{
  "id": 17312881,
  "title": "Setting The Smart College Football Bets On The Week -Before- The Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/setting-the-smart-college-football-bets-on-the-week-before-the-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T00:30:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/setting-smart-college-football-bets-003056478.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This week's smart college football betting picks focus on upcoming matchups and money-making opportunities. For the early kick, Arizona is facing off against Texas Tech (-2.5) at 12 PM. Arizona has been performing well, but Texas Tech has had an ugly loss to Cincinnati recently. Both teams are similar in form, making the home favorite a slight Texas Tech pick.\n\nLater, Florida takes on Georgia (-12.5) at 3:30 PM. Georgia's 12.5 point lead might be low, as they've been upset over the Auburn loss. Kirby Smart's Bulldogs are looking to improve their record after a loss at Georgia. Florida's inconsistent play could make this a close game. Prediction: Lay the points at halftime (-7.5) or the 12.5 for the game.\n\nMiami faces North Carolina (-14) at 7:30 PM. The Miami Hurricanes are a 14 point favorite, which seems reasonable as they have a good defense. The Tar Heels have had some issues in the past but should be no match for Miami in this matchup. Prediction: Lay the points and take the over 52.5.\n\nLastly, Ohio State (-6.5) takes on USC (7:30 PM). This could be a critical game for Lincoln Riley's coaching future, with Ryan Day yet to name a starter. Julian Sayin is out, and Luke Fahey stepped in for Indiana. The Buckeyes defense is solid, but the Trojans could have a spirited effort to scare Ohio State. Prediction: Lay the points and take the under 51.5.",
  "summary": "College football best bets for Oct. 31 Halloween including Ohio State and USC Southern Cal and Florida against Georgia predictions,preview and latest odds.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}