Did you notice that Western Kentucky beat Arkansas by a 45-19 score this past Saturday? That gave the Razorbacks a 4-18 record under Chad Morris, and now he has been shown the door, failing to win a single SEC game and humiliating the program with losses like this one — not to mention that loss to San Jose State earlier this year and losses to North Texas and Colorado State a year ago. So now the Razorbacks are back to Square One. In happier news, Minnesota is now a top-10 program after beating Penn State at home and have a very manageable road to the Big Ten Championship. Baylor is also unbeaten after surviving triple overtime at TCU. What can we expect in College Football Week 12? We have your NCAAF betting picks right here.
2019 College Football Week 12 Odds, Overview & Top Picks
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#5 Georgia (-3) at #13 Auburn
It is interesting to see that a team that lost at home to South Carolina is favored on the road to beat a team that lost to LSU and Florida — two much tougher opponents. However, Georgia has shut out three opponents this year and will have plenty of weapons to get after Auburn quarterback Bo Nix. The Tigers also have a stout front seven, so this could be a low-scoring affair. I’m just not convinced that Georgia has the offense to win this on the road. Auburn to cover.
#10 Oklahoma (-9.5) at #12 Baylor
Baylor lost some steam in the rankings when they needed overtime to beat unranked TCU, but the Horned Frogs have also beaten Texas this year. Oklahoma also came close to losing last week, seeing Iowa State mount a furious rally late. The Sooners don’t have a shutdown defense, but the Bears do. The size of this point spread surprises me, given how well Baylor has played this year, but the betting public doesn’t always know what is good for it. Bears to cover.
#7 Minnesota (+2) at #23 Iowa
Is this a trap game for the Golden Gophers after that glorious win over Penn State? Iowa has the defense to make Minnesota work hard, but this game is Minnesota’s to win or lose — and they have passed all the tests so far. Minnesota to cover.
#21 Navy (+11) at #16 Notre Dame
Navy’s triple option offense makes them a tough team to stop, simply because they grind the game to a halt. Notre Dame has already seen their season go from College Football Playoff contender to possible New Year’s Six bowl and could see it careen further. Navy to cover.
#1 LSU (-21) at Ole Miss
What a trap game this would turn into if the Tigers fell apart at Ole Miss the week after beating Alabama. This rivalry is known as the Magnolia Bowl, and I just don’t see Ole Miss letting this game get that far away. Rebels to cover.
#4 Alabama (-21) at Mississippi State
Do you think the Crimson Tide have some frustrations to take out? After losing to LSU at home with President Trump on hand to see the whole thing? Um, yes, yes they will. The training room in Starkville will be extra full after this game. Crimson Tide to win and cover.
Arizona (+24.5) at #6 Oregon
The Ducks need a big statement win to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive, but the Pac-12 is a place where statement wins end up turning into trap game losses. The Ducks have been solid since losing that opener to Auburn, and they do have the talent on both sides of the ball to shut down the Wildcats. Ducks to win and cover.
#24 Indiana (+14) at #9 Penn State
The Nittany Lions should be ready to deliver a whipping this Saturday after losing last week, and Indiana, for some reason, ranks highly in the minds of the voters. Penn State to win and cover.
