College Football Best Bets & Expert Picks for Today 17th October 2024

It's time for college football on Thursday, October 17, with two regular-season College Football games to bet on today.
Our predictive analytics model has simulated the outcome of each game on today's slate and identified the top five betting opportunities, with the standout bet of the day coming in the Georgia State vs. Marshall matchup at 7:00PM ET.
Another game that we're wagering on today is the Boston College vs. Virginia Tech, promising an exciting Thursday for College Football betting.
College Football Best Bets for Today
Thursday's College Football action features five bets with an edge according to our model. Leading the way is Georgia State ML, offering an edge of 6.9% at odds of +270.
Matchup | Bet | Odds | Sportsbook |
---|---|---|---|
Georgia State vs. Marshall | Georgia State ML | +270 | BetMGM |
Georgia State vs. Marshall | Georgia State +8.5 | -105 | BetMGM |
Georgia State vs. Marshall | Over 51.5 Points | -110 | BetMGM |
Boston College vs. Virginia Tech | Boston College +7.5 | -112 | DraftKings |
Boston College vs. Virginia Tech | Boston College ML | +230 | DraftKings |
Top College Football Picks for 17th October 2024
Prepare for an exciting day of football action with our top picks for 17th October 2024. These bets offer valuable prospects for success, based on thorough data analysis and predictive algorithms.
Having analyzed every spread, total and moneyline, each pick is carefully chosen to offer an edge in today's college football matchups.
Add to your Thursday betting session with these strategically curated selections that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Georgia State ML (+270)
- Georgia State vs. Marshall (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
- 6.9% edge
- 33.9% probability
- Best odds available with BetMGM
With a calculated edge of 6.9% and a probability of 33.9%, the Georgia State ML bet at +270 is our top pick for today's football. Don't miss this +EV bet in the Georgia State vs. Marshall matchup at 7:00PM ET, available at BetMGM.
Georgia State +8.5 (-105)
- Georgia State vs. Marshall (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
- 5.8% edge
- 57% probability
- Best odds available with BetMGM
With a probability of 57% and an edge of 5.8%, the Georgia State +8.5 spread bet at -105 is another strong play. Place your bet on this high-value pick in the Georgia State vs. Marshall game before it begins at 7:00PM ET, with the best odds available at BetMGM.
Georgia State vs. Marshall Over 51.5 Points (-110)
- Georgia State vs. Marshall (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
- 2.6% edge
- 55% probability
- Best odds available with BetMGM
Featuring an edge of 2.6% and a probability of 55%, the over 51.5 points bet at -110 with BetMGM is our next top play for today's College Football. Don't let this chance pass by in the Georgia State vs. Marshall matchup at 7:00PM ET.
Boston College +7.5 (-112)
- Boston College vs. Virginia Tech (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
- 2.5% edge
- 55.3% probability
- Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook
Today's next pick is Boston College +7.5 at -112, with a probability of 55.3% and an edge of 2.5%. Take advantage of this prime betting play in the Boston College vs. Virginia Tech matchup at 7:30PM ET, available at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Boston College ML (+230)
- Boston College vs. Virginia Tech (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
- 2.4% edge
- 32.7% probability
- Best odds available with DraftKings Sportsbook
Our college football analysis shows the Boston College ML at +230 as another +EV bet, backed by an edge of 2.4% and a 32.7% likelihood of coming through. Capitalize on this advantageous bet in the Boston College vs. Virginia Tech game at 7:30PM ET, available at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, our College Football play of the day is the Georgia State ML. Additionally, we have four further bets, offering value for those seeking data-driven bets on today's football games.
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