This Saturday, a handful of key matchups are going to dominate the airwaves in college football, and we’re zooming in on a few of the best player props in these games.
We’ve found 5 props that are destined to boost your bankroll. They might not have the most value, but keep in mind we’re aiming for sure shot bets. Here are our picks for the best player props.
Player Prop Odds: -190
We know this isn’t the most value in a prop bet, but we couldn’t pass it up. That’s because Quintrevion Wisner has been a force for Texas. In particular, he’s absolutely dominant when it comes to finding the end zone.
With 409 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on the season, he’s proved to be one of the biggest assets of the Longhorns' offense.
Since he’s facing a Florida team that’s near the bottom of the SEC standings and struggling defensively, we think Wisner has a huge chance to punch in at least one TD.
Texas is heavily favored by 22.5 points in this game which means the bookmakers expect them to control the game. We can’t argue this.
As they build a lead, we’re likely to see more carries for Wisner, especially as they enter the red zone and this is where he’ll find his opportunity to cross the line. He doesn’t work off of huge plays, but instead he’s dominant at 5-10 yards.
On top of that, Florida’s defense has been fairly inconsistent, and with Texas back at home, Wisner should see enough opportunities to cash this prop.
Player Prop Odds: -115
Kansas State QB Will Howard is set up for a huge passing game against Purdue. They’re a team that has struggled against high-powered offenses and KSU is one of those.
Howard’s passing props offer a little bit more value than Wisner’s, but the over on 275 yards at -115 is hard to beat.
He’s crossed this mark numerous times this year against teams with better defenses, so Purdue’s shaky secondary is a matchup he will undoubtedly take advantage of.
Purdue has revamped its offense recently but hasn’t really shown any consistent success in slowing down elite quarterbacks like Howard.
Kansas State’s offense, with Howard at the helm, is extremely effective at spreading the field and picking apart defenses and that’s what they’ll do about Purdue’s defense.
With this game projected by the oddsmakers to be competitive, Howard will likely need to keep throwing, putting him in a great spot to pass right through 275 yards.
Player Prop Odds: -195
Virginia Tech’s Bhayshul Tuten is coming off a minor injury, but if he’s cleared to play, and he should be, he’s in a good spot to have a productive game against Clemson.
With a lower-tier prop line of 80 rushing yards at -195, Tuten should be able to clear this against a Clemson defense that’s looked a bit more vulnerable on the ground than usual in recent weeks.
Tuten’s been an absolute workhorse for the Hokies — when he’s healthy, of course — and Virginia Tech will absolutely lean on him to control the tempo, especially with questions at QB. We’re thinking the Hokies will go with what they know and trust.
Clemson’s defense allowed over 100 yards on the ground to Louisville last week, and Tuten’s push-through running style matches up well against them. If he’s on the field and cleared for the game, we expect him to see enough volume to cover the 80-yard line very comfortably.
Player Prop Odds: -130
Nico Iamaleava showed off his brilliance against Kentucky, throwing for over 200 yards for the first time since early September. We knew he had it, but we just had to see it.
Mississippi State’s defense hasn’t been particularly stout, and the odds on Iamaleava scoring a touchdown at -130 make this a pretty decent prop pick. You might be able to find better odds on this prop bet making it even more lucrative.
Tennessee’s offensive strategy typically revolves around its run game, but lately they’ve started incorporating Iamaleava more in the red zone.
Mississippi State is also a bit prone to giving up massive plays, which would unquestionably lead to opportunities for Iamaleava to sneak in a touchdown or two on his own or via a passing play in close.
Look for Tennessee to get creative in this game. With that, we think Iamaleava will find his way into the end zone.
Player Prop Odds: -120
LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier has been lighting up scoreboards. And, against Alabama’s defense, he’s going to shoot for another high-yardage game to increase his value.
Alabama’s secondary has shown some vulnerability at times, and Nussmeier’s style as a passer should allow him to find and execute on gaps downfield. At over 292 yards for -120, this prop bet has some decent value.
Alabama has forced turnovers but also allows huge passing yards, especially in games with high stakes like this.
Nussmeier has been consistent in targeting his receivers downfield, and LSU’s offense is built to put pressure on defenses like Alabama’s.
The game script will most likely have Nussmeier throwing a lot which makes 292 yards an easy target.
These props focus on players in high-impact roles and take into account recent performance, matchups, and game conditions.
With each of these players positioned to shine on Saturday, we see no other ways around these props.