NCAAF Week 11 ATS Hit List: Who Else Is Cuttin' Nuts This Weekend?

Believe it or not, there actually are college football games being played in places other than Tuscaloosa this weekend, where ...

• Alabama opens its two-game regular season at home as it gears up for its real season, which it hopes will begin on Sat 7 Dec; while
• LSU prepares to play the only road game on its three-game regular season.

And if you have to ask which games are ...

 

 

Right. Just click on the damn links if there's any doubt.

Meanwhile, while the Tigers-Tide, Nittany Lions-Gophers, and Hawkeyes-Badgers clashes will have an impact on what the Featured Four will ultimately look like, our task is poring over the Week 11 slate to find games that we think will offer better odds to beat the sportsbooks.

 

Keep in mind our picks are made when the lines are announced. Should you choose to agree with us, check where the number is before making a final decision.

 

Maryland at Ohio State -44

44 are the most points Ohio State has offered an opponent since 38½ when they battled Miami-Ohio.

The Buckeyes are 7-1 against the spread in their eight games this season. They’ve played like the best team in college football.

The Terps have gone 4-5 ATS. They're 1-3 ATS in their last four games. Although that's a massive spread, the Buckeyes could beat Maryland 56-3 on Saturday and they just might. Dudes have a CFP top seed perspective to protect.

With or without Chase Young, back the Buckeyes.

Result: Ohio State 73 Maryland 14 ... Buckeyes cover

 

Vanderbilt at Florida -28

Florida’s comeback attempt against the Georgia Bulldogs in Week 10 fell seven points short, but the Gators remain one of the top teams in college football.

They should dominate the Commodores. Florida gets back on the winning track.

Result: Florida 56 Vanderbilt 0 ... Gators cover

 

UConn at Cincinnati -34½

The Huskies are one of the worst teams in the nation. Dudes average 20.3 points per game but allow 39.8 points per game. Navy beat them 56-10 in their last.

The Bearcats might be the best team in the AAC. They’ll demolish the Huskies.

Result: Cincinnati 48 UConn 3 ... Bearcats cover

 

Missouri at Georgia -14½

Georgia’s offense finally got going. When the Bulldogs’ offense faced Florida’s excellent defense in Week 10, it managed 24 points.

Dudes should keep the good times rolling against Missouri. The Tigers are in a stretch where they've gone 0-3 ATS.

Result: Georgia 27 Missouri 0 ... Bulldogs cover

Clemson -32 at NC State

The Tigers are 9-0 straight up and 6-3 ATS. Dabo Sweeney’s squad hasn’t always looked like one of the Top 4 teams in the nation, and the Selection Committee currently agrees.

They should on Saturday, though. The Wolfpack has been horrendous this season against mediocre teams. Unless Clemson doesn’t get off the bus, this should be an easy win and cover.

Result: Clemson 55 North Carolina State 10 ... Tigers cover

 

Iowa State +13½ at Oklahoma

Under Matt Campbell, Iowa State has played Oklahoma tough. The Sooners only beat Iowa State by 10 points last season, and lost to them in Norman the year before.

The Cyclones lost to Oklahoma State in their last outing as a -11 favorite. Before the upset loss, they'd won three straight. They went 2-0-1 ATS in those games. Take the points.

Result: Oklahoma 42 Iowa State 41 ... Cyclones cover

Wyoming +11½ at Boise State

This is a tough game for the Broncos. Wyoming doesn’t score a ton of points, but the Cowboys' defense can flat out shut down teams.

Boise State hasn’t covered in their last two contests. Back the Cowboys.

Result: Boise State 20 Wyoming 17 ... Cowboys cover

 

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