College Football
Georgia Tech at No. 24 Pitt
Spread: Pitt, - 21.5
Moneyline: Pitt - 1650, Georgia Tech + 950
Over/ under: 48.5
Trends: The over is drawing 83% of the bets but just 53% of the cash wagered, so it seems sharps are fading the public in the total market. … Pitt has won just one of the nine matchups as conference opponents by a margin of at least 21.5 points. … The under has hit in each of Georgia Tech’s first four games of 2022 and in seven of their past nine overall. … Pitt is 1- 5 against the spread in its past six home games and is 0- 3 in such situations this season. … The Yellow Jackets, however, have been one of the worst teams in the nation against the spread of late, having dropped 10 of their past 12.
Northwestern at No. 11 Penn State
Spread: Penn State, - 26.5
Moneyline: Penn State - 4500, Northwestern + 1600
Over/ under: 52.5
Trends: This is another popular under for sharps, as it’s drawing 61% of the handle on just 29% of the bets. … The Wildcats have been a reliable under bet of late. It’s hit in seven of their past 11 games overall and in three of their four games this season. … Northwestern has also struggled against the spread, having dropped eight of its past 10 and three of its four matchups in 2022. … The under has cashed in five of Penn State’s past six home games.
West Virginia at Texas
Spread: Texas, - 9.5
Moneyline: Texas - 325, West Virginia + 270
Over/ under: 62
Trends: The Mountaineers have won outright in three of their five trips to Austin for conference matchups. … The under has cashed in seven of the Longhorns’ past 10 games. … West Virginia has dropped three of its past four Big 12 road games against the spread. … The over hit in three of those four conference road games. … Both teams are 3- 1 against the spread in 2022.
No. 5 Clemson at No. 10 N. C. State
Spread: Clemson, - 6.5
Moneyline: Clemson - 255, N. C. State + 215
Over/ under: 40
Trends: The Wolfpack are a huge favorite for big bettors. They’re drawing 81% of the spread handle on just 37% of the bets. … The Tigers have struggled against the spread so far this season with a 1- 3 record. … The under has cashed in four of Clemson’s past six games. -- Adam Bittner