College Football Week 3 Picks: Predictions Against the Spread, Odds, and Betting Lines for Top 25 Matchups
Breaking: As college football enters Week 3, several key matchups present notable opportunities for informed betting, with potential payouts hinging on predictions against the spread, current odds, and evolving betting lines. Top 25 teams face crucial tests that will shape conference standings and playoff aspirations.
This week’s slate features high-stakes contests impacting both casual fans and serious sports bettors. Understanding the nuances of each game – from quarterback matchups to defensive strategies – is paramount for successful wagering. point spreads, money lines, and over/under totals are constantly shifting based on news, injuries, and public sentiment, demanding real-time analysis.
Here’s a breakdown of predictions against the spread, odds, and betting lines for select Top 25 games in Week 3 (as of September 16, 2023 – lines subject to change):
* No. 3 Florida State at Boston College: Florida State is favored by -14 points. The over/under is set at 51.5 points.
* No. 5 LSU at South Carolina: LSU is favored by -2.5 points. The over/under is 57.5 points.
* No.6 USC at San Jose State: USC is favored by -27.5 points. The over/under is 66.5 points.
* No. 7 Washington at Michigan State: washington is favored by -25.5 points. The over/under is 58.5 points.
* No. 8 Oklahoma at Tulsa: Oklahoma is favored by -21 points.The over/under is 62.5 points.
* No. 9 Clemson at Florida state: Clemson is a +14 point underdog. The over/under is 51.5 points.
* No. 10 Notre Dame vs.Central Michigan: notre Dame is favored by -24.5 points. The over/under is 50.5 points.
* No. 11 Texas at Wyoming: Texas is favored by -13.5 points. The over/under is 56.5 points.
* No. 12 Tennessee vs. austin Peay: Tennessee is favored by -38.5 points. The over/under is 62.5 points.
* No. 13 Oregon vs. Hawaii: Oregon is favored by -31.5 points. The over/under is 65.5 points.
* No. 14 Utah at San Diego state: Utah is favored by -7.5 points. The over/under is 48.5 points.
* No. 15 Oregon State vs. montana State: Oregon State is favored by -21.5 points. The over/under is 57.5 points.
* No. 16 Washington State at Oregon: Oregon is favored by -7 points. The over/under is 62.5 points.
* No. 17 TCU vs. Colorado: TCU is favored by -20.5 points. The over/under is 68.5 points.
* No. 18 Tennessee at Florida: Tennessee is favored by -11 points. The over/under is 62.5 points.
* No. 19 Wisconsin vs. Washington State: wisconsin is favored by -10.5 points. The over/under is 51.5 points.
* No. 20 Ole Miss vs. Georgia Tech: Ole Miss is favored by -10.5 points. The over/under is 65.5 points.
* no. 21 Missouri vs. Kansas: Missouri is favored by -7.5 points. The over/under is 58.5 points.
* No. 22 UCLA vs. North Carolina Central: UCLA is favored by -24.5 points.
