We ran 10,000 computer simulations to predict the outcomes of every FBS College Football matchup. Here are the best bets in week 14.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Kentucky Wildcats
Kickoff: 12:00 PM EST @Kentucky
Spread: UK -3.5
O/U: 52.5
SportsLine Projected Score: Lousiville 21- Kentucky 31
Preview: While Louisville has improved this season in almost every offensive category, I think this game plays into Kentucky's favor. Kentucky QB/WR Lynn Bowden is averaging 140 yards rushing/game since taking over at QB, and the Wildcats are averaging 250 yards/game on the ground as a team this season. Louisville is allowing 183 yards rushing per game, and I could see the Wildcats having success on the ground. Louisville is scoring on 10.1% of their passing attempts on the road this season, while Kentucky is allowing a passing TD on just 2% of attempts. The Cardinals have struggled against the better defenses that they have faced, scoring just 17 against Notre Dame and 10 against Clemson.
Prediction: We have Kentucky winning in 68.5% of our simulations, and they have good value at -163 ML.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Syracuse Orange
Kickoff: 12:30 PM EST @Syracuse
Spread: Wake -3.5
O/U: 68.5
SportsLine Projected Score: Wake 38- Syracuse 25
Preview: Syracuse is just 1-3 at home this season and have been outscored by an average of 14 points in those 4 games. Wake Forest has lost their last two road games after starting the season 2-0 on the road, but those games were against Clemson and Virginia Tech, two of the ACC's best teams. Wake Forest has scored a TD on 6.4% of pass attempts on the road this season, while Syracuse is allowing a TD on 7.6% of pass attempts. I think Wake QB Jamie Newman could be in line for a big day against the Cuse.
Prediction: We have an A pick on Wake -183 ML, and I think that is a solid bet.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
Kickoff: 3:30 PM EST @Minnesota
Spread: Wisconsin -3
O/U:45
SportsLine Projected Score: Wisconsin 23- Minnesota 26
Preview: Wisconsin is 2-2 on the road this season, while Minnesota is 5-0 at home this season. Minnesota still has an outside shot at making the playoffs with just 1 loss, so they will be fired up for this game. Minnesota is scoring on 11.7% of passing attempts at home this season, which is up 4.4% from last season. Wisconsin hasn't been bad defending the pass, but they have been worse this year than last. I can see Minnesota WRs Tyler Johnson and Rashod Bateman giving the Wisconsin secondary fits.
Prediction: Minnesota at +130 ML is very good value, especially at home. Wisconsin is just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games, while Minnesota is has covered in 7 of 8.