Free College Football Picks Week 14 Part 2-11/30/2024
Kansas vs. Baylor College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Kansas at Baylor 12PM ET—Kansas improved to 5-6 following their 37-21 home win to Colorado. The Jayhawks gained 520 yards with 331 rushing for 5.8 yards per run. On defense they held the Buffs to 308 yards with 42 rushing for 3.2 yards per run. Jalon Daniels completed 14 of 21 for 189 yards with a touchdown. He rushed for 72 yards. Baylor is 7-4 after their 20-10 road win at Houston. The Bears produced 325 yards with 121 rushing for 2.5 yards a carry. Defensively they held the Cougars with 239 yards with 147 passing on 25 attempts. Sawyer Robertson was 15 of 23 for 204 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions.
The Pick with the Explanation
Kansas defense in good form as in their past three games allowing 4 yards per run with 23.3 points per game. Baylor defense also in good form by allowing 26 points per game with 59.6% completion rate. Play Kansas and Baylor under 61.5.
Louisville vs. Kentucky College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Louisville at Kentucky 12PM ET—Louisville improved to 7-4 after their 37-9 home win to Pittsburgh. The Cardinals gained 505 yards with 212 rushing for 4.7 yards per run. On defense they allowed 265 yards to the Panthers with 190 passing on 35 attempts. Tyler Shough completed 17 of 28 for 293 yards with two touchdowns. Kentucky moved to 4-7 following their 31-14 road defeat in Texas. The Wildcats put up 232 yards with 21 rushing on 30 attempts. Defensively they allowed 441 yards to the Longhorns with 250 rushing for 5.3 yards per run. Brock Vandagriff went 3 of 7 for 51 yards with a touchdown and pick. Freshman Cutter Boley saw action and was 10 of 18 for 160 yards and a pick.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Cardinals on the road are completing 62.1% of their passes. Kentucky defense at home limits opponents to 14 points per game with 3.9 yards per run. Louisville is 1-11 to the spread as a road favorite. Play Kentucky +3.5.
Louisiana vs. UL Monroe College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Louisiana at UL Monroe 12PM ET— Louisiana is 9-2 following their 51-30 home win to Troy. The Ragin Cajuns gained 418 yards with 95 rushing for 3 yards per carry. On defense they allowed 294 yards to the Trojans with 135 rushing for 4 yards a carry. Chandler Fields completed 18 of 24 for 323 yards and two touchdowns. UL Monroe moves to 5-6 after their 28-21 road defeat to Arkansas St. The Warhawks put up 393 yards with 256 rushing for 6.7 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 357 yards to the Redwolves with 187 rushing for 4.8 yards per run. Aidan Armenta was 11 of 22 for 137 yards with a touchdown and pick. He rushed for 52 yards.
The Pick with the Explanation
UL Monroe is one win away from bowl eligibility. Louisiana on the road allows 4.7 yards per run with 68% completion rate. The Warhawks have defended well at home holding opponents to 19.6 points per game with 56% completion rate. They have covered four of five at home. Play UL Monroe +9.
Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan 1:30PM ET—Eastern Michigan is 5-6 following their 37-20 home defeat to Buffalo. The Eagles gained 445 yards with 70 rushing for 2.3 yards per run. On defense they allowed 396 yards to the Bulls with 260 passing on 28 attempts. Cole Snyder completed 24 of 33 for 351 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Western Michigan sits at 5-6 with their 16-14 road defeat at Central Michigan. The Broncos put up 184 yards with 50 rushing for two yards per run. On defense they allowed 307 yards to the Chippewas with 167 rushing for 3.4 yards per run. Hayden Wolff went 13 of 23 for 126 yards.
The Pick with the Explanation
This is the only Bowl Eligible game of the week with each team needing a win to get to six wins. Western Michigan in their MAC games are allowing 31 points per game with 4.6 yards per run and 8.7 yards per pass attempt. The Eagles have been able to move the football through the air in conference with 266 yards passing per game and 6.8 yards per pass attempt. EMU is 5-1 to the spread on the road against losing teams. Play Eastern Michigan +7.
Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia St College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Coastal Carolina at Georgia St 2PM ET—Coastal Carolina is 5-6 following their 26-6 home defeat to Georgia Southern. The Chanticleers gained 280 yards with 163 rushing for 6.8 yards per run. On defense they allowed 384 yards to the Eagles with 294 passing on 38 attempts. Ethan Vasko completed 10 of 25 for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Georgia St is 3-8 after their 52-44 road win at Texas St. The Panthers put up 504 yards with 219 rushing for 5.1 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 459 yards to the Bobcats with 302 passing on 44 attempts. Zach Gibson missed the game due to injury and questionable. Christian Veilleux went 15 of 26 for 285 yards with three touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
Coastal Carolina is one win away from bowl eligibility. The Chanticleers defense in their past three games are allowing 2.5 yards per run with 62% completion rate. They are rushing for 4.9 yards a carry in this period. The Panthers are in poor defensive form in this three-game period by allowing 36 points per game with 5.1 yards per run and 7 yards per pass attempt. Georgia St has failed to cover five of six in conference. Play Coastal Carolina +1.
Middle Tennessee St vs. FIU College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Middle Tennessee St at FIU 2PM ET—MTSU fell to 3-8 following their 36-21 home defeat to New Mexico St. The Blue Raiders put up 447 yards with 170 rushing for 6.1 yards per run. On defense they allowed 382 yards to the Aggies with 145 rushing for 4 yards per run. Nicholas Vattiato completed 30 of 45 for 277 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. FIU drops to 3-8 after their 27-26 road defeat at Kennesaw St. The Panthers put up 400 yards with 196 rushing for 5 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 358 yards to the Owls with 172 rushing for 4.5 yards per run. Keyone Jenkins went 12 of 22 for 204 yards with three touchdowns and a pick.
The Pick with the Explanation
FIU at home has struggled on the ground and with quarterback accuracy. The Blue Raiders have an experienced quarterback and have thrown for 287 yards and 7.9 yards per pass attempt against CUSA. FIU is 1-4 to the spread as a home favorite. Play Middle Tennessee St +8.5.
South Florida vs. Rice College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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USF at Rice 2PM ET—USF improved to 6-5 following their 63-30 home win to Tulsa. The Bulls gained 715 yards with 308 rushing for 5.9 yards per run. On defense they allowed 478 yards to the Golden Hurricane with 255 passing on 34 attempts. Bryce Archie completed 21 of 31 for 305 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown. Rice drops to 40-14 with their 40-14 road defeat at UAB. The Owls put up 237 yards with 115 rushing for 4.6 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 364 yards to the Blazers with 190 rushing for 5.6 yards per run. E.J. Warner hit 28 of 49 for 222 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions.
The Pick with the Explanation
USF has struggled on the road this year allowing 30 points per game with 283 yards passing for 8.3 yards per pass attempt. Their passing game has been inaccurate and inefficient on the highway. Rice defense in their past three games allowed 26 points per game with only 56% completions for 6 yards per pass attempt. At home the Owls pass for 254 yards and 63% completion rate. USF is 1-4 to the spread on the road facing a team that averaged 4.75 yards per run or greater. The Owls are 7-1 to the spread as a home underdog. Play Rice +5.
Southern Miss vs. Troy College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Southern Miss at Troy 2PM ET—Southern Miss drops to 1-10 following their 35-14 home defeat to South Alabama. The Golden Eagles gained 306 yards with 169 rushing for 3.9 yards per run. On defense they allowed 380 yards to the Jaguars with 187 rushing for 6.9 yards per run. Tate Rodemaker completed 15 of 27 for 108 yards and a touchdown. Troy sits at 3-8 with their 51-30 road defeat at Louisiana. The Trojans posted 343 yards with 135 rushing for 4 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 418 yards to the Ragin Cajuns with 323 passing on 24 attempts. Matthew Caldwell went 26 of 42 for 230 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions.
The Pick with the Explanation
Southern Miss has failed to cover four of five on the road as they average 9.2 points per game behind poor rushing and passing offense. Defensively on the road they surrender 41 points per game as they surrender 6.1 yards per run and 10.5 yards per pass attempt. The Trojans in their past three games are putting up 32 points per game with 4.8 yards per run and 67% completions for 7.8 yards per pass attempt. The Golden Eagles have a -18-turnover margin. The Trojans are 3-1 to the spread at home against a team that allows 8 yards per pass attempt or greater. Play Troy -17.5
Boston College vs. Pittsburgh College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Pittsburgh at Boston College 3PM ET—Pittsburgh fell to 7-4 following their 37-9 road defeat to Louisville. The Panthers gained 265 yards with 75 rushing for 2.8 yards per run. On defense they allowed 505 yards to the Cardinals with 293 passing on 28 attempts. Eli Holstein is questionable with an ankle injury. Nate Yarnell in relief was 11 of 23 for 96 yards with a touchdown and interception. Boston College is 6-5 after their 41-21 home win to North Carolina. The Eagles produced 420 yards with 228 rushing for 4.4 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 212 yards to the Tar Heels with 36 rushing on 25 carries. Grayson James went 18 of 27 for 192 yards with a touchdown. He rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Eagles showed improvement with the quarterback change under James. BC has defended well at home by allowing 2.8 yards per run and 59.6% completion rate. They have put up 34 points per game at home behind a good run game and efficient with their passing. The injury to Holstein a massive concern for PITT. Play Boston College -4.5.
Old Dominion vs. Arkansas St College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Old Dominion at Arkansas St 3PM ET—Old Dominion fell to 4-7 following their 42-35 home defeat to Marshall. The Monarchs gained 513 yards with 286 rushing for 6.2 yards per run. On defense they allowed 469 yards to the Thundering Herd with 259 rushing for 6.2 yards per run. Colton Joseph completed 19 of 31 for 227 yards with a touchdown and pick. He rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Arkansas St is 7-4 with their 28-21 home win to UL Monroe. The Redwolves put up 357 yards with 187 rushing for 4.8 yards per run. On defense they allowed 363 yards to the Warhawks with 256 rushing for 6.7 yards per run. Jaylen Raynor went 18 of 26 for 170 yards and three touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
Old Dominions defense in poor form as in their past three games are allowing 5.5 yards per run along with 8.3 yards per pass attempt. They have struggled with accuracy at the quarterback position on the road. The Redwolves in this three-game span have rushed for 219 yards a game and 5.2 yards per pass attempt with accuracy from the quarterback position. The Red Wolves are 2-0 to the spread at home against a team with a .250-to-.400-win percentage. The Monarchs are 0-8 to the spread when favored. Play Arkansas ST +4.
NC State vs. North Carolina College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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NC State at North Carolina 3:30PM ET—NC State fell to 5-6 after their 30-29 road defeat at Georgia Tech. The Wolfpack put up 400 yards with 253 rushing for 8.7 yards per run. On defense they allowed 391 yards to the Yellow Jackets with 272 passing on 36 attempts. C.J. Bailey completed 17 of 30 for 147 yards and three interceptions. He rushed for 83 yards and three touchdowns. North Carolina is 6-5 after their 41-21 road defeat at Boston College. The Tar Heels put up 212 yards with 36 rushing on 25 attempts. Defensively they allowed 420 yards to the Eagles with 228 rushing for 4.4 yards per run. Jacolby Criswell hit 16 of 30 for 176 yards and three touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
NC State on the road is allowing 41 points per game with 5.3 yards per run and 255 yards passing for 7.5 yards per pass attempt. The Tar Heels in their past three games are averaging 29 points per game with 7.5 yards per pass attempt. North Carolina defense in this period are holding opponents to 25 points per game with 3.4 yards per run. NC State is 2-6 to the spread on the road against a winning team. Play North Carolina -3.5.
Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Central Michigan at Northern Illinois 3:30PM ET—Central Michigan improved to 4-7 after their 16-14 home win to Western Michigan. The Chippewas gained 307 yards with 167 rushing for 3.4 yards per run. On defense they allowed 184 yards to the Broncos with 50 yards rushing for two yards per run. Jaydyn Glasser hit 8 of 17 for 140 yards and an interception. Northern Illinois fell to 6-5 after their 20-9 road defeat at Miami Ohio. The Huskies put up 232 yards with 128 rushing for 3.2 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 324 yards to the Redhawks with 237 passing on 24 attempts. Ethan Hampton went 10 of 25 for 70 yards.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Huskies in MAC play have struggled offensively as they put up 21 points per game with inaccurate and inefficient quarterback play. In their past three games the Chippewas are holding opponents to 24.7 points per game with only 6 yards per pass attempt. NIU has failed to cover three of four at home. They are 2-11 to the spread as a home favorite. Play Central Michigan +12.5.
Miami vs. Syracuse College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Miami at Syracuse 3:30PM ET—Miami improved to 10-1 following their 42-14 home win to Wake Forest. The Hurricanes gained 508 yards with 228 rushing for 7.1 yards per run. On defense they held the Demon Deacons to 183 yards with 99 passing on 17 attempts. Cam Ward completed 27 of 38 for 280 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He rushed for a touchdown. Syracuse is 8-3 with their 31-24 home win to Connecticut. The Orange put up 538 yards with 68 rushing for 2.1 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 352 yards to the Huskies with 228 passing on 48 attempts. Kyle McCord went 37 of 47 for 470 yards with two touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Orange in their past three games is throwing for 395 yards with 8.4 yards per pass attempt. In this period, they hold opponents to 59% completions for 5.5 yards per pass attempt. Miami in their road games is allowing 7.3 yards per pass attempt. The Hurricanes are 4-7 to the spread on the road against the conference. Play Syracuse +10.5.
UAB vs. Charlotte College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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UAB at Charlotte 3:30PM ET—UAB improved to 3-8 after their 40-14 home win to Rice. The Blazers gained 364 yards with 190 rushing for 5.6 yards per run. On defense they allowed 337 yards to the Owls with 222 yards passing on 49 attempts. Jalen Kitna completed 18 of 23 for 174 yards with two touchdowns. Charlotte is 4-7 after their 39-27 road win at FAU. The 49ers put up 442 yards with 46 rushing for 1.9 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 458 yards to the Owls with 279 rushing for 5.6 yards per run. Deshawn Purdie hit 16 of 30 for 396 yards with three touchdowns and a pick.
The Pick with the Explanation
Charlotte form is poor as in their past three games allowing 40 points per game with 6.3 yards per un and 7.5 yards per pass attempt. In this period, they are running for 3.2 yards per run with 44% completion rate. Kitna has passed for a total of 652 yards in his past two games for an injured Zeno. The backup has shown improvement since called into action several weeks ago. The 49ers are 1-4 to the spread at home. Play UAB +3.
Rutgers vs. Michigan St College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024
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Rutgers at Michigan ST 3:30PM ET—Rutgers fell to 6-5 following their 38-31 home defeat to Illinois. The Scarlet Knights gained 387 yards with 213 rushing for 4.7 yards per run. On defense they allowed 431 yards to the Fighting Illini with 249 passing on 26 attempts. Athan Kaliakmanis completed 18 of 36 for 174 yards with two touchdowns. He rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns. Michigan St improved to 5-6 with their 24-17 home win to Purdue. The Spartans posted 293 yards with 134 rushing for 3.5 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 339 yards to the Boilermakers with -4 rushing on 19 attempts. Aidan Chiles hit 15 of 31 for 159 yards with two touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
Rutgers on the road has rushed for 3 yards a carry and getting inaccurate quarterback play. They allow 4.6 yards per run on the road. Michigan St is one win away from bowl eligibility. The Spartans have defended the run well on the road and pass for 7.2 yards per pass attempt. Play Michigan St -1.5.