Our computer picks went 3-0 in last week’s College Football Computer Picks edition. Therefore, we’re back for more. Here are three more computer picks for Week 3 of the college football season that you should consider at top-rated sportsbooks.
NCAAF Picks:
- Arizona +7.5 (-110) at Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
- Alabama -16.5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook (check our Caesars Sportsbook Review)
- Georgia -21.5 (-110) at Bet365
Arizona Wildcats vs. Kansas State Wildcats
Friday, September 13, 2024 – 08:00 PM ET at Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Arizona’s Offense Is Still Elite
The Arizona Wildcats didn’t play as well offensively as in the first game. Instead, Noah Fifita threw one touchdown and an interception, and Tetaiora McMillan only caught two passes. This was a wake-up call for an offense that is capable of a whole lot more.
But despite the passing game not working out against Northern Arizona, the offense still managed to earn 188 yards on the ground. They adjusted and did what they had to do to win the game.
The offense behind Fifita will be fine. We saw what he’s capable of all of last season.
Kansas State Should Be More Scared
Although Kansas State was on the road, they almost lost to a non-Power Four squad in Tulane. Yes, Tulane is one of the better non-Power Four teams in the nation. But Kansas State, ranked in the top 25, shouldn’t allow that.
Kansas State earned a 34-27 win but needed a stop in the red zone to get it. Tulane combined for 491 yards with 342 yards in the air.
Noah Fifita of the Wildcats can put up the same numbers, if not better. He did it all last season with Arizona. Yet, Arizona’s the 7.5-point underdog using the opening line. I’m not buying it. Even Tulane would’ve covered that line last week.
The Pick
Grab Arizona at +7.5 for this insane Friday night matchup on FOX between two ranked teams. Arizona will keep it close and could even win this game outright.
NCAAF Pick: Arizona +7.5 (-110) at Bet365
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Wisconsin Badgers
Saturday, September 14, 2024 – 12:00 PM ET at Camp Randall Stadium
Panic Time For Alabama Fans?
The Alabama Crimson Tide struggled to fight off the South Florida Bulls until the fourth quarter in Week 2. Alabama won the game, 42-16, but needed 28 points in the fourth quarter to escape with the victory.
After all, it was just 14-13 heading into the fourth quarter. But that beatdown in the fourth quarter ultimately proved what Alabama is capable of. The Crimson Tide typically struggles against South Florida. Even Nick Saban’s Alabama struggled to find success last season. Still, that fourth quarter proved again just how good Alabama could be.
Now they’ve got that momentum and are heading on the road to play Wisconsin this week.
Wisconsin Needed To Rally, Too
The Wisconsin Badgers needed a good defensive fourth quarter to escape South Dakota at home. They weren’t outstanding to start the game either. The Badgers earned a 27-13 win over South Dakota, but it was also a one-score game heading into the fourth quarter.
The Badgers couldn’t score more than 28 points against Western Michigan and South Dakota and allowed 13+ in both matchups.
The Pick
Even on the road, Alabama should escape Wisconsin. The offense is much better, and the defense won’t give Wisconsin much of anything. Alabama’s defense broke but didn’t break. Wisconsin’s broke a couple of times this season.
NCAAF Pick: Alabama -16.5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats
Saturday, September 14, 2024 – 07:30 PM ET at Kroger Field
Georgia Looks Elite
The Georgia Bulldogs are the No. 1 team in the nation, and it looks well deserved. After a dominating performance against Clemson in Week 1, Georgia followed that game with a 48-3 win against Tennessee Tech.
Georgia is getting good quarterback play from Carson Beck, and Georgia’s secondary looks outstanding. Tennessee Tech only had 18 yards passing in the entire game last week.
Kentucky Is The Opposite
Kentucky knocked off Southern Miss in Week 1, 31-0. It looked like Kentucky would ride that momentum at home against South Carolina. But that didn’t happen.
Kentucky lost, 31-6, at home against the South Carolina Gamecocks. They lost by more than three touchdowns against South Carolina, so just imagine how bad it’ll be when they take on Georgia.
The Pick
Let’s ride Georgia at -21.5. This number will eventually shoot up to 24.
NCAAF Pick: Georgia -21.5 (-110) at Bet365
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