NCAAF Early Best Bets: Underdogs Top Picks in Rivalry Games in Week 14
- Get the best college football Week 14 odds at BetUS sportsbook.
- Georgia and Ole Miss are among the favorites to fade.
- We like seven underdogs in my best college football bets.
Thanksgiving week means it is rivalry time in the college football lines. As you keep dreaming of an extra helping of stuffing, let’s take a look at my for the best bets in Week 14.
One word of caution: College football rivalry week means that each team’s recent data does not always mean much in NCAAF betting trends. Underdogs tend to punch about their weight class in these rivalry matchups.
This wasn’t planned but all of my best bets are underdogs. Here’s a look at seven bets to like in college football Week 14.
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Underdogs Top 7 Best Bets in NCAAF Week 14
1. Memphis (+14) Looks to Play Spoiler vs Tulane
Tulane has been routing teams as the Green Wave remain in contention to potentially earn the Group of Five spot in the College Football Playoff. There is still reason to be skeptical of Tulane being a two-touchdown favorite versus Memphis in the NCAAF odds.
Memphis is coming off a 53-18 route of UAB. The Tigers have won six of their last seven outings. Look for Memphis to hang with Tulane and cover ATS. Oh yeah, this is a Thanksgiving night matchup so the bet pairs well with a slice of pecan pie.
2. Boise State Feels the Pressure vs Oregon State (+20)
Boise State is now widely projected to land a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff. The Broncos got some help from the Big 12 with Colorado and BYU both losing.
We are seeing these November games are a little different for Boise with the mounting pressure of expectations. The Broncos narrowly escaped with a 17-13 win over Wyoming. It’s the regular-season finale for running Ashton Jeanty, who is not second in Heisman Trophy odds at +600.
It is a bit like making it to McDonald’s at 10:29 a.m. You made it in time to order breakfast but just barely. Speaking of almost missing out on biscuits, Boise State has won by seven points or less in two of their last three games.
With all the pressure on Boise, Oregon State covers the massive 20-point NCAA football spread.
College Football Pick: Oregon State (+20)
3. Mississippi State (+26) Wants Ole Miss to Have Egg on Their Face
The one thing I’ve learned about the egg bowl is that it hardly ever goes as planned. Buyer beware of Ole Miss being nearly a four-touchdown favorite vs Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl.
Per Mississippi State vs Mississippi betting trends, the last five Egg Bowls have been decided by 10 points or fewer. No one is confusing Mississippi State with a good team, but the Bulldogs would love to play spoiler on the Rebels’ season.
Look for Mississippi State to cover the 26-point spread versus Ole Miss.
4. Georgia Tech (+19½) Wants to Ruin the Lives of Georgia Fans
Sorry, Dawgs fans, but you may not want to overlook those engineers at Georgia Tech. This feels like a dangerous spot for Georgia.
Georgia Tech is undefeated at home for the first time since 1999. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5GLMCzEsPw
— Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) November 22, 2024
The Dawgs have already punched their ticket to the SEC championship. A loss to Georgia Tech could impact the Dawgs’ chances to make the College Football Playoff.
Georgia should still win this rivalry game, but bet online on Georgia Tech to cover ATS versus the Dawgs.
Georgia Tech vs Dawgs Pick: Georgia Tech (+19½)
5. Michigan (+20½) Still Hates Ohio State
Kendrick Lamar’s beef with Drake was bad, but have you ever seen a Michigan fan interact with a diehard Ohio State supporter? Michigan has been left for dead, but the Wolverines have shown some signs of improvement.
Is there a rivalry that can match the intensity, passion, and shear rust-built glamour of Michigan vs Ohio State? pic.twitter.com/ZQgQ75UwjZ
— Jake B 〽️ (@MichFootballBEL) November 25, 2024
The Wolverines just dropped 50 points on Northwestern. Michigan’s chances to make noise this season are over, but the Wolverines would like nothing more than to complicate the Buckeyes’ chances to make the College Football Playoff.
Ohio State is a 20½-point favorite, but I like Michigan in college football picks ATS.
6. Kansas (+1) ‘Upsets’ Baylor
This feels like a wrong team favored situation in the NCAA football odds. Consider Kansas’ current three-game winning streak against teams who were all ranked: Colorado, BYU and Iowa State.
I’m still not buying Baylor as a good team. Take Kansas to win this Big 12 clash for your college football best bets.
College Football Pick: Kansas (+1)
7. USC +7 Scares Notre Dame
Notre Dame’s offense is putting up points, scoring 49 or more in three of their last four games. Outside of Army, Notre Dame is running up the score on bad teams.
This feels like a sneaky spot for USC to scare their rival and cost the Irish a high seed in the College Football Playoff. The Trojans have had two straight solid outings with wins over UCLA and Nebraska.
USC at +7 is the right side of the college football odds versus Notre Dame and worth backing in NCAAF predictions.
College Football Pick: USC (+7)
Bet on these NCAAF Week 14 Picks
Questions of the Day
What is the Ole Miss-Mississippi State rivalry game called?
The rivalry matchup is called the Egg Bowl.
What is a good college football bet to make this week?
Bet Kansas to defeat Baylor.
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