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Northwestern upset pick vs Indiana

Indiana is 0-3 against the spread despite winning all three games, while Northwestern is 2-0 ATS. The SportsLine model projects Northwestern to cover the 20.5-point spread in 55% of simulations.

Cal has QB advantage over Clemson

Expert Emory Hunt backs Cal as 2.5-point underdogs, citing the team's mental toughness and quarterback superiority over Clemson after Cal bounced back from a UCLA loss.

“When I look at the Cal Bears, I see a team that is both physically and mentally tough.”

Steelers defense can keep it close

Expert Adam Thompson backs Pittsburgh at plus 3.5 against Cincinnati, noting the Steelers' solid defense allows just 16.5 points per game and can neutralize Baker Mayfield's short passing style.

“The defense can keep it close enough to make it a field goal game.”

Parlay all three picks for plus 601

Combining Northwestern, Cal, and Steelers picks into a Friday parlay at BetMGM pays plus 601 odds. Risk $100 to profit $601, though odds are subject to change.

Model is 22-19 on top picks

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS game 10,000 times and is off to a profitable 22-19 record on top-rated college football picks this season.

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