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The College Football Playoff finally arrives on Saturday! The #4 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1) face the #1 Georgia Bulldogs (13-0) in the Peach Bowl. Action kicks off at 8 pm ET. Below we continue our College Football odds series with an Ohio State-Georgia prediction and pick. Ohio State is 11-1 and finished in second place in the Big 10 East thanks…

The Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars will meet for the second time this season, as the NFL wild-card weekend has its second game Saturday night in Jacksonville. It's the first playoff appearance for the Los Angeles Chargers in four seasons and the first ever for quarterback Justin Herbert and Coach Brandon Staley. It has been an…

Derrick Henry may get going for the Titans in Philly, but the Eagles' secondary will make them one-dimensional. Our NFL picks highlight a rough matchup for Ryan Tannehill as Tennessee visits the Eagles. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Two likely playoff teams will meet on Sunday afternoon when the Tennessee Titans travel to face the Philadelphia…

This column rebounded in Week 18, going 2-0 with two point-spread underdogs to improve to 5-5 as Neil Greenberg's understudy. Hopefully the playoffs - which begin Saturday with the first two of six first-round games - can push us into profitability. All spreads and totals taken Wednesday from VegasInsider.com. All times Eastern. Sunday, 4:30 p.m. |…

Tight end Darnell Washington (ankle) and linebacker Chaz Chambliss (knee) are both questionable for the title game after being hurt against Ohio State. Washington is technically listed as a reserve. However, he and All-America tight end Brock Bowers often are on the field at the same time. - Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) December 31, 2022 The…

Alan Cole has defied the odds and successfully defended his Gamecock Scoop prediction crown through the bowl season. With just one game remaining Gamecock Scoop is giving you our thoughts on the National Championship team. TCU and Georgia have met four times on the gridiron, including a now forgotten 2016 Liberty Bowl in Kirby Smart' s first season…

Let's take a look at our preview and best bet for the NFL Week 18 game Browns vs. Steelers. While the Browns are eliminated from postseason contention, the Steelers still have a shot. Currently, the Patriots and the Dolphins hold the 2 spots above the Steelers in the playoff picture. Also, the Steelers have lost to both of those teams eliminating…

Higbee currently boasts a receiving yards over/under of 32.5, which is five yards less than teammate Van Jefferson's. As of Saturday afternoon, very few Rams vs Seahawks player props are available, as injuries to both pass catching corps have created a murky situation. Higbee has created a nice on field rapport with Mayfield, scoring three times in…

In week 18, we will watch NFC West rivals duke it out one last time before concluding the regular season. The Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams have two different types of seasons going on. On the one hand, the Los Angeles Rams have been injured into oblivion. On the other hand, the Seattle Seahawks have not been writing back to all the…

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - With Heisman Trophy Finalists headlining both teams, Bovada has seemingly set multiple rushing yard prop bets to low in the National Championship for two teams that both rank in the top 25 nationally in rushing yards per game. Those teams, TCU and Georgia, are set to square off on Monday, with the Bulldogs large favorites over…

The College Football Playoff finally delivered on its promise of a great semifinal doubleheader; both games came down to the final drive. Michigan made a lot of early mistakes, including two interceptions by J.J. McCarthy returned for touchdowns by the TCU defense. The Wolverines battled back throughout, which is a credit to McCarthy's poise, but…

North Dakota State is 5-9 ATS this season, all as a favorite. The Bison failed to cover as a 3.5-point favorite in a 31-28 road loss to Pac-12 Arizona, their only game against an FBS foe this season. The Jackrabbits have saved their best for last. They averaged 41 points per game in their first three playoff games - routs of Delaware, Holy Cross…

The Minnesota Vikings look to get back to their winning ways when they host the woeful Indianapolis Colts this weekend in Week 15 action. Find out where the betting edge lies for this Saturday afternoon tilt. The Indianapolis Colts have had a couple of weeks to recover from a humiliating blowout loss to the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week…

Marshall has won four in a row while UConn aims for its first winning season in more than a decade. Raise your hands if you thought the UConn Huskies would be playing in a bowl game at the end of the 2022 season. If you raised your hand just now, then congratulations on predicting one of the more surprising campaigns seen in college football this…

Unless you're a fan of the Arizona Cardinals or Atlanta Falcons, there's not much reason to watch their Week 17 battle. NFL RedZone might not even show the game for more than a collective minute unless Sunday becomes an absolute punt-fest in the worst way. Yet with the expansion of legalized sports gambling, more and more people are finding ways to…

The playoffs are still in sight for the New York Jets, but they'll need to win out. That starts with Sunday's Week 17 date with the Seattle Seahawks. Let's break down a pivotal game with our Jets-Seahawks NFL picks. The Jets, as noted above, can still make the playoffs with two wins in their remaining two games; however, they'll need one loss by…

It would take a breakdown of Pisarcik-ian proportions for the New York Football Giants to miss the playoffs this year. According to FiveThirtyEight, they have a 92% shot at getting there. And according to the NFL, all they have to do is win this week against the Indianapolis Colts, and their ticket is punched. For the record, there are no less than…

Two good (but mostly overlooked) teams will square off in El Paso on Friday, as the Pitt Panthers are set to take on the UCLA Bruins in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl - a game that's not always good but has never failed to be interesting. UCLA is the clear betting favorite in this one, coming in laying 7.5 points to the Panthers. The Bruins are 6-6…

The chase for a National Title begins this weekend for Georgia and Ohio State as two of college football's biggest programs go head-to-head in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA Ohio sports betting is going live on Jan. 1! New sign-ups who register below can find these great deals! Date: Saturday, Dec. 31st Time: 8…

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This NC State vs Maryland showdown in the Mayo Bowl will probably stay under national radar, but don't tell that to either coaching staff. These former ACC rivals often compete for the same mid-Atlantic recruiting base, and a bowl game in Charlotte presents a fantastic opportunity for one team to gain the upper-hand on the other. The college…

Bowl season continues on Friday with the Orange Bowl. The #6 Tennessee Volunteers (10-2) take on the #7 Clemson Tigers (11-2). The action kicks off at 8 pm ET. Below we continue our College Football odds series with a Tennessee-Clemson prediction and pick. Tennessee is 10-2 and finished second in the SEC East. The Volunteers are 9-3 against the…

Teams from the Pac-12 and ACC meet as No. 18 UCLA faces Pittsburgh in the Sun Bowl on Friday. The Bruins can capture their first 10-win season since 2014 with a bowl victory in Chip Kelly's fifth season. It would be the team's first successful bowl appearance under Kelly after pulling out of the Holiday Bowl in 2021 due to the pandemic. Pitt…

The biggest of stages are set and the College Football Playoff will finally be played come Saturday. Michigan and TCU will faceoff at 4 p.m. ET and Ohio State will try its hand against Georgia afterward at 8 p.m. ET. Both games will be televised on ESPN. The Wolverines and Horned Frogs are in a unique situation. The Big 12 and Big Ten don't have…

During the college football season, the Stadium staff will provide weekly betting picks and advice in this roundtable. Here are our thoughts on the Week 9 slate. podcast. Spotify and Apple for episodes and follow Stadium Bets on Twitter for more sports betting content. Alex Symonds, Stadium Senior Producer: Baylor+2.5 over Texas Tech. There isn't…

We have an interesting bowl schedule Thursday, with three games featuring Power Five teams. Here's a look at the matchups, including any players and coaches who have departed via the transfer portal or are opting out. Spreads and totals were taken Wednesday from the consensus odds at VegasInsider.com. Minnesota (-10.5) vs. Syracuse Syracuse (7-5)…

Former ACC rivals will battle it out Friday to see which coach will get a mayonnaise bath as the No. 23 NC State Wolfpack play the Maryland Terrapins in the Duke's Mayo Bowl in Charlotte. Maryland left the ACC in 2014 for the Big Ten. Since then, their success in football has been inconsistent. However, under Terrapins head coach Mike Locksley, the…

Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Kansas State When: Noon (ESPN) Line: Alabama -6.5 Alabama won't be playing for a national championship this season thanks to its two losses to Tennessee and LSU. Instead, the Tide will play in non-CFP New Year's Six bowl for the first time since 2019. Meanwhile, Kansas State was a pleasant surprise in the Big 12 this season.…

Wednesday's bowl schedule features four games, all of them with totals in the 60s or higher. Here's a look at the potentially high-scoring matchups. All spreads and totals were taken Tuesday from the consensus odds at VegasInsider.com. Duke (-3.5) vs. Central Florida UCF (9-4) might be in rough shape if starting quarterback John Rhys Plumlee can't…

Duke's season will come to an end Wednesday afternoon when it faces UCF in the Military Bowl. Before kickoff at 2 p.m. in Annapolis, Md., the Blue Zone has you covered with some can't-miss prop bets: The Military Bowl looks to prove itself as a fascinating matchup between two programs trending in opposite directions. Duke finished its regular…

Every bowl game has the potential for fun, but few actually deliver. On paper, at least, the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium sets for what should be a wildly intriguing showdown between the SEC and Big 12. Ole Miss and Texas Tech will tee it up with some of the most entertaining offensive weapons in college football on the field. The Rebels (8-4, 4-4…

When Ohio State walked off its home field on Nov. 26 after a humiliating 22-point defeat to Michigan, it had no reason to expect another chance at the College Football Playoff. But the dominoes fell just right for the Buckeyes to land the No. 4 seed, a fortunate reprieve for a team that would have had to consider this season a failure without a…

The No 21 Texas Longhorns are set to face the No. 12 Washington Huskies in the Valero Alamo Bowl down in San Antonio this Thursday at 8 p.m. Central. Texas has another chance to demonstrate that they are on the right track and continuing to improve. After a couple of disappointing showings this season that ultimately led to missing the road to the…

Monday's bowl schedule gives us just one game. Here's a look at the Quick Lane Bowl matchup, including any players and coaches who have departed via the transfer portal or are opting out. The spread and total were taken Friday from the consensus odds at VegasInsider.com. Bowling Green (-3.5) vs. New Mexico State Two of the nation's worst offenses…

The First Responder Bowl features Memphis and Utah State on December 27. Kickoff is set for just after 3:15 PM ET at Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Dallas, Texas), and the game will be live on ESPN as part of their "Bowl Week". Now, both teams are trying to end their season above.500. Memphis is currently a 7.5-point betting favorite and the total is set…

Between New Mexico State's triple option and Bowling Green's passing attack, the Quick Lane Bowl should see a steady flow of offense. However, the Falcons should also do enough to win and cover the slim 3.5-point spread. The Quick Lane Bowl features the 6-6 Independent New Mexico State Aggies meeting the 6-6 Bowling Green State Falcons of the…

Week 5 of the 2022 FCS season may not pack the same punch as last week, but we'll still see a fun slate of games. Let's predict some scores. Predictions Record: 2019-2021 record: 244-115 2022 record: 29-13 No. 17 Richmond at No. 23 Elon The only ranked vs. ranked matchup of the weekend. Transfer QBs Reece Udinski and Matthew McKay are leading their…

It might not matter as much as we wanted it to, but it's hard to not be excited about the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys colliding in a December clash. The Cowboys are obligated to win as the former MVP favorite quarterback won't suit up for the Eagles. But could this game be tougher than anticipated? And what's the best bet to make this…

Holy Cross faces a mighty task taking on South Dakota State, the top-ranked team in the country and the No. 1 seed in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs, but, as usual, the Crusaders are more than up for the challenge. "It's just a great opportunity," junior quarterback Matthew Sluka said. "If you want to be the best, you have the…

Thanks for continuing to follow me even through the rough weeks! Merry Christmas to you and yours, and we'll see you again for our last column in 2022 next Wednesday. Good luck! Any comments, questions, gratitude or hate mail is welcome at [email protected]. NOTES: All spreads, money lines and over/under totals (as of late Tuesday night) are…

What looms as a critically important offseason for Monmouth football began Wednesday, as the Hawks announced an incoming class of 21 players as part of the NCAA's early signing period. And with the departure of All-American quarterback Tony Muskett, who transferred to Virginia, it's no surprise that there are two quarterbacks among the…

The College Football Playoff might have taken a little shine off the Rose Bowl at first, but the college football betting action has been better than ever in recent years. Ohio State's 48-45 win over Utah was a strong Game of the Year candidate last year and now we've got another juicy matchup on tap. The Utes are back in Pasadena for a second…

The Big 12 has often waved the "No respect" flag in recent years, with only Oklahoma getting put on a pedestal with college football's powerhouse programs. This year, though, TCU received an invite to the College Football Playoff - the first Big 12 team other than the Sooners to nab a ticket to the party - despite losing the conference championship…

It's a state battle on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City as the Hawkeyes and Cyclones meet up in Week 2 college football action. Find out why we're banking on a low-scoring game in our Iowa State vs. Iowa betting picks. It's a rivalry matchup when Iowa and Iowa State lock horns this weekend. Iowa was the story of the college football world…

The Green Bay Packers will return home for Monday Night Football after a long stretch away from Lambeau Field. The Packers will host the Los Angeles Rams in the finale of Week 15, the first home tilt for Green Bay since Nov. 17. The Packers are 5-8 overall and 3-3 at home this season, with a 2-2 mark in the last four games. The Rams stopped a…

Bowl season continues on Wednesday with the New Orleans Bowl. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-5) face the South Alabama Jaguars (10-2). Action kicks off at 9 pm ET. Below we continue our College Football odds series with a Western Kentucky-South Alabama prediction and pick. Western Kentucky is 8-5 and finished in third place in Conference USA.…

The odds appear to be stacked against unseeded Delaware when the Blue Hens travel west to face top-seeded South Dakota State in the Championship Subdivision playoffs this weekend. Just over 18 months ago, when the pandemic pushed the FCS season into the spring, Delaware made the same trip in the national semifinals and was beaten 33-3. This time,…

Bowl season continues on Tuesday with the Boca Raton Bowl. The Liberty Flames (8-4) face the Toledo Rockets (8-5). Action kicks off at 7:30 pm ET. Below we continue our College Football odds series with a Liberty-Toledo prediction and pick. Liberty is 8-4 but is not a member of any conference. The Flames notably defeated BYU and Arkansas in…

Bowl season continues with the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-4) face the San Jose State Spartans (7-4) on Tuesday. Action kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET. Below we continue our college football odds series with an Eastern Michigan-San Jose State prediction. Eastern Michigan is 8-4 and finished second in the MAC West Division.…

The New Orleans Bowl features the Jaguars taking on the Hilltoppers at the home of the Saints on Wednesday. Find out why we're betting on a high-scoring affair in our South Alabama vs. Western Kentucky betting picks. For the second time in history, the South Alabama Jaguars will square off with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers when the two meet on…