The Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 22-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total is sitting at 41.
Tyson Lee threw for 261 yards, two touchdowns and one interception as Mississippi State lost 14-13 to Kentucky in Week 10.
The Bulldogs failed to cover the 2.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 39.
John Parker Wilson threw 215 yards and ran for two touchdowns in leading Alabama to a 27-21 win over LSU in OT in Week 11. Alabama covered the 3.5-point spread, while the 48 points made it OVER the posted total of 47.
Glen Coffee carried the ball 26 times for 126 yards with a TD.
Current streak:
Alabama has won 10 straight games. Team records:
Mississippi State: 3-6 SU, 3-5 ATS Alabama: 10-0 SU, 7-3 ATS Mississippi State most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 4-6 Alabama most recently: A few trends to consider:
Mississippi State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Alabama Mississippi State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Alabama The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Mississippi State’s last 7 games when playing Alabama Mississippi State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Alabama Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Alabama’s last 5 games at home Alabama is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Mississippi State Next up:
Mississippi State home to Arkansas, Saturday, November 22 Alabama home to Auburn, Saturday, November 29 |
Southern Cal-Stanford Preview
The Southern Cal Trojans and the Stanford Cardinal will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Stanford Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 24-point favorites versus the Cardinal, while the game’s total is sitting at 48.
Mark Sanchez threw two TD passes as USC defeated California 17-3 in Week 11. USC failed to cover the 22-point spread, while the 20 points fell UNDER the posted total of 48.
Sanchez completed 18-of-29 pass attempts for 238 yards in the win.
Tavita Pritchard completed 15-of-22 passes for 138 yards and a score for Stanford as they lost 35-28 to Oregon in Week 11.
The Cardinal did cover the 13-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 56.
Current streak:
Southern Cal has won 6 straight games. Team records:
Southern Cal: 8-1 SU, 6-3 ATS Stanford: 5-5 SU, 6-4 ATS Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in November are 10-0 When playing on grass are 10-0 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing within the conference are 9-1 Stanford most recently: A few trends to consider:
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Southern Cal is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games on the road Southern Cal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Stanford Southern Cal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Stanford Stanford is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Stanford is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Stanford’s last 7 games at home Stanford is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Southern Cal Next up:
Southern Cal home to Notre Dame, Saturday, November 29 Stanford at California, Saturday, November 22 |
Missouri-Iowa State Preview
The fans at Jack Trice Stadium will be treated to a game between the Missouri Tigers and the Iowa State Cyclones when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 27-point favorites versus the Cyclones, while the game’s total is sitting at 66.
Missouri got out to an early lead and never looked back as they defeated Kansas State 41-24 in Week 11. Missouri failed to cover the 27-point spread, and the 65 points fell UNDER the posted total of 71.
Jeremy Maclin had eight catches for 118 yards with two touchdowns, and had 84 yards rushing with a TD in the win.
Alexander Robinson rushed for 99 yards and two TDs for Iowa State as they lost 28-24 to Colorado in Week 11.
The Cyclones covered the 10-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 52.
Current streak:
Missouri has won 3 straight games. Iowa State has lost 8 straight games. Team records:
Missouri: 8-2 SU, 4-5 ATS Iowa State: 2-8 SU, 4-5 ATS Missouri most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 7-3 Iowa State most recently: A few trends to consider:
Missouri is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Missouri is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Missouri’s last 10 games on the road Missouri is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa State’s last 5 games when playing Missouri Iowa State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Missouri Iowa State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Missouri Iowa State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Missouri Next up:
Missouri home to Kansas, Saturday, November 29 Iowa State at Kansas State, Saturday, November 22 |
South Carolina-Florida Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks and the Florida Gators will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 21½-point favorites versus the Gamecocks, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.
Chris Smelley threw for two touchdowns to lead South Carolina to a 34-21 win over Arkansas in Week 11.
The Gamecocks covered the 12.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 43.5.
Tim Tebow threw three touchdown passes and ran for a pair in week 11, as Florida pounded Vanderbilt 42-14. Florida covered the 24-point spread, while the 56 points made it OVER the posted total of 70.
Tebow completed 12-of-17 passes for 172 yards, and rushed for 87 yards in the win.
Current streak:
South Carolina has won 2 straight games. Florida has won 5 straight games. Team records:
South Carolina: 7-3 SU, 5-3-1 ATS Florida: 8-1 SU, 7-2 ATS South Carolina most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 4-6 Florida most recently: A few trends to consider:
South Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games South Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games South Carolina is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 16 of South Carolina’s last 23 games on the road Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against South Carolina Florida is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing South Carolina Florida is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home Next up:
South Carolina at Clemson, Saturday, November 29 Florida home to The Citadel, Saturday, November 22 |
California-Oregon State Preview
The California Golden Bears and the Oregon State Beavers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Reser Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Beavers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Golden Bears, while the game’s total is sitting at 50.
California could not muster any offense as they lost 17-3 to USC in Week 11, as 22-point road underdogs. The 20 points fell UNDER the posted total of 48.
Giorgio Tavecchio kicked a 35-yard field goal in the loss.
Jacquizz Rodgers caught one TD pass and ran for another in Week 11, as Oregon State defeated UCLA 34-6. Oregon State covered the 7.5-point spread, while the combined 40 points fell UNDER the posted total of 48.5.
Rodgers finished with 145 yards rushing, Sean Canfield finished with 221 yards passing with two touchdowns in the win.
Current streak:
Oregon State has won 4 straight games. Team records:
California: 6-3 SU, 7-2 ATS Oregon State: 6-3 SU, 6-3 ATS California most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6 When playing on turf are 7-3 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 5-5 Oregon State most recently: A few trends to consider:
California is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of California’s last 6 games when playing Oregon State California is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oregon State California is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oregon State Oregon State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Oregon State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home Oregon State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Oregon State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing California Next up:
California home to Stanford, Saturday, November 22 Oregon State at Arizona, Saturday, November 22 |
Minnesota-Wisconsin Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Wisconsin Badgers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Camp Randall Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Badgers listed as 14-point favorites versus the Golden Gophers, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Adam Weber had a tough day at quarterback for Minnsota, only throwing for 105 yards and no TDs as they lost 29-6 to Michigan in Week 11.
The Gophers failed to cover the 7.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 49.5.
David Gilreath and P.J. Hill combined for five touchdowns as Wisconsin bombed Indiana 55-20 in Week 11.
The Badgers easily covered the 10-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 51.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games. Team records:
Minnesota: 7-3 SU, 6-3 ATS Wisconsin: 5-5 SU, 5-5 ATS Minnesota most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing within the conference are 3-7 Wisconsin most recently: A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Wisconsin Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota Wisconsin is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home Wisconsin is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota Next up:
Minnesota home to Iowa, Saturday, November 22 Wisconsin home to Cal Poly, Saturday, November 22 |
Saturday Sports Betting Preview
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The Gridiron Spotlight
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No. 3 Florida continues to climb the rankings, and they’re pegged as 22.5-point favorites on Saturday against No. 24 South Carolina. No. 4 Texas is favored by 13.5 points in their game against
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A Peek at the Future
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North Carolina-Maryland Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Maryland Terrapins will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Byrd Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 3-point favorites versus the Terrapins, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
Ryan Houston ran for a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to help North Carolina beat the Georgia Tech 28-7 in Week 11.
The Tar Heels covered the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 42.
Maryland was upset 23-13 by Virginia Tech in Week 11, as 3-point underdogs. The 36 points went UNDER the posted total of 41.
Darrius Heyard-Bey caught one TD pass and finished with 92 yards rushing.
Current streak:
North Carolina has won 2 straight games. Team records:
North Carolina: 7-2 SU, 5-3 ATS Maryland: 6-3 SU, 4-4 ATS North Carolina most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 5-5 Maryland most recently: A few trends to consider:
North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina’s last 6 games North Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games Maryland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Maryland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing North Carolina Maryland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland’s last 5 games Next up:
North Carolina home to North Carolina State, Saturday, November 22 Maryland home to Florida State, Saturday, November 22 |
Texas-Kansas Preview
The Texas Longhorns and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 14-point favorites versus the Jayhawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 66.
Colt McCoy passed for 300 yards and five touchdowns to lead Texas to a 45-21 win over Baylor in Week 11.
The Longhorns missed covering the 26-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 61.
Todd Reesing threw for 305 yards, three touchdowns and one interception as Kansas lost 45-35 to Nebraska in Week 11.
The Jayhawks did not cover the 1.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 62.
Team records:
Texas: 9-1 SU, 7-3 ATS Kansas: 6-4 SU, 5-4 ATS Texas most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4 When playing on turf are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 8-2 Kansas most recently: A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas Texas is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games Texas is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games on the road Texas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas Kansas is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home Kansas is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games Kansas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas Kansas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas Next up:
Texas home to Texas A&M, Thursday, November 27 Kansas at Missouri, Saturday, November 29 |