College Football Predictions Today: Best Bets for Saturday's Conference Championship Games

Our college football predictions today round up our experts' best bets from each of the Big 12, MAC, SEC, Big Ten, and ACC Conference Championship games being played today from noon through 8 p.m. ET. Kick back and settle into that couch as we offer our best ATS picks, player props, same-game parlays, and anytime touchdown scorer predictions.

Big 12 Championship predictions

See all of our experts' college football picks based on the latest college football odds.

BYU vs. Texas Tech prediction

Here's an excerpt from our BYU vs. Texas Tech prediction on why our college football expert, Brenden Schaeffer is picking Texas Tech to cover as the big favorite in the Big 12 Championship:

"The Cougars are good, but not great offensively. That distinction bears out when it faces legitimate competition. Texas Tech should once again limit the Bear Bachmeier-led unit in a game that sees BYU muster a bit more fight in the rematch, but not enough to change the result."

BYU vs. Texas Tech player props

Here's an excerpt from our BYU vs. Texas Tech player props on why our college football expert Phil Wood is betting LJ Martin Under 70.5 rushing yards as one of his best prop bets for the Big 12 Championship:

"The first time Martin faced Texas Tech, he ran 10 times for just 35 yards. It was his second-lowest total of the season. While some may see the performance as an outlier, Texas Tech ranks first in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game, giving up just 68.9 per contest. That’s 10.4 fewer than any other team."

BYU vs. Texas Tech touchdown picks

Here's an excerpt from our BYU vs. Texas Tech anytime touchdown scorer predictions on why Wood is betting on Reggie Virgil to score a touchdown as one of his best touchdown picks tonight for the Big 12 Championship:

"When choosing the best BYU vs. Texas Tech player props for the Big 12 Championship, I selected Reggie Virgil as the most valuable anytime touchdown scorer. Virgil has eight total touchdowns this season, including six receiving. He’s caught at least two passes in every game, and he led Texas Tech with 54 yards against BYU in Week 11."

BYU vs. Texas Tech same-game parlay

See the full breakdown in our BYU vs. Texas Tech same-game parlay.

MAC Championship predictions

Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan prediction

Here's an excerpt from our Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan prediction on why Rob Paul is picking Western Michigan to cover the spread in the MAC Championship:

"While the RedHawks have allowed just 118.1 rushing yards per game this season, that number is skewed by several strong performances against lesser programs. In Miami (OH)'s last three matchups with bowl-eligible teams (WMU, Ohio, Toledo), Bill Brechin's unit has allowed 141.3 rushing yards per game."

Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan player props

Here's an excerpt from our Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan player props on why Paul is betting Broc Lowry Over 81.5 rushing yards as one of his best prop bets for the MAC Championship:

"Lowry leads WMU in rushing attempts (174) and rushing yards (875), and he's seen even more work as a runner since MAC play began. Against MAC opponents, the Indiana transfer is averaging 17.1 carries for 87.2 rushing yards per game. He ranks No. 6 in the country among QBs in rushing yards after contact (556) and No. 5 in 15-plus-yard runs (11)."

Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan touchdown picks

Here's an excerpt from our Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan anytime touchdown scorer predictions on why our college football expert Mike Spector is betting on Kam Perry to score a touchdown as one of his best touchdown picks for the MAC Championship:

"Western Michigan is coming off a game in which it allowed Eastern Michigan’s Noah Kim to throw for 327 yards and two touchdowns. That's why I am targeting Kam Perry as my most confident Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan touchdown scorer bet, especially since he has scored at least one touchdown in back-to-back games and three of the previous four."

SEC Championship predictions

Georgia vs. Alabama prediction

Here's an excerpt from our Georgia vs. Alabama prediction on why Paul is picking Georgia to cover the spread in the SEC Championship:

"Georgia's defense has come to life down the stretch behind the play of potential All-American CJ Allen. The Bulldogs are No. 8 in defensive SP+ and have allowed more than 21 points to an opponent just once since losing to Alabama. With the Crimson Tide's lack of run game and reliance on QB Ty Simpson to bail them out, Smart's defense should be able to lock in on stopping the pass to limit Alabama's scoring."

Georgia vs. Alabama player props

Here's an excerpt from our Georgia vs.  Alabama player props on why Paul is betting Nate Frazier Over 603.5 rushing yards as one of his best prop bets for the SEC Championship:

"A big reason I'm backing the Bulldogs to cover in my Georgia vs. Alabama prediction is because of the emergence of running back Nate Frazer. The sophomore got off to a bumpy start this season with fumbles leading to reduced playing time, but over the last six games of the season, he's become the bell cow for Mike Bobo's offense."

Georgia vs. Alabama touchdown picks

Here's an excerpt from our Georgia vs. Alabama anytime touchdown scorer predictions on why Sirois is betting on Gunner Stockton to score a touchdown as one of his best touchdown picks for the SEC Championship:

"Sometimes, the best anytime TD scorer bets just come down to math. That is the case here with Stockton. The Georgia quarterback has run for a score eight times this year, including one score in 12 of his 12 games (and one score in five of his eight SEC games). That’s good for a hit rate over 50%."

Georgia vs. Alabama same-game parlay

See the full breakdown in our Georgia vs. Alabama same-game parlay.

Big Ten Championship predictions

Indiana vs. Ohio State prediction

Here's an excerpt from our Indiana vs. Ohio State prediction on why Paul is picking Ohio State to cover the spread tonight in the Big Ten Championship:

"Led by four potential first-round picks in Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and Kayden McDonald, Matt Patricia's defense has only allowed nine touchdowns this season. The Buckeyes have yet to give up more than 16 points in a game and have held ranked opponents to 10.6 PPG."

Indiana vs. Ohio State player props

Here's an excerpt from our Indiana vs. Ohio State player props on why Paul is betting Fernando Mendoza Under 210.5 passing yards as one of his best prop bets tonight for the Big Ten Championship:

"With Caleb Downs and Davison Igbinosun leading Matt Patricia's secondary, the Buckeyes are ranked No. 1 in EPA per dropback and allow the fewest passing yards per game in the country (121.3). And in three matchups against ranked opponents, Ohio State is giving up just 160.3 passing yards per game, thanks to a defense ranked No. 1 by SP+ and full of first-round talent."

Indiana vs. Ohio State touchdown picks

Here's an excerpt from our Indiana vs. Ohio State anytime touchdown scorer predictions on why Spector is betting on Bo Jackson to score a touchdown as one of his best touchdown picks tonight for the Big Ten Championship:

"Bo Jackson has half as many rushing touchdowns (five) as fellow running back CJ Donaldson (10). But Jackson has 622 more rushing yards than Donaldson, 753 more scrimmage yards. He's also the more versatile back who can score from anywhere on the field compared to Donaldson, who's merely the goal-line back."

ACC Championship predictions

Duke vs. Virginia prediction

Here's an excerpt from our Duke vs. Virginia prediction on why Sirois is picking Duke to cover the spread tonight in the ACC Championship:

"The Virginia offensive line has some serious injury woes, and Duke has the quarterback advantage with Darian Mensah (155.7 passing efficiency score) clearing Chandler Morris (135.6) by a healthy margin. I have some concerns about a possible motivation split, but, with Duke head coach Manny Diaz believing the Blue Devils “absolutely” belong in the playoff with a win, let’s bet the dogs at +3.5 for -110 (52.4%) on bet365."

Duke vs. Virginia player props

Here's an excerpt from our Duke vs. Virginia player props on why Sirois is betting Nate Sheppard Under 79.5 rushing yards as one of his best prop bets tonight for the ACC Championship:

"Duke running back Nate Sheppard ran for only 43 yards on 12 carries versus Virginia earlier in the season. While the Blue Devils fell behind early and needed to throw, let’s give some credit to the Cavaliers’ rushing defense. Virginia ranks 22nd in yards allowed per rush attempt (3.4) and is around the ACC average in defensive line yards."

Duke vs. Virginia touchdown picks

Here's an excerpt from our Duke vs. Virginia anytime touchdown scorer predictions on why Schaeffer is betting on J'Mari Taylor to score two touchdowns as one of his best touchdown picks tonight for the ACC Championship:

"Taylor has produced multiple touchdowns in four of his 12 games played (33%). While the 42.55% implied probability associated with +135 odds from bet365 aren’t overly favorable in a vacuum, we still like the prop due to the extremely favorable nature of the matchup against Duke on the ground."

College football conference championship predictions today

Here are all of our college football expert picks for every conference championship, which we'll update throughout the week:

• BYU vs. Texas Tech prediction: Big 12 Championship
• BYU vs. Texas Tech player props: Big 12 Championship
• BYU vs. Texas Tech anytime touchdown scorer predictions: Big 12 Championship
• BYU vs. Texas Tech same-game parlay: Big 12 Championship
• Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan prediction: MAC Championship
• Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan player props: MAC Championship
• Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan anytime touchdown scorer predictions: MAC Championship
• Early Georgia vs. Alabama prediction: SEC Championship
• Georgia vs. Alabama prediction: SEC Championship
• Georgia vs. Alabama player props: SEC Championship
• Georgia vs. Alabama same-game parlay: SEC Championship
• Indiana vs. Ohio State prediction: Big Ten Championship
• Indiana vs. Ohio State player props: Big Ten Championship
• Duke vs. Virginia prediction: ACC Championship
• Duke vs. Virginia player props: ACC Championship

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