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Read Article College football picks today: Week 8 Saturday best bets include North Dakota State vs. New Mexico play [10/24/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Editor
Get college football picks and best bets for Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Today’s college football picks for October 24, 2026 are here, with North Dakota State vs. New Mexico and Houston vs. Utah among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s college football schedule.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest football odds to unearth genuine betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of college football picks tonight [10/24, updated 7:38PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s college football best bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, October 24, 2026.
North Dakota State vs. New Mexico Over 38.5 points (-109)
- Edge: 5.6%
- Probability: 57.8%
- Matchup: North Dakota State vs. New Mexico (10:00PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Over 38.5 points in North Dakota State vs. New Mexico at -109 odds. A 57.8% probability produces an edge of 5.6%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.
Houston +6.5 (+104)
- Edge: 2.8%
- Probability: 51.8%
- Matchup: Houston vs. Utah (10:15PM ET)
Houston +6.5 carries a 2.8% edge and a probability of 51.8% at 49¢ odds, according to our model.
Tulane ML (43¢)
- Edge: 2.1%
- Probability: 45.1%
- Matchup: UTSA vs. Tulane (8:00PM ET)
Tulane ML at 43¢ odds shows a 2.1% edge, supported by a 45.1% probability in simulations.
NCAAF best bets summary: Saturday, 10/24/2026
As of 7:38PM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State vs. New Mexico | Over 38.5 points | -109 @ BetRivers | 5.6% | 57.8% |
| Houston vs. Utah | Houston +6.5 | 49¢ @ Novig | 2.8% | 51.8% |
| UTSA vs. Tulane | Tulane ML | 43¢ @ Novig | 2.1% | 45.1% |
List of upcoming college football games to bet on now
- UTSA vs. Tulane (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
- North Dakota State vs. New Mexico (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
- Houston vs. Utah (10:15PM ET, Saturday)
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Conclusion
Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for October 24, 2026, featuring plays such as over 38.5 points in the North Dakota State vs. New Mexico matchup and Houston +6.5. 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.
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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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