Three-Team First Half NCAA Football Parlay

Week 10 of the NCAA football season is loaded with some terrific matchups, and there is also a chance to win some real money by betting on the games. Instead of looking at the final outcome of each game, let’s focus on the first half of some matchups.

Predicting what can happen in the first half of a game is sometimes much easier than trying to handicap all four quarters. Here is a three-team first-half parlay for the upcoming weekend of college football.

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NCAA Football Predictions and Game Previews

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Clemson Tigers Picks

Best Bet: Notre Dame +3 (First Half)

This is a battle of top-four teams, and it is also a battle for first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. This has been one of the most anticipated games of the season, but there is a bit of an asterisk on this matchup.

Clemson will be without quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the second straight game, and that is a massive blow. The Tigers are still favorites to win this game, and they are three-point favorites in the first half.

With Lawrence, the Tigers have had some big first halves, but Clemson was blown out in the first half in Week 9 against Boston College. Notre Dame will be playing at home in this one, and the Fighting Irish will be fired up.

Notre Dame has a stingy defense, and quarterback Ian Book has played in a number of big games. Look for the Fighting Irish to come out hot early and take a quick lead over Clemson.

The Tigers could very well go on to win this huge showdown, but taking the Fighting Irish at +3.0 in the first half is the right play.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Picks

Best Bet: Minnesota -3.5 (First Half)

Both Minnesota and Illinois come into this game with records of 0-2, but these two teams are not equal. The Golden Gophers are the much better team on paper and are still favorites even though they are on the road.

The Golden Gophers scored 28 first-half points in a Week 9 loss to Maryland, but it was the defense that let the team down late. This offense can put up points in a hurry, and they are facing a bad defense in this one.

Illinois is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak, and it is down to a fourth-string quarterback. Coran Taylor did some nice things in the game against Purdue, but he still made too many mistakes.

This won’t be one of the most well-played games of the weekend, but there will be some offensive fireworks in the first half. Minnesota will be responsible for this offensive display, and the Golden Gophers will jump all over Illinois.

The Golden Gophers will cover the 3.5-point halftime spread in this game.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Houston Cougars Picks

Best Bet: Cincinnati -7 (First Half)

The final game to include in this parlay is a showdown in the American Athletic Conference. Cincinnati is unbeaten so far this season, and it is a seven-point first-half favorite over the Houston Cougars.

Cincinnati just scored 49 points on a tough Memphis team last weekend, and this offense can score in a hurry. Houston surrendered 44 points in a loss to UCF, which could spell big-time trouble in this game.

The Bearcats have climbed all the way up to No. 5 in the national rankings, and this team cannot mess around with a team like Houston. Cincinnati will have its offense on display on Saturday, and this game will get out of hand in a hurry.

Houston is having a disappointing season, and this game will further complicate things. Take the Cincinnati Bearcats -7.0 in the first half against Houston.

This 3-team 1st half parlay pays $300 on a $50 wager (6 to 1 ) Parlay CFB Odds and Lines are provided by America’s Bookie.

What is Halftime Wagering? Halftime Wagering is very popular for football and basketball, but is available on most sports, and is wagering on the score of the first or second half only. Halftime Wagering Explained.

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