College football picks today: Week 8 Friday best bets include Air Force vs. Wyoming play [10/23/2026]

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Get college football picks and best bets for Friday, October 23, 2026.

College Football Best Bets.
These college football betting picks for October 23, 2026, are based on the latest odds and probabilities for Friday's games.

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.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest football odds to uncover genuine betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

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)

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)

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¢)

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)

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)

Virginia -1.5 at 51¢ presents a 2.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 53.7%.

 

Wyoming +5.5 (+111)

Our model finds value on Wyoming +5.5 at 48¢, supported by an edge of 2.2%.

 

Pennsylvania ML (+199)

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%
 

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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.

Our predictions are drawn from current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our Responsible Gambling hub.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.

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Ryan Leaver specializes in sports betting analysis across the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. Drawing on advanced statistical models, simulations, and historical data, he produces game previews, betting picks, player prop analysis, and futures coverage to help bettors make more informed decisions.

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