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Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech Prediction: Week 2 Odds & Expert Picks (Saturday, Sept. 12)
Few things in college football are more humbling than being stymied by Colorado’s defense. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets thus must be quite humbled heading into Week 2 against the No. 18 Tennesee Volunteers. My Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech predictions have little faith in the nearly two-touchdown home underdogs with kickoff at 7 ET on Saturday, Sept. 12, on ESPN in Atlanta. 🏈 Tennessee vs.
Rice vs. Notre Dame Prediction: Week 2 Odds & Expert Picks (Saturday, Sept. 12)
The No. 3 Notre Dame Irish overcame a sluggish first half on Sunday night to easily roll against Wisconsin, but could the short Irish turnaround be to the Rice Owls’ advantage in Week 2? My Rice vs. Notre Dame predictions give the Owls some hope thanks to their unique offense, but only so much of it come kickoff at 3:30 ET on Saturday, Sept. 12, on NBC in South Bend. 🏈 Rice vs.
Alabama vs. Kentucky: Week 2 Odds & Expert Picks (Saturday, Sept. 12)
The No. 12 Alabama Crimson Tide seem to be below the broader radar now that they have fallen from college football’s absolute top tier, but handling the Kentucky Wildcats with ease could quickly garner the Tide some notice. My Alabama vs. Kentucky predictions trust the 10.5-point road favorites at kickoff at 3:30 ET on ABC on Saturday, Sept. 12, in Lexington. 🏈 Alabama vs. Kentucky picks & predictions See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 2 based on the latest college football odds.
Rutgers vs. Boston College Prediction | Week 2 Odds & Expert Picks (Friday, Sept. 11)
Neither Rutgers nor Boston College impressed in Week 1, but one of them has to win in Week 2. My Rutgers vs. Boston College predictions do their best not to overreact to last week’s horrendous results. Friday's kickoff from Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass., is at 7:30 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN2. 🏈 Rutgers vs. Boston College picks & predictions See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 2 based on the latest college football odds.
College Football Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions for Week 2: Best Bets to Score TD
College football anytime touchdown scorer predictions for Week 2 should include a look at the biggest games of the weekend, but they should also recognize value in a high-scoring matchup in the Group of Six. That Texas showdown could be the highest-scoring game of the month. Keep that in mind as you ponder college football Week 2 predictions.
Missouri vs. Kansas Prediction: Week 2 Odds & Expert Picks (Friday, Sept. 11)
My Missouri vs. Kansas predictions put some stock in the Friday night atmosphere as the No. 23 Missouri Tigers visit their biggest rival in more than two decades. Suffice it to say, Kansas Jayhawks fans will greet them with vigor and vitriol as the Border War returns to Lawrence, and I'm backing the underdogs ahead of kickoff from David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kan., at 8 p.m. ET (FOX). 🏈 Missouri vs.
College Football Player Props for Week 2: Best Prop Bets This Week
College football player props for Week 2 can range from tight games to blowouts, with perhaps the most overlooked game of the week - Mississippi State vs. Minnesota at 3:30 ET on CBS - featuring great intrigue. 🏈 College football player prop picks: Week 2 See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 2 based on the latest college football odds.
Heisman Trophy Odds 2026: Biggest Risers after Week 1
At the risk of overreacting to a Week 1 game - let alone the only Power Four vs. Power Four matchup Friday night, which perhaps drew undue attention - No. 7 Miami’s 45-6 evisceration of Stanford drew plenty of attention. No other game so clearly impacted the early 2026 Heisman odds. In fact, Miami quarterback Darian Mensah is suddenly the Heisman frontrunner, in part thanks to a disappointing showing from No. 4 Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr against Wisconsin Sunday.
Miami vs. Stanford Prediction: Tonight's Week 1 Odds & Expert Picks (Friday, Sept. 4)
No. 7 Miami begins the endless pursuit of its first ACC championship at Stanford in an ACC matchup tonight. My Miami vs. Stanford predictions expect the Hurricanes’ talent edge to shine early before Mario Cristobal perhaps stubs his toe. Kickoff from Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, Calif., is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). 🏈 Miami vs. Stanford picks & predictions See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 1 based on the latest college football odds.
Friday 40-Yarder: College Football Week 1 Best Bets, Odds & Predictions
Welcome to Week 1 of the college football season, a week hiding a game with distinct College Football Playoff implications, a couple rivalries proving wills can overcome conference realignment, and an aimless neutral-site primetime game on Sunday where too many people will tailgate wrong. Below I break down my best bets in my Friday 40-Yarder. Liberty +6.5 vs.
College Football Player Props for Week 1: Best Prop Bets This Week
College football player props for Week 1 are still inconsistently offered, with so many teams playing FCS opponents, not to mention sportsbooks being unwilling to expose risk on unknown Group of Six rosters. But looking carefully for the weekend can yield value, like in the Apple Cup, where Washington State’s entire offense is being undervalued, and at Lambeau Field, where No. 4 Notre Dame’s defense deserves more credit.
Eastern Illinois vs. Minnesota Prediction: Week 1 Odds, Picks & Best Bet
The Golden Gophers effectively have an exhibition game to open their season today, facing FCS-level Eastern Illinois as better-than-six-touchdown favorites. My Eastern Illinois vs. Minnesota prediction recognizes that P.J. Fleck has made these guarantee games look exactly like they should. Kickoff from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 8 p.m. ET (Peacock). 🏈 Eastern Illinois vs.
Colorado vs. Georgia Tech Player Props: Best Bets for College Football Week 1
These Colorado vs. Georgia Tech player props and college football Week 1 predictions focus on the Buffaloes’ retooled offense while assuming the Yellow Jackets will return to their roots. Tonight's kickoff from Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta is set for 8 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN. 🏈 Colorado vs. Georgia Tech player prop picks: Week 1 See the latest college football odds and our college football picks for Week 1.
Colorado vs. Georgia Tech Prediction: Week 1 Odds, Picks & Best Bet
Deion Sanders and Colorado continue to get showcased on a Week 1 weeknight, and for once, they may exceed expectations despite heading on the road as a 6.5-point betting underdog against Georgia Tech. My Colorado vs. Georgia Tech prediction puts faith in Sanders for just about the first time ever, with kickoff from Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). 🏈 Colorado vs.
College Football Upset Picks Week 1: 3 Underdogs to Win Outright
There are only 43 FBS vs. FBS games in Week 1, with just 21 of them featuring spreads within one score. As you look for college football upset picks and underdogs, be prudent. There is no need to burn your bankroll now searching for such drama. But even after Week 0’s short slate doomed my college football predictions to 0-2, there are a few upsets to target in Week 1.
Oregon State vs. Houston Prediction: College Football Week 1 Opening Odds & Early Pick
My Oregon State vs. Houston early prediction looks to find value for Saturday's game. The opening odds for any Week 1 games have been gone for three months now and these numbers are hammered into shape, with Houston lined as a 20.5-point betting favorite. Kickoff from TDECU Stadium in Houston is set for noon ET, airing on ESPN and streaming on Disney+. 🏈 Early Oregon State vs. Houston prediction: Week 1 Stay ahead with the rest of our early college football picks.
North Carolina State vs. Virginia Prediction: Week 0 Odds, Picks & Best Bet
Two rebuilding offenses could make for a sluggish but tense opener in the ACC. My North Carolina State vs. Virginia predictions put little faith in either offense, though the Wolfpack should have an advantage at kickoff at 3:30 ET on Saturday, August 29, despite being short road underdogs. 🏈 North Carolina State vs. Virginia picks & predictions See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 0 based on the latest college football odds.
College Football Best Bets for Week 0: Picks & Predictions
The last Week 0 is upon us. Beginning in 2027, the college football season will no longer begin with this abridged slate, doing away with chances for teams like North Dakota State, Eastern Michigan and Hawai’i to demand the national spotlight. These college football best bets for Week 0 indeed focus on the FBS debut for the Bison and the Rainbow Warriors’ chance to snag a mainland upset.
North Carolina vs. TCU Prediction: Week 0 Odds, Picks & Best Bet
Welcome to the 2026 college football season. Perhaps the North Carolina Tar Heels and the TCU Horned Frogs will eventually regret their Dublin trip like last year’s participants did, but for now, they can both dream of a win in Ireland kickstarting a season. My North Carolina vs. TCU predictions put measured faith in the underdog before kickoff at 12 ET on Saturday, August 29, in Dublin on ESPN. 🏈 North Carolina vs.
Sun vs. Fever Prediction: Tonight's WNBA Odds, Picks & Best Bets (Friday, Aug. 28)
The Indiana Fever are set to enjoy three weeks off tonight, which should set a lazy tone against the Connecticut Sun. My Sun vs. Fever predictions expect defense to be an afterthought at tip at 7:30 ET on Friday, August 28 in Indiana. 🏀 Sun vs. Fever prediction: WNBA picks See all of our experts' WNBA picks based on the latest WNBA odds.
College Football Player Props for Week 0: Best Prop Bets This Week
The college football player props for Week 0 offerings are slim, even slimmer than they are all season long. But there are still a few spots of value to enjoy on Saturday, Aug. 29, particularly ones with some passers on the West Coast in Jayden Maiava and Micah Alejado. 🏈 College football player prop picks: Week 0 See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 0 based on the latest college football odds.
Mystics vs. Mercury Prediction: WNBA Odds & Picks for Thursday, Aug. 27
The miserable Phoenix Mercury season may be summed up by back-to-back losses to the Washington Mystics. That is quite a fall from reaching the WNBA Finals a year ago. My Mystics vs. Mercury predictions have no faith in Phoenix rebounding from Tuesday's 94-84 home loss. Tipoff from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix is set for 10 p.m. ET, with the visiting Mystics lined as a 3.5-point betting favorite. 🏀 Mystics vs.
Valkyries vs. Liberty Prediction: WNBA Odds & Picks for Thursday, Aug. 27
The Golden State Valkyries avoided a letdown moment on Wednesday night, comfortably winning 89-64 at the Connecticut Sun. They get an immediate turnaround against the New York Liberty as a reward on Thursday. My Valkyries vs. Liberty predictions recognize the true title contender between the two. New York is a 2.5-point betting favorite ahead of tip-off at 8 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. 🏀 Valkyries vs.
College Football Upset Picks: Our Best Underdog Bets for Week 0
The eight-game slate on Week 0 looks more and more like it could be filled with blowouts. Two weeks ago, five of the games featured spreads within one possession. That is down to four, and North Dakota State could also be a two-score favorite at some point. There is no need to get drastic in your Week 0 search for some college football upset picks. If looking for an outright underdog, stay selective and patient as part of your college football Week 0 bets.
Tempo vs. Storm Prediction: WNBA Odds & Picks for Wednesday, Aug. 26
The Toronto Tempo are missing their best player and simply trying to hold on to a respectable debut season as it winds down. An upset of the Seattle Storm would help that cause. My Tempo vs. Storm predictions focus on Toronto’s diminished offense without Marina Mabrey, though some players have found more chances in her absence, before tip at 10 ET on Wednesday, August 26, in Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on USA and Amazon Prime Video. 🏀 Tempo vs.
Fire vs. Wings Prediction: WNBA Picks for Tuesday, Aug. 25
The Dallas Wings can lock in a playoff spot tonight with a win against the Portland Fire. That looming confirmation should weigh on the expansion franchise. My Fire vs. Wings predictions expect a sluggish game overall. Dallas is an 8.5-point betting favorite ahead of tipoff from College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). 🏀 Fire vs. Wings prediction: WNBA picks See all of our experts' WNBA picks based on the latest WNBA odds.
Memphis vs. UNLV Predictions: College Football Week 0 Odds & Best Bet
My Memphis vs. UNLV predictions break down Saturday's matchup between two teams dreaming of being the Group of Six representative in the College Football Playoff. Kickoff from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is set for 10 p.m. ET (FOX). My early picks back UNLV as a 5.5-point betting favorite in the opening odds. 🏈 Early Memphis vs. UNLV prediction: Week 0 Stay ahead with the rest of our early college football picks. You can drink your own urine once, maybe twice.
NC State vs. Virginia Predictions: College Football Week 0 Odds & Best Bet
My NC State vs. Virginia predictions expect the circumstances surrounding this game to slow down both offenses on Saturday. This ACC tilt should not be in Week 0 anymore, yet the NCAA has allowed the exception despite NC State and Virginia abandoning their plans to go to Rio de Janeiro. The current economic and political climates made planning that game with only months' notice a hurdle too high. Kickoff from Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN).
San Jose State vs. USC Predictions: College Football Week 0 Odds & Best Bet
My San Jose State vs. USC predictions back the Trojans to make a statement on Saturday as Lincoln Riley opens his fifth season with the program. Kickoff from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is set for 3 p.m. ET (NBC). My early picks like No. 14 USC as a 38.5-point betting favorite in the opening odds. 🏈 Early San Jose State vs. USC prediction: Week 0 This should not be even money. Yes, that is a massive number. Asking the USC Trojans to win by six possessions should not be taken lightly.
North Carolina vs. TCU Predictions: 2026 College Football Week 0 Odds & Best Bet
My North Carolina vs. TCU predictions are wary of the early-week numbers as the 2026 college football season kicks off with Bill Belichick’s staggering Tar Heels program facing a Horned Frogs squad mired with headlines of locker-room turmoil in Fort Worth. The unknown and intangible variables in this game should lessen your early action on it, but the Horned Frogs warrant some faith as 7.5-point favorites.
College Football Lookahead Lines: 5 Best Bets to Lock in
Lookahead lines used to not be a thing in college football. But they have become an actionable reality in the last few years, and even now, their availability varies wildly and their limits are usually low. That's why I have my best college football lookahead lines to lock in. When you see a number that you trust will be stale by the time that week actually rolls around, it is worth acting now.
Dream vs. Sparks Prediction: WNBA Picks for Thursday, Aug. 20
Doubt in the Los Angeles Sparks however much you want. They have earned it. Do not doubt in the Atlanta Dream. They just might make the postseason interesting. My Dream vs. Sparks predictions lean into that clear dichotomy ahead of tipoff from crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles at 10 p.m. ET (Prime Video). 🏀 Dream vs. Sparks prediction: WNBA picks See all of our experts' WNBA picks based on the latest WNBA odds.
College Football Conference Championship Odds: Best Bets to Make Now
The 2026 college football Conference Championship odds kicks off in about a week and in earnest in two weeks. If you are not ready yet, there is still time to study, just not much time. On one hand, conference championship bets can largely wait until mid- to late-September, when conference play begins across the country. Even a Week 1 loss in conference play is unlikely to skew odds by too much. On the other hand, encouraging returns early on could make it clear how undervalued some teams are.
Lynx vs. Valkyries Prediction: WNBA Picks for Wednesday, August 19
The top-two teams in the WNBA meet tonight, and the Golden State Valkyries may need to beat the Minnesota Lynx simply to prove they can win against the league’s best. Golden State is 0-5 outright against the Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces this season, leaving the second-year franchise looking like a pretender more than a contender. My Lynx vs. Valkyries predictions expect that narrative to shift tonight at Ballhalla at tip at 10 ET on Wednesday, August 19 🏀Lynx vs.
Dream vs. Aces Prediction: WNBA Picks for Tuesday, Aug. 18
The Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces are effectively playing to avoid the Minnesota Lynx until the WNBA Finals. When viewing tonight’s matchup through that lens, its stakes are clear and massive. My Dream vs. Aces predictions expect those stakes to drag down the game into the proverbial mud at tip from Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). 🏀 Dream vs. Aces prediction: WNBA picks See all of our experts' WNBA picks based on the latest WNBA odds.
Fever vs. Tempo Prediction: WNBA Picks for Tuesday, Aug. 18
The Toronto Tempo very much look like an expansion team, and that should be very much to the Indiana Fever’s benefit on Tuesday. As Toronto’s defense worsens, an offensive powerhouse like Indiana should thrive. My Fever vs. Tempo predictions trust Indiana’s offense in all regards ahead of tonight's tipoff from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). 🏀 Fever vs. Tempo prediction: WNBA picks See all of our experts' WNBA picks based on the latest WNBA odds.
College Football Playoff Odds: 5 Teams to Target Now
At some point, the powers that be in college football might go a full calendar year without tinkering with the College Football Playoff Odds. That point has not yet come, instead overreacting to every postseason and thus never giving the product time to prove its own structure.
Don't Bet on Another Cinderella in 2026's National Championship Futures: Best National Championship Futures
A year ago, the Indiana Hoosiers sat at 100-to-1 to win the national championship. To the select few who placed that preseason bet, well done and well deserved. Don’t do it again. That is not to say do not bet on Indiana to repeat; the Hoosiers may be a reasonable bet at +900 at FanDuel. (Simply for ease, this column will use only FanDuel odds today, but always remember to shop around.) That is to say do not bet on another longshot to win the national championship.
College Football Predictions Week 0: Best Bets & Odds for Every Week 0 Game
Only two more weeks, football fans. Only two more weeks until real, meaningful games bring us joy. College football’s Week 0 is underappreciated by the masses. This year’s rendition has grown, up to eight games between FBS teams, and five of those games feature spreads within one possession. Better yet, the two games that should be distinct blowouts are not stuck in standalone spots, so you can have some investment in them while still watching competitive football.
Aces vs Liberty Player Props & Best Bets for Tonight’s Commissioner's Cup Final Game
Aces vs Liberty Player Props & Best Bets for Tonight’s Commissioner's Cup Final Game Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . The WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final has already lost some of its luster with the absence of Las Vegas Aces ' superstar A'ja Wilson, but her absence can create betting value, both on Las Vegas players and on New York Liberty stars. These Liberty vs.
Aces vs Liberty Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s Commissioner's Cup Final
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final pits the two best franchises of the decade against each other, a rematch on many levels. But the Las Vegas Aces announcing four-time MVP A’ja Wilson will miss the game turns Las Vegas from a slight underdog into a three-bucket underdog to the New York Liberty. My Aces vs.
Wings vs Aces Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The bill may come due for the Dallas Wings tonight. Blowing out the Las Vegas Aces less than two weeks ago should have a repercussion. My Wings vs. Aces predictions and these WNBA picks certainly expect Las Vegas to remind Dallas why the title is in Sin City. This bet extends beyond revenge. The Las Vegas Aces were 2.5-point road favorites against the Dallas Wings on June 15, and they then lost by 30.
WNBA Player Props Today: Best Bets & Predictions for June 25
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. A chance for revenge highlights tonight’s WNBA slate, but these WNBA picks also look at where injuries may provide value on Thursday, June 25. Player Pick Odds Marina Mabrey Under 22.5 points -110 at bet365 Chelsea Gray Over 7.5 assists +116 at FanDuel Sabrina Ionescu Under 2.5 3-pointers -178 at DraftKings Kelsey Plum is one of the truest joys in the WNBA.
Lynx vs Mystics Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Washington Mystics sprung an upset on Sunday, but now the Minnesota Lynx should arrive to make Washington pay a significant toll. My Lynx vs. Mystics predictions and these WNBA picks expect Minnesota to exact distinct revenge on Wednesday, June 24.
WNBA Player Props Today: Best Bets & Predictions for June 24
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. A full WNBA slate welcomes us tonight. I'm focusing on the Indiana Fever’s respectable defense, the Minnesota Lynx’s greatest surprise, and the Chicago Sky’s most atrocious weakness to find value in these WNBA player props on Wednesday, June 24. Read on for my free WNBA picks.
Liberty vs Aces Player Props & Best Bets for Tonight’s WNBA Game
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Only one WNBA game graces our schedule tonight, but it features the two best teams of the 2020s, the Las Vegas Aces hosting the New York Liberty. These Liberty vs. Aces props and WNBA picks scour the superstars for betting value on Tuesday, June 23. Player Pick Odds A'ja Wilson Over 9.5 rebounds -105 Jonquel Jones Over 13.5 points -105 Sabrina Ionescu Under 1.5 threes +130 Four-time MVPs rarely improve.
WNBA Player Props Today: Best Bets & Predictions for June 23
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. There is still value to be found in the WNBA even when there is only one game on the slate. These WNBA picks lean into the superstars on Tuesday, June 23. Player Pick Odds A'ja Wilson Over 9.5 rebounds -105 Jonquel Jones Over 1.5 threes -130 Chelsea Gray Over 6.5 assists -144 When two rivals face off, bet on the superstars. And there is no star bigger in the WNBA than A'ja Wilson.
Wings vs Storm Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Seattle Storm are setting marks as the WNBA’s worst team, so bad on one end of the court that opponents can ease up on the other. That reality may suppress some Dallas Wings’ stats tonight. My Wings vs. Storm predictions and WNBA picks put so much faith in Dallas that it comes across as doubt in Paige Bueckers on Monday, June 22.
WNBA Player Props Today: Best Bets & Predictions for June 22
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Rebounding rate may not be the most glamorous of basketball thoughts, but there are some particularly atrocious rebounding teams in the WNBA this season, and running against them inspires these WNBA picks on Monday, June 22.
Mystics vs Lynx Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Olivia Miles’s ugly Friday night may have been the exception that proved the rule she is becoming. That rule is simple: Trust the Minnesota Lynx rookie, no matter the opponent, but especially against middling defenses like the Washington Mystics. My Mystics vs. Lynx predictions and these WNBA picks trust Miles to quickly erase Friday’s bad memories. Olivia Miles may be human.
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