Free College Football Picks For Today 11/8/2021
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Buffalo vs. Miami Ohio Pick Prediction 11/9/2021
Buffalo at Miami Ohio—These are two offenses that are doing a good job moving the football. Buffalo has a senior quarterback. Their past three games Bulls are averaging 460 yards with 263 passing for 9.1 yards per attempt. Miami Ohio in this period putting gup 469 yards with 316 passing for 8.8 yards per pass attempt. Red Hawks gained 569 yards on Ohio last week in their 35-33 road loss. Bulls produced 499 yards but allowed 484 yards to Bowling Green in a 65-44 defeat. Kyle Vantrease expected to start. Recent games he averaged 75% completion rate and 12.1 yards per pass on Akron. He had 73.3% completions on Ohio along with 12.1 per attempt. Brett Gabbert for Miami Ohio threw for 492 yards on Ohio for 8.9 yards per attempt. Play Buffalo and Miami Ohio over 56.5.
Akron vs. Western Michigan Pick Prediction 11/9/2021
Akron at Western Michigan—Akron has shown improvement despite the firing of its Dhead coach last week. Over their past three MAC conference games the Zips are averaging 372 yards with 140 rushing for 4.3 per rush. Quarterback Zach Gibson last week completed 77.4% of his passes against Ball St 10.7 yards per pass attempt. He saw significant action the two previous seasons at the school. It is a two game losing streak for Western Michigan. The defense has been an issue for the Broncos past four MAC contests giving up 37.5 points per game. Past three games in conference, Western Michigan allowing 360 yards with 8 yards per pass attempt. Play Akron +26.5.
Ohio vs. Eastern Michigan Pick Prediction 11/9/2021
Ohio at Eastern Michigan—Ohio took a big blow as their head coach Frank Solich retired a month before the season due to health concerns. They got off to their usual slow start but it tallied later than usual. They have covered four of their past five games after their 35-33 home win to Miami Ohio. Over their past three games the Bobcats are moving the football for 405 yards with 177 rushing for 4.8 yards per rush. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke against the MAC is completing 73.9% of his passes for 7.9 yards per pass attempt. Past two games he has throws for 288 yards on Miami Ohio and 308 yards on Kent. Eastern Michigan trending poorly on the defensive side of the football. In their past three MAC games the Eagles are surrendering 493 yards with 180 rushing for 5.5 yards per rush. Opponents passing for 312 yards on Eastern Michigan for 7.8 yards per attempt. Play Ohio +8.
Ball St vs. Northern Illinois Pick Prediction 11/10/2021
Ball St at Northern Illinois—Ball St have won four of five. They are defending MAC champions who brough back 20 starters from that team. They are getting balance from their offense as in their past three games averaging 395 yards with 180 rushing for 4.8 yards per rush. Team is converting 58.5% on third down. Quarterback Drew Plitt is completing 64.4% of his throws in the MAC for 7 yards per pass attempt. Plitt carries a conference touchdown to interception rate of 10-1. Northern Illinois defense is trending in the wrong direction. Past three games Huskies surrendering 526 yards with 236 rushing for 7 yards per run. Opponents passing for 289 yards for 7.7 yards per attempt. They are putting very little pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Play Ball St -2.5.
Toledo vs. Bowling Green Pick Prediction 11/10/2021
Toledo at Bowling Green—Bowling Green has shown great improvement over their doormat teams of a couple a seasons ago. They are trending fine offensively in their past three MAC games averaging 418 yards with 170 rushing for 6.2 yards per rush. Passing average is 247 yards. Senior quarterback Matt McDonald at home is completing 66.2 % of his passes for 7.8 yards per pass attempt. Toledo has lost three of four after their 52-49 home defeat to Eastern Michigan. Rockets defense past three MAC games giving up 406 yards with 265 passing for 7.5 yards per attempt. Offense has been inconsistent for the Rockets as they have been held to 23 points or fewer in three of their five MAC games. Play Bowling Green +9.5.
Kent vs. Central Michigan Pick Prediction 11/10/2021
Kent at Central Michigan—Kent is a strong offensive team that is extremely weak defensively. Past three games Golden Flashes averaging 500 yards of offense but giving up 589 yards on defense. They are averaging 8.6 yards per pass attempt while on defense surrendering 387 yards passing with 9.5 yads per pass attempt. Chippewas pass defense slipping downward in this period as they allow 278 yards with 8.7 per pass attempt. Kent quarterback Dustin Crum completing 65% of his passes with no interceptions against the MAC. Central Michigan is moving the football in this period for 407 yards with 155 rushing for 4.8 yards per rush. Quarterback Daniel Richardson against the conference averaging 8.2 yards per pass attempt. He has had back to back good performances against Northern Illinois and Western Michigan. Play Kent and Central Michigan over 72.
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Pick Prediction 11/11/2021
North Carolina at Pittsburgh—The road has not been kind to the Tar Heels with a ten point loss at Notre Dame, 23 to Georgia Tech and a loss by seven to Virginia Tech. North Carolina defense trending poorly as in their past three ACC games giving up 520 yards with 5.9 yards per rush and 7.3 yards per pass attempt. Panthers trending strongly in this period with 536 offensive yards with 412 passing for nine yards per pass attempt. They are defending better than the Tar Heels. Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett completing 65.2% of his throws in the ACC for 8.7 yards per pass attempt. Panthers put good pressure on opposing quarterbacks averaging nearly four sacks a game in this three game window. Play Pittsburgh -6.
Cincinnati vs. USF Pick Prediction 11/12/2021
Cincinnati at USF—Cincinnati enters with a 9-0 record. Third straight non-cover for the Bearcats as they get past Tulsa 28-20 as a 22.5 point favorite. They gained 390 yards in the win and gave up 446 yards to the Green Wave. In those three games the Bearcats are allowing 244 yards with 225 rushing for 4 yards per attempt. The offense in this period producing only 337 yards with 3.6 per rush. South Florida has covered three of four after a 12 point loss to Houston. USF trending well offensively as in their period putting up 438 yards with 243 rushing for 5.6 per rush. Bulls quarterback Timmy McClain averaging 6.9 yards per attempt against the AAC. Play South Florida +23.5.
Wyoming vs. Boise St Pick Prediction 11/12/2021
Wyoming at Boise St—Broncos carry a two game win streak after their 40-14 win at Fresno St. Team had success moving the football against the Bulldogs with 470 yards. Wyoming is utilizing freshman quarterback Levi Williams as Sean Chambers has been ineffective. Williams is completing only 48.1% of his throws for 5.8 yards per rush attempt. Wyoming has become a one dimensional team running the football. But Boise St is trending better defending the run holding their past three Mountain West opponents to 3.9 yards per rush attempt. Boise St quarterback Hank Bachmeier in this two game win streak averaged 7.9 yards per attempt against Colorado St and 10.5 per attempt against Fresno St. Play Boise St -14.