The college football season is starting to wind down a bit, but that doesn’t mean that the action is slowing down at all. There are still some monster games remaining on the schedule, especially as the conference races continue to be up for grabs.
Here are five college football Week 11 over/under predictions for games taking place on Saturday.
Michigan at Penn State Week 11 Total
Best Bet: Under 49.0
The Big Ten Conference race is wide open once again after Michigan State suffered a loss on Saturday. Penn State hosts Michigan in a game that will have huge title race implications.
Both of these teams are allowing less than 17 points per game this season, and this should be a defensive battle. Each team has had some big offensive performances, but that’s not how this matchup will be one.
Field position is going to matter, and there won’t be many explosive plays in this one. Take the under 49 points as 21 points might be enough to win.
Oklahoma at Baylor Week 11 Total
Best Bet: Over 63.0
If you are a fan of offense, then you will want to check out the matchup between the Baylor Bears and Oklahoma Sooners. Both teams are scoring over 36 points per game, and Oklahoma and Baylor are both looking to push the tempo.
It’s going to take at least 40 points to win this game, and it should also be a close matchup. There are going to be some big plays made by both teams, and that will allow for some quick scores.
This should be one of the highest-scoring games of the day, and the total amount of points will be over 63.0.
Utah at Arizona Week 11 Total
Best Bet: Under 55.0
Arizona picked up their first win a week ago against California, but the Wildcats scored just 10 points in that game. This team doesn’t do much scoring at all, and they are facing a Utah defense that can shut teams down.
The Utes have scored at least 34 points in each of their last five games, and that offense comes into this game with a ton of momentum. If this total gets close to 55 points, though, then it will have to be done almost entirely by Utah.
Take the under 55.0 as Utah just doesn’t do enough scoring to carry this total.
Minnesota at Iowa Week 11 Total
Best Bet: Under 37
It’s rare to see an over/under total under 40 points today with the way that teams love to score points. This matchup between Minnesota and Iowa has all of the makings of a game in which neither team is going to find the end zone much.
Iowa is giving up less than 16 points per game, and Minnesota scored just six points in a recent loss to Illinois. The Golden Gophers are going to be in for a battle against the Hawkeyes, especially on the road.
You won’t see many opportunities to take the under 37 points, but this will be one of those games.
Texas A&M at Ole Miss Week 11 Total
Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss Picks
Best Bet: Under 56
The SEC used to be known for its defensive teams, but that has actually changed in recent years. This conference is full of teams that can score points, and Texas A&M and Ole Miss are two of the best.
When it comes time for a big game, though, the defenses always seem to rise to the occasion. Texas A&M has shut down some great offenses this season, and they should do the same on the road at Ole Miss.
It’s hard to see a team scoring at least four touchdowns in this game, and that’s going to keep the total number of points under 56.0.