College Football Picks: Arizona, New Mexico and More

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Arizona, Wake Forest and New Mexico Lead the College Football Betting Card

Dave likes Arizona plus three against Utah. While Utah could control the game, he believes Arizona’s offense will score enough at night to stay within the number.

He is also taking under 51.5 in the Indiana-USC matchup. Indiana has a great defense but a struggling offense, while USC has not traveled well. USC’s defense has also played well lately, including holding Ohio State down.

Wake Forest is the money-line selection at SMU. Although Wake Forest has not faced strong competition, its offense has been impressive. Dave believes Wake Forest can win in Dallas and nearly clinch a place in the ACC title game.

New Mexico is his best bet. He secured the Lobos at minus 14, though the line has since moved to 16.5 or 17. New Mexico is allowing fewer than 11 points and 240 yards per game while averaging 215 rushing yards. UNLV surrendered 351 rushing yards to Wyoming and 430 to Air Force. Dave expects New Mexico to control the game, rush for more than 300 yards and cover at home.

The card also includes under 54.5 in Miami-Duke. Duke has been strong against the pass, while Miami has been very good against the run. Those defensive strengths are built to counter what the opposing offense wants to do.

Alabama-Vanderbilt over 47.5 is another play. Austin Mack will start for Keylon Russ, which has helped create an appealing total. Mack has been with Kaylin DeBoer and Alabama for a while, knows the offense and is expected to play well. It could be a sleepy spot for the Crimson Tide, and their defense is not expected to pitch a shutout.

Missouri plus 16.5 is also on the card. After previously fading Georgia with Auburn, the Bulldogs are being faded again. Missouri is not expected to win, but it can stay within 16 points.

Florida-Kentucky produced more hesitation. Kentucky broke hearts with its loss to Tennessee, while Florida delivered one of its worst offensive performances in recent memory against Oklahoma. Florida plus the points would be the preferred side, but Kentucky could also win 30-7.

The final selection is Florida plus 3.5, with the matchup viewed as Summerall’s spot.