College football picks today: Week 8 Friday best bets include Air Force vs. Wyoming play [10/23/2026]
Get college football picks and best bets for Friday, October 23, 2026.

Today’s college football picks for October 23, 2026 are here, with Air Force vs. Wyoming and North Carolina State vs. Stanford among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s college football schedule.
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List of college football picks tonight [10/23, updated 2:34AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s college football best bets, ranked by edge for Friday, October 23, 2026.
Air Force vs. Wyoming Over 44.5 points (-117)
- Edge: 3.1%
- Probability: 57.1%
- Matchup: Air Force vs. Wyoming (9:00PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Over 44.5 points in Air Force vs. Wyoming at 54¢ odds. A 57.1% probability produces an edge of 3.1%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.
North Carolina State ML (-239)
- Edge: 2.9%
- Probability: 73.4%
- Matchup: North Carolina State vs. Stanford (10:30PM ET)
North Carolina State ML carries a 2.9% edge and a probability of 73.4% at 70¢ odds, according to our model.
Duke vs. Virginia Over 48.5 points (46¢)
- Edge: 2.8%
- Probability: 49.3%
- Matchup: Duke vs. Virginia (7:00PM ET)
Duke vs. Virginia Over 48.5 points at 46¢ odds shows a 2.8% edge, supported by a 49.3% probability in simulations.
Virginia ML (-122)
- Edge: 2.5%
- Probability: 57.5%
- Matchup: Duke vs. Virginia (7:00PM ET)
A 2.5% edge and 57.5% probability makes Virginia at the moneyline a value play in the Duke vs. Virginia matchup, per our model.
Virginia -1.5 (-106)
- Edge: 2.2%
- Probability: 53.7%
- Matchup: Duke vs. Virginia (7:00PM ET)
Virginia -1.5 at 51¢ presents a 2.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 53.7%.
Wyoming +5.5 (+111)
- Edge: 2.2%
- Probability: 49.7%
- Matchup: Air Force vs. Wyoming (9:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Wyoming +5.5 at 48¢, supported by an edge of 2.2%.
Pennsylvania ML (+199)
- Edge: 2.1%
- Probability: 35.6%
- Matchup: Yale vs. Pennsylvania (7:00PM ET)
Our model has uncovered value on Yale-Pennsylvania to finish as a tie after 90 minutes at 34¢. A 35.6% probability produces a 2.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's college football action.
NCAAF best bets summary: Friday, 10/23/2026
As of 2:34AM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force vs. Wyoming | Over 44.5 points | 54¢ @ Novig | 3.1% | 57.1% |
| North Carolina State vs. Stanford | North Carolina State ML | 70¢ @ Novig | 2.9% | 73.4% |
| Duke vs. Virginia | Over 48.5 Points | 46¢ @ Novig | 2.8% | 49.3% |
| Duke vs. Virginia | Virginia ML | 55¢ @ Novig | 2.5% | 57.5% |
| Duke vs. Virginia | Virginia -1.5 | 51¢ @ Novig | 2.2% | 53.7% |
| Air Force vs. Wyoming | Wyoming +5.5 | 48¢ @ Novig | 2.2% | 49.7% |
| Yale vs. Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania ML | 34¢ @ Novig | 2.1% | 35.6% |
List of upcoming college football games to bet on now
- North Carolina Central vs. Delaware State (5:00PM ET, Friday)
- Duke vs. Virginia (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- Massachusetts vs. Connecticut (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- Yale vs. Pennsylvania (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- Army vs. Tulsa (8:30PM ET, Friday)
- Air Force vs. Wyoming (9:00PM ET, Friday)
- North Carolina State vs. Stanford (10:30PM ET, Friday)
College football offer for Week 8
Make the most of the picks in this article, including Over 44.5 points, with the Bet365 Sportsbook offer below:
Conclusion
Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for October 23, 2026, featuring plays such as over 44.5 points in the Air Force vs. Wyoming matchup and North Carolina State ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.



