -105
+3 -115
Total Pick
U 59.5 -110
O 59.5 -110
3:30 PM ET
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Central Florida VS West Virginia
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
UCF 35.0 -150
WVU 22.2 +130
Spread Pick
-3 -110
+3 -110
Total Pick
U 63.5 -110
O 63.5 -110
3:30 PM ET
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Texas Tech VS Oklahoma State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
TTECH 25.0 -170
OKST 25.0 +150
Spread Pick
-3.5 -110
+3.5 -110
Total Pick
U 67.5 -110
O 67.5 -110
3:30 PM ET
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Brigham Young VS Arizona State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
BYU 32.0 +140
ARZST 25.4 -165
Spread Pick
+3 -110
-3 -110
Total Pick
U 48.5 -110
O 48.5 -110
3:30 PM ET
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Stanford VS California
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
STAN 11.3 +425
CAL 39.8 -550
Spread Pick
+14 -110
-14 -110
Total Pick
U 54.5 -110
O 54.5 -110
3:30 PM ET
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The Citadel VS Clemson
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
CITAD 25.8 - -
CLEM 36.6 - -
Spread Pick
+49.5 -105
-49.5 -115
Total Pick
U 58.5 -110
O 58.5 -110
3:30 PM ET
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Northwestern VS Michigan
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
NWEST 10.8 +335
MICH 23.6 -450
Spread Pick
+10.5 -110
-10.5 -110
Total Pick
U 36.5 -110
O 36.5 -110
3:30 PM ET
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Penn State VS Minnesota
Minnesota +12.5
-110

BetMGM is offering the Nittany Lions as 12.5-point road favorites, who are 5-4 ATS when entering a matchup favored.

I have to appreciate P.J. Fleck's defense, which allows 314.3 YPG (ranked 14th) and 19.7 PPG (ranked 17th). Courtesy of them, the Golden Gophers are a noble 7-2-1 ATS and have only suffered a single loss by more than one touchdown (Week 4 vs Iowa).

I'm trusting my money with the defense to pull through with enough big stops. 

Read my full Penn State vs Minnesota analysis here

*picks made as of Tuesday, November 19 at 3:00 pm ET

Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
PSU 32.2 -450
MINN 22.6 +340
Spread Pick
-11.5 -110
+11.5 -110
Total Pick
U 45 -110
O 45 -110
3:30 PM ET
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Wisconsin VS Nebraska
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
WIS 19.8 +115
NEB 20.8 -135
Spread Pick
+2.5 -110
-2.5 -110
Total Pick
U 42.5 -110
O 42.5 -110
4:00 PM ET
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Louisiana Tech VS Arkansas
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
LTECH 30.8 +1000
ARK 26.6 -2000
Spread Pick
+22 -110
-22 -110
Total Pick
U 49 -110
O 49 -110
4:00 PM ET
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Wofford VS South Carolina
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
WOFF 25.2 - -
SCAR 28.5 - -
Spread Pick
+42.5 -110
-42.5 -110
Total Pick
U 50.5 -112
O 50.5 -110
4:00 PM ET
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Pittsburgh VS Louisville
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
PITT 30.0 +240
LOUIS 33.4 -300
Spread Pick
+8.5 -110
-8.5 -110
Total Pick
U 57 -110
O 57 -110
4:15 PM ET
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Missouri VS Mississippi State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
MIZZU 28.8 -300
MISST 19.4 +240
Spread Pick
-7.5 -110
+7.5 -110
Total Pick
U 57.5 -110
O 57.5 -110
5:00 PM ET
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Troy VS Louisiana-Lafayette
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
TROY 17.3 +300
ULL 40.2 -360
Spread Pick
+10 -110
-10 -110
Total Pick
U 52 -110
O 52 -110
7:00 PM ET
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Army VS Notre Dame
Notre Dame -14.0
-110

Since their unfathomable home loss to Northern Illinois on Sept. 7, the Irish have won eight straight games by an average margin of 32.5 points. Notre Dame has also covered in five straight, all against double-digit spreads.

Notre Dame has a bevy of running backs and receivers it can run in and out, and the defense is allowing 11 points per game. The Domers own quality wins over Texas A&M, Louisville (which beat Clemson) and Georgia Tech (which upset Miami).

Looking for more picks? See my full Army vs Notre Dame preview

*picks made as of Tuesday, November 19 at 9:00 am ET

J. Love Anytime TD
-160

Love enjoyed a huge day against Virginia, when he carried 16 times for 137 yards and a touchdown. While Notre Dame rotates several running backs, Love has scored a touchdown in all 12 games he’s played in so far this season.

Love carried 12 times for 102 yards and two touchdowns against Navy, and should get lots of touches again Saturday against the Black Knights.

Looking for more picks? See my full Army vs Notre Dame preview

*picks made as of Tuesday, November 19 at 9:00 am ET

Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
ARMY 33.5 +500
ND 32.9 -700
Spread Pick
+14.5 -110
-14.5 -110
Total Pick
U 44.5 -110
O 44.5 -110
7:00 PM ET
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Boise State VS Wyoming
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
BOISE 39.2 -2400
WYOM 13.4 +1150
Spread Pick
-22.5 -110
+22.5 -110
Total Pick
U 57.5 -110
O 57.5 -110
7:00 PM ET
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Washington State VS Oregon State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
WAZZU 35.3 -510
ORGST 18.5 +370
Spread Pick
-12.5 -110
+12.5 -110
Total Pick
U 56.5 -110
O 56.5 -110
7:00 PM ET
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Georgia State VS Texas State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
GAST 20.2 +750
TXST 39.7 -1200
Spread Pick
+20.5 -110
-20.5 -110
Total Pick
U 58 -110
O 58 -110
7:00 PM ET
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Baylor VS Houston
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
BAY 29.2 -300
HOU 21.6 +240
Spread Pick
-7.5 -115
+7.5 -105
Total Pick
U 50.5 -110
O 50.5 -110
7:30 PM ET
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Texas A&M VS Auburn
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
TEXAM 31.6 -135
AUB 29.8 +115
Spread Pick
-2.5 -110
+2.5 -110
Total Pick
U 46.5 -110
O 46.5 -110
7:30 PM ET
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Alabama VS Oklahoma
Alabama -14
-110

Alabama is averaging over 471 yards of offense over its last three games. Oklahoma simply can’t keep up with that. The Sooners have gone back to Jackson Arnold at quarterback, with mixed results. OU’s once-vaunted defense has wilted from carrying the load, slipping to the middle of the pack in the SEC.

Yes, it’s hard for double-digit road favorites to cover in the SEC—just one has done it entering this weekend. And yet given what we’ve seen from both teams recently, Alabama remains the play.

See my full Alabama vs Oklahoma preview for more picks. 

J. Milroe O 214.5 Pass Yard
-115

Oklahoma’s defense may not be what it was early in the season, but the Sooners remain very good against the run, allowing opponents an average of 109 rush yards per game. That likely opens up the passing game for Milroe, who’s thrown for 215 yards or more in four of his last six starts against SEC competition.

See my full Alabama vs Oklahoma preview for more picks. 

Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
BAMA 38.7 -550
OU 17.1 +425
Spread Pick
-13.5 -110
+13.5 -110
Total Pick
U 47.5 -110
O 47.5 -110
7:30 PM ET
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Marshall VS Old Dominion
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
MARSH 29.7 +105
ODU 29.3 -125
Spread Pick
+2 -110
-2 -110
Total Pick
U 51.5 -110
O 51.5 -110
7:30 PM ET
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Iowa State VS Utah
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
IAST 28.6 -280
UTAH 23.0 +230
Spread Pick
-7.5 -110
+7.5 -110
Total Pick
U 41.5 -110
O 41.5 -110
7:45 PM ET
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Vanderbilt VS Louisiana State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
VANDY 21.0 +240
LSU 35.2 -300
Spread Pick
+7.5 -110
-7.5 -110
Total Pick
U 53.5 -110
O 53.5 -110
8:00 PM ET
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Cincinnati VS Kansas State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
CINCY 25.6 +250
KANST 34.3 -300
Spread Pick
+8.5 -110
-8.5 -110
Total Pick
U 52.5 -110
O 52.5 -110
8:00 PM ET
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Virginia Tech VS Duke
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
VTECH 33.8 -155
DUKE 21.6 +135
Spread Pick
-3 -115
+3 -105
Total Pick
U 47.5 -110
O 47.5 -110
10:30 PM ET
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Air Force VS Nevada
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
AIRFO 12.2 +145
NEV 26.5 -165
Spread Pick
+3.5 -110
-3.5 -110
Total Pick
U 44.5 -110
O 44.5 -110
10:30 PM ET
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Colorado State VS Fresno State
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
COLST 28.6 +140
FRES 26.9 -165
Spread Pick
+3 +100
-3 -120
Total Pick
U 46 -110
O 46 -110
10:30 PM ET
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Southern California VS California-Los Angeles
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
USC 30.4 -180
UCLA 18.4 +160
Spread Pick
-4.5 -110
+4.5 -110
Total Pick
U 51.5 -110
O 51.5 -110
Tuesday, November 26
7:00 PM ET
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Toledo VS Akron
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
TOL - - -
AKRON - - -
Spread Pick
- - - -
- - - -
Total Pick
-- - -
-- - -
7:00 PM ET
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Kent State VS Buffalo
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
KENT - - -
BUFF - - -
Spread Pick
- - - -
- - - -
Total Pick
-- - -
-- - -
Thursday, November 28
7:30 PM ET
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Memphis VS Tulane
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
MEM - +365
TUL - -490
Spread Pick
+13.5 -110
-13.5 -110
Total Pick
U 56.5 -111
O 56.5 -111
Computer Picks Results - Last 100 Games
Last 100 To Win ATS Total O/U
$ Units (Opening)$677-$412-$2584
$ Units (Closing)$1465-$742-$362
Record (Opening)70 - 2750 - 48 - 239 - 61
Record (Closing)71 - 2748 - 51 - 150 - 49 - 1

The table above lets you know how profitable and helpful our sports betting computer picks have been across the last 100 college football games played. Our NCAAF computer picks uses expert data to review odds and generate moneyline, spread and total bets for every game throughout the season.

Listed in the table is unit details, which is the total profit (or loss) based on a bettor placing $100 on each of the last 100 college football picks made by the computer, on the opening and closing lines.

Take advantage of these free college football picks before you wager any money at sportsbooks.

how to use nCAAF Computer picks

As human beings, we're bound to be bias with our picks and potentially fall into the trap of swinging with the public. With advanced stats growing in popularity and getting harder to track, college football computer predictions are starting to become more relied on.

moneyline

Betting on a moneyline simply means you're picking the outright winner of the game, regardless of the scoring margin or total. If the team you choose wins, then your bet hits. Here's what it will look like over at your favorite sportsbook:

TeamMoneyline
Alabama Crimson Tide-120
Missouri Tigers+150


In this case, Alabama are favorites to win the game as their moneyline odds have a minus sign (-) in front of the number. The favorites will have the minus sign present, and the underdogs will have a plus sign (+). Easy, right?

spread

Betting the spread gives your bet a bit more breathing room. Here, you don't need to sweat out a team to win. Instead, you can wager on the point differential on the scoreboard.

Betting on the spread is a good idea when the moneyline profits aren't enticing. There's no point betting on Alabama as heavy -1500 favorites over Missouri. But, taking Missouri to keep the scoring margin within a certain frame will get you more bang for your buck.

TeamSpread
Alabama Crimson Tide-24.5 (-105)
Missouri Tigers+24.5 (-115)


In this example, the Tide are favored to dominate their game against Missouri, outperforming them by atleast 24.5 points.

If Alabama does win by more than 25 points, that would mean the Crimson Tide covered the spread. But, if the Tide won by just 20 points, then would mean the Tigers "covered the spread" instead. 

totals

If you think the outcome of a game could flip in either direction, then an OVER/UNDER is the way to go. This bet relies on the combined score from both teams and whether it goes over or under the point total listed over at sportsbooks. Then, who cares who wins?

TeamTotal
Alabama Crimson TideO 52.5 (-110)
Missouri TigersU 52.5 (-110)


In this example, oddsmakers have set the total score for the at 52.5 points. The choice is now up to you! If you think the Tide and Tigers will score a combined total of more than 52.5 (53 points or more) points, then pick the OVER. If you're thinking otherwise, then bet the UNDER and the bet will hit if they score fewer than 52.5 (53 points or less) points.

If the set number was a whole number like 52 points and the two teams score exactly that amount, then it is considered a push and you'd get your money back.

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