DFS Picks of the Week: Our top Underdog plays for college and NFL, Nov. 8-9
By Adam Spencer
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The stretch run is officially underway in the college and NFL ranks! Week 11 has plenty of excitement in the college game, while Week 10 NFL action offers plenty of great games, too.
Even though there aren’t a ton of ranked-on-ranked games in the college game this Saturday, there’s still plenty of intrigue. And, of course, there’s still plenty of money to be made by daily fantasy sports players.
Our DFS experts, Andrew Olson and Adam Spencer, have pored over the picks on the Underdog app. Below, they’ll share their top 3 CFB picks and their 2 favorite NFL plays. But first…
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Week 11 CFB Picks
Here’s who the guys like for Saturday’s college slate:
Andrew Olson
Gunner Stockton, Georgia QB: Higher than 237.5 pass yards
Mississippi State’s passing defense is in the bottom half of the SEC when facing conference opponents as well as ranked opponents. Georgia, of course, fits both categories. Gunner Stockton has shown to be plenty capable of hitting this number.
Cade Klubnik, Clemson QB: Lower than 36.5 pass attempts
Klubnik is averaging 35.2 passing attempts per game against ACC opponents, and that includes his 60 attempts against Syracuse. Florida State, meanwhile, is seeing ACC opponents pass 29.2 times per game, the lowest mark in the conference. FSU’s rushing defense, on the other hand, is seeing ACC opponents rush 40 times per game, most in the conference.
Jadan Baugh, Florida RB: Higher than 0.5 rush+receiving TDs
Kentucky’s defense has given up a lot of rushing touchdowns. Tennessee made it 17 rushing scores in 7 games, and the total stayed there because Auburn was the first team UK has shut out of the end zone this season. Baugh has a rushing score in 4 of his last 5 outings.
Adam Spencer
Nico Radicic, Indiana K: Higher than 3.5 extra points made
That’s right, y’all, I’m getting my picks started with a kicker! Kickers are people, too! I don’t think Penn State will be the team to slow down this Indiana offense. Look for the Hoosiers to score early and often, leading to 4+ extra points made by Nico Radicic.
Behren Morton, Texas Tech QB: Higher than 260.5 pass yards
The Red Raiders are at their best when they have their starting QB healthy. That’s the most obvious analysis you’ll read today. But BYU is a team that has relied a little too much on smoke and mirrors so far this year. I think the Red Raiders win a thriller in Lubbock on Saturday, and Morton leads the way with 261+ yards through the air.
Garrett Nussmeier, LSU QB: Higher than 226.5 pass yards
I don’t think LSU will go into Bryant-Denny Stadium and pull off an upset win over Alabama. But I do think the offense will show signs of life under a new play caller. Alabama’s defense is dealing with some injuries, particularly at linebacker, so perhaps Nussmeier and TE Trey’Dez Green can connect for a few big plays.
Week 10 NFL Picks
And here are the top plays for NFL Sunday:
Andrew Olson
Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans TE: Higher than 34.5 receiving yards
Three of Schultz’s last 4 outings have been for 60 yards, 98 and 77. He gets a favorable matchup this week against a Jacksonville defense that is giving up yards galore to tight ends.
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills QB: Higher than 232.5 pass yards
An already favorable matchup just got better for Allen. The Dolphins give up a lot of points without snagging many takeaways, and they recently traded standout pass-rusher Jaelan Phillips. Allen has been a bit up and down on the stat sheet, but he’s coming off a strong showing against Kansas City, a much more challenging foe than Miami.
Adam Spencer
Nico Collins, Houston Texans WR: Higher than 58.5 receiving yards
I think Andy and I can both win our picks here. I expect Houston to sling the ball around early and often, even with Davis Mills replacing the injured CJ Stroud at QB. What do you do when you’re a backup QB? You look for your tight end and your top receiver. While everyone else’s production dips on the Texans’ offense, I expect Schultz and Collins to get their catches.
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions QB: Higher than 255.5 pass yards
Goff and the Lions are still looking up at the Packers in the NFC North standings. Washington is having the year from hell when it comes to injuries. This should be a spot for the Detroit offense to get right after struggling against Minnesota last week.
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Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
