College Football Expert Picks Week 3: Top CFB Predictions This Week
On paper, it's a lesser schedule in Week 3 with minimal matchups set to impact the College Football Playoff odds.
But our college football expert picks highlight why there's still plenty of value to be had with this slate.
Two college football championship odds contenders from the SEC are taking on struggling opponents with Alabama heading to Wisconsin and Georgia on the road at Kentucky.
And arguably the biggest game of our Week 3 college football predictions involves a pair of Heisman Trophy odds contenders taking the field in the Rocky Mountain Showdown.
College football expert picks for Week 3
College football odds subject to change. See all of our college football picks for more on this week's top matchups.
| Rob Paul | C Jackson Cowart | |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama vs. Wisconsin | Jalen Milroe Over 42.5 rushing yards (-115 via BetMGM) | Alabama -16 (-110 via Caesars) |
| LSU vs. South Carolina | Kyren Lacy Over 4.5 receptions (+120 via bet365) | LSU -6.5 (-115 via bet365) |
| Texas A&M vs. Florida | Conner Weigman Over 199.5 passing yards (-115 via bet365) | Under 47.5 (-115 via BetMGM) |
| UTSA vs. Texas | Quinn Ewers Under 272.5 passing yards (-118 via Caesars) | Under 55.5 (-110 via BetMGM) |
| Georgia vs. Kentucky | Brock Vandagriff Under 121.5 passing yards (-114 via FanDuel) | Georgia -22 (-110 via Caesars) |
| Colorado vs. Colorado State | Travis Hunter 110+ receiving yards (+130 via DraftKings) | Colorado State +7 (-108 via DraftKings) |
Top picks for Week 3
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LSU vs. South Carolina prediction: Kyren Lacy Over 4.5 receptions ⭐⭐⭐⭐
LSU always has a great receiver and Kyren Lacy is next up. He's averaging six receptions per game over Garrett Nussmeier's last three starts, dating back to last season's bowl game.
South Carolina gave up five or more receptions to two different Old Dominion pass catchers in Week 1. If Lacy gets to that number, a $10 bet pays a $12 profit.
Best odds: +120 via bet365 | Implied probability: 45.45%
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LSU vs. South Carolina prediction: LSU -6.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has looked like a legit pro through the first two weeks. While South Carolina's defense has been stout on paper, its pass rush has done the heavy lifting to mask an OK secondary.
That'll be tougher to do against this Tigers front, which should help LSU control this matchup like it always does. It helps that bet365 is offering -115 odds on a line that sits at 7 (or 6.5 with heavy juice on the favorites) across the rest of our best sportsbooks.
Best odds: -115 via bet365 | Implied probability: 53.49%
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Texas A&M vs. Florida prediction: Under 47.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
These teams combined to score 30 points in their lone FBS matchups this season, and both have the talent on defense to keep the other in check.
Florida's Graham Mertz is also coming back from a concussion, while Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman is questionable. For me, there are enough questions on both sides to like the Under, which would pay $8.70 in profit on a $10 wager.
Best odds: -115 via BetMGM | Implied probability: 53.49%
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Georgia vs. Kentucky prediction: Brock Vandagriff Under 121.5 passing yards ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Last week, Kentucky's offensive line was dominated by South Carolina to the point Brock Vandagriff could barely get a pass off. He's averaging just 99.5 passing yards per game and was benched for Gavin Wimsatt against the Gamecocks.
Georgia's defense ranks fifth in SP+ and 11th in EPA per dropback. Vandagriff is in for a tough time against his former team, and if the Under hits, a $10 bet pays an $8.77 profit.
Best odds: -114 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 53.27%
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Colorado vs. Colorado State prediction: Travis Hunter 110+ receiving yards ⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's clear Colorado doesn't care for running the ball and wants Shedeur Sanders to force-feed Travis Hunter. That will work against a Colorado State defense that's 118th in SP+ and 122nd in EPA per dropback.
Hunter's hit 110+ receiving yards in both his games this season. If he does it again, a $10 bet pays a $13 profit.
Best odds: +130 via DraftKings | Implied probability: 43.48%
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Colorado vs. Colorado State prediction: Colorado State +7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Which performance was more inspiring from Colorado: nearly blowing a late lead against an FCS team, or never sniffing the lead in a blowout loss to Nebraska?
Colorado State's defense isn't great, but its offense helped the Rams keep pace in last year's thrilling overtime loss to their in-state rivals. I fully expect this one to be close, too.
Best odds: -108 via DraftKings | Implied probability: 51.92%
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