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Best College Football Bets Today for Week 14 (Predictions for Oregon-Washington, Notre Dame-Stanford, and More)

The Huskies are home underdogs against Oregon in college football Week 14 action.
The Huskies are home underdogs against Oregon in college football Week 14 action. | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

A chunk of Week 14 of the college football season is already in the books with several teams playing on Friday, but we still have plenty of games to watch and bet on today. It's time to lock in your bets for today's action, and if you're looking for a few plays, you're in the right place.

Let's dive into my top bets for rivalry week.

NCAA Football Best Bets Today for Week 14

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

  • Washington +220 vs. Oregon
  • UNC +7 (-105) vs. NC State
  • Notre Dame -31.5 (-110) vs. Stanford

Oregon vs. Washington Prediction

In my weekly upset picks article, I broke down why I think the Washington Huskies will cause Oregon some trouble:

Washington might be live to win this game and crush Oregon's playoff dreams. The Huskies enter this week ranking 15th in the country in net adjusted EPA per play and fifth in net success rate, which is better than Oregon, which comes in at seventh in that stat. The Huskies' offense has been strong this season, ranking 12th in adjusted EPA per play and fifth in success rate. They have the ability, especially with this game on their home field, to put up enough points to hang with the Ducks.

Pick: Washington +220

UNC vs. NC State Prediction

UNC got off to a terrible start to its season, but the Tar Heels have been quietly competitive in the second half of the season. Overall, they're 70th in net adjusted EPA per play while NC State ranks 78th. It's also worth noting that while both teams are pass-first offenses, NC State's defense gives up 8.4 yards per pass attempt while UNC gives up just 6.7. The Tar Heels are live in this game.

Pick: UNC +7 (-105)

Notre Dame vs. Stanford Prediction

In this week's edition of First to Forde, I wrote about why Notre Dame covering the big spread is one of my favorite bets for today's slate:

Don't be afraid of this big spread. This is truly a game between one of the best teams in the country and one of the worst. Just look at net adjusted EPA per play, where Notre Dame ranks 20th, and Stanford ranks 129th out of 136 teams. Notre Dame has made a habit all season of beating up on inferior teams, and the Cardinal are worse than the Orange, whom Notre Dame beat by 63 points last week. I'll lay the points with the Fighting Irish on Saturday night.

Pick: Notre Dame -31.5 (-110)



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Originally from Nova Scotia, Iain MacMillan is a senior editor covering betting, with a focus on NFL, NHL, and golf. He hosts the Bacon Bets Podcast and has been featured on VSIN, BetQL and Monumental Sports Network. He is a member of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association and his beloved Falcons and Maple Leafs break his heart on a yearly basis.

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