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Ball St vs. Bowling Green College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/1/2023
Ball St at Bowling Green 7PM ET—Ball St improved to 2-6 with their 24-17 home victory to Central Michigan. The Cardinals rushed for 243 yards on 46 carries. They limited the Chippewas to under three yards per carry with 161 passing on 31 attempts. Kial Kelly completed 13 of 16 for 101 yards with 6.3 yards per pass attempt. He rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns. Kelly took over as starter and the team has been running heavy in his two games. Bowling Green improved to 4-4 following their 41-14 home victory to Akron Zips. The Falcons rushed for 214 yards on 42 carries. They limited the Zips to 1.5 yards per rush with 234 passing on 38 attempts. Bowling Green had a +4-turnover margin. Connor Bazelak completed 6 of 11 for 69 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 6.3 yards per pass attempt. Ball St sits 127th in total offense by averaging 295 yards per game. They rush for only 3.9 yards per carry and are inefficient in the passing game. Bowling Green is 28th in total defense by allowing 330 yards per game with 3.9 yards per attempt. They give up big plays in the passing game. Bowling Green is 124th in total offense, averaging 124 yards per game. Bowling Green in the MAC averaging 18 points per game and Ball St only 15 per game. Past three games the Cardinals are allowing 18 points and 300 yards per game. Play Ball St +5.5.
Kent vs. Akron College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/1/2023
Kent at Akron 7:30PM ET—Kent fell to 1-7 with their 24-6 home defeat to Buffalo. The Golden Flashes rushed for 86 yards on 35 carries. They allowed four yards per run to the Bulls with 195 passing on 33 attempts. Michael Alaimo completed 7 of 14 for 51 yards. He averaged 3.6 yards per pass attempt. Akron fell to 1-7 with their 41-14 road defeat at Bowling Green. The Zips rushed for 45 yards on 28 carries. They surrendered 214 yards rushing to the Falcons with 83 passing on 14 attempts. Akron had a -4-turnover margin. Jeff Undercuffler completed 22 of 38 for 234 yards with two interceptions. He averaged 6.2 yards per pass attempt and was sacked 5 times, losing 58 yards. Akron is 130th in total offense averaging 281 yards per game, 3.2 yards per run and inefficient in the passing game. Akron in the MAC averaging 244 yards and 12 points per game. Play Kent +4.5.
UCF vs. Cincinnati College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/4/2023
UCF at Cincinnati 3:30PM ET—UCF fell to 3-5 with their 41-28 home defeat to West Virginia. The Knights rushed for 189 yards. They allowed 286 yards rushing to the Mountaineers with 164 passing on 24 attempts. Central Florida had a -3-turnover margin. John Rys Plumlee completed 25 of 26 for 274 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions. He rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown. Cincinnati fell to 2-6 after their 45-13 road defeat at Oklahoma St. The Bearcats rushed for 277 yards on 50 carries. They surrendered 315 yards to the Cowboys with 286 passing on 34 attempts. Emory Jones hit 6 of 16 for 117 yards with an interception. He averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt. UCF is a high-volume running team that should run clock. Cincinnati is holding teams to 4 yards a carry and limit opposing quarterbacks to 54.8% passing. UCF limits opposing quarterbacks to 56.5% completion rate and only 6.7 yards per pass attempt. The Bearcats in Big 12 games averaging only 17 points per game and 5.3 yards per play. Cincinnati has committed multiple turnovers in five of their past six games. The Knights are also dealing with turnover issues in conference. Play UCF and Cincinnati under 59.5.
Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma St College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/4/2023
Oklahoma at Oklahoma St 3:30PM ET—Oklahoma fell to 7-1 with their 38-33 road defeat at Kansas. The Sooners rushed for 269 yards on 55 carries. They allowed 225 yards to the Jayhawks with 218 passing on 32 attempts. Each team had three turnovers. Dillon Gabriel completed 14 of 19 for 171 yards with an interception that went for Kansas touchdown. He averaged 9 yards per pass attempt and rushed for 64 yards with three touchdowns. Oklahoma St improved to 6-2 after their 45-13 home victory to Cincinnati. The Cowboys rushed for 315 yards on 37 carries. They allowed 277 yards rushing to the Bearcats with 165 passing on 25 attempts. Alan Bowman hit 17 of 34 passes with 286 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Oklahoma St is 39th in total offense with 429 yards per game and they are rushing for 5.6 yards per rush. The Cowboys showed improvement in conference as they average 37.6 points and 494 yards per game. Past three games the Sooners defense is giving up 455 yards and 32 points a game. Play Oklahoma St +6.
Tulane vs. East Carolina College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/4/2023
Tulane at East Carolina 3:30PM ET—Tulane improved to 7-1 with their 30-28 road win at Rice. The Green Wave rushed for 194 yards on 40 carries. They allowed 4.1 yards per rush to the Owls with 189 passing on 29 attempts. Michael Pratt completed 22 of 30 for 263 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt and had a rushing touchdown. East Carolina fell to 1-7 with their 41-27 road defeat at UTSA. The Pirates rushed for 141 yards on 35 carries. They allowed 120 rushing yards to the Roadrunners with 395 passing on 34 attempts. Alex Flinn hit 23 of 43 for 225 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He averaged 5.2 yards per pass attempt and rushed for 53 yards. East Carolina is 129th in total offense by averaging 288 yards per game. They rush for 3.6 yards a carry with a passing game ranking near the bottom of college football in every key area. Tulane holds teams to 2.8 yards per rush which means the Pirates will have trouble scoring and sustaining drives. Green Wave has an efficient passing game and ECU is inefficient in pass coverage. Play Tulane -16.5.
James Madison vs. Georgia St College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/4/2023
James Madison at Georgia St 3:30PM ET—James Madison improves to 8-0 following their 30-27 home victory to Old Dominion. The Dukes rushed for 123 yards on 33 carries. They allowed 138 yards rushing to the Monarchs with 277 passing on 36 attempts. Jordan McCloud completed 27 of 40 passes for 340 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. He averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt and had a rushing touchdown. Georgia St fell to 6-2 after their 44-27 road defeat at Georgia Southern. The Panthers rushed for 290 yards on 40 carries. They allowed 118 rushing yards to the Eagles with 334 passing on 36 attempts. Georgia St had 3 turnovers and took away from the Eagles. Darren Grainger hit 21 of 37 for 157 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He rushed for 80 yards. JMU has an efficient passing attack. Georgia St struggles in pass defense by giving up big plays. The Dukes are 37th in total defense by allowing 337 yards per game and only 1.6 yards per rush. James Madison in conference play holding teams to 17.2 points a game and 319 yards. Georgia St in the conference is allowing 402 yards per game. Play James Madison -5.5.
Coastal Carolina vs. Old Dominion College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/4/2023
Coastal Carolina at Old Dominion 3:30PM ET—Coastal Carolina improved to 5-3 with their 34-6 home victory to Marshall. The Chanticleers rushed for 145 yards on 40 carries. They allowed 3.1 yards per run to the Thundering Herd with 202 passing on 45 attempts. Coastal Carolina turned it over twice and forced five away from Marshall. Grayson McCall missed the game due to a head injury and questionable. Jarrett Guest completed 14 of 20 for 289 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. He averaged 14.5 yards per pass attempt. Old Dominion fell to 4-4 after their 30-27 road defeat at James Madison. The Monarchs rushed for 138 yards on 43 carries. They allowed nearly four yards per run to the Dukes with 340 passing on 40 attempts. Grant Wilson hit 26 of 36 for 277 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 7.7 yards per pass attempt. The Chanticleers have an efficient passing attack. Old Dominion is giving up 65.8% of completions and 7.6 yards per pass attempt. Old Dominion deals with quarterback accuracy issues and allows 5.2 sacks per game ranking 132nd in the nation. The Chanticleers hold opposing quarterbacks to 56% passing. Coastal Carolina in their conference games is averaging 460 yards per game. Play Coastal Carolina -1.
Penn St vs. Maryland College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/4/2023
Penn St at Maryland 3:30PM ET—Penn St is 7-1 on the year with their 33-24 home victory to the Indiana Hoosiers. The Nittany Lions rushed for 132 yards on 43 carries. They limited the Hoosiers to under three yards per run with 269 passing on 19 attempts. Drew Allar hit 20 of 31 passes for 210 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. He averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt. Maryland drops to 5-3 with their 33-27 road defeat at Northwestern. The Terrapins rushed for 117 yards on 27 carries. They allowed 2.5 yards per run to the Wildcats with 265 passing on 23 attempts. Maryland had a -2-turnover margin. Taulia Tagovailoa hit 30 of 47 passes for 274 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. He averaged a season low of 5.8 yards per pass attempt and was sacked six times. Penn St is second in total defense by allowing 234 yards per game. They hold teams to 2.3 yards per run and are efficient in defending the pass. Penn St offensively struggles with quarterback efficiency. Maryland has seen their offensive production drop in conference. Last three games they are averaging only 22.7 points per game. Play Penn St and Maryland under 51.
Illinois vs. Minnesota College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/4/2023
Illinois at Minnesota 3:30PM ET—Illinois fell to 3-5 after their 25-21 home defeat to Wisconsin two weeks ago. The Fighting Illini rushed for 223 yards on 45 carries. They allowed four yards per run to the Badgers with 240 passing on 41 attempts. Luke Altmyer completed 13 of 21 for 100 yards with two touchdowns. He averaged 4.8 yards per pass attempt and rushed for a season high 100 yards. Minnesota improved to 5-3 with their 27-12 home victory to Michigan St. The Golden Gophers rushed for 200 yards on 50 carries. They allowed 5.1 yards per run to the Spartans with 190 passing on 34 attempts. Minnesota survived a -2-turnover margin. Athan Kaliakmanis hit 14 of 22 for 200 yards with a touchdown and interception. The Golden Gophers are 117th in total offense with issues running the football, quarterback accuracy and efficiency. Illinois has been efficient in pass defense. The Golden Gophers in the conference are averaging only 292 yards per game. Play Illinois +2.
Auburn vs. Vanderbilt College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/4/2023
Auburn at Vanderbilt 4PM ET—Auburn improved to 4-4 with their 27-13 home victory to Mississippi St. The Tigers rushed for 186 yards on 36 carries. They allowed 184 rushing yards to the Bulldogs with 161 passing on 32 attempts. Payton Thorne completed 20 of 26 for 230 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt. Vanderbilt moves to 2-7 following their 33-7 road defeat to Ole Miss. The Commodores rushed for 169 yards on 44 carries. They allowed 4.5 yards per run to the Rebels with 254 passing on 29 attempts. Ken Seals hit 4 of 8 for 22 yards and an interception. He averaged only 2.8 yards per pass attempt. Vanderbilt is 118th in the nation in total defense by allowing 436 yards per game. Teams rush for 4.9 yards a carry on the Commodores and complete 68.8% of their passes. Auburn is a good rushing team with 4.7 yards a carry. Vanderbilt rushes for only 3.4 yards a carry and struggles with quarterback accuracy. The Commodores have failed to cover eight of nine. They are allowing 475 yards per game in the SEC and 5.6 yards per rush. Play Auburn -12.5.
Charlotte vs. Tulsa College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/4/2023
Charlotte at Tulsa 4PM ET—Charlotte fell to 2-6 with their 38-16 home victory to FAU. The 49ers rushed for 161 yards on 48 carries. They allowed 131 yards rushing to the Owls with 218 passing on 27 attempts. Jalon Jones completed 9 of 15 for 59 yards. He averaged 4.2 yards per pass attempt and rushed for 38 yards. Trexler Ivey saw work and went 8 of 15 for 68 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 4.5 yards per pass attempt. Tulsa fell to 3-5 with their 69-10 road defeat at SMU. The Golden Hurricane rushed for 123 yards on 47 carries. They allowed 192 yards rushing to the Mustangs with 446 passing on 29 attempts. Tulsa had a -2-turnover margin. Braylen Braxton hit 10 of 20 for 92 yards and two interceptions. Charlotte has the 120th ranked offense in college football by averaging 209 yards per game. They run for 3.6 yards per rush and are inefficient in the passing game. Tulsa ranks 91st in total offense with struggles on the ground and with quarterback accuracy. Charlotte defends holding opponents to 345 yards per game. The 49ers average only 10.5 points per game in the conference. Past three games the Golden Hurricane is averaging 12.3 points per game. Play Charlotte and Tulsa under 48.5.
UL Monroe vs. Southern Mississippi College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/4/2023
UL Monroe and Southern Miss 4PM ET—UL Monroe fell to 2-6 with their 34-24 home defeat to Arkansas St. The Warhawks rushed for 148 yards on 35 carries. They surrendered 4.5 yards per run to the Red Wolves with 298 passing on 30 attempts. Blake Murphy completed 25 of 44 for 300 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt. Southern Miss fell to 1-7 with their 48-38 road defeat to Appalachian St. The Golden Eagles rushed for 301 yards on 43 carries. They allowed 180 yards rushing to the Mountaineers with 391 passing on 33 attempts. Billy Wiles hit 23 of 41 for 287 yards with a touchdown. He averaged 7 yards per pass attempt. Both defense poor. UL Monroe does a good job running the football by averaging 4.6 yards per run while the Golden Hurricane allows 5.4 yards per rush. Play UL Monroe +2.5.
Hawaii vs. Nevada College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/4/2023
Hawaii at Nevada 4PM ET—Hawaii fell to 2-7 after their 35-0 home defeat to San Jose St. The Warriors rushed for 52 yards on 20 carries. They allowed 217 yards rushing to the Spartans with 251 passing on 26 attempts. Hawaii had a -2-turnover margin. Brayden Schager completed 17 of 29 for 132 yards and an interception. He averaged 4.6 yards per pass attempt. Nevada improved to 2-6 with their 34-24 home victory to New Mexico. The Wolf Pack rushed for 180 yards on 48 carries. They held the Lobos to over 3.5 yards per rush with 317 passing on 40 attempts. Nevada had a +3 turnover margin on the strength of three interceptions. Brenden Lewis hit 8 of 16 for 92 yards. He averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt and rushed for 64 yards. Nevada defense is 128th in the nation by allowing 459 yards per game with 5.4 yards per rush attempt. They are allowing big plays in the passing game. Hawaii is a poor defense team giving up 395 yards with 4.9 yards per run and big plays also in the passing game. The Warriors past four games allowed an average of 41 points a game. Play Hawaii and Nevada over 50.5.