We’re coming right down to it. After Saturday, college football only has three full weeks of the regular season left. That’s the bad news. The good news is that we have 10 weeks of sample size to refine models, find angles, and develop college football betting analysis. We’ve found teams that have tough matchups that you’ll want to fade and teams that have angles to exploit. Let’s dive into our analysis for the Week 11 college football slate.
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College Football Betting Analysis: Teams to Follow
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest travels to Dallas for a matchup with SMU this weekend. The Demon Deacons have been wrecking teams this year, while the SMU Mustangs have done enough to keep themselves in position to make the ACC championship game.
Wake Forest is an analytics darling compared to SMU. The Demon Deacons are ranked well in advanced metrics because of their rushing attack and overall offensive efficiency. The Demon Deacons rank among the nation’s best in EPA per play and rushing success rate, while SMU has struggled defensively against the run.
Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez is listed as probable with lower-leg injuries. Lopez should play, but he may be limited from a running perspective. The Demon Deacons may need to lean into their running backs Ty Clark III and Deuce Lawrence, to keep the SMU defense honest.
SMU’s best opportunity is through the passing game, where quarterback Kevin Jennings has been highly productive against a Wake Forest defense that has shown some vulnerability against the pass. However, Wake’s ability to limit explosive plays and create consistent offensive production gives it the more favorable matchup.
SMU has also been known for letting teams stay in games with dumb penalties and ill-timed turnovers. Wake Forest is too talented to play with and will make the Mustangs pay for any of the inevitable mistakes that they will make at some point. Lock up Wake Forest as the short favorite on the road.
Best Bet: Wake Forest -1.5
West Virginia Mountaineers
The Kansas Jayhawks travel to Morgantown for a matchup with West Virginia this weekend. Kansas has looked capable at times this year, but they’re a young team that’s currently going through a few growing pains. West Virginia needs one more win to lock up bowl eligibility.
The Jayhawks should have chances to pad stats on a Mountaineers defense that ranks near the bottom nationally in defensive efficiency. The issue with the Jayhawks is quarterback Isaiah Marshall. Marshall has been capable on the ground, but inconsistent through the air. He has a 55.3% completion rate and negative passing EPA per dropback. Marshall has also been noticeably worse on the road than at home.
However, West Virginia’s biggest advantage is its explosive rushing attack, led by Cam Cook and quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. Kansas isn’t terrible defensively, but given the location, the fact that the Mountaineers have motivation, and how quickly West Virginia can score, this is a clear spot for Dub Vee. West Virginia should be able to pile up points, and all they need is a mistake or two from Marshall to get the win and cover.
Best Bet: West Virginia -3
College Football Betting Analysis: Teams to Fade
Penn State Nittany Lions
Minnesota travels to Happy Valley, PA, to face Penn State. The Golden Gophers come into this game catching double digits. We’ve seen this happen multiple times this year. Minnesota is 5-4 overall, but is 6-3 against the spread. That includes a 4-2 ATS mark as an underdog.
Minnesota doesn’t have a great offense, but their defense has been efficient, and they have done really well on the turnover differential. They’ll need their defense to show up against the Nittany Lions. Penn State has a more efficient passing attack and should be able to exploit a Minnesota defense that has shown some vulnerability against the pass. Minnesota will need to limit drives, win the turnover battle, and play the field position game to keep this within the number.
Let’s ride with the road underdog to stay within the number here. Minnesota keeps this within two touchdowns.
Best Bet: Minnesota Golden Gophers +11.5
Duke Blue Devils
Duke travels to Coral Gables, FL, for a matchup against Miami today. The Blue Devils are catching a double-digit point spread, but this game should end up closer than the line indicates.
First of all, Duke’s defense has been quietly elite this year. The Blue Devils are fifth nationally in scoring defense and third nationally in defensive third-down efficiency. Miami star receiver Malachi Toney will still be unavailable for this game as he recovers from ankle surgery. The Miami offense should struggle to move the ball, and Duke excels at getting off the field.
On the offensive side, Duke is known for its ground game, but Miami has the best rush defense in the nation. The Blue Devils will need quarterback Walker Eget to find the soft spots in a Miami passing defense that allows 259.3 passing yards per game.
This game could end up as a one-score rock fight, and Duke is getting almost two touchdowns. Let’s ride with the underdog to stay in this one.
Best Bet: Duke Blue Devils +13.5
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