NCAAF Trends and Indexes - Week 13 (Tuesday, November 24 - Saturday, November 28)

[Udog]

NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 13


North Carolina @ NC State

Game 181-182
November 28, 2015 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Carolina
97.599
NC State
94.641
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Carolina
by 3
60
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Carolina
by 6
66
Dunkel Pick:
NC State
(+6); Under

Southern Miss @ Louisiana Tech

Game 203-204
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Southern Miss
89.671
Louisiana Tech
90.450
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Louisiana Tech
by 1
67
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Louisiana Tech
by 6
61 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Southern Miss
(+6); Over

UCLA @ USC

Game 225-226
November 28, 2015 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UCLA
98.474
USC
102.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
USC
by 4 1/2
69
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
USC
by 3
62
Dunkel Pick:
USC
(-3); Over

Charlotte @ Rice

Game 183-184
November 28, 2015 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
51.134
Rice
65.317
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rice
by 14
67
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rice
by 10 1/2
59 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Rice
(-10 1/2); Over

SMU @ Memphis

Game 205-206
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
SMU
73.050
Memphis
91.990
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 19
80
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 21 1/2
72
Dunkel Pick:
SMU
(+21 1/2); Over

Indiana @ Purdue

Game 163-164
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
87.647
Purdue
77.505
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 10
73
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 6 1/2
68 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-6 1/2); Over

Colorado State @ Fresno State

Game 227-228
November 28, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado State
83.202
Fresno State
68.577
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado State
by 14 1/2
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado State
by 10
59
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado State
(-10); Over

Maryland @ Rutgers

Game 185-186
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Maryland
81.364
Rutgers
77.770
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Maryland
by 3 1/2
61
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Maryland
Pick
56
Dunkel Pick:
Maryland
Over

Clemson @ South Carolina

Game 207-208
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Clemson
108.122
South Carolina
87.083
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Clemson
by 21
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Clemson
by 17
55
Dunkel Pick:
Clemson
(-17); Under

Florida Atlantic @ Old Dominion

Game 165-166
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida Atlantic
74.337
Old Dominion
67.988
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida Atlantic
by 6 1/2
60
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida Atlantic
by 4
54 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida Atlantic
(-4); Over

LA-Monroe @ Hawaii

Game 229-230
November 28, 2015 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA-Monroe
54.141
Hawaii
59.018
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Hawaii
by 5
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Hawaii
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Hawaii
N/A

Florida State @ Florida

Game 187-188
November 28, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida State
98.990
Florida
100.414
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1 1/2
37
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida State
by 2 1/2
43
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+2 1/2); Under

Ohio State @ Michigan

Game 145-146
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ohio State
104.919
Michigan
100.788
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 4
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio State
by 1
47
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
(-1); Under

UTEP @ North Texas

Game 209-210
November 28, 2015 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UTEP
61.447
North Texas
67.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Texas
by 6
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Texas
by 3
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
North Texas
(-3); Over

Vanderbilt @ Tennessee

Game 167-168
November 28, 2015 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vanderbilt
86.115
Tennessee
100.274
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tennessee
by 14
34
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee
by 17 1/2
41 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vanderbilt
(+17 1/2); Under

Western Illinois @ Dayton

Game 301-302
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Western Illinois
72.005
Dayton
45.582
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Illinois
by 26 1/2
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Illinois
by 17
53
Dunkel Pick:
Western Illinois
(-17); Under

Georgia @ Georgia Tech

Game 189-190
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia
98.387
Georgia Tech
95.278
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia
by 3
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia
by 5
48
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia Tech
(+5); Under

LA-Lafayette @ Appalachian St

Game 147-148
November 28, 2015 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA-Lafayette
68.804
Appalachian St
88.426
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Appalachian St
by 19 1/2
65
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Appalachian St
by 23 1/2
59 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA-Lafayette
(+23 1/2); Over

Wisconsin @ Minnesota

Game 211-212
November 28, 2015 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wisconsin
94.402
Minnesota
95.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wisconsin
by 2 1/2
43
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+2 1/2); Under

Fordham @ Chattanooga

Game 303-304
November 28, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Fordham
60.295
Chattanooga
72.882
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chattanooga
by 12 1/2
60
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chattanooga
by 9 1/2
65
Dunkel Pick:
Chattanooga
(-9 1/2); Under

Kansas State @ Kansas

Game 191-192
November 28, 2015 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas State
92.432
Kansas
68.574
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas State
by 24
60
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas State
by 20
54
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas State
(-20); Over

Louisville @ Kentucky

Game 149-150
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Louisville
89.122
Kentucky
87.084
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Louisville
by 2
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Louisville
by 4
53 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kentucky
(+4); Over

Oklahoma @ Oklahoma State

Game 213-214
November 28, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma
112.304
Oklahoma State
107.935
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma
by 4 1/2
62
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma
by 7
68
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma State
(+7); Under

UNLV @ Wyoming

Game 171-172
November 28, 2015 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UNLV
74.447
Wyoming
68.345
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UNLV
by 6
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UNLV
by 3
59
Dunkel Pick:
UNLV
(-3); Over

The Citadel @ Coastal Carolina

Game 305-306
November 28, 2015 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
The Citadel
73.961
Coastal Carolina
71.836
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
The Citadel
by 2
63
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Coastal Carolina
by 3
57
Dunkel Pick:
The Citadel
(+3); Over

Texas A&M @ LSU

Game 193-194
November 28, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas A&M
91.274
LSU
98.682
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LSU
by 7 1/2
62
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LSU
by 5 1/2
55
Dunkel Pick:
LSU
(-5 1/2); Over

Penn State @ Michigan State

Game 151-152
November 28, 2015 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Penn State
90.820
Michigan State
106.382
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan State
by 15 1/2
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan State
by 11
46 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Michigan State
(-11); Under

Mississippi @ Mississippi St

Game 215-216
November 28, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Mississippi
104.873
Mississippi St
100.339
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Mississippi
by 4 1/2
67
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mississippi
by 1
64
Dunkel Pick:
Mississippi
(-1); Over

Middle Tennessee St @ TX-San Antonio

Game 173-174
November 28, 2015 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Middle Tennessee
83.589
TX-San Antonio
66.647
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Middle Tennessee
by 17
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Middle Tennessee
by 12
58 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Middle Tennessee
(-12); Over

Southern Utah @ Sam Houston St

Game 307-308
November 28, 2015 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Southern Utah
78.384
Sam Houston St
79.718
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sam Houston St
by 1 1/2
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Utah
by 1
61
Dunkel Pick:
Sam Houston St
(+1); Over

Northwestern @ Illinois

Game 195-196
November 28, 2015 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northwestern
89.133
Illinois
90.343
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois
by 1
36
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northwestern
by 3 1/2
42
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois
(+3 1/2); Under

Cincinnati @ East Carolina

Game 153-154
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
87.014
East Carolina
90.221
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
East Carolina
by 3
62
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
East Carolina
by 1
67 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
East Carolina
(-1); Under

Notre Dame @ Stanford

Game 217-218
November 28, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Notre Dame
99.741
Stanford
107.837
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Stanford
by 8
62
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Stanford
by 3 1/2
56
Dunkel Pick:
Stanford
(-3 1/2); Over

Colorado @ Utah

Game 175-176
November 28, 2015 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
86.049
Utah
99.941
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 14
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 16 1/2
49
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+16 1/2); Under

Alabama @ Auburn

Game 197-198
November 28, 2015 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Alabama
117.088
Auburn
106.560
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Alabama
by 10 1/2
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Alabama
by 14 1/2
49
Dunkel Pick:
Auburn
(+14 1/2); Under

Connecticut @ Temple

Game 155-156
November 28, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Connecticut
84.582
Temple
95.431
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Temple
by 11
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Temple
by 13
41
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(+13); Over

Arkansas St @ New Mexico St

Game 219-220
November 28, 2015 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas St
79.557
New Mexico St
65.227
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arkansas St
by 14 1/2
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arkansas St
by 17
72
Dunkel Pick:
New Mexico St
(+17); Under

Brigham Young @ Utah State

Game 177-178
November 28, 2015 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brigham Young
88.219
Utah State
89.836
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah State
by 1 1/2
50
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brigham Young
by 3
54 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah State
(+3); Under

Arizona State @ California

Game 199-200
November 28, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona State
95.836
California
102.776
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
California
by 7
77
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
California
by 3 1/2
68 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
California
(-3 1/2); Over

Iowa State @ West Virginia

Game 157-158
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Iowa State
90.297
West Virginia
102.363
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
West Virginia
by 12
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
West Virginia
by 14
59 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Iowa State
(+14); Over

Nevada @ San Diego St

Game 221-222
November 28, 2015 @

Dunkel Rating:
Nevada
87.966
San Diego St
101.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego St
by 14
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego St
by 17 1/2
50 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nevada
(+17 1/2); Under

Virginia Tech @ Virginia

Game 179-180
November 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Virginia Tech
91.627
Virginia
90.570
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia Tech
by 1
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Virginia Tech
by 3 1/2
51
Dunkel Pick:
Virginia
(+3 1/2); Under

Texas State @ Idaho

Game 201-202
November 28, 2015 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas State
59.025
Idaho
65.835
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Idaho
by 7
72
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Idaho
by 2 1/2
67 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Idaho
(-2 1/2); Over

Duke @ Wake Forest

Game 159-160
November 28, 2015 @ 12:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Duke
90.667
Wake Forest
83.725
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Duke
by 7
41
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Duke
by 4
46
Dunkel Pick:
Duke
(-4); Under

Air Force @ New Mexico

Game 223-224
November 28, 2015 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Air Force
93.445
New Mexico
80.966
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Air Force
by 12 1/2
62
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Air Force
by 9 1/2
53
Dunkel Pick:
Air Force
(-9 1/2); Over

[Udog]

Essential Week 13 betting notes for college football's top games

The Sooners are averaging 51 points during their six game winning streak and are 5-1 against the spread in those games.

(8) Ohio State Buckeyes at (12) Michigan Wolverines (PK, 47)

* The Buckeyes have had the edge in recent meetings with Michigan, going 6-2 in the last eight overall and 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings at Michigan.

* Wolverines QB Jake Rudock has torched opposing defenses in the month of November as he's thrown for over 250 yards in each of the last three games and hopes to continue his late-season surge by leading Michigan to its first win over Ohio State since 2011.


(1) Clemson Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks (+17, 55)

* The Tigers have won seven consecutive games by double digits, matching the longest streak in program history, but they are just 3-4 ATS in those games.

* The Gamecocks have lost five of six under interim coach Shawn Elliott since Steve Spurrier abruptly resigned last month. They have gone 3-3 ATS in those games, however.


Colorado Buffaloes at (25) Utah Utes (-16, 49)

* The Buffaloes, who haven’t finished above .500 since 2005, are coming off their worst offensive showing of the season, managing only a field goal in last Saturday’s 27-3 loss at Washington State. Redshirt freshman quarterback Cade Apsay is making his second career start in place of the injured Sefo Liufau and is coming off a 26-of-40, 238-yard, two-interception performance last week in Pullman.

* Two weeks ago, Utah was an 8-1 and sitting atop with the South at 5-1, but narrow losses to Arizona (37-30 in double overtime) and UCLA (17-9) have followed, cutting the Utes out of a berth in the Pac-12 Championship Game.


(17) Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (+3.5, 42)

* With victories against Illinois and in a bowl game, this year’s edition of the Wildcats could be the first in school history with 11 wins, something coach Pat Fitzgerald has made sure his team knows. “I’m not afraid to talk about the realities of situations,” Fitzgerald told reporters. “Maybe it’s counter to the way some people think, but we understand the opportunity we have in front of us.”

* While there’s a lot of talk around him by the media and others, Illinois interim coach Bill Cubit is doing what he can to become the fourth first-year coach at Illinois to reach six wins in the last 100 years. “I know it sounds crazy, but I don’t think about it,” Cubit told reporters. “Other people outside probably worry about it a lot more than I do. Maybe my wife does and maybe my children do, but I just feel lucky that I’m able to do what I’m doing right now.”


Penn State Nittany Lions at (6) Michigan State Spartans (-10.5, 46.5)

* Christian Hackenberg endured perhaps his worst game of the season against the Wolverines, throwing for 137 yards on 41.9 percent completions in a 28-16 defeat. "No one really can question Christian Hackenberg's mental or physical toughness," coach James Franklin told reporters, "and we have got to get our protection and our run game more consistent to help him out."

* The Spartans have allowed a total of 21 points in their last two games after giving up at least 21 points in each of their previous five contests. The Under has hit in Michigan State's last two games.


(23) UCLA Bruins at USC Trojans (-3.5, 62)

* UCLA has won nine of its last 10 conference road games and is 7-3 ATS in those games.

* USC has owned more time of possession than its opponent five times this season - all since Clay Helton took over as interim coach in the sixth game of the season.


(11) North Carolina Tar Heels at North Carolina State Wolfpack (+5.5, 65.5)

* The Tar Heels are tied for fifth in the nation in turnover margin (plus-11) and have yet to have a RB lose a fumble.

* NC State is trying to better its win total from last regular season (seven) and had no trouble ripping the Tar Heels 35-7 in last season’s meeting, covering as 6.5-point pups.


(2) Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers (+14.5, 48.5)

* Alabama is just 1-4 ATS in the previous five meetings at Auburn.

* The last game played at Auburn in 2013 featured one of most famous endings in college football history as Chris Davis returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown as time expired to give the Tigers a 34-28 victory.


Connecticut Huskies at (24) Temple Owls (-13, 41)

* The Huskies hope to avoid a letdown after shocking previously undefeated Houston last week. UConn fans stormed the field after the 20-17 victory, which made them bowl-eligible.

* The Owls' defense has allowed just five touchdowns in five home games, with three of them coming in a loss to Notre Dame. The Owls are 4-1 ATS in those five home games this season.


(19) Ole Miss Rebels at (22) Mississippi State Bulldogs (+1, 64)

* The Rebels lead the SEC in passing yardage (3,768), one spot ahead of the Bulldogs (3,479), and the teams are the only two in the conference averaging more than 300 yards passing per game (Ole Miss 342.5; Mississippi State 316.3).

* Dak Prescott earned SEC offensive player of the week honors after becoming the only quarterback in league history to account for 550 yards of total offense and seven touchdowns in a game, and his 21 total touchdowns in the past five games leads the nation.


(4) Notre Dame Fighting Irish at (12) Stanford Cardinal (-3.5, 56)

* Notre Dame is 6-3 SU and ATS against Pac-12 opponents since 2012, including a 41-31 triumph over USC as 6-point faves on Oct. 17.

* Christian McCaffrey bolstered his Heisman campaign with a Cardinal-record 389 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns against Cal as Stanford scored at least 30 points for the 10th straight game.


(14) Florida State Seminoles at (9) Florida Gators (+2.5, 43)

* Florida State has won four of the last five meetings (3-2 ATS), but the Gators lead the series 34-23-2 overall.

* Florida has limited opponents to 14 or fewer points eight times and is tied for third in the nation at 14.5 per game against.


(5) Oklahoma Sooners at (10) Oklahoma State Cowboys (+7, 68)

* The Sooners are averaging 51 points during their six game winning streak and got quarterback Baker Mayfield back at practice this week after the junior passed concussion tests. Mayfield threw for 127 yards and a pair of touchdowns against TCU before leaving last week’s game and is building a convincing Heisman Trophy resume with 33 touchdown passes and five interceptions to go with six rushing scores.

* The Cowboys’ own hopes for a spot in the Playoff were likely dashed last week with a 45-35 home loss to Baylor, though an impressive win over Oklahoma and some help from around the country could push them into the top four.

[Udog]

NCAAF

Saturday, November 28

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Game of the Day: Notre Dame at Stanford
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The Fighting Irish are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings in Stanford.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Stanford Cardinal (-3.5, 56)

Notre Dame can strengthen its case for a spot in the College Football Playoff with a win Saturday at Stanford, which needs a victory to keep alive its slim playoff hopes. The injury-depleted Fighting Irish are sixth in the CFP rankings following six straight wins, while No. 9 Stanford clinched the Pac-12 North title with last week’s 35-22 win over California.

The Fighting Irish overcame five turnovers to beat Boston College 19-16 last week and will need a much-improved effort against Stanford, which must defeat Notre Dame and win its conference title game on Dec. 5 to have a shot at the playoff. Notre Dame will be without cornerback KeiVarae Russell (broken leg) and running back C.J. Prosise (ankle) after both starters were injured last week. Russell, who is second on the team in tackles, will be missed against an offense that averages 36.8 points and boasts a Heisman Trophy candidate in running back Christian McCaffrey. "If anybody has seen a running back, a football player better than Christian McCaffrey this year, tell me. Show him to me,” Cardinal coach David Shaw told reporters. “I haven't seen anybody in America like this kid. He’s truly, truly special.”

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FOX.

LINE HISTORY: Books opened Stanford a 3.5-point home fave. The total opened at 55.5 and is up to 56.

INJURY REPORT:

Notre Dame - LB James Onwaualu (Questionable, knee), WR Chris Brown (Questionable, shoulder), RB C.J. Prosise (Doubtful, ankle), OL Alex Bars (Out for season, ankle), S Drue Trangquill (Out for season, knee), TE Durham Smythe (Out for season, knee), QB Malik Zaire (Out for season, ankle), RB Tarean Folston (Out for season, knee), DB Shaun Crawford (Out for season, knee), DL Ishaq Williams (Out for season, suspension), DL Jarron Jones (Out for season, knee).

Stanford - CB Ronnie Harris (Questionable, ankle), FB Daniel Marx (Out for season, leg), DE Harrison Phillips (Out for season, knee).

WEATHER: Temperatures in the high-40s under clear skies. Wind expected to blow across the field at around 5 mph.

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "The Irish are a one-loss team with a very weak schedule, and even if they win out and beat Stanford, I think it's going to be difficult to make a case for Notre Dame over a BIG12 Champion. The Cardinal are coming off a tough home loss to Oregon on Saturday, but they remain on track to go to the PAC12 Championship Game versus Utah. They still have a slim hope if they can win out, and get a little help."

ABOUT NOTRE DAME (10-1 SU, 7-4 ATS, 5-6 O/U): The Fighting Irish remained among the top 35 nationally in scoring and total offense despite a shaky outing against Boston College, when quarterback DeShone Kizer threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns along with three interceptions. Stanford ranks second in the Pac-12 in scoring defense and presents a stronger test for Notre Dame, which has freshman Josh Adams (589 rushing yards) ready to start in place of Prosise. Starting linebacker James Onwualu will miss his second straight contest due to a knee injury, but defensive tackle Daniel Cage should return after missing two games with a concussion.

ABOUT STANFORD (9-2 SU, 8-3 ATS, 5-6 O/U): McCaffrey bolstered his Heisman campaign with a Cardinal-record 389 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns against Cal as Stanford scored at least 30 points for the 10th straight game. Linebacker Blake Martinez is tied for 15th in the nation with 9.9 tackles per game, but the defense likely will be without starting cornerback Ronnie Harris (ankle) for the second straight contest. Stanford, which will be without starting fullback Daniel Marx for the rest of the season due to a leg injury suffered against Cal, leads the nation in time of possession at 35:18 and will face either UCLA or USC in the conference title game.

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-0 in the last five meetings.
* Fighting Irish are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings in Stanford.
* Underdog is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
* Fighting Irish are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games in November.

CONSENSUS: Fifty-five percent of users are backing the Cardinal.


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Saturday, November 28


Strong chance of rain in Stillwater Saturday

According to weather forecasts, there is a 71 percent possibility of rain in Stillwater, OK when the Oklahoma State Cowboys host the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday evening.

Temperatures in Stillwater are expected to be in the mid-30s with wind blowing across Boone Pickens Stadium at around eight miles per hour.

The Sooners opened as 6.5-point road favorites, but that has since moved to -7. The total is up to 68 from the opening number of 66.5.


Clemson winning with ease but not covering spreads

The Clemson Tigers have won seven consecutive games by double digits, matching the longest streak in program history. That has not equaled success at the betting window, however, as they Tigers have gone just 3-4 against the spread in those previous seven wins.

Clemson has been a double digit favorite in five of those seven games and have covered as a favorite of 7.5, 9.5 and 13.5 points over that stretch.

The Tigers visit the South Carolina Gamecocks Saturday afternoon and are currently offered as 17.5-point road favorites.