Saturday 11-4-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

[bmd1803]

Illinois at Purdue 11/4/17 - College Football Picks & Predictions

by Adam

Latest Odds : PUR -14 Total 46.5

The Illinois Fighting Illini (2 - 6, 0 - 5 CONF) are on the road for a tough match up against the home town Purdue Boilermakers (3 - 5, 1 - 4 CONF). Purdue will be hosting this game at the Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN. Purdue will be taking the field looking to break a three game losing streak while Illinois has lost four straight of their own. Purdue comes into this game as the heavy favorite and Illinois will play for the upset.

Illinois will be taking the field with an offense that has been lackluster, to say the least. Illinois is only averaging 18 PPG on offense this season while racking up 310 yards per game. QB Jeff George Jr (1,001 yards, 4 TD, 7 INT) will be taking the lead here but he hasn't been very effective this year. Illinois is giving up 29 PPG to opposing teams this year while bleeding yardage on the ground to opposing teams.


The Purdue Boilermakers will look to defend their home turf with a team that can get things done on the ground and through the air. Purdue is averaging 24 PPG on offense behind the big arm of QB David Blough (909 yards, 9 TD, 4 INT). Blough hasn't been perfect this year but he's been good enough to keep Purdue in most of their games. Purdue needs to keep their turnovers clean in order to score a win here.
Recent Betting Trends:
Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Boilermakers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 12-4 in Boilermakers last 16 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Purdue Boilermakers -14
This Purdue team has let two Big Ten games get away in last three games but facing an even worse Illinois team it's Boilermakers bouncing back this week. Double digit plus spread speaks to how bad Coach Lovie Smith has been this year and don't see anything changing on the road this week. Final Score Prediction, Purdue Boilermakers win and cover ATS 33-17.

[bmd1803]

South Florida at UCONN 11/4/17 - NCAA Football Picks & Predictions

by Thomas

Latest Odds : USF -23 Total 64

The South Florida Bulls (7 - 1, 4 - 1 CONF) draw a road match up this week against the Connecticut Huskies (3 - 5, 2 - 3 CONF). UCONN will be hosting this game at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT. Connecticut is coming off of a blowout loss to Mizzou and the Huskies will be trying to get back into the swing of things as the underdog. South Florida is coming off of a nail-biting loss to Houston this past week.

South Florida is one of the better teams in their conference this year and that has been thanks to their explosive, and mostly mistake free brand of football. Quinton Flowers (1,570 yards, 12 TDs, 3 INT) will be leading the charge as a strong-armed QB who doesn't make many errors with his reads. South Florida is scoring 39 PPG on offense this year while chucking up almost 500 total yards of offense per game.


Connecticut has had trouble scoring in fits and starts but the bones of a good gameplan are there. Connecticut is averaging 25 PPG on offense thanks to their ability to spread the field. QB Bryant Shirreffs (2,154 yards, 13 TD, 4 INT) has been excellent this year as a downfield passer and that will be integral in keeping up with South Florida throughout this contest. Connecticut is surrendering a ghastly 39 PPG to opposing teams this year.
Recent Betting Trends:
Bulls are 7-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Huskies are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-2 in Huskies last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Free Betting Pick: USF Bulls -23
This UCONN team has been getting hammered by the high scoring offenses this season and don't see that changing facing very good USF team. Bulls also have elite level defense and UCONN offense will struggle to get to double digits in this one. Final Score Prediction, South Florida Bulls win and cover ATS 43-10.

[bmd1803]

Northwestern at Nebraska 11/4/17 - CFB Picks & Predictions

by Thomas

Latest Odds : NEB -2 Total 51.5

The Northwestern Wildcats (5 - 3, 3 - 2 CONF) draw a road match up against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4 - 4, 3 - 2 CONF) this Saturday afternoon. Nebraska will be playing the part of host against a visiting Northwestern team at the Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE. Nebraska just scored a nice win over Purdue while Northwestern won in triple-overtime against #16 Michigan State. While Northwestern is coming off of a big win, they'll also likely be tired from the effort.

The Northwestern Wildcats' big win over Michigan State should fuel their offense to keep striving for bigger games. Northwestern is averaging 28 PPG on offense this year while racking up close to 400 yards per contest. Northwestern is a throw-first team that likes to mix in the ground game to keep opponents on their heels. Northwestern is giving up 24 PPG to opposing teams with the majority of that damage coming by way of the air.


Nebraska will be taking the field looking to string together a couple of wins for the first time since late September. Nebraska is struggling defensively, outside, of their latest effort against Purdue, and that will be the key to a victory here for Nebraska. Nebraska is giving up 30 PPG to opposing teams while struggling to contain the ground game. Nebraska has offensive talent to keep pace with Northwestern but they'll need help on defense.
Recent Betting Trends:
Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Cornhuskers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Free Betting Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +2
Last 3 years the road team has won this head to head battle and think Wildcats make it four in this years battle. Northwestern is clearly the more talented team and Wildcats just don't beat themselves. Final Score Prediction, Northwestern Wildcats win outright as underdog 26-23.

[bmd1803]

Utah State at New Mexico 11/4/17 - College Football Picks & Predictions

by Jim

Latest Odds : UNM -4.5 Total 59.5

The New Mexico Lobos (3 - 5, 1 - 4 CONF) are heading home to host the visiting Utah State Aggies (4 - 5, 2 - 3 CONF). New Mexico will be playing this game at the Dreamstyle Stadium in Albuquerque, NM. The New Mexico Lobos are going to be the underdogs in this contest despite playing at home thanks to a talented Utah State roster.

New Mexico will be looking to take the advantage in this game by getting out and running early. New Mexico is a run-first team that averages nearly 240 yards of offense on the ground alone. New Mexico is effective with how they approach game-planning for opposing teams but Utah State might simply be too talented here. New Mexico is scoring 22 PPG on offense this year while giving up 29 PPG to opposing teams.


The Utah State Aggies are going to hit the field with a vengeance after their dismal loss to the Boise State Broncos last week. Utah State is scoring 31 PPG on offense this year while racking up 390 yards of offense per game. Utah State has had troubles all season long making stops on defense and that is why they are giving up 31 PPG to opposing teams. Utah State is a pass-first team and they get a pliable secondary to try and make some big gains against for this contest.
Recent Betting Trends:
Aggies are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games.
Lobos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 20-8 in Aggies last 28 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-1 in Lobos last 5 games on grass.
Free Betting Pick: New Mexico Lobos -4.5
Last two years this New Mexico team has won both head to head games straight up and ATS - more of the same again this year. Lobos at home are much better on both sides of the ball and see Utah State struggling again this week. Final Score Prediction, New Mexico Lobos win and cover ATS 31-23.

[bmd1803]

Hawaii at UNLV 11/4/17 - College Football Picks & Predictions

by Mike

Latest Odds : UNLV -7.5 Total 63.5

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (3 - 5, 1 - 4 CONF) are tasked with a road game this week against the UNLV Rebels (3 - 5, 2 - 3 CONF). UNLV draws the home hosting duties as they'll fill up Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. UNLV is fresh off of a nice win over the Fresno Bulldogs while Hawaii just lost their way to San Diego State. Both Hawaii and UNLV have struggled at times to start this season and need to find some fluidity.

Hawaii will look to bounce back after struggling with SDSU last week. Hawaii's offense was held to just a single touchdown and that obviously won't cut it. Hawaii is a team that relies on the power run in order to bowl through opponents. Look to big, bruising Diocemy Saint Juste (1,134 yards, 6 TDs) to take care of business in this game. Hawaii is scoring 26 PPG on offense this year while racking up 450 yards of total offense per outing.


The UNLV Rebels know how to put up points, but they struggle with giving them up right away. UNLV is giving up 34 PPG to opposing teams, melting for nearly 480 yards allowed to opposing offenses. UNLV needs a strong game from QB Armani Rogers (1,063 yards, 5 TD, 4 INT) and that means a minimisation in the turnover battle. UNLV is averaging 30 PPG on offense this year.
Recent Betting Trends:
Rainbow Warriors are 17-36 ATS in their last 53 games following a ATS loss.
Rebels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Rainbow Warriors last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 12-3 in Rebels last 15 home games.
Free Betting Pick: UNLV Rebels -7.5
Last weeks UNLV upset win was maybe the biggest win in a decade for the Rebels and it also kept bowl hopes alive. Momentum is all on the side of UNLV and Rebels won't have let down against a struggling Hawaii team. Warriors are also terrible ATS going just 1-6 ATS on the season. Final Score Prediction, UNLV Rebels win and cover ATS 34-23.

[bmd1803]

Southern Miss at Tennessee 11/4/17 - CFB Picks & Predictions

by Adam

Latest Odds : TENN -5.5 Total 48.5

The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles (5 - 3) are on the road this week to take on the home town Tennessee Volunteers (3 - 5). Tennessee comes into this game having dropped four straight match ups. Tennessee will be hosting at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Southern Mississippi will be taking the field a week removed from a bad loss to UAB. Southern Mississippi will likely be the underdog in this match up.

The Tennessee Volunteers are taking the field a week removed from losing a tight battle to the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee is going to look to get the home crowd behind them early on in this game. Tennessee is averaging 20 PPG on offense this year while racking up just 309 yards of total offense per game. The biggest issue for the Volunteers has been their inconsistent play at quarterback. QB Quinten Dormady has thrown as many interceptions as touchdowns this year and he is killing drives with those lapses.


Southern Mississippi takes the field looking to wash that UAB loss out of their mouth. Southern Mississippi is averaging 27 PPG on offense this year while putting up 440 yards per outing. Southern Mississippi has sold QB play behind Keon Howard (1,099 yards, 8 TD, 4 INT) and he'll be the difference in this game if the Golden Eagles want to go ahead and grab a road upset.
Recent Betting Trends:
Golden Eagles are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Volunteers are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-3 in Golden Eagles last 11 games overall.
Over is 8-3 in Volunteers last 11 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Free Betting Pick: Southern Miss Eagles +5.5
This Volunteers team is having season to forget and just can't see laying this many points until Tennessee turns it around. Southern Miss Eagles have the more talented offense and think it's enough to make this very interesting late. Final Score Prediction, Tennessee Vols win but fall short ATS 23-20.

[bmd1803]

LSU at Alabama 11/4/17 - College Football Picks & Predictions

by Thomas

Latest Odds : ALA -21.5 Total 48.5

The #19 LSU Tigers (6 - 2, 3 - 1 CONF) are on the road for what should be their toughest test of the season, a game against the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide (8 - 0, 5 - 0 CONF). Alabama has been rolling through competition so far this year with ease. LSU has won three straight games but an ugly loss to Troy is a blackmark on their record. Alabama is hosting this game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.

The LSU Tigers have been rock solid pretty much all season long and it is thanks in large part to their ability to hold opposing defenses in check, thus preventing the big play. LSU is only giving up 173 vertical yards per game to opposing teams while also limiting their opposition to just 20 PPG at the same time. QB Danny Etling (1,452 yards, 9 TD, 1 INT) will be the difference maker in this game if he can keep up with Alabama's vicious defense.


The Alabama Crimson Tide come into this game living up tot heir name. Alabama is averaging 43 PPG on offense this season while giving up 10 PPG to opposing squads on the other end of the ball. Alabama has been a force to be reckoned with on the ground as the Crimson Tide are pushing nearly 300 rushing yards per game through opposing defenses. Alabama should be heavily favored in an exciting game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Tigers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Crimson Tide are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games in November.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 road games.
Under is 12-5 in Crimson Tide last 17 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Free Betting Pick: LSU Tigers +21.5
This LSU team is once again just missing a solid playmaking QB but at least the Tigers defense is very good again this year. Alabama won't need to take chances on offense and grind out easy win - but 21.5 points is just too many to cover. Final Score Prediction, Alabama Crimson Tide win but fall short ATS 31-17.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana

Preview: Illinois at Purdue
Gracenote
Nov 1, 2017

Purdue and Illinois will try to end losing streaks when the Boilermakers host the Fighting Illini in a a Big Ten game on Saturday. Purdue has lost three in a row by a combined 11 points, and Illinois has dropped six straight, putting both teams well out of reach of No. 4 Wisconsin, the conference's West Division leader.

Purdue publicly named a starting quarterback during the week for the first time this season, and David Blough will make his second consecutive start and fifth of the season. Blough became the first quarterback for the Boilermakers to start a game and finish it this season in a 25-24 loss to Nebraska last week, which prevented the Cornhuskers from experiencing a third straight loss for the first time since 2008. Illinois is ranked fifth in the Big Ten in pass defense, but the Illini have struggled significantly against the run, ranking last in the conference at 205.4 yards surrendered a game, which is also 108th among 129 FBS teams. Illinois is also last in the Big Ten in rushing, and the Illini may be without running back Ra'Von Bonner for a second straight game because of concussion symptoms.

TV: Noon ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Purdue -14.

ABOUT ILLINOIS (2-6, 0-5 Big Ten): Despite their struggles against the run, the Illini have some players who are having positive seasons on the defensive side of the ball, particularly linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips, who is fourth in the Big Ten at 8.4 tackles a game. Stanley Green has forced two fumbles after last season forcing three to tie for the most in the nation among freshman. Illinois will need to get through the first half without freshman linebacker James Knight, who was ejected in the second quarter last week against Wisconsin, becoming the fourth player for the Illini to be ejected for targeting this season.

ABOUT PURDUE (3-5, 1-4): Brian Lankford-Johnson rushed for a career-high 127 yards on 18 carries and scored a touchdown in a 34-31 overtime victory against Illinois last season, but the sophomore has been buried on the depth chart this year and hasn't touched the ball in the last four games. Richie Worship was the main ball carrier last week against Wisconsin, finishing with 89 yards on 18 carries, three times as many carries as his previous high this season. D.J. Knox continues to make the most of his opportunities, as the junior running back has combined for 150 rushing yards on 22 carries in the past two games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Purdue hasn't given up more than two touchdowns in a game since a 28-10 loss to Michigan on Sept. 23.

2. Purdue DE Gelen Robinson has 5.5 tackles for loss this season, moving him to No. 5 on the school's all-time career list (16).

3. Illinois has forced 13 fumbles this season, which leads the nation along with Tennessee, Memphis and Nevada.

PREDICTION: Purdue 29, Illinois 13

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Illinois at Purdue

ATS Trends
Illinois

Fighting Illini are 15-31 ATS in their last 46 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Fighting Illini are 8-21 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS win.
Fighting Illini are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Fighting Illini are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 conference games.
Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Fighting Illini are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.
Fighting Illini are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in November.

Purdue

Boilermakers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
Boilermakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Boilermakers are 3-7-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Boilermakers are 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Boilermakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Boilermakers are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 home games.
Boilermakers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games on grass.

OU Trends
Illinois

Over is 4-0 in Fighting Illini last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 9-1 in Fighting Illini last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Fighting Illini last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Fighting Illini last 7 games following a ATS win.
Under is 24-10 in Fighting Illini last 34 games on grass.

Purdue

Under is 6-1 in Boilermakers last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Boilermakers last 6 games overall.
Over is 5-1 in Boilermakers last 6 games in November.
Under is 5-1 in Boilermakers last 6 conference games.
Over is 4-1 in Boilermakers last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 15-4 in Boilermakers last 19 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 20-6 in Boilermakers last 26 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 12-4 in Boilermakers last 16 home games.
Over is 12-4 in Boilermakers last 16 games on grass.
Over is 7-3 in Boilermakers last 10 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Purdue.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

Preview: Florida at Missouri
Gracenote
Nov 2, 2017

A few weeks ago, Missouri coach Barry Odom appeared to have one of the hottest seats in the SEC. Now his team has won two straight and is facing a squad in even bigger turmoil, as Florida visits Missouri on Saturday in the midst of a three-game losing streak and playing for an interim coach.


The Tigers blew out Idaho and UConn in consecutive non-conference games, bringing the notion of bowl eligibility back into play after a disappointing 1-5 start. Meanwhile, the Gators are reeling from a 42-7 loss to rival Georgia and the dismissal of coach Jim McElwain, leading to the elevation of defensive coordinator and former Miami coach Randy Shannon to the interim role. Florida’s veterans have tried to impress upon the younger players the importance of avoiding a slide like the team experienced at the end of the 2013 season, resulting in former coach Will Muschamp’s firing. "We've got a couple of Muschamp guys still here,'' senior wide receiver Brandon Powell told the team’s website. "We've been trying to explain it to all the younger guys about staying focused. You've got to control what you can control. That's all it is at the end of the day."

TV: Noon ET, ESPN2. LINE: Missouri -3.5


ABOUT FLORIDA (3-4, 3-3 SEC): The Gators’ defense has been solid - as usual - under Shannon, ranking 39th in the nation in total defense, and is especially tough against the pass, which bodes well against Missouri. The offense has been inconsistent and now has lost leading rusher Malik Davis to a season-ending knee injury. Shannon indicated he had re-opened the quarterback competition this week and did not commit to a starter between redshirt freshman Feleipe Franks, who has started six of seven games this season, and graduate transfer Malik Zaire, who is a bigger threat to run.

ABOUT MISSOURI (3-5, 0-4): After an offensive outage early in the season, the Tigers have rediscovered their potent passing game as they rank 15th in the nation in total offense and 11th in passing. Quarterback Drew Lock has passed for 1,668 yards and 20 touchdowns with three interceptions over the last five games and leads the nation with 28 scoring tosses. Missouri ranks 113th in total defense despite playing better on that side of the ball the last two weeks and has allowed 35 or more points five times this season - including in three of their four SEC contests.


EXTRA POINTS

1. The Gators have scored on 16 of their 17 trips to the red zone, the second-best mark in the SEC.

2. Missouri is one of three teams in the nation with five players who have caught at least three touchdown passes this season.

3. Florida has scored in an NCAA-record 368 consecutive games.


PREDICTION: Missouri 34, Florida 31

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Florida at Missouri

ATS Trends
Florida

Gators are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Gators are 9-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Gators are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Gators are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Gators are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Gators are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Gators are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games in November.
Gators are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Gators are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Gators are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Gators are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Gators are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Gators are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Missouri

Tigers are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Tigers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games in November.
Tigers are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 conference games.
Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Tigers are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Tigers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.

OU Trends
Florida

Under is 5-1 in Gators last 6 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 14-3 in Gators last 17 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Gators last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Gators last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 6-2 in Gators last 8 road games.
Under is 20-8 in Gators last 28 games in November.
Under is 5-2 in Gators last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-2 in Gators last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Missouri

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Tigers last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games in November.
Under is 10-2 in Tigers last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games overall.
Under is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 12-4 in Tigers last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games following a ATS win.
Under is 20-9 in Tigers last 29 games on fieldturf.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Preview: Western Kentucky at Vanderbilt
Gracenote
Nov 2, 2017

Vanderbilt steps out of Southeastern Conference play for the final time this season when it hosts Western Kentucky on Saturday. The Commodores' three wins this season all have come against non-conference foes, while the Hilltoppers are looking to bounce back after having their four-game winning streak snapped last weekend.

Vanderbilt will look to continue its hot passing game - which is led by quarterback Kyle Shurmur, whose 18 touchdown passes rank second in the SEC. Shurmur's favorite target this season, wide receiver C.J. Duncan, is coming off a career game against South Carolina in which he made eight catches for 80 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively is where the Commodores have struggled, allowing 30.8 points and 409.6 yards of total offense per game and not holding any SEC opponent under 34 points all season. The Hilltoppers, under first-year coach Mike Sanford, will provide a test for Vanderbilt's secondary as they are averaging 309.4 passing yards behind the play of quarterback Mike White (2,328 yards, 14 TDs).

TV: Noon ET, ESPNU. LINE: Vanderbilt -10

ABOUT WESTERN KENTUCKY (5-3): After losing for the first time in five games, there was plenty of blame to go around the squad, but Sanford is looking squarely at special teams as the unit that needs to improve the most against Vanderbilt. A turnover on a punt return, a blocked field-goal attempt and a rush by Florida Atlantic's punter for a first down in the fourth quarter were the major flubs in the team's loss to the Owls. Sanford knows that injuries have forced some changes on special teams, but he expects much more attention to detail going forward to avoid the costly mistakes made last weekend.

ABOUT VANDERBILT (3-5): While a lot of the focus regarding the offense is on Shurmur after his career-best performance against South Carolina, running back Ralph Webb - the school's all-time leading rusher - could be more of a focal point this week. Western Kentucky certainly will be looking to stop the Commodores' aerial attack, which is where Webb comes in, as he looks to build on his three 100-yard rushing performances in six career games against Conference USA opponents. Webb hasn't had the type of senior season for which he was hoping, rushing for only 439 yards in eight games, so he certainly will be motivated to finish strong.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Western Kentucky is one of only two schools in the country (Washington State) to have at least eight receivers catch a pass in every game this season.

2. Commodores WR Kalija Lipscomb had career highs in receptions (seven) and receiving yards (128) against South Carolina and ranks third in the SEC with six touchdown catches.

3. Vanderbilt has recorded multiple tackles for loss in every game this season, led by freshman DE Dare Odeyingbo's eight.

PREDICTION: Vanderbilt 34, Western Kentucky 27

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Western Kentucky at Vanderbilt

ATS Trends
Western Kentucky

Hilltoppers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Hilltoppers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Hilltoppers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hilltoppers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Hilltoppers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Hilltoppers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Hilltoppers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hilltoppers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Hilltoppers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Hilltoppers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games.
Hilltoppers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Hilltoppers are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Hilltoppers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Hilltoppers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Hilltoppers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. SEC.

Vanderbilt

Commodores are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. CUSA.
Commodores are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games in November.
Commodores are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Commodores are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Commodores are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Commodores are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Commodores are 0-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Commodores are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Commodores are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

OU Trends
Western Kentucky

Under is 4-0 in Hilltoppers last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Over is 4-0 in Hilltoppers last 4 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Hilltoppers last 4 games on fieldturf.
Over is 7-1 in Hilltoppers last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Hilltoppers last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Hilltoppers last 5 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Hilltoppers last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Hilltoppers last 5 games in November.
Over is 5-2 in Hilltoppers last 7 vs. SEC.
Over is 14-6 in Hilltoppers last 20 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-3 in Hilltoppers last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 9-4 in Hilltoppers last 13 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 11-5 in Hilltoppers last 16 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 13-6 in Hilltoppers last 19 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 25-12-1 in Hilltoppers last 38 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Vanderbilt

Over is 5-0 in Commodores last 5 games overall.
Over is 5-0 in Commodores last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-0 in Commodores last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Commodores last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-1 in Commodores last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 6-2 in Commodores last 8 home games.
Under is 7-3 in Commodores last 10 games in November.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: Memorial Stadium "The Rock", Bloomington, Indiana

Preview: Wisconsin at Indiana
Gracenote
Nov 1, 2017

While the teams at the top of the Big Ten East beat up on each other, Wisconsin is cruising atop the West Division and does not have a ranked team on its schedule the rest of the way. The Badgers, who were slotted at No. 9 in the first College Football Playoff rankings released on Tuesday, will try to stay undefeated Saturday when they visit an Indiana squad that has yet to earn a conference win.

Wisconsin holds a two-game lead over Northwestern and Nebraska in the West and already beat both of those teams, giving it the inside track to the Big Ten Championship Game. The Badgers have home games against Iowa and Michigan before finishing up the regular season at Minnesota and they continue to impress on the defensive end, where their average points allowed of 12.9 is good for fifth in FBS. The Hoosiers are not quite as sharp on defense and are coming off a 42-39 loss at Maryland that marked the third time in five Big Ten games that they allowed more than 40 points. "We've got the Badgers coming to town," Indiana head coach Tom Allen told reporters. "No time to feel sorry for anybody."

TV: Noon, ET, ABC. LINE: Wisconsin -12

ABOUT WISCONSIN (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten): The Badgers lost a huge part of their offense last week, when freshman running back Jonathan Taylor did not play in the second half due to a left leg injury. Taylor, who leads the Big Ten in rushing yards with 1,185, is listed as questionable for Saturday. Wisconsin managed just 303 total yards of offense in the 24-10 win at Illinois last week, with Garrett Groshek and Bradrick Shaw combining for 91 yards on 24 carries in place of Taylor.

ABOUT INDIANA (3-5, 0-5): The Hoosiers are dealing with an injury at quarterback as freshman Peyton Ramsey had to leave last week's loss at Maryland twice due to a knee issue. "It's day-to-day right now to see what will happen this weekend (with Ramsey)," Allen told reporters. "He's rehabbing to get himself squared away. Yeah, he's taken some hits and has that style of play. He is an amazingly tough kid." Ramsey still managed to throw three TD passes last week while senior Richard Lagow came on in relief and threw for a pair of scores as the two combined for 410 yards.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Hoosiers WRs Simmie Cobbs Jr. (10), Luke Timian (13) and Whop Philyor (13) became the first trio of receivers in school history to record at least 10 catches apiece in a single game last week.

2. The Badgers' 11-game Big Ten winning streak is the longest in program history.

3. Wisconsin took the last nine meetings by an average of 36.8 points.

PREDICTION: Wisconsin 35, Indiana 17

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - No. 4 Wisconsin at Indiana

ATS Trends
Wisconsin

Badgers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Badgers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Badgers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Badgers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Indiana

Hoosiers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Hoosiers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Hoosiers are 14-6-2 ATS in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Hoosiers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Hoosiers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Hoosiers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hoosiers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
Hoosiers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
Hoosiers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

OU Trends
Wisconsin

Over is 6-1 in Badgers last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 games in November.
Over is 7-2 in Badgers last 9 conference games.
Over is 8-3 in Badgers last 11 games following a straight up win.
Over is 7-3 in Badgers last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 9-4 in Badgers last 13 games overall.

Indiana

Under is 4-0 in Hoosiers last 4 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Hoosiers last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-1 in Hoosiers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Hoosiers last 5 games on fieldturf.
Over is 6-2 in Hoosiers last 8 games in November.
Over is 5-2 in Hoosiers last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Hoosiers last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 35-16 in Hoosiers last 51 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 17-8-1 in Hoosiers last 26 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Badgers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Indiana.
Favorite is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Over is 11-2 in the last 13 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.