Oklahoma's offense looks about as good as it did under Lincoln Riley and under Bob Stoops before him, averaging north of 500 total yards per game with 17 touchdowns against just one turnover. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks (3-0) at No. 4 Clemson Tigers will try to maintain their position in the College Football Playoff race when they face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday night. That shouldn't be a problem this week against a Middle Tennessee team that lost 44-7 at James Madison in its lone game thus far against a competent opponent. The Buckeyes' defense continues to give up too many big plays, however, and it only takes one or two to get a cover. Plenty of top 25 teams are in action with closely lined spreads, we made sure to give you the ins and outs to finding a profitable weekend. Prediction: Pittsburgh 41, Rhode Island 16, No. Bowl projections - Texas vs. Miami for all the Cheez-Its? Texas got all it could handle last Saturday at home against UTSA, leading by just four points late in the third quarter before Jahdae Barron ran back a back-breaking pick-six to jump-start the 21-point victory. It's the Spartans secondary that leaves an awful lot to be desired, and Minnesota has not been anything close to prolific through the air dating back to the start of 2020. We finished 4-6 on our picks against the spread but still . Prediction: Washington State 27, Oregon 24, No. 22 Texas Longhorns (2-1) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (2-1) [3:30 p.m.]. 3 Ohio State. College Football Expert Picks & Predictions. 15 Oregon Ducks (2-1) at Washington State Cougars (3-0) [4 p.m.]. However, Texas Tech didn't exactly look good in its 27-14 loss to NC State and has been careless with the ball to the tune of seven interceptions through its first three games. Clemson has been stop-and-start on offense, but the defense has allowed just 14.0 points per game through three games. This time they are a 23 point favorite. The team highlighted in green is the College Football Game Picker team predicted to cover the spread. The Sooners have won the last three games in Norman by 20 points or more. Pick: NC State wins 48-10 and FAILS TO COVER the spread. Week 4 features a pair of neutral site matchups between teams ranked in the AP Top 25. But while Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker has been just about flawless since the start of last season (36 passing touchdowns, seven rushing touchdowns, three interceptions), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson has been flawful? Washington wins a home game against a terrible Michigan State secondary and it catapults into the rankings at No. Lower stakes bring out the worst in the Bulldogs, who have covered one of their past six games . Prediction: Penn State 45, Central Michigan 20, No. Vanderbilt (+38.5) over GEORGIA. From No. Michigan State holds Minnesota under 200 rushing yards and escapes with the home victory. See which other teams the model likes here. "That doesn't bode well for Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson, who hasn't thrown a touchdown pass and is a massive liability to Billy Napier's offense." Lincoln Riley has his offense clicking, as they have scored at least 40 points in all three of their games, including a 45-17 win over Fresno State last week. We'll need to see more from the Nittany Lions (especially their defense) before we start taking them seriously as a threat to topple Michigan (Oct. 15) or Ohio State (Oct. 29). Jim Harbaugh is perfect against the Terps in 6 tries by a margin of 34 ppg, but this Maryland team has an . 2 Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (3-1) [7:30 p.m.]. So, Arkansas is the 2022 version of 2021 Michigan State, yeah? No. Pick: Clemson wins 28-16 and COVERS the spread. The Bears are off to a 3-0 start under second-year coach Dave Aranda with the help of a three-headed rushing attack that averages 328.5 yards per game and an improved defense. Pick: Michigan wins 34-17 but FAILS TO COVER the spread. Pick: Michigan wins 42-20 and COVERS the spread. Other Week 8 college football picks against the spread. New users only, 21 or older. Davis Brin had 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions during the 2021 regular season, but he has been surgical in the early going, feeding sixth-year wide receiver Keylon Stokes an all-you-can-eat buffet of passes. We have whiffed on Coastal Carolina picks the last two weeks, and it's not going to be easy with yet another 30-point spread. No. The Buckeyes make a definitive statement in prime-time this time. They won't quite pull it off, but they'll make it interesting. Those games are part of another fun slate of college football action. 23 Texas A&M (Arlington, TX). But after their first meeting since 1932, that unblemished record will be no more. Here are some of the notable Week 4 opening lines as of Monday [September 20] at 11:00 AM ET. Is chaos coming at the top of the rankings? 12 North Carolina State Wolfpack (3-0) vs. Connecticut Huskies (1-3) [7:30 p.m.]. James Madison Dukes (2-0) at Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-1) [3:30 p.m.]. Indiana might be the least convincing 3-0 team in the country. One week removed from allowing five consecutive touchdown drives of 75 or more yards in a 42-21 loss to Delaware, Rhode Island faces an even stiffer test against a ranked FBS opponent. The Cyclones will make it tough, but we'll stick with the ranked team. As was the case five years ago, though, Alabama will score at will. Pick: Auburn wins 41-13 and COVERS the spread. 15 in the AP poll after a home win over BYU. Wake Forests Sam Hartman threw for 312 yards in the meeting last year and should have even more success against a secondary that ranks among the nations bottom half despite its soft early schedule. Pick: Alabama wins 49-7 and COVERS the spread. Arizona State won't come out flat, and that is a lot of points for a road favorite. And the Blue Devils offense is unlikely to keep pace in a high-scoring affair. Iowa improves to 4-0 ATS with another big win. Similar story this past weekend against Louisiana Tech, as Clemson led just 13-6 at the half before eventually cruising to a 48-20 victory. But the defense also allows way too many passing yards. 11 Tennessee vs. No. Fourteen chances to win every week Pick 4 numbers are drawn twice a day, seven days a week. ET matchup in . Pick: Iowa State wins 28-27 but FAILS TO COVER the spread. Since taking the Wolverines job in 2015, Harbaugh has gone 6-0 against the Terrapins by a cumulative score of 291-59. He will be greeted by 100,000-plus Tennessee fans at Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon, creating a tricky environment for a struggling quarterback who has yet to throw a touchdown. The Commodores finally look ready to escape the SEC basement, with head coach Clark Leas switch to talented freshman quarterback AJ Swann giving Vanderbilt its most optimism in years. 4 Michigan Wolverines (3-0) vs. Maryland Terrapins (3-0) [Noon]. That said, this is the kind of statement game the Irish need. The Ducks are 0-2 ATS as a favorite this season. Partnered with the USA TODAY Sports Media Group|Powered by, Signed to the practice squad by Buffalo (BUF), NFL picks against the spread: Vic Tafurs Week 12 predictions. Should be similar to 2019, when Wisconsin held opponents not named Ohio State to 13.75 points per game but gave up 38 in the regular season and 34 in the B1G championship against the Buckeyes. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (3-0) [3:30 p.m.], No. Say this much for Stanford: The run game is back. What are the best bets for Week 4 of college football? In its first road game of the season, Texas could be in some trouble. Sallee has also found two other college football picks he's high on, including an underdog he says will win outright. TCU flexed its offensive muscle in a 62-14 win over the Iowa State Cyclones last week. Trying to get back above .500 with the game lines . section: | slug: college-football-odds-picks-predictions-best-bets-for-week-4-2022-computer-simulation-backs-usc-texas | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Considering opposing quarterbacks have rushed a combined 18 times for negative-22 yards against this Volunteers defense, I like their chances of keeping Richardson bottled up. 22 Texas (-7) goes on the road and covers against Texas Tech in a 3:30 p.m. 8 Auburn (2019), 48-0 loss to No. Prediction: Miami 38, Middle Tennessee 10, No. But for an impressive road win over a ranked Wisconsin team and a subsequent 31-point win over Colorado State, undefeated Washington State is still just fifth among others receiving votes? Available in AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, NJ, NY, TN, VA, WV only. Quarterback Anthony Richardson completed just 14 of 35 passes for 143 yards and two interceptions against Kentucky. Games with spreads this high shouldn't be played. Michigan won a 48-42 triple-overtime thriller at Rutgers last season. What makes it tougher is picking games against the spread. But Slovis or no Slovis, it's unlikely Pitt will be sweating this one out quite like Arkansas was against its FCS foe (Missouri State) in Week 3. Pick: Utah wins 33-14 and COVERS the spread. The Beavers only beat Fresno State by three points two weeks ago. MORE: Overlooked in high school, QB Cam Ward has his eye on the NFL. Use the Matchup generator below to analyze all games. If the Commodores can score double digits, then they will cover. Quarterback Drew Pyne will look noticeably improved against one of the nations worst defenses, while the Tar Heels freshman QB, Drake Maye, will return to Earth in his first start against a power program. This game is a Premium Pick. SN's Bill Bender is still trying to dig out of the hole in our weekly picks against the spread. If Noah Vedral can avoid costly turnovers, then Rutgers will make it interesting. USC's offensive firepower is one of the main reasons that the Trojans are covering more than 70% of the time. Top college football predictions for Week 4. But for now, here are our first early Week 4 college football odds, picks, and predictions. The Tar Heels have put together back-to-back 59-point performances after a Week 1 loss, and the Yellow Jackets are coming off a heart-breaking loss to Clemson. We've received your submission. Pick: BYU wins 42-13 and COVERS the spread. The Gators have won the last three meetings under Dan Mullen by an average of 22 points per game. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 5 Clemson have a big test at No. Penn State destroyed Auburn last weekend, though that was probably more of a testament to Auburn's "badness" than it was to Penn State's "goodness." You can only get every pick for every game at SportsLine. Kansas State, however, is coming off a loss to Tulane. 10 Arkansas is a 2-point underdog against No. 7 USC (-5.5) goes on the road and covers against Oregon State in a 9:30 p.m. Prediction: Kentucky 35, Northern Illinois 13, No. The Herm Edwards era at Arizona State is over, and as was the case for Nebraska this past weekend against Oklahoma, that first game under the interim head coach is probably going to be a nightmare. Oregon State is also unbeaten coming into this game, but it has been much less impressive through its first three outings. Oregon can exploit that on both sides, but that half-point hook should be enough for the Wildcats to cover. Here are the early Week 4 college football lines from BetOnline. The 20th-ranked Gators historic dominance in the rivalry is irrelevant, but their 38-14 win last year over Tennessee holds significance, as does Floridas pair of tight battles against top-13 teams (Utah, Kentucky) this season. 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