College Football Odds for Saturday, Oct 3: Spreads, Matchups and Win Chances

College Football Odds for Saturday, October 3

Saturday's card, priced the way a bettor should read it. The table shows each spread, total and the win chance the moneyline implies once the sportsbook's margin is removed. The five biggest games get a matchup breakdown below.

Lines are DraftKings as published by ESPN on October 2 at 10:50 AM ET and will move before kickoff.

Florida at Missouri Odds: Spread, Total and Matchup Breakdown

Florida -5.5, total 57.5, 3:30 PM ET on ABC (DraftKings via ESPN, October 2 at 10:50 AM ET). No. 8 Florida is 4-0 and No. 25 Missouri is 3-1. The line opened at Florida -4.5.

• Florida strengths. 5th nationally in total offense (532.8 yards per game), 28 touchdowns, and Jadan Baugh has 11 rushing touchdowns.
• Florida concerns. Allows 248.3 passing yards per game (113th), and WR Vernell Brown III has a knee strain.
• Missouri strengths. QB Austin Simmons has seven touchdowns and no interceptions, and Missouri won the last two home meetings by three points combined.
• Missouri concerns. Edge rushers Langden Kitchen and Darris Smith are hurt, RB Ahmad Hardy is out, and Missouri is 1-3 against the spread (Florida is 3-1).

Moneylines of -218 and +180 imply 68.6% and 35.7%, which add to 104.3% because of the book's margin. Without it, Florida are 65.7% to win and Missouri 34.3%.

• Backing Florida means believing the run game controls the clock and the Gators win by six or more.
• Backing Missouri means believing Simmons keeps it close, and at +180 a win also covers. The last three meetings were decided by a touchdown or less.

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Miami at Clemson Odds: Spread, Total and Matchup Breakdown

Miami -16.5, total 47.5, 7:30 PM ET on ABC (DraftKings via ESPN, October 2 at 10:50 AM ET). No. 4 Miami is 4-0 and Clemson is 3-1, at Memorial Stadium. CBS Sports had Miami at -17.5 on October 1.

• Miami strengths. Scores 51.8 points per game, and QB Darian Mensah has 14 touchdowns, no interceptions and an 88.7% completion rate.
• Miami concerns. A 16.5-point road spread, the third largest of the ten games, means winning by more than two touchdowns.
• Clemson strengths. Allowed under 150 passing yards in each of its last two games and has won three straight.
• Clemson concerns. Lost 51-10 to LSU earlier in the season.

Moneylines of -800 and +550 imply 88.9% and 15.4%, which add to 104.3% because of the book's margin. Without it, Miami are 85.2% to win and Clemson 14.8%.

• Backing Miami means believing the offense scores in the 40s on the road.
• Backing Clemson means believing the pass defense slows Mensah, and +16.5 gives a lot of room. The all-time series is tied 7-7.

Alabama at Mississippi State Odds: Spread, Total and Matchup Breakdown

Alabama -6, total 60.5, 12:00 PM ET on ABC (DraftKings via ESPN, October 2 at 10:50 AM ET). No. 7 Alabama and No. 16 Mississippi State are both 4-0. The 60.5 total is the highest of the ten games.

• Alabama strengths. Gained 567 yards against Florida State and has forced six interceptions, tied for third nationally.
• Alabama concerns. Mississippi State is also unbeaten and is 1-0 against AP Top 25 teams.
• Mississippi State strengths. QB Kamario Taylor has Heisman buzz, and RB Fluff Bothwell is fourth in the SEC in yards after contact.
• Mississippi State concerns. Bottom five in the FBS for pressures and sacks.

Moneylines of -218 and +180 imply 68.6% and 35.7%, which add to 104.3% because of the book's margin. Without it, Alabama are 65.7% to win and Mississippi State 34.3%.

• Believing in the over means the weak State pass rush lets Alabama keep scoring and Taylor answers.
• Believing in the under means Alabama's turnovers and run defense shorten the game.
• Backing Mississippi State covers with a win or a loss by five or fewer.

Ohio State at Iowa Odds: Spread, Total and Matchup Breakdown

Ohio State -14, total 45.5, 3:30 PM ET on CBS (DraftKings via ESPN, October 2 at 10:50 AM ET). No. 5 Ohio State is 3-1 and No. 14 Iowa is 4-0. The line opened at Ohio State -14.5, and the 45.5 total is the lowest of the ten games.

• Ohio State strengths. 2nd in passing offense (365.3 yards per game), and WR Jeremiah Smith has 617 yards and seven touchdowns.
• Ohio State concerns. 76th in rushing offense (156.8 yards per game).
• Iowa strengths. Best scoring defense in the country (8 points per game), 27th in rushing offense, and a final-play win over Michigan.
• Iowa concerns. 86th in passing offense (213.5 yards per game), which leaves little margin if Ohio State scores early.

Moneylines of -625 and +455 imply 86.2% and 18.0%, which add to 104.2% because of the book's margin. Without it, Ohio State are 82.7% to win and Iowa 17.3%.

• Backing Iowa means believing the defense holds Ohio State under 30 points, and +14 has real room.
• Backing Ohio State means believing Sayin and Smith score anyway and the Buckeyes win by two touchdowns or more on the road.

Texas Tech at Colorado Odds: Spread, Total and Matchup Breakdown

Texas Tech -13.5, total 50.5, 7:30 PM ET on FOX (DraftKings via ESPN, October 2 at 10:50 AM ET). No. 12 Texas Tech is 4-0 and Colorado is 2-2.

• Texas Tech strengths. Unbeaten, and RBs J'Koby Williams and Cameron Dickey have combined for more than 500 yards.
• Texas Tech concerns. QB Will Hammond has four touchdowns against five interceptions.
• Colorado strengths. At home at Folsom Field and getting 13.5 points.
• Colorado concerns. Isaac Wilson is expected to start at QB after Julian Lewis was benched, and the offense has scored 13, 7 and 14 against FBS opponents.

Moneylines of -535 and +400 imply 84.3% and 20.0%, which add to 104.3% because of the book's margin. Without it, Texas Tech are 80.8% to win and Colorado 19.2%.

• Backing Colorado means believing the quarterback change gives the offense a spark.
• Backing Texas Tech means believing the Red Raiders cover 13.5 on the road.

Other College Football Games on Saturday's Card

Five more ranked-team games carry lines worth a look. These are the spreads, totals and win chances without a full breakdown.

How We Turn Moneylines Into Win Probabilities

A moneyline price converts to an implied probability, and the two sides of one game add to more than 100%. The excess is the sportsbook's margin.

We divide each side's implied probability by the total to remove that margin. The result is the win chance the price implies, which tells you what the market believes and nothing about what will happen.

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