College football picks today: Week 13 Tuesday best bets include Akron vs. Bowling Green play [11/18/2025]

Today’s college football picks for November 18, 2025 are here, with Akron vs. Bowling Green and Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s college football play.

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List of college football picks tonight [11/18, updated 6:36PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best college football bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Bowling Green -2.5 (-112)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 60.9%
• Matchup: Akron vs. Bowling Green (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Bowling Green -2.5 at -112 odds. A 60.9% probability produces an edge of 8.1%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.

Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois under 38.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois under 38.5 points carries a 6.7% edge and a probability of 57.9% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Bowling Green ML (-142)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 65.3%
• Matchup: Akron vs. Bowling Green (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Bowling Green ML at -142 odds shows a 6.6% edge, supported by a 65.3% probability in simulations.

Massachusetts vs. Ohio over 52.5 points (-112)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Matchup: Massachusetts vs. Ohio (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 4.4% edge and 57.2% probability make Massachusetts vs. Ohio over 52.5 points at a value play in the Massachusetts vs. Ohio matchup, per our model.

NCAAF best bets summary: Tuesday, 11/18/2025

As of 6:36PM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming college football games to bet on now

• Massachusetts vs. Ohio (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Akron vs. Bowling Green (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for November 18, 2025, featuring plays such as Bowling Green -2.5 and under 38.5 points in the Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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