Baylor vs. Arizona State Predictions & Best Bets
College football today features a full Saturday schedule on October 3 with several games involving ranked teams, including No. 7 Alabama at No. 16 Mississippi State, No. 5 Ohio State at No. 14 Iowa, No. 8 Florida at No. 25 Missouri and No. 4 Miami at Clemson. Our featured game comes later in Tempe, where Baylor visits Arizona State at 10:30 pm Eastern on ESPN.
The Sun Devils are 4-point home favorites with a total of 49.5 in college football odds. Our college football predictions lean toward a close Arizona State win, but Baylor’s defense and recent form make the Bears attractive against the spread and give the underdog a legitimate chance to stay close.
College Football Games Today
Saturday’s college football schedule starts at noon Eastern with No. 3 Notre Dame at North Carolina and No. 7 Alabama at No. 16 Mississippi State. The afternoon brings No. 5 Ohio State at No. 14 Iowa and No. 8 Florida at No. 25 Missouri.
For college football today, Baylor at Arizona State is one of the late games, kicking off at 10:30 pm Eastern on ESPN.
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Also scheduled are No. 10 BYU at TCU, No. 4 Miami at Clemson, No. 12 Texas Tech at Colorado and Washington at No. 18 USC.
Top NCAAF Games on Today’s Schedule
Alabama-Mississippi State, Ohio State-Iowa and Florida-Missouri lead the national schedule. Baylor-Arizona State is the featured betting matchup here.
NCAAF Preview for Today’s Top Matchups
The broader schedule is loaded with ranked teams, but this NCAAF preview centers on Baylor-Arizona State. Baylor enters 3-1 after three straight wins, while Arizona State is 2-1 after beating Kansas 24-17. Both teams are 1-0 in Big 12 play, making the college football predictions for this matchup especially interesting.
Ranked College Football Matchups
No. 7 Alabama at No. 16 Mississippi State, No. 5 Ohio State at No. 14 Iowa and No. 8 Florida at No. 25 Missouri are the day’s ranked-versus-ranked games.
Conference Games to Watch
No. 10 BYU at TCU, No. 12 Texas Tech at Colorado and Baylor at Arizona State add more Big 12 interest. Arizona State won last season’s meeting with Baylor 27-24, but Baylor brings a stronger defensive start into this rematch.
College Football Lines Today
The college football lines create several interesting betting spots across Saturday’s schedule. Alabama is -6 at Mississippi State, Ohio State is -14 at Iowa, Florida is -4.5 at Missouri and BYU is -6 at TCU. For the featured game, Arizona State is -4 (-110), while Baylor is +4 (-106) in NCAA football odds. Those numbers fit our college football picks for a close game.
Point Spreads and Moneylines
Arizona State is -182 on the moneyline and Baylor is +163. The four-point spread fits our college football predictions for a one-score game.
College Football Over/Under Lines
The Baylor-Arizona State total is 49.5, with over -106 and under -110. Three of Baylor’s four games have finished under, which supports a lower-scoring approach to this matchup.
College Football Predictions Today
Our college football predictions call for Arizona State to win a close game, 24-23. The Sun Devils average 38.0 points per game, but Baylor has allowed only 13.0 points and 97.0 rushing yards per game. That defensive profile is the main reason the Bears remain live against the spread in this NCAAF preview.
Predictions for Today’s Biggest Games
The college football picks in this article stay centered on Baylor-Arizona State rather than forcing selections on the other ranked games. Arizona State gets the straight-up edge.
Potential Upsets to Watch
Baylor is the featured upset possibility at +163. Elsewhere, No. 25 Missouri is +174 against No. 8 Florida, while TCU is +196 against No. 10 BYU. Those are notable underdog prices, not official picks.
College Football Picks for Today
The college football picks stay focused on Baylor-Arizona State rather than forcing plays on the rest of the schedule. Our college football predictions favor Arizona State straight up, but Baylor offers the stronger spread angle at the current college football lines.
Against-the-Spread Picks
The against-the-spread pick is Baylor +4 (-106). Baylor is 3-1 ATS, has won three straight and allows only 306.0 total yards per game. That gives the Bears a good chance to stay within a field goal.
Moneyline Picks
On the Betcris Arizona moneyline, Arizona State -182 is the pick. The Sun Devils have home-field advantage and a more productive scoring offense. Those factors drive the NCAAF expert picks on the side.
College Football Best Bets
The college football best bets come from the Baylor-Arizona State total and underdog spread. Both fit a matchup that projects to stay close and relatively low-scoring, and the college football lines give us playable prices on both.
Best Bet of the Day
The best bet is under 49.5 (-110). Baylor has played under the total in three of four games and allows only 13.0 points per game. Arizona State’s 38.0 scoring average also includes a 70-7 win over Morgan State.
Best Value Betting Opportunities
Baylor +4 (-106) is the best value play. The Bears are 3-1 ATS and have won three straight. Among our NCAAF expert picks, Baylor +4 stands out because the defense gives the underdog room to stay close even if Arizona State wins.
Key Factors Behind Today’s College Football Predictions
Quarterback play is one of the biggest factors behind today’s college football predictions and college football picks. DJ Lagway returned from a right ankle injury to start Baylor’s 23-13 win over Colorado. Nate Bennett went 2-0 during Lagway’s absence and has completed 75.0% of his passes.
Quarterbacks, Injuries and Team News
Arizona State has more stability with Cutter Boley, who has 736 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. Arizona State lists Khamari Anderson, W. Helton and H. Hassmann out. Baylor lists A. Jones questionable, with C. Redding and T. Williams Jr. out.
Recent Form and Home-Field Advantage
Baylor has won three straight, while Arizona State has split its last two games. The Sun Devils have home-field advantage in Tempe, giving them an edge in this NCAAF preview.
Final College Football Picks and Predictions Today
Arizona State is the pick to win, but Baylor +4 is the stronger spread play in our final college football picks. Baylor’s defense, 3-1 ATS record and three-game winning streak support the underdog case, while Arizona State’s home field and stronger scoring offense support the straight-up pick.
The final college football predictions call for Arizona State 24, Baylor 23. The college football best bets are Baylor +4 and under 49.5, giving us one side and one total rather than forcing extra plays from the larger Saturday schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Plays College Football Today?
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Saturday’s schedule includes several ranked teams, with No. 7 Alabama at No. 16 Mississippi State, No. 5 Ohio State at No. 14 Iowa and No. 8 Florida at No. 25 Missouri among the biggest games. Baylor visits Arizona State at 10:30 pm Eastern on ESPN in the featured matchup.
Where Can I Find College Football Lines Today?
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The current college football lines for the featured game have Arizona State favored by four points. The Sun Devils are -4 (-110) with a -182 moneyline. Baylor is +4 (-106) and +163 to win outright. The total is 49.5.
What Are the Best College Football Picks Today?
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Baylor +4 (-106) is the against-the-spread pick, while Arizona State -182 is the moneyline selection. The best bet is under 49.5 (-110). The projected score is Arizona State 24, Baylor 23.
How Are College Football Predictions Made?
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These college football predictions consider recent results, offensive and defensive production, quarterback play, turnovers, betting trends, injuries and home-field advantage. Baylor’s defense and recent ATS success are weighed against Arizona State’s stronger scoring offense and home field.
What Should I Look for in NCAAF Expert Picks?
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NCAAF expert picks should be supported by matchup-specific numbers instead of relying only on team records. For Baylor-Arizona State, the key numbers include Baylor’s 13.0 points allowed per game, Arizona State’s 38.0 scoring average, the Bears’ 3-1 ATS record and the 49.5 total.
