The winner of the Sun Belt will be crowned when the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (10-2, 7-1 Sun Belt) battle the Marshall Thundering Herd (9-3, 7-1 Sun Belt) in the conference championship. Oddsmakers like the Ragin’ Cajuns on their home field in the latest College Football odds.

Marshall vs Louisiana Odds

The visiting Thundering Herd are 5.5-point road underdogs, with a total between these high-powered offenses set at 58 points.

The College Football public betting trends skew heavily to Louisiana, with 86% of the betting public taking them on the moneyline with 93% of the money.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm ET at Cajun Field, in Lafayette, LA, with ESPN providing the broadcast coverage.

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Ragin’ Cajuns Solid on Both Sides of Ball

Louisiana enters with eight wins in its last nine games, with six of those wins by at least 10 points, including last week’s 37-23 drubbing of UL Monroe.

The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 15th in scoring offense in the nation, piling up 35.6 points per game.

They do much of their damage in the passing game, averaging 265.7 yards per contest, second in the Sun Belt, with 22 TD passes.

The Senior Day Special

https://t.co/rVB996gCr8#cULture | #GeauxCajuns pic.twitter.com/jUxQgUSMZx

— Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns® Football (@RaginCajunsFB) November 23, 2024

They haven’t skipped a beat since Chandler Fields took over at QB for an injured Ben Wooldridge (collarbone). Over the last three games, he’s thrown for 793 yards, five TD’s and just one interception.

He’s fortunate to lean on a rush attack that churns out 1908.7 yards per game, and a defense that allows just 22.8 points per game, the second-best total in the conference.

Herd Thundering into Lafayette

Marshall enters the contest having won six straight games, hitting the 30-point plateau in all but one of them.

Last time out, they needed double overtime to outlast James Madison 35-33, giving Marshall three straight road wins heading into the conference championship.

Marshall boasts a Top 5 scoring offense that rings up 31.9 points per game, paced by a rushing attack that produces 200.4 yards — they’re one of only three teams in the Sun Belt to rush for better than 200 yards per game.

B1 would not be denied pic.twitter.com/nfs2dCvheO

— Marshall Football (@HerdFB) December 1, 2024

Their passing game might be considered a weak point, but it’s more like the finishing touch to that battering-ram run game. While they only produce 180.1 yards per game through the air, Marshall’s 25 TD passes are the third most in the conference.

The Thundering Herd also have a Top-4 scoring defense in the Sun Belt, and their passing D surrenders less than 200 yards per contest, also ranking inside the Top 4.

Marshall vs Louisiana Prediction

These are two teams that mirror each other in many ways, with strong offenses, capable defenses and impressive seasons that landed them here.

Louisiana is 4-2 at home this season, but they have are just 2-4-0 against the spread. While Fields has filled in admirably, he’s stepping up to a Marshall squad playing its best ball, and are among the the top cover teams in the nation.

The Thundering Herd are 8-1-1 ATS, and are 5-0-1 ATS on the road this season.

If the Ragin’ Cajuns do claim the school’s first-ever Sun Belt Conference Championship, I think it will be well earned in a tight one.

• Marshall vs Louisiana Pick: Marshall +5.5 (-105)

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The Green Bay Packers are in Motown where they’re trying to snap the Detroit Lions’ 10-game win streak and cut into their NFC North lead. The NFC’s current top seed, Detroit is a 3-point home favorite in the Packers vs Lions odds.  In a game featuring the Lions’ top scoring offense and Green Bay, which ranks eighth in scoring, we’ve got plenty of prop bets to sort out. Catch the full list of Packers vs Lions player props below.

Packers vs Lions Player Props

Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs has the highest rushing yards total at 68.5, with Packers’ workhorse back Josh Jacobs right behind him at 66.5. Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has the highest lines in both receptions (6.5) and yards (69.5). 

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As for the quarterbacks, both Jordan Love and Jared Goff have a completion line of 21.5, with Love given the highest passing yards prop at 248.5, just four yards higher than Goff in Thursday’s NFL player props.

Packers vs Lions Player Prop #1: Goff Passing Yards

Maybe it’s because divisional games are inherently tougher, or it’s a strong Green Bay defense, but Jared Goff looks downright ordinary against Green Bay.

The Lions’ pivot has thrown Under the passing yards line of 244.5 set for Thursday in four of the last five matchups with the Pack.

GOFF TO AMON-RA ON 4TH DOWN.

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— NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2024

Two of those times, he’s been held under 150, including this year, when he went 18-for-22 for 145 yards in their 24-14 win in Week 9.

Goff’s passing numbers have been stale of late, throwing Under the total in two of his last three.

Fortunately, the Lions have a stellar ground game that alleviates pressure off of him to do much heavy lifting. Good for Detroit, but bad if you’re taking the Over.

• Packers vs Lions Prop Pick: Goff Under 244.5 pass yards (-115); risk 1 unit at DraftKings

GB vs DET Player Prop #2: St Brown Longest Reception

Amon-Ra St Brown has a knack for ripping off big gains against the Packers.

He has picked up a reception of 24 yards or more in four straight games, and five times in his seven career games against Green Bay.

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— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2024

Since a 26-yard reception against them in Week 9, St Brown has topped his receiving-yard prop of 22.5 just once over the last seven games, and has failed to go Over in five straight.

The juice of a divisional rival game with first place in the NFC North and the top seed in the conference should bring St Brown an explosive play or two Thursday.

• Packers vs Lions Prop Picks: St Brown longest reception OVER 22.5 yards (-110); risk 2 units at DraftKings

Packers vs Lions Touchdown Scorer Props

The top running backs in this matchup love getting into the endzone. Detroit running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montogomery each have 11 TD runs between them, while Packers’ running back Josh Jacobs has eight majors. No surprise all have minus odds to cross the goal line on TNF.

Packers vs Lions Player Prop #3: Gibbs Gets In

• Packers vs Lions Prop Picks: Gibbs anytime TD (-150); risk 1 unit at DraftKings Sportsbook

Last week: 2-1

This season: 11-21, -9.39 units

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Two longtime Pac-12 rivals duke it out as Big Ten foes Saturday, when the no. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) host the Washington Huskies (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten).

Oregon is en route to the College Football Playoff, while Washington, a CFP championship finalist a season ago, will be going bowling, but would love nothing more than to hang an L on the Ducks.

The books aren’t liking UW’s chances, as they’re massive road ‘dogs the college football odds.

Washington vs Oregon Odds

The Ducks, who rank Top 3 in both scoring offense and defense in the Big Ten, have been tabbed as 18-point favorites, with a total set at 51 points.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm ET at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, with NBC broadcasting the game the action.

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Ducks Survive Wisconsin To Stay Perfect

A fourth quarter rally in Wisconsin kept Oregon’s undefeated season alive, as it escaped with a close 16-13 rockfight against the Badgers.

It was the lowest-scoring output of the season for the Ducks, who are in the Top 25 in NCAA scoring at 33.9 points per game, and just the second time all season they’ve failed to crack the 30-point plateau.

Fortunately for the Ducks, they also have a top-flight defense that can bail them out, and they showed grit last game, holding Wisconsin to just 226 total yards, and just 96 passing yards.

Jordan James rushed for 121 yards and 1⃣ touchdown in the Ducks’ 16-13 win over the Badgers #B1GFootball x @oregonfootball pic.twitter.com/frakfw8OWH

— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) November 17, 2024

On the year, Oregon is seventh in the nation in yards allowed, and seventh in passing defense, surrendering just 168.8 yards per contest.

Offensively, this is a team that is pass-happy, 15th with 281.4 yards per game, with senior pivot Dillon Gabriel hitting at a 73.8% completion rate, tops in the NCAA.

They’re balanced out on the ground with Jordan James, who has racked up 1,067 rush yards and 11 majors on the year.

Washington Looking to Play Spoiler

The Huskies will look for back-to-back wins for the first time since Weeks 1 and 2, but to do so, they’ll need to beat a top-ranked team, and that’s been an issue of late.

Washington was clubbed 35-6 by 6th-ranked Penn State Nov 9, a couple of games after a 31-17 loss to then-13th Indiana. Its only win against a ranked team this year was Oct 5, against Michigan.

They are coming off a big win 31-19 win over UCLA, paced by lead back Jonah Coleman’s two TD scores. He’s rushed for 1,008 yards on the season and nine majors, and he’ll be an integral part of trying to puncture Oregon’s D. The Ducks are 28th against the run, allowing just 118.7 yards.

The Huskies strike first at home

Jonah Coleman takes this one in for a @UW_Football TD #B1GFootball on FOX pic.twitter.com/8QCNvZxQSV

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 16, 2024

Their QB situation is a little in flux, though, as the team has not yet named a starter for Saturday. Will Rogers has started every game, but was benched against UCLA for throwing a pair of interceptions.

Defensively, UW is fifth in the country in pass yards allowed, but their run D is just 73rd, and prior to shutting down UCLA, they had been ripped for an average of 210 yards per game on the ground the previous four.

Washington vs Oregon Prediction

Three times this year, the Ducks have been pushed to the brink, and in each of their games decided by three points or less, they’ve come out on top.

The reality check last week might have been the best thing to happen to them, as the Huskies have taken three straight against the Ducks, including two last season that pushed Oregon out of the playoff and vaulted Washington in.

Washington vs Oregon Last 5 Games

In fact, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has just five losses in 38 games at the helm, but he’s winless in three against UW. Then again, Washington is just 1-12-1 all time when facing the top team in the country.

The Huskies have won each of the last three by three points or less, but averaging 22.6 points per game and a struggling Will Rogers, I don’t think they have the firepower to keep up with the high-octane Ducks Saturday.

• Pick: Oregon -18  (-110)

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Two bowl-bound schools clash in a classic Big Ten rivalry to close out each team’s regular season, when the Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-5, 3-5 Big Ten) visit the Iowa Hawkeyes (7-4, 5-3 Big Ten).

The ‘Huskers have dropped four of its last five coming into this one, and Iowa has dominated this head-to-head of late, both contributing factors why they Hawkeyes are home favorites in the college football odds.

Let’s dive into our Nebraska vs Iowa prediction for Black Friday Football.

Nebraska vs Iowa Odds

Iowa is a 3.5-point favorite to hoist the Heroes Trophy, and will look for its ninth win in the last 10 against Nebraska. The total is set at 40 points.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm ET at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, with NBC carrying the broadcast.

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Huskers Rediscover Offense to Break Skid

Nebraska snapped an ugly four-game losing streak with a convincing 44-25 win over the Wisconsin Badgers in Week 13.

The Cornhuskers finally found some offense to support a defense that’s been delivering, ranking 35th in the nation in yards allowed, 21st in rush yards surrendered, while giving up less than 220 passing yards (66th).

Dylan Raiola threw for 293 yards and a score, while Emmett Johnson paced a rush attack that put up 180 yards and cashed four majors. Johnson finished with 113 yards on 16 carries, also adding 85 receiving yards on six grabs.

A thing of beauty.

@BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/Lm7WjsKERe

— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) November 23, 2024

Nebraska had scored 20 points or less in five straight games, losing four, and going 1-3 in one-score games. Raiola threw for under 200 yards in four games, while no Husker back had more than 61 yards rushing in any game.

That offensive output was important as they visit an Iowa team that is among the top defenses in the country, and suddenly has an offense riding alongside.

Hawkeyes Seek Fourth Straight 8-Win Season

Iowa does what it seemingly always seems to do: put together a solid campaign. A win Friday would give the Hawkeyes a fourth-straight 8-win season and the ninth since 2015.

They’re in position after picking up four wins in the last six.

Defense is always the calling card — Iowa’s 29-13 win over Maryland last time out marked the fifth time in six games they’ve held its opponent to 17 points or less.

KALEB JOHNSON 39 YD TD HIS 15TH OF THE SEASON pic.twitter.com/PhIfLjiuyK

— Heavens! (@HeavensFX) October 26, 2024

On the year, Iowa is allowing just 17.7 points per game, which ranks fifth in the Big Ten, while ranking inside the conference’s Top 8 in rush yards, pass yards and total yards allowed.

What’s different, though, is a Top-5 scoring offense in the Big Ten, as they are putting up 29.4 points per game, nearly doubling the team’s 15.4-point per game output last season.

They pound the rock with RB Kaleb Johnson, whose 1,492 rush yards and 21 TDs are both conference-best.

Nebraska vs Iowa Prediction

Did Nebraska unlock something offensively against Wisconsin, or is that an outlier performance against an evenly matched opponent?

We should find out Friday, as Iowa has been dominating Big Ten competition at home. They’re 5-1 at Kinnick, and have blasted their last three conference opponents by an average of 27.3 points in wins, touching 40 points in each.

Nebraska vs Iowa Last 5 Games

If there is one notable gambling quirk in this series, it’s that the underdog has covered the spread in six straight. Nebraska has four of those covers, despite losing three of those games.

However, Iowa has built up an offense that should be able to get the points it needs in a rivalry that, at times, looks like a rockfight.

• Pick: Iowa -3.5  (-110)

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It’s Thanksgiving and we’re thankful Week 13 kicks off Thursday when the Bears visit the Lions. The NFC’s current top seed, Detroit is a big 10-point home favorite in the Bears vs Lions odds.  Detroit is the highest-scoring team in the NFL, and that gives us plenty of options to choose from when sorting out our prop bets. Catch the full list of Bears vs Lions player props below.

Bears vs Lions Player Props

Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs has the highest rushing yards total at 71.5, while receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has the highest lines in both receptions (6.5) and yards (70.5). 

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For Chicago, QB Caleb Williams has a passing line set for 229.5 yards, while Bears receivers DJ Moore and Keenan Allen have identical 4.5 reception totals in the NFL player props.

Bears vs Lions Player Prop #1: Goff Passing Touchdowns

Lions QB Jared Goff did not throw a TD pass in Week 12’s 24-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts, just the second time this season he’s failed to connect on a major, and the first time since Week 2.

But Detroit is returning home, where Goff has been absolute dynamite.

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— NFL (@NFL) October 1, 2024

He’s thrown for nine touchdowns in the last three starts at Ford Field, and the Lions have obliterated the opposition, outscoring the Jaguars, Titans and Seahawks by a total of 146-49.

Overall, Goff has at least two TD passes in seven of his last nine games.

Since joining the Lions in 2021, he’s thrown at least two TD passes four of six meetings against Chicago.

• Bears vs Lions Prop Pick: Goff OVER 1.5 TD passes (-125); risk 2 units at DraftKings

CHI vs DET Player Prop #2: Gibbs Longest Rush

Gibbs is coming off a 21-carry, 90-yard, 2-TD effort in a win over the Colts, and he’ll face off against a Bears’ run D that’s 20th in rush yards allowed.

Normally, this would be an instant take on the total rush yards, but Detroit owns a luxury running back timeshare with David Montgomery, and that’s why he’s failed to top his rushing yards total of 70.5 in two of the the last four starts.

i screamed when Jahmyr Gibbs did this to Bynum in the open field.

NASTY. pic.twitter.com/yM9FbPwnj2

— morgan cannon (@MCannon313) October 22, 2024

However, he is explosive whenever he touches the ball, and that longest rush line is mighty appealing, considering Gibbs has gone over the 17.5-yard line set for Thursday in nine of 11 games this season.

One of his misses was last week against Indy, when he missed the Over by a single yard.

• Bears vs Lions Prop Picks: Gibbs longest rush OVER 17.5 yards (-110); risk 2 units at DraftKings

Bears vs Lions Touchdown Scorer Props

Talk about a potent offense: Detroit has no less than three players with minus odds to get into the endzone against the Bears Thursday, led by their potent backfield of Gibbs and Montgomery.

D’Andre Swift has the Bears’ best odds of hitting paydirt at +145.

Bears vs Lions Player Prop #3: Pick Your Lion

Chances are one of these Detroit skill guys is hitting the endzone.

Montgomery has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Lions’ last six regular season home games, while St. Brown has scored at least one touchdown in eight of the Lions’ last nine games.

Gibbs has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Lions’ last five games against NFC North opponents.

• Bears vs Lions Prop Picks: Montgomery anytime TD (-200); risk 1 unit at DraftKings Sportsbook

Last week: 0-3

This season: 9-20, -11.81 units

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Chasing down a Wild Card berth in the AFC, the Miami Dolphins (5-6) look for a fourth straight win when they travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers (8-3) to close out the Thursday Thanksgiving Day slate. The football betting lines are of course taking into account Miami’s woes in a cold-weather climate, but is this edition of the Dolphins built different?

Dolphins vs Packers Odds

After thoroughly pummeling San Francisco last game, the Packers are rightful 3-point favorites at home for this one, with a total set at 47 points.

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The NFL public betting percentages can’t shake the fact Miami with Tagovailoa at QB is 0-7 in sub 40-degree temperatures.  No less than 80% of the betting public is backing the Pack, with 79% of the money on Green Bay as well.

Kickoff goes at 8:20pm ET from frigid Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. NBC  is carrying the broadcast.

Tua Tagovailoa Sparking Dolphins Offense

Miami has crept to within two games of seventh-place Denver in the AFC playoff picture, and competent QB play from Tua Tagovailoa has been a big part of the story.

Tua has been the offensive catalyst for the Dolphins, as the team has averaged 29 points in the five games since he returned from a concussion, including a current three-game win streak.

Tua no look to Waddle on the TD pass pic.twitter.com/4UWb1qWQJ3

— FinsCentral (@finscentral) November 25, 2024

That’s a far cry from a team that went 1-3 when he was out, scoring 40 points total.

Tagovailoa was a crisp 29-for-40 against the Patriots in Week 12, throwing for 317 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.

Miami has put up back-to-back 34-point efforts, but those were against the Raiders and Patriots, and they’ll be leveling up on a short week in cold weather.

Pack Looking Up at NFC North Rivals

The Packers are feeling good after trouncing the 49ers, and at 8-3, they currently sit in sixth spot in the NFC, with a chance to claim fifth over the rival Vikings, and an outside shot at catching the NFC North-leading Lions who currently own the top seed in the conference.

It was the first game Jordan Love didn’t throw an interception in a game this season, but he was more game manager than distant contender in the NFL MVP odds.

Weather and game script had Love throw just 23 times for 163 yards and a pair of TDs.

Instead, the Packers rode workhorse back Josh Jacobs. The ex-Raider piled up 106 yards on 26 totes and found the endzone three times.

Josh Jacobs hat trick!

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— NFL (@NFL) November 25, 2024

Another cold-weather game might call for more Jacobs, especially considering the Dolphins are allowing just 197.5 passing yards per game this season.

However, during this three-game win streak, quarterbacks Drake Maye, Gardner Minshew and Matt Stafford have all thrown for at least 282 yards.

Dolphins vs Packers Prediction

The numbers aren’t great, as the Dolphins have just two wins in their last 16 games as an underdog, while the Packers have dominated this head-to-head of late, going 5-1-0 against the spread in their last six vs Miami.

Green Bay has also ripped off six straight wins again non-conference opponents.

There’s a lot going against Miami, but the one thing that might be different is their ability to play gritty football.

Miami Dolphins defensive turnaround this season:

First 7 games: 9 sacks, 5 takeaways, 10 rushing TDs allowed

Last 3 games: 9 sacks, 5 takeaways, 0 rushing TDs allowed

Anthony Weaver's defense (@NFLonCBS) #GoFins pic.twitter.com/AZKFHlD4Nw

— FinsXtra (@FinsXtra) November 24, 2024

They bring a Top-10 run defense into Lambeau, and neutralizing Josh Jacobs is a good way to stay in a game, and get Tua and his offense on the field more.

If this game is played at the Dolphins’ pace, I think this one gives the scoreboard a workout: Miami has hit the over in four of the last five. Forcing this into a shootout with an interception-prone Love might not guarantee a win, but it’s the best shot they have.

• Pick: Over 47 points (-110)

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Two teams in the thick of the NFC Playoff chase collide in Week 12 when the San Francisco 49ers (5-5) visit the Green Bay Packers (7-3). The football betting lines shifted dramatically Friday when it was announced 49ers’ pivot Brock Purdy (shoulder) would be sidelined, as well as EDGE Nick Bosa (hip/oblique).

49ers vs Packers Odds

San Francisco originally opened as a 2.5-point road favorite, but it’s flipped completely with their injury woes, with Green Bay now sitting at -5.5 on the spread. Still, a whopping 70% of the tickets and 57% of the handle is on ‘Frisco.

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At one point, the total was at 48.5, but that’s now down to 44.5. The NFL public betting percentages are banging the Under, taking 74% of the bet and 67% of the money.

Kickoff goes at 4:25 pm ET from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. FOX is carrying the broadcast.

Niners Turn to Brandon Allen in Critical Game

After blowing a fourth-quarter lead in a crushing 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last week, the 49ers have dropped all the way to last in the NFC West.

The good news, though, is that at 5-5, they are still just one game out of first place in that logjam of a division.

With the injury to Purdy, however, the Niners will turn to journeyman Brandon Allen at pivot, making just his 10th career start since entering the league as a sixth-round pick in 2016. Josh Dobbs is listed as his backup.

This is probably Brandon Allen's most notable preseason play. pic.twitter.com/MIJ34y2TBR

— Wendell Ferreira (@wendellfp) November 23, 2024

Allen hasn’t started a game since the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2021 regular-season finale. He’s 2-7 as a career starter, and he’ll need to shake off some rust: Allen has thrown three passes in the last three seasons.

Fortunately, Christian McCaffrey now has two games under his belt after returning from injury, and Allen will lean on the league’s 8th-ranked rush attack. Last time CMC saw the Pack was in the NFC Divisional playoff, and he ran for 98 yards and a pair of TD’s.

A big help would be if hulking left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) will be able to go, currently listed as questionable.

Defensively, Bosa’s ability to pressure the QB will be lacking, but there’s still plenty of talent to work with on that side of the ball, as the 49ers are Top 10 in both rush and pass yards allowed.

Packers Try to Find Consistency

Green Bay will try to take advantage of this opportunity, and they can definitely use it.

Coming out of their bye week, they looked out of sorts against the Bears, needing a blocked field goal as time expired to escape with a 20-19 win.

PACKERS BLOCK THE FIELD GOAL FOR THE WIN.#GBvsCHI pic.twitter.com/gq8zbz965C

— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2024

Quarterback Jordan Love has been Jekyll and Hyde all season, and Week 11 was no different, showing flashes of a guy on the board for NFL MVP odds, including running for the winning score late against the Bears.

However, he also threw his league-leading 11th interception of the season, and has been picked off at least once in each of his eight starts.

Green Bay does have the league’s fourth-best rushing attack, so balancing Josh Jacobs touches with Love in the passing game should be their formula Sunday.

49ers vs Packers Prediction

At 7-3 and with a game against Detroit in two weeks, Green Bay could still challenge for the NFC North title, but this game with San Francisco is a virtual must-win for that to happen.

Losing Purdy is a big blow for the Niners, but this is a chance for Kyle Shanahan to showcase his offensive chops, and draw up a game plan that can put up enough points to compete.

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— NFL (@NFL) November 18, 2024

The Packers’ run defense is in the middle of the pack, and there will be chances for McCaffrey to put his imprint on this one.

The Niners’ biggest flaw is the inability to close out contests, allowing the second-most points in the final two minutes of regulation, and losing a league-high three games when holding a lead in the final 120 seconds.

Each of the last three games between these teams has been by three points, and I think it’s close again.

• Pick: 49ers +5.5  (-110)

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The math is simple for the Michigan State Spartans (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten): close out the regular season with two straight wins, and they go bowling.

The first of those tasks comes Friday, when they host the Purdue Boilermakers (1-9, 0-7 Big Ten).

There’s no softer part of the schedule late in the season than right here, as Purdue has lost nine straight games and are heavy underdogs in the college football odds.

MSU isn’t exactly soaring into the matchup either, having dropped three in a row and six of its last seven.

Purdue vs Michigan State Odds

Still, the Spartans are pegged as 13.5-point favorites, with the total set at 48.5 points.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm ET at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, with FOX carrying the broadcast.

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Spartans Still Alive

If Michigan State is going to get to six wins, the offense is going to have to put up some points.

The Spartans are coming off a 38-16 whipping at the hands of Illinois the last time out, the fifth time in the last six games they have scored 17 points or less.

MSU is a Bottom-4 scoring team in the Big Ten this season, putting up 19.4 points per game.

WOW… Michigan State responds with a TD!! @MSU_Football pic.twitter.com/v8Q8kq8eiO

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 16, 2024

While the passing game is Top 10 in the conference, putting up 230.8 yards per contest, they are getting little from the running game, which puts up less than 115 rush yards per game.

That hasn’t been enough to support what’s been a good defense, which ranks 33rd in the nation in yards allowed, while inside the Top 45 in both rush and passing yards allowed.

Boilermakers Try to Play Spoiler

If Purdue wants to salvage what’s been an absolutely horrid year, the last two weeks couldn’t be better set up.

They can put an end to MSU’s bowl dreams, and could potentially be facing an undefeated Indiana team, or clinging to its playoff hopes needing a blowout victory.

THE DOUBLE PASS!! pic.twitter.com/BBqmqArEMN

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 16, 2024

The Boilermakers will need to show some life, though. Other than OT losses to Illinois and Northwestern, their other seven losses during this streak have been by 17 points or more.

Purdue was crushed by Penn State 49-10, a week after getting clubbed 45-0 by Ohio State. They are the Big Ten’s biggest defensive sieve, allowing a massive 38.9 points per game. Teams are rolling up 455.7 yards per game, while ranking 114th in passing and 120th in rushing.

They’re also the conference’s lowest-scoring side, putting up 17.2 per contest.

Purdue vs Michigan State Prediction

These teams haven’t met since 2021, when Purdue got on the board with a 40-29 W. That snapped an 8-game losing streak to the Spartans, who have won five of those eight by double digits.

I get it’s hard to trust MSU at this point, as they are just 4-6-0 against the spread, and have only been favored twice this season, going 0-2-0 ATS. Purdue is also 5-1-0 ATS over the last six meetings.

Purdue vs Michigan State Last 5 Games

That being said, we’re far from 2021, and Purdue’s defense has only kept one road game this season within 15 points.

Michigan State has a respectable passing attack, and a run game that’s been put on ice the last two games as they’ve been playing catch-up. They now get a chance to let loose against a unit allowing 203.3 yards on the ground per game to help beef up the passing game.

Add that to the MSU desperation component, and this should add up to a 2-TD triumph.

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TNF’s Week 12 offering feels like a typical AFC North showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. Pittsburgh, a 3.5-point road favorite in the Steelers vs Browns odds, is chasing down a division crown, while Cleveland is into extended garbage time and awaiting a top draft pick this summer. Still, there’s money to be made here in the prop betting market, and we’ve got some top picks to share. Catch the full list of Steelers vs Browns player props below.

Steelers vs Browns Player Props

George Pickens is clearly Russell Wilson’s favorite target and the numbers reflect that, as he’s tied for the highest receptions (4.5) and yards prop (58.5) among all pass catchers. 

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For Cleveland, tight end David Njoku matches Pickens for the highest reception total, while Nick Chubb has a rush total of 51.5 yards in today’s NFL player props.

Steelers vs Browns Player Prop #1: Pickens Receptions

George Pickens is far and away the best receiver the Steelers have, and Russell Wilson is not shy targeting him. In four starts since taking over from Justin Fields, Pickens has seen an average of 8.25 targets per contest.

He has also topped his 4.5 reception line three times in those four games, missing the fourth by a single catch.

GEORGE PICKENS TD OH MY

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— NFL (@NFL) November 10, 2024

It’s not looking pretty in Cleveland, with 40-degree temperatures and rain expected to fall, but Pittsburgh’s run game is suspect, and they’ll need to still throw to move the ball down the field.

Pickens is the likely recipient of those targets – I’m willing to take a flier with plus odds on the Over as well.

• Steelers vs Browns Prop Pick: Pickens OVER 4.5 receptions (+110); risk 1 unit at DraftKings

PIT vs CLE Player Prop #2: Chubb Rushing Yards

Props to the Cleveland workhorse back for even getting back onto the field after surgery for a torn ACL and meniscus. However, his return hasn’t sparked the Browns’ offense, and Chubb is still working his way back to his dominant self.

In four games, he’s averaged 3.1 yards a pop, and has crossed the 51.5 line set at DraftKings one time — by a half yard.

NICK CHUBB IS BACK IN THE END ZONE

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— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2024

Pittsburgh is one of the elite defenses in the NFL, and they are run stuffers, allowing just 90.8 yards per game, the fourth-best mark in the league.

Even with conditions calling for more Chubb work, it’s tough sledding Thursday night.

• Steelers vs Browns Prop Picks: Chubb UNDER 51.5 rushing yards (-110); risk 1 unit at DraftKings

Steelers vs Browns Touchdown Scorer Props

No players have minus odds to find the endzone Thursday, with Najee Harris with the best odds at +105, followed by Chubb at +145. Perhaps more interesting is the fact that the Browns and Steelers D/ST ranked inside the Top 10 odds to score any TD, ahead of live bodies like Mike Williams, Elijah Moore and Jerome Ford.

Steelers vs Browns Player Prop #3: Harris Anytime TD

Harris looks like the logical pick for his work within the division: he’s punched in a major five times in the last six Pittsburgh road games against AFC North opponents.

While Chubb hasn’t been a great runner, he could be critical goal line back: he has scored at least one touchdown in six of his last eight appearances with the Browns as home underdogs.

• Steelers vs Browns Prop Picks: Harris anytime TD (+105); risk 1 unit at DraftKings Sportsbook

Last week: 0-3

This season: 9-17, -8.81 units

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The red-hot Miami (OH) Redhawks (6-4, 5-1 MAC) seek their sixth win in a row Tuesday night when they host the Northern Illinois Huskies (6-4, 3-3 MAC).

Despite the Redhawks dusting Mid-American Conference foes — they’ve won five straight MAC contests, scoring better than 30 points and winning by double digits in four of those contests — they’re just a slight home favorite in the college football odds.

With the top scoring defense in the MAC, and winners of two in a row themselves, are the Huskies on an upset watch?

Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Odds

Miami (OH) sports just a 2-3 home record this year, perhaps part of the reason they are just 2.5-point favorites. They’re also right behind the Huskies in scoring defense, which has brought the total down to 42.5 points.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm ET at Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio, with ESPN carrying the broadcast.

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Redhawks Run to Top of MAC

After dropping four of five to start the campaign, it’s been a swift turning of the tides for the Redhawks.

They crushed Kent State 34-7 last time out, their fifth straight win, all conference games, placing them in a three-way logjam at the top of the MAC, with Ohio and Bowling Green.

Their offensive output is misleading, as they rank Bottom-4 in scoring in the MAC at 24.3 points per game, but they’ve been a juggernaut during this run, averaging 35 points per game.

69 YARDS TO THE HOUSE @BrettGabbert connects with @Therealreggie11 to tie the game in the first quarter! @MiamiOHFootball | #MACtion pic.twitter.com/PhQDoxY6GW

— #MACtion (@MACSports) November 14, 2024

Notably, senior running back Keyon Mozee has been consistently dominant, rushing for at least 100 yards in each of the last five games.

That’s helped senior QB Brett Gabbert pick apart defenses through the air. Gabbert has 13 TD tosses over the last five games vs five in the first five games of the season.

Defensively, they are second only to Northern Illinois allowing 18.7 points per game, but that’s down to a slim 13.8 points per contest during this streak.

Northern Illinois Can Spoil Party

The Huskies are coming off a back-to-back double digit wins over Western Michigan and Akron, with their offense putting up an average of 35.5 points per game.

Northern Illinois is powered by the top running game in the conference, churning out nearly 220 yards per contest.

Nothing was keeping @tellyjohnson23 from the end zone @NIU_Football | #MACtion pic.twitter.com/pyuyCfUbGj

— #MACtion (@MACSports) November 7, 2024

Freshman Telly Johnson Jr has stepped into the lead back role for the injured Antario Brown, and he’s been dynamite, running for 100+ plus yards in two games, with two rushing scores.

We’re going to find out just how stout Miami’s run defense really is in the key matchup for this one, as it ranks fourth in the MAC, allowing 136.8 yards per game.

Defensively, Northern Illinois ranks Top 2 in both passing and rushing yards allowed, and is the team that could slow down a surging Redhawks’ offense.

Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Prediction

Miami (OH) poses a similar attack to Northern Illinois’ previous opponent to Akron, Western Michigan. They rank first in offensive passing efficiency (Miami is Top 5) and they were able to put up 28 points in a loss.

Both offenses are currently humming, and it feels like a reasonable number that can be hit.

Northern Illinois has cashed the Over in three straight games, while the Redhawks have seen the Over go 4-1-1 over its last six contests.

• Pick: Over 42.5 points  (-110)

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After nearly tumbling out of the Top 10 and College Football Playoff altogether last week, the BYU Cougars (9-0, 6-0 Big 12) try to keep their perfect season alive when they host the Kansas Jayhawks (3-6, 2-4 Big 12).

The Cougars needed last-minute heroics in Utah to stay in the playoff picture.

With a pair of one-possession wins in the last three weeks, they are just slightly favored over a Kansas side coming off an upset of 17th-ranked Iowa State.

Even at 3-6, the Jayhawks can put up points, as they feature an offense that’s Top 7 in scoring in the Big 12. Can they spoil the party in Provo?

Kansas vs BYU Odds

The Cougars are 5-0 at home this year, and are 2.5-point favorites in the college football odds.

Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15pm ET at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, with ESPN carrying the broadcast.

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Cougars CFP Hopes Survive vs Utah

Trailing 21-0 at halftime, BYU needed a wild rally in the second half to prevail – but it wasn’t without controversy or luck.

After a pair of drives engineered by Cougars’ pivot Jake Retzlaff to get to 21-19, he was sacked at his own 1-yard line on fourth down with 1:29 to go, but a holding penalty gave the Cougars new life.

FOR THE WIN!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/YANqIrS4uW

— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 10, 2024

Retzlaff drove them down the field and Will Ferrin kicked a 44-yard field goal to eke out the 22-21 decision.

BYU’s defense, which has been one of the best in the nation, pitched a second-half shutout just in time for the offense to wake up.

Kansas Offense Could Challenge BYU

While the Cougars rank second in the conference in scoring at 33.7 points per game, they are only 74th in rushing (150.9 yards per game) and 89th in passing (233.4).

The 22 points was the second-lowest output of the year, and the first time in seven games BYU failed to score at least 34 points.

Few teams have been able to challenge BYU’s defense, but Kansas at least has the offensive tools to put up points. The Cougars’ recent one-possession win over Oklahoma State should be studied well.

Devin Neal making everyone miss with that TD!!! @KU_Football takes the lead!!! pic.twitter.com/2uk0dMmF4r

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 9, 2024

Oklahoma State ran wild on BYU, churning out 269 yards on the ground and two touchdowns, just coming up short in a 38-35 decision.

Kansas happens to boast the no. 2 rush offense in the Big 12, racking up 214.4 yards per game, and its 22 TD’s are second only to UCF.

Expect to see a lot of Devin Neal, who just shredded ISU for 116 yards and a pair of scores in his sixth 100+ yard rushing game on the season.

Kansas vs BYU Prediction

BYU has looked shaky coming down the home stretch, which is what happens when the expectations continue to mount with wins.

Kansas has the potential to ruin BYU’s postseason party, but it’s hard to bet on a squad that has yet to win on the road this season, even if all four of its losses have been by six points or less.

Run defense is the weaker part of the Cougars’ defense, though, as they are ninth in the Big 12 and allow nearly 147 yards per game. If KU can get the run game going, it’s possible they can control the clock and the terms at which this game can be played.

However, the Jayhawks’ defense is outside the Top 10 in both run and pass defense, and allow nearly 26 points per game (9th).

That should help BYU — who is a crisp 7-2-0 against the spread this year — get just enough points to help its defense and remain unbeaten.

• Pick: BYU -2.5 (-115)

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It’s a battle for first in the NFC East as the Washington Commanders are in Philadelphia to battle the Eagles to kick off Week 11 on Thursday Night Football. Philly is a 3.5-point home favorite in the Commanders vs Eagles odds, with the winner potentially vaulting into the conversation for top seed in the conference. Scoring shouldn’t be an issue with these top-seven offenses tangling. Catch the full list of Commanders vs Eagles player props, below, as well as my top picks.

Commanders vs Eagles Player Props

Saquon Barkley has been dynamite in his debut season in Philly, and he has the top rushing prop set at 95.5 yards.

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Rookie phenom Jayden Daniels’ passing yards prop is set at 226.5, just a few yards more than the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts. Both quarterbacks have plus odds to throw for two TD’s in today’s NFL props.

Commanders vs Eagles Player Prop #1: Hurts Longest Rush

Despite putting up 25.9 points per game, the Eagles’ offense is a work in progress. It’s starting to look better during this 5-game winning streak, and Hurts has played a large role.

His dual threat work has paced the attack, running for eight majors and throwing for another eight during this fun run.

Jalen Hurts runs for the 18-yard TD!

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— NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2024

Hurts has added a run of 14 yards or more in three of his last four contests, and now he gets a Commanders’ defense that is Bottom 5 in rushing yards, giving up 142.7 per contest.

There should be ample opportunity for Hurts to find daylight for another big run.

• Commanders vs Eagles Prop Pick: Hurts longest rush OVER 13.5 yards (+100); risk 1 unit at DraftKings

WAS vs PHI Player Prop #2: Daniels Passing Yards

Philadelphia’s pass defense is top-three in the NFL, allowing just 173.4 yards per game. But that total has been fluffed up of late by a slew of poor QB performers.

Since their Week 5 bye, Philly has shut down the likes of Deshaun Watson, Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence and the dreadful duo of Cooper Rush and Trey Lance.

JAYDEN DANIELS WITH A HAIL MARY TO BEAT THE BEARS AS TIME EXPIRES

WHAT HAVE WE JUST WITNESSED?!?!?!

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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 27, 2024

Against their only decent competition in Joe Burrow, the Bengals’ pivot threw for 234 yards, seven over the total set for Jayden Daniels.

With Brian Robinson Jr clearly still compromised and Austin Ekeler ineffective, the Washington pivot is going to have to be special to give the Commanders a shot.

Daniels was slowed by a good Steelers defense last time out, but prior to that, he had crossed this number five times in the last six games, not including the Carolina game when he left due to injury.

• Commanders vs Eagles Prop Picks: Daniels OVER 226.5 pass yards (-115); risk 1 unit at DraftKings

Commanders vs Eagles Touchdown Scorer Props

Three players have minus odds to find the endzone Thursday, and none are a surprise. The dominant backfield of Hurts and Barkley top the list, and they are joined by Washington receiver Terry McLaurin.

Commanders vs Eagles Player Prop #3: Hurts For the Score

For the Eagles, Barkley has scored at least one major in four straight against the Commanders. Receiver DeVonta Smith has scored a touchdown in seven of the Eagles’ last eight games at Lincoln Financial Field.

If you’re looking for a little more juice, consider Hurts to pick up two scores (+550), a feat he’s accomplished three times in the last four games.

For Washington, Robinson Jr has scored at least one touchdown in nine of his last 10 road appearances, while McLaurin has a TD in four straight road games.

• Commanders vs Eagles Prop Picks: Hurts to score 2 TD’s (+550); risk 1 unit at DraftKings Sportsbook

Last week: 2-1

This season: 9-14, -5.81 units

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The East Carolina Pirates (5-4, 3-2 AAC), can lock in a bowl berth if they can win on the road Thursday night against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-6, 1-4 AAC).

East Carolina has ripped off two wins in row, while the Golden Hurricane have dropped four of their last five.

No surprise then, that the Pirates are pegged as hefty double-digit favorites in the college football odds.

Can the suddenly potent Pirate offense batter one of college football’s worst defenses? Read below for our East Carolina vs Tulsa preview and best bet.

East Carolina vs Tulsa Odds

The Pirates, sitting Top 6 in scoring in the American Athletic Conference, are 14-point road favorites in a game featuring a total of 62.5.

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Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm ET at Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with ESPN broadcasting the game.

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Pirates Take Advantage of AAC Slate

East Carolina’s late-season moves may have salvaged the season. It started with replacing ineffective starting quarterback Jake Garcia with sophomore Katin Houser.

Houser got his first start three weeks ago, and while he fared well, the Pirates were crushed by then-23rd Army 45-28.

That cost head coach Mike Houston his job, with defensive coordinator Blake Harrell taking over on an interim basis.

Count em up @showtimejet pic.twitter.com/DLRAT5o0Ov

— ECU Football (@ECUPiratesFB) November 8, 2024

The change was made as the Pirates enter what feels like the softest part of their schedule, and they have taken off. They dusted lowly Temple 56-34, then followed it up last week with a 49-14 thumping of FAU.

Houser has been outstanding in the wins, throwing five TD passes in each, while throwing for better than 269 yards in each of his three starts.

ECU vs Tulsa Prop Bets to Consider

Houser is the main weapon to target for props here. He has thrown for at least three touchdowns in each of his three starts, and he draws one of the worst defenses in college football Thursday.

Tulsa ranks outside the Top 125 in yards per game, while giving up a chunky 6.7 yards per play. It’s passing defense is among the worst in the nation, allowing 308.6 yards per contest.

1 on 1 with @GlobalAnt_26 is a dangerous game pic.twitter.com/IZWUbuwVzQ

— ECU Football (@ECUPiratesFB) November 8, 2024

The Golden Hurricane have allowed 28 TD passes against, six clear of second-to-last UTSA. Houser’s TD line for Tulsa is a very gettable 2.5. He should have his way with this defense, and continue this upward trend of TD passes.

One of Houser’s top targets is receiver Anthony Smith, who has not only picked up back-to-back 100-yard receiving games, but has a TD catch in three straight games.

Buyer’s choice here: Smith has -118 odds to score an anytime TD, and -121 odds to go Over 68.5 receiving yards. I believe he clears both against the Golden Hurricane.

• Pick: Smith anytime TD (-118)

East Carolina vs Tulsa Prediction

I’m just not sure how Tulsa is going to be able to keep up with East Carolina.

Over the last five games, the Golden Hurricane have been held to 21 points or less in four of them, including their most recent loss, a 59-21 drubbing to UAB – a school that ranks eighth in scoring in the AAC at 25.9 points per game.

Tulsa has the worst scoring defense in the conference, getting lit up for 38.4 points per game.

They don’t have an offense built to outscore their problems, as they rank Bottom 5 in the AAC, scoring 24.8 points per game.

East Carolina caught the wave at the right time, and its air attack, which ranks third in the AAC, posting 272.7 yards per game and 21 TD passes, should shred this hapless Tulsa defense en route to a third-straight blowout.

• Pick: East Carolina -14.0 (-115)

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There’s no doubt that the New Mexico Lobos (3-6, 2-3 Mountain West) can put up points. The question Friday night is: can they put up enough to end a skid to the San Diego State Aztecs (3-5, 2-1 Mountain West) that’s reached nine games?

SDSU is a slight home favorite for this one, but both teams are struggling, both having lost two in a row coming in and with only three wins on the season.

New Mexico vs San Diego State Odds

The Aztecs are 4-4 at home this year, and are 2.5-point favorites in the college football odds.

Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30pm ET at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, with FS1 carrying the broadcast.

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Lobos: Great Offense, Terrible Defense

New Mexico is just outside the Top 25 in the nation in scoring, putting up 34.8 points per game, which is good for third in the Mountain West.

Powered by a rush attack that ranks eight in college football at 230.9 yards per game, and a Top-50 passing game that rings up 249.2 yards, the Lobos can light up any scoreboard. In fact, they have scored at least 45 points in four of their last five games.

However, all those points can’t help the Lobos outscore their defensive woes. They are second last in the MWC, allowing 38.9 points per game.

They are outside the Top 130 in yards per play (7.1), rush yards allowed (237.2) and rush per rush (131). They also grade out to a brutal 111th in pass yards allowed.

NO STOPPING DEVON.

TruTV #GoLobos | #EarnedNotGiven pic.twitter.com/vwN46uTwZV

— New Mexico Football (@UNMLoboFB) November 2, 2024

Wyoming outlasted UNM 49-45 last game because it got whatever it wanted, throwing for 342 yards while rushing for 262.

That woeful defense somehow overshadowed the fact the Lobos went berserk running the ball, posting 412 rushing yards.

Junior Eli Sanders went for 205 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries, which was somehow topped by pivot Devon Dampier running for 207 yards, and three scores, on just 12 carries.

New Mexico vs San Diego State Prediction

San Diego State is coming off its worst beating of the year, as the 15th-ranked Boise State Broncos crushed them 56-24, handing them their first conference loss on the year.

While they don’t usually bleed points like New Mexico, the Aztecs are still fourth-worst in scoring defense in the conference, giving up 27.6 points per game.

Unlike the Lobos, though, they don’t have an offense that can go toe-to-toe with the opposition, putting up 22.5 points per game, the fourth-lowest output in the MWC.

New Mexico vs San Diego State Last 5 Games

Most times, an offense that was outside the Top 105 in total yards, rushing and yards per play would be in trouble in any matchup, but stacked to New Mexico’s defense, the Aztecs are in position to shake their two game losing streak.

No team is worth trusting in this one, but one thing we can count on is New Mexico scoring and getting scored on. The Lobos have allowed 35 points in eight of nine games this season, the get-right opponent for any struggling offense.

They also allow have the seventh-most turnovers lost in the NCAA, with 12 interceptions and six fumbles. Those extra possessions for SDSU should help, and the scoreboard lights will feel the effects.

• Pick: Over 66 points (-110)

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The second and final regular-season matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens kicks off Week 10 on Thursday Night Football. Baltimore is a 6-point home favorite in the Bengals vs Ravens odds, with both teams looking up at the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North. These clubs lit the scoreboard on fire in Week 5, with Baltimore taking a 41-38 OT win. We’re expecting some fireworks in the rematch. Catch the full list of Bengals vs Ravens player props, below, as well as my top picks.

Bengals vs Ravens Player Props

Derrick Henry has the highest rushing yards total at 89.5, with Chase Brown a distant second at 58.5.

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Joe Burrow has the highest passing yards prop, while Ja’Marr Chase has both the highest receptions (6.5) and receiving yards (82.5) totals for any pass catcher in today’s NFL props.

Bengals vs Ravens Player Prop #1: Lamar Jackson Passing Yards

The current favorite in the NFL MVP odds, Lamar Jackson’s passing game has really taken off since that Week 5 win over the Bengals, when he threw for a season-best 348 yards (on 42 attempts!) and four TDs.

ONLY LAMAR. WOW.

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He’s soared past his 233.5 passing line now in five straight games, throwing for at least 280 yards in each. Last week, he picked apart a good Denver defense in a 41-10 thumping, going 16-for-19 for 280 yards and three scores.

This Ravens’ offense is a load. They’re tops in the NFL in rushing at 191.9 yards per game, and third in passing at 254. Jackson should maintain his current hot streak against a team that can’t get to the QB.

The Bengals are Bottom-4 in sack percentage and fifth last in overall sacks.

• Bengals vs Ravens Prop Pick: Jackson OVER 233.5 pass yards (-120); risk 1 unit at DraftKings

CIN vs BAL Player Prop #2: Rashod Bateman Receptions

This space was reserved for either Burrow’s passing yards total or Henry’s rushing yards number, but when the books present something like this, you have to entertain it.

Rashod Bateman is second on the team in receptions and yards, and he’s getting plus odds to pick up three grabs.

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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 22, 2024

Bateman has had at least three catches in four of his last five games, and six times overall this season. He had a season-high eight targets and four receptions against the Bengals in Week 5.

Even with recently acquired Diontae Johnson figuring to factor more into the passing attack, Bateman has been a solid secondary option to Zay Flowers. This is a wager on Bateman’s rapport with Jackson shining through, like it has all season.

• Bengals vs Ravens Prop Picks: Bateman OVER 2.5 receptions (+100); risk 1 unit at DraftKings

Bengals vs Ravens Touchdown Scorer Props

Three players have minus odds to find the endzone Thursday. No surprise Henry tops the list, as he leads the NFL in rushing scores on the year with 11. He’s joined by Bengals Ja’Marr Chase (-130) and Chase Brown (-120).

Bengals vs Ravens Player Prop #3: Henry Opens the Scoring

Henry has been an absolute beast in his debut year in Baltimore, and he’s putting in work early at M&T Bank Stadium. King Henry has scored the first touchdown in each of the Ravens’ last three home games.

If that’s too much of a risk, consider Chase Brown, who has scored at least one major in five of Cincy’s last six, while Ja’Marr Chase has found the endzone in four of the last five against the Ravens.

If you’re looking for some better juice, Bateman (+270) has a TD in three of his last four games against the Bengals.

• Bengals vs Ravens Prop Picks: Henry first TD scorer (+360); risk 1 unit at DraftKings Sportsbook

Last week: 3-0

This season: 7-13, -6.64 units

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Are you ready for some MACtion?

The Mid-American Conference is front and center, marking their college football territory in the midweek of November with head-t0-head conference battles. To kick off the MACtion Tuesday, we’ve got Bowling Green vs Central Michigan and Miami (OH) vs Ball State.

Read below for our previews and predictions.

Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Odds

The Bowling Green Falcons are 12-point road favorites over the Central Michigan Chippewas in the college football odds, with a total set at 48.5 points.

Action gets underway at 7:30pm ET from Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. ESPN2 will be carrying the coverage.

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Bowling Green vs Central Michigan Prediction

Bowling Green has hit its stride right as conference action got going, and reeling off wins in three of its last four, all MAC contests.

They just matched their season high for scoring in a game, pounding Toledo 41-26, giving them their first 2-game win streak on the year.

The Falcons are a Top-3 passing unit in the MAC, piling up 230.4 yards per game, but they balance it out with a run game that’s putting up a decent 146.5 yards per contest, a Top-6 mark in the conference.

BOOM!!!

Bazelak Gazarek for SIX!!!

First career touchdown for Levi Gazarek on a two-yard flip from Bazelak. BGSU leads, 21-10.

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— BGSU Football (@BG_Football) October 26, 2024

The Chippewas, meanwhile, are reeling, having dropped three straight, and their defense has been getting beat up in the process.

While they’re just a tick below Bowling Green scoring 27 points per game, they are giving up 32.3 per contest. That number has ballooned to 37 over this slide, punctuated by a 46-7 thrashing at the hands of Miami (OH) last time out.

What gives me pause in taking the Falcons and that large spread is the fact that the Chippewas’ best offensive strength is running the ball, a Top 40 mark in the nation at 184.4 yards per game.

Bowling Green is great against the pass, holding teams to 181.5 yards per game, but they are just inside the Top 100 for rush yards allowed, at nearly 170.

However, with Chippewas freshman pivot Tyler Jefferson starting, with top QB Joe Labas and backup Bert Emanuel Jr injured, I don’t think believe there’s enough firepower to cover up its problematic defense.

• Pick: Bowling Green -12 (-110)

Miami (OH) vs Ball State Odds

Another game, another MAC team favored by a dozen, this time the visiting Miami (OH) Redhawks, who are on the road to battle the Ball State Cardinals.

Kickoff is slated for 8pm ET from Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana, and can be seen live on ESPN.

Miami (OH) vs Ball State Prediction

The Redhawks are surging, having reeled off three straight wins to move to 3-1 in the MAC, a three-way tied for second, looking up at Western Michigan.

Don’t let the Bottom-3 scoring rankings fool you, Miami (OH) has been putting it on their opponents during this fun run, averaging 38 points per game.

They ripped Central Michigan last game 46-7, covering the spread as 10.5-point favorites.

Miami has been shredding on the ground, piling up 208.7 yards over the last three, while quarterback Brett Gabbert has thrown eight TD passes on just 46 attempts.

6⃣ more for Miami!@BrettGabbert finds @javon_tracy in stride to extend the RedHawk lead@MiamiOHFootball | #MACtion pic.twitter.com/CXCIKHp0aJ

— #MACtion (@MACSports) October 26, 2024

I don’t know how much resistance Ball State will provide here.

Defensively they are outside the Top 100 in rushing yards allowed per game at 176.4, and they are right at the bottom of the nation in passing yards allowed, getting picked apart for 301 yards per contest.

To their credit, the Cardinals do have two wins in the last three, most notably upending Northern Illinois 25-23 last time out, the team with the best scoring defense in the MAC.

Miami has a formidable Top 25 pass defense that allows 183.4 yards per game, which should cause problems for the pass-happy Cardinals.

Throw in the fact Ball State is giving up a whopping 40.4 points per game, and I like the visitors to have their way in this one.

• Pick: Miami (OH) -12.5 ( -110)

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He’s likely not operating at 100 per cent, but Drew Allar is expected to start when his third-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) host the fourth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1, 3-1). That’s again moved the spread in this massive Big Ten showdown with plenty of College Football Playoff implications on the line.

Ohio State vs Penn State Odds

Ohio State has now settled into a 3-point favorite in the Week 10 college football odds. The total has stayed the same throughout, at 47.5 points.

Kickoff is set for Noon ET at Beaver Stadium, in University Park, PA, with Fox providing the coverage.

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Tracking the Ohio State vs Penn State Line Movement

As dissected ever so astutely by my colleague Chris Amberley’s preview, Ohio State opened as a 3-point road favorite because Allar could not go in the second half of Penn State’s 28-13 win over Wisconsin, in an eventual win to keep PSU unbeaten on the season.

With Ohio State money flooding the books, the line moved as high as 4.5 points, before settling across most sportsbooks at 4.0 points.

However, once it was confirmed Allar was playing, the line quickly reverted back to the original spread. Despite reports Allar practiced all week, that wasn’t enough to tilt the spread any more, as it’s yet to be determined how compromised the PSU pivot is.

There was some slight movement on the moneyline, with OSU’s -192 line shortening to -165. Penn State’s long shot odds shortened  from +160 to around +140.

Allar Key to Penn State Passing Game

Buckeyes’ head coach Ryan Day said the team prepared to face both Allar and backup Beau Pribula, who filled in admirably last week against the Badgers, going 11-for-13 for 98 yards and TD, while also rushing for 28 yards on six totes.

But for the Nittany Lions to realistically be competitive Saturday, they’ll need a big effort from Allar, who has thrown for 1,640 yards and 12 TD’s on the year, and is one of the key cogs in Penn State’s current position on the College Football Playoff odds board. He’s helped PSU post 33.3 points per game, the fourth highest total in the conference.

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar is expected to play Saturday against Ohio State, multiple sources tell @On3sports.

He was injured in last week's game against Wisconsin but has participated in practice this week.

More: https://t.co/GTfSGBqMaR pic.twitter.com/fgSHWbmSQH

— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) November 1, 2024

Behind Allar, PSU pumps out 266.6 pass yards per game, a Top-30 mark in the nation. We should find out pretty quickly how he holds up, as OSU’s pass defense allows just 163.1 yards per game, which ranks eighth.

Ohio State’s O-Line Problems

As for the Buckeyes, lost in the shuffle of its 21-17 escape to Nebraska and how to ascend up the CFP rankings is an injury that could play a major factor Saturday and beyond.

Left tackle Josh Simmons, a certain lock to play at the next level and potential NFL first-round pick in 2025, suffered a season-ending knee injury in Ohio State’s loss to Oregon on Oct 12.

With him out of the lineup last week — and replacement Zen Michalski struggling before leaving with his own leg injury — the Buckeyes mustered 64 yards rushing.

This is a team that’s Top 35 in the nation, churning out 188 yards per game, and ranks second in the Big Ten posting 40.3 points per game.

They will need to regroup if they want to grind it out against the Nittany Lions, who are eighth in rushing yards allowed in the nation, surrendering just 92.9 per contest.

Penn State vs Ohio State Prediction

This is a prove-it game for both schools.

For the Nittany Lions, you have to go back to 2017 for the last time they topped the Buckeyes, having dropped seven straight. While Penn State is 5-2-0 against the spread in those contests, that’s because they were double-digit dogs in four of those, and there was a spread less than seven points just twice.

Burke with the Boom @DenzelBurke10 pic.twitter.com/b4jAcRsZth

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 28, 2024

Ohio State would love to leave Beaver Stadium with a no-doubt performance, with Allar playing well, to help their case with securing that all important signature win. After Penn State, the only ranked team left on the slate is Indiana, currently 13th.

The Oregon loss dropped Day’s record to 2-7 against Top 10 opposition.

But Day’s Buckeyes are in the driver’s seat here: OSU is brings a stout defense to the table, inside the Top 9 in both run and pass defense, and its offense should hold the advantage over a hobbled Allar-led PSU offense.

• Pick: Ohio State -3 (-110)

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The Houston Texans, a team tied for the second-best record in the AFC, will open Week 9 on the road on Thursday night when they visit the New York Jets — a team tied for the second-worst record in the conference.

New York is a slight 1.5-point home favorite in the Texans vs Jets odds, in a battle of teams ranking in the bottom half of scoring in the league this season.

We’ve taken that into consideration when sorting through the NFL player props to choose from. Catch the full list of Texans vs Jets player props and odds, below, as well as my top picks.

Texans vs Jets Player Props

Workhorse back Joe Mixon has the highest rush attempt total at 20.5, which might have something to do with both Stef Diggs and Nico Collins out due to injury.

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Receiver Tank Dell has the Texans’ highest receiving yards prop at 56.5 — the same number as Jets receiver Davante Adams. Both are looking up at Garrett Wilson, at 61.5.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the high man for passing yards with a line set at 232.5, 10 yards more than CJ Stroud.

Texans vs Jets Player Prop #1: Rodgers Passing Touchdowns

If New York intends to break out of its 5-game losing streak, a standout performance from Aaron Rodgers is probably a must.

For him to win this bet for you, he’ll need to be … pretty much what he has been of late.

Jets TE Tyler Conklin with a one-handed catch in the endzone. What a play!

Again, National TEs Day never disappoints pic.twitter.com/SjTJzCrAX0

— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) October 27, 2024

Rodgers has thrown for at least two TD passes three times over the last four games, including last time out in a 27-22 stunner of a loss to the Patriots.

Houston is susceptible to the pass, ranking inside the Bottom 10 in yards allowed, and their 16 TD passes against is second worst in the NFL.

In four career starts against the Texans (all while with the Packers) Rodgers has thrown for at least two TD passes in each.

• Texans vs Jets Prop Pick: Rodgers OVER 1.5 TD passes (+120); risk 1 unit at DraftKings

HOU vs NYJ Player Prop #2: Mixon Rushing Attempts

With Stefon Diggs out for the year with a knee injury, and Nico Collins (hamstring) still not ready to go, Houston will be without its two top receivers against the Jets.

As the Jets aren’t exactly scoring dynamo’s this one should be kept close, which should allow the Texans to feed workhorse back Joe Mixon early and often.

Joe Mixon out here playing like its 2016 man pic.twitter.com/GIAHSlEPoV

— JetPack Galileo (@JetPackGalileo) October 30, 2024

Mixon has helped overshadow what has been a poor passing game so far, with three straight games running for better than 100 yards.

He’s had 25 carries in each of the last two games, and his usage should be up there again, in a game where points might be tough to come by. It’s a high, but makeable line.

• Texans vs Jets Prop Picks: Mixon Over 20.5 rush attempts (+110); risk 1 unit at DraftKings

Texans vs Jets Touchdown Scorer Props

Running backs Joe Mixon and Breece hall are the only players on the board with minus odds to score an anytime TD. Davante Adams has the next best odds of scoring a major at +140.

Texans vs Jets Player Prop #3: Adams Anytime TD

Mixon has scored at least one touchdown in seven of his last eight road appearances, while Texans’ TD Dalton Schultz has scored at least one TD in three of his last four TNF games.

On the New York side, Ty Conklin has touchdown grabs in each of the Jets’ last two games, while Davante Adams has found the endzone in each of his previous two appearances at MetLife Stadium.

The latest marquee big name coming to New York has been quiet since arriving on the scene, so look for Adams to find paydirt in his third game with the Jets.

• Texans vs Jets Prop Picks: Adams anytime touchdown (+140); risk 1 unit at DraftKings Sportsbook

Last week: 1-2

This season: 4-13, -10.34 units

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It’s a biggie in the Sun Belt Tuesday when the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (6-1, 3-0 Sun Belt), hit the road in Week 10 to play the Texas State Bobcats (4-3, 2-1 Sun Belt). The Ragin’ Cajuns have dominated this head-to-head, unbeaten in 11 straight matchups since the Bobcats joined the conference in 2013.

Louisiana vs Texas State Odds

Perhaps the oddsmakers sense a change in tide, though, as Texas State is the 3.5-point home favorite in the college football odds.

Can the Bobcats hang a first loss on Louisiana in the Sun Belt and jam up the West standings? Read below for our Louisiana vs Texas State preview and best bet.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm ET at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas, with ESPN2 carrying the broadcast.

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High Octane Offenses Collide

This game will feature two of the top scoring teams in the Sun Belt.

Since losing to Tulane in Week 4, the Ragin’ Cajuns have ripped off four straight wins, scoring at least 34 points in each of them. They have failed to top 30 points just once in seven games on the season.

Three of those wins have come on the road, including last week’s 34-24 win over Coastal Carolina. QB Ben Wooldridge had himself a day, with a season-best 373 yards passing and three touchdowns.

He’s thrown for 1,785 yards on the year, with 15 touchdowns against four interceptions.

Louisiana’s passing game ranks third by yards in the Sun Belt, with 264 yards per contest, while picking up better than 180.6 yards on the ground (sixth).

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— Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns® Football (@RaginCajunsFB) October 23, 2024

Texas State will play the Sun Belt West leader after losing to the Sun Belt East leader last week, losing 24-14 to Old Dominion.

It was by far the lowest scoring output for the Bobcats this season, as they have posted better than 30 points per contest in five of seven games on the year.

They’re right up there with the opposition, topping the Cajuns with 185.4 rush yards per game (4th), and 275.1 passing yards (2nd).

We’ll see how much Jordan McCloud and the Bobcats will be able to throw the ball in this one, though, as Louisiana boasts the top passing defense in the conference, limiting teams to just 166.3 yards per game.

Texas State is a Top-5 pass defense, and they’ll try to get pressure on Wooldridge, as they lead the conference in both sacks and forced fumbles.

Louisiana vs Texas State Prediction

We’ll see how strong Louisiana’s tape session was this week, as Old Dominion held McCloud to his lowest passing total all season, at 173 yards and two interceptions.

If they can find a way to slow him just a little bit, their offense should continue to work on schedule and at a high frequency.

Louisiana vs Texas State Last 5 Games

This will be just the second time in 11 games ULL will be an underdog in this matchup. You have to go all the way back to 2014, when it covered as a 2.5-point dog.

Overall, they’re 9-1-0 against the spread in the last 10 against Texas State. They’re also 4-0 on the road this season, with three of those coming on this recent 4-game fun run.

Until proven otherwise, I’ll stick to the juggernaut in this series — with plus odds as a bonus — until proven otherwise.

• Pick: Louisiana +3.5 (-110)

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Two teams desperate for a win clash Friday night when the USC Trojans (3-4, 1-4 Big Ten) host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-3, 1-3 Big Ten).

Both schools are riding three-game losing skids and sit Bottom 4 in the Big Ten standings.

In the first-ever meeting between these programs, the Trojans have been tabbed as hefty double-digit home favorites in the college football odds.

Who stops the slide? Read below for our Rutgers vs USC preview and best bet.

Rutgers vs USC Odds

The Trojans, who boast a Top-40 offense in the nation in terms yards per game, are 13.5-point home favorites in a game featuring a total of 56.5.

Odds as of October 24 (9pm ET) at Caesars Sportsbook. Be sure to check out the best Caesars Sportsbook promos before placing a bet on any Week 9 College Football matchup.

Kickoff is scheduled for 11pm ET at LA Memorial Coliseum, with FOX broadcasting the game.

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Trojans Can Score, Can’t Close

Imagine how USC’s inaugural run in the Big Ten would be playing out if they were just able to put teams away.

The Trojans are fifth in the conference scoring 30.3 points per game, and their passing attack, behind pivot Junior Miller Moss, churns out 288.6 pass yards per contest, good for 22nd in the nation.

But USC hasn’t been able to get either the final dagger score or a crucial stop this season. Last game was a recurring theme: the Trojans blew a 21-7 lead and lost 29-28 to Maryland, who had yet to win a Big Ten game.

The defense allowed the Terrapins to throw for 373 yards in the comeback win.

The Trojans have lost four games on the year, including the last three, after being ahead at the half in every game.

Homecoming heroics. What a victory by ⁦@TerpsFootball⁩ over USC after trailing by 2 TDs in the 4th quarter. Billy Edwards, Jr. gave the Terps the lead with :57 to go. ⁦@mymcmedia⁩ pic.twitter.com/bfrixxa3br

— Joe Yasharoff (@JYash) October 20, 2024

If there’s ever been a get-right opponent for them, it’s probably the Scarlet Knights, who have been absolutely lit on fire the last two games.

Last week, they lost 35-32 to UCLA, surrendering 383 passing yards to the Bruins, who ranked among college football’s worst passing offenses.

Prior to that, Wisconsin crushed them 42-7, running up 300 rush yards with almost zero resistance.

The Scarlet Knights are surrendering 385.3 yards of offense per game on the season, a lowly 90th in college football, and surrendering 22.3 points per contest, they are fourth-worst at points allowed in the Big Ten.

One way Rutgers could keep it close is if it can get the run game going. Powered by senior RB Kyle Monangai, who has totaled 845 rush yards and 10 TD’s on the year, the Scarlet Knights put up 190.3 yards per game on the ground, which ranks 38th.

USC is middle of the pack in run defense, allowing 138.1 yards per game.

Rutgers vs USC Prop Bets to Consider

It’s been a feast-or-famine type of season for Trojans’ receiver Ja’Kobi Lane. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has four games where he’s had at least 50 yards receiving, and three where he’s had 18 or less.

His receiving yards line at Caesars is set at a makeable 36.5, and considering the Scarlet Knights’ struggles in containing the pass, Lane could top this by halftime.

On the Rutgers’ side, there’s also decent odds for Monangai to score a TD (-137 at Caesars). In seven games, he has found paydirt 10 times, and has failed to find the end zone in just a single game.

USC isn’t exactly a run-stopping juggernaut: they’ve allowed 11 rushing scores on the year. There’s much more value in Monangai than Trojans RB Woody Marks, who comes in at -600 odds.

TOUCHDOWN RUTGERS

Kyle Monangai caps off the 5 play, 75yd drive with a six yard score!

UCLA: 21 || RU: 16

https://t.co/tIdHTny4Yb pic.twitter.com/f40pTJmnSg

— Rutgers Scarlet Knights | The Knight Report (@RutgersRivals) October 19, 2024

Finally, Moss’ passing yards line of 297.5 looks reachable, considering he just went for 336 against Maryland – the third time he’s topped 300 yards passing in a game this season.

However, game script might spoil the fun. On the assumption that Moss and the Trojans do expected damage early and often, there might not be a need to keep airing it out.

• Pick: Lane OVER 36.5 receiving yards (-119)

Rutgers vs USC Prediction

Travel had to play a part in this spread, as Rutgers is traveling west across two time zones and will play a game that kicks off at 11pm ET.

The UCLA loss is an offensive outlier for Rutgers, who, prior to that game, had put up just 14 points across its previous two. On the year, the Scarlet Knights had cracked the 20-point plateau just once.

USC has had the far tougher slate, playing three ranked teams, winning one and losing the other two by a field goal each. I like their talent to rise in what should be a mismatch on the West coast.

• Pick: USC -13.5 (-110)

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