College football picks, predictions against the spread for every Week 4 top 25 game

Week 4 includes a set of neutral site matchups in between teams ranked in the AP Top 25.

No. 12 Notre Dame and also No. 18

Wisconsin meet at Soldier Area in Chicago for the Huge Noon First video game

, and also No. 16 Arkansas and also No. 7 Texas A&M fulfill at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Those video games become part of one more fun slate of university football activity. SN's Costs Bender is still trying to dig out of the opening in our once a week picks against the spread. With the document variety of troubles via the initial three weeks, that has actually not been simple. Straight up: 44-11(17-3 in Week 3)Versus the spread: 23-32(10-10 in Week 3)Troubles: 3-1(1-1 in Week 3)BENDER: Alabama's close telephone call, FSU's devastating beginning as well as more takeaways from Week 3 "

Keeping that in mind, a take a look at this week's choices:

Week 4 choices versus the spread

Friday, Sept. 24

• UNLV at No. 22 Fresno State (-31.5) (10 p.m, ESPN2)

Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener led a distressed versus UCLA last week, and also he standards 366 passing lawns per game. It's the 3rd straight 30-plus point underdog spread for the Rebels, as well as they are 1-1 ATS the last two weeks.

Pick: Fresno State wins 41-14 however FAILS TO COVER the spread.

Saturday, Sept. 25

• No. 2 Georgia (-34.5) at Vanderbilt (12 p.m., SEC Network)

The Bulldogs are 30-plus favorites for the 2nd straight week in an SEC East game, and they will certainly win the video game behind a strong hurrying strike and also effective play from J.T. Daniels. Georgia has actually won the last 3 meetings in Nashville by an average of 24 factors per video game. If the Commodores can rack up double figures, then they will cover.

Choose: Georgia wins 42-9 however FAILS TO COVER the spread.

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• No. 18 Wisconsin (-5.5) vs. No. 12 Notre Dame (12 p.m., )

It's the Jack Coan revenge video game. The Wisconsin transfer will tackle his old team, and the Irish demand to discover a more-consistent operating game against a stingy Badgers' run defense (33.0 ypg.). That claimed, this is the kind of statement game the Irish demand. Brian Kelly is 14-8 versus Huge Ten opponents.

Choose: Notre Dame wins 24-23 in a TROUBLE.

• UMass at No. 17 Coastal Carolina (-35.5) (1 p.m., ESPN+)

We have whiffed on Coastal Carolina chooses the last 2 weeks, and also it's not going to be very easy with yet one more 30-point spread. UMass has installed 28 points each of the last two weeks as well as covered in both of those video games. Do we get another cover here?

Choose: Coastal Carolina wins 52-20 yet FALLS SHORT TO COVER the spread.

• Colorado State at No. 5 Iowa (-22.5) (3:30 p.m., FS1)

Iowa's methodical offense can make for some nail-biting covers, but that defense will create problems for the Rams, who complete just 55.7 percent of their passes as a team. Kirk Ferentz could open it up a little bit much more with Spencer Petras in this video game, also. Iowa improves to 4-0 ATS with an additional big win.

Choose: Iowa wins 35-10 and COVERS the spread.

• No. 7 Texas A&M (-5.5) vs. No. 16 Arkansas (3:30 p.m., CBS)

The Razorbacks' rushing strike features 5 gamers who contend the very least 100 yards hurrying, as well as K.J. Jefferson is developing into a dual-threat star. Texas A&M is attempting to make it 10 in a row versus their SEC West opponents. This should measure up to assumptions.

Choose: Texas A&M wins 31-28 however FAILS TO COVER the spread.

• No. 14 Iowa State (-6.5) at Baylor (3:30 p.m,)

The Bears are off to a 3-0 start under second-year instructor Dave Aranda with the aid of a three-headed rushing strike that standards 328.5 yards per video game as well as an enhanced defense. Iowa State had its get-right video game recently. The Bears have actually won 6 of the last seven meetings in Waco. The temptation to select the distress is there, however the Cyclones get out with the triumph.

Pick: Iowa State wins 28-27 yet STOPS WORKING TO COVER the spread.

• No. 9 Clemson (-10.5) at N.C. State (3:30 p.m. ESPN)

Clemson supply is down, specifically after a goal-line stand was required to round off Georgia Technology. The Tigers still have a nasty protection, as well as D.J. Uiagalelei settles in with a few huge plays in the passing video game when driving. Clemson has actually won the last eight meetings in the collection.

Choose: Clemson wins 28-16 as well as COVERS the spread.

• Rutgers at No. 19 Michigan (-18.5) (3:30 p.m., ABC)

Michigan won a 48-42 triple-overtime thriller at Rutgers last season. Both teams are 3-0 S/U and also 3-0 ATS to begin the period. The Wolverines have won 3 home conferences versus the Scarlet Knights by an average of 35.3 factors per video game. It comes down to just how much Rutgers can reduce Michigan's rushing assault, which rates 5th in the nation at 339 backyards per video game. If Noah Vedral can avoid expensive turnovers, after that Rutgers will make it interesting.

Choose: Michigan wins 34-17 yet STOPS WORKING TO COVER the spread.

• Georgia State vs. No. 23 Auburn (-26.5) (4 p.m., SECN)

Auburn lost in Satisfied Valley, but Georgia State provides a chance for a get-well game. The Panthers have experienced blowout losses to Army as well as North Carolina, and the Tigers must have the ability to get what they desire on offense. Try to find a huge video game from Bo Nix.

Choose: Auburn wins 41-13 and also COVERS the spread.

• No. 24 UCLA (-5.5) at Stanford (6 p.m., Pac-12 Network)

The Bruins stayed in the poll after a shootout loss to Fresno State, and Stanford has scored 40-plus points in back-to-back triumphes after a Week 1 loss to Kansas State. The Cardinal have actually won seven of the last 8 meetings, however the run defense is unsteady.

Select: UCLA wins 31-28 but FAILS TO COVER the spread.

• Tennessee at No. 11 Florida (-20) (7 p.m., ESPN)

The Vols have not won in The Swamp considering that 2003, as well as Florida's violation will certainly offer several concerns for Josh Heupel. The Gators have actually won the last 3 conferences under Dan Mullen by approximately 22 points per game.

Choose: Florida wins 38-20 but FAILS TO COVER the spread.

• Nebraska at No. 20 Michigan State (-3.5) (7 p.m., FS1)

The Spartans remain to roll with Kenneth Walker III and a penalizing rushing attack, and also Nebraska is coming off one more emotional loss versus Oklahoma. The Huskers are 9-2 perpetuity versus the Spartans, but we're trusting the much better team.

Choose: Michigan State wins 30-20 as well as COVERS the spread.

• No. 25 Kansas State at Oklahoma State (-6.5) (7 p.m., ESPN+)

This ought to be a fun game between unbeaten Huge 12 teams that have actually endured early-season examinations. 4 of the last 5 matchups in Stillwater have actually been chosen by one rating, as well as the Cowboys are 4-1 in those games.

Select: Oklahoma State wins 27-20 and COVERS the spread.

• Southern Miss at No. 1 Alabama (-44.5) (7:30 p.m., SECN)

Southern Miss standards 8.0 points per game in losses to Troy and South Alabama, so the Crimson Trend will be searching for a nothing after struggling against the run versus Florida.

Select: Alabama wins 54-7 as well as COVERS the spread.

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• West Virginia at No. 4 Oklahoma (-16.5) (7:30 p.m., ABC)

There may be worth in the Sooners below. They have stopped working to cover against Tulane as well as Nebraska; video games in which the spread was greater than 20 factors. The Mountaineers have played one-score games against Maryland and Virginia Tech, and Ledee Brown could have a large video game on the ground. The Sooners have actually won the last 3 games in Norman by 20 points or more.

Select: Oklahoma wins 38-20 as well as COVERS the spread.

• Akron vs. No. 10 Ohio State (-49.5) (7:30 p.m., BTN)

Gamings with spreads this high shouldn't be played. The Zips lost 60-10 to Auburn in Week 1, and also Ohio State could match that overall in an uncommon prime-time game versus a MAC opponent. The Buckeyes' protection remains to quit a lot of large plays, however, as well as it only takes one or two to get a cover.

Select: Ohio State wins 52-7 yet STOPS WORKING TO COVER the spread.

• Georgia Tech at No. 21 North Carolina (-12.5) (7:30 p.m., ACCN)

The Tar Heels have actually assembled back-to-back 59-point performances after a Week 1 loss, and the Yellow Jackets are coming off a heart-breaking loss to Clemson. Sam Howell keeps the North Carolina crime rolling in a residence triumph.

Pick: North Carolina wins 38-22 and also COVERS the spread.

• Arizona at No. 3 Oregon (-28.5) (10:30 p.m., ESPN)

Arizona balanced 16.3 factors per game via three weeks, as well as the Wildcats had problem with turnovers in a Week 3 loss to Northern Arizona. Oregon can manipulate that on both sides, however that half-point hook should suffice for the Wildcats to cover. The Ducks are 0-2 ATS as a favorite this season.

Select: Oregon wins 38-14 as well as STOPS WORKING TO COVER the spread.

• South Florida at No. 15 BYU (-22.5) (10:15 p.m, ESPN2)

The line has actually dropped a factor from its open, and the Bulls are 1-1 ATS in video games where they are 20-plus point underdogs this season. The Cougars just beat 3 straight Pac-12 challengers and they maintain that focus rolling with an additional blowout.

Select: BYU wins 42-13 and COVERS the spread.