Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    FlurrySports
    • Home
    • Betting
      • Super Bowl Odds
      • NFL Picks
    • Fantasy Football
      • Fantasy Football Articles
      • Fantasy Football Rankings
      • DFS
    • NFL
      • NFL Stats
    • UFC
    • NBA
    • NCAA
      • College Football
      • College Basketball
    • More
      • NASCAR
      • WWE
      • Golf
      • MLB
      • NHL
      • Soccer
      • Combat Sports
      • Esports
      • Olympics
      • Fantasy Basketball
    • Shop
    • Contact Us
    FlurrySports
    You are at:Home»Betting»College Football Picks for Week 5 | Big 12 Upset Picks

    College Football Picks for Week 5 | Big 12 Upset Picks

    Henry JohnBy Henry JohnOctober 2, 2020No Comments6 Mins Read Betting
    college football picks
    Credit: CBS Sports
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Reddit WhatsApp

    It has been a wild and unpredictable start to 2020 college football, for reasons that extend beyond the football field. Even so, there has been no shortage of the on-field chaos that makes Saturdays in the fall such a treat each and every year. When it comes to this season’s wacky games and college football picks, Big 12 football has been at the forefront of the headlines.

    After suffering a trio of upset defeats to Sun Belt Conference opponents in Week 3 of the season, the Big 12 was the site of more underdog lore last week when it began conference play. Following No. 3 Oklahoma’s home loss to unranked Kansas State, the question is no longer if there will be more Big 12 chaos this season, but instead when it will happen?

    Here are three moneyline underdogs on the Big 12 football’s Week 5 slate who have a real shot at an outright victory.

    • Alan Bowman and Texas Tech have a great shot at earning an upset road victory in Big 12 Conference play this week.
      Credit: cbssports.com

    Week 5 Big 12 Football | College Football Picks

    All odds courtesy of Bovada Sportsbook

    Texas Tech (+115) at Kansas State

    Ah, the old letdown spot. Kansas State shocked the College Football world last week when they took down third-ranked Oklahoma on the road. This just two weeks after they shocked us all by losing outright at home to Arkansas State. The Wildcats, like the entire Big 12 Conference, have been unpredictable, to say the least. Coming off such a huge win, they are ripe for another upset loss, this one courtesy of a much shorter underdog in Texas Tech.

    The Red Raiders should come into this game highly motivated after letting a top-10 upset opportunity of their own slip through the cracks against Texas last week. Alan Bowman outdueled Sam Ehlinger for the majority of last week’s game. Add in the rushing threat of SaRodorick Thompson and Texas Tech should have no trouble scoring points. If Bowman can avoid throwing costly interceptions, I don’t see Skylar Thompson and the K-State offense doing enough on offense to keep pace.

    Texas Tech is currently only catching 2.5 on the point spread. It is worth noting that this game opened with a spread of Kansas State -4. The Red Raiders have taken enough sharp money to move below the key number of 3, arguably making this a pick’em game. After letting their own upset win get away from them last week, look for Tech to come out with a vengeance in Manhattan.

    Baylor at West Virginia (+125)

    After dealing with COVID-19-related cancellations and postponements, Baylor was finally able to begin its 2020 season last week. They throttled Kansas and now head to Morgantown for a matchup against a much-improved West Virginia team. The feeling is that there is still work to be done and growth to be made in the transition from Matt Rhule to Dave Aranda. While it was an ideal warmup game, Kansas can’t be viewed as a true first test for the Bears.

    The key for the Mountaineers will be the offensive line. Baylor’s defense doesn’t figure to be what it was a season ago, given the turnover, but the Bears dominated the line of scrimmage against Kansas last week. If quarterback Jarret Doege is afforded time to throw, West Virginia should be able to take advantage of positive matchups down the field. If the Mountaineers can do this as well as hold up better in their defense against the run, this feels like a tremendous spot for an outright win at home.

    The spread currently sits at an even field goal at most shops, making that a terrific play for Mountaineers backers in this spot. With that said, I’m confident that WVU will do more than just cover the three points on Saturday. The game opened at Baylor -4 and there are a few 2.5’s starting to pop up throughout Las Vegas. Sharp money says West Virginia is the way to go, and the short spread would seem to indicate that they are very much a live dog at home. Don’t overlook this college football pick.

    Oklahoma at Iowa State (+225)

    Coming off of last week’s second half collapse and ultimate loss at home to Kansas State, 18th-ranked Oklahoma is looking to get back to their winning ways in Week 5. That could be a lot easier said than done as the Sooners make the trip up to Ames, Iowa, to battle Iowa State. The Cyclones have already seen their name pop up amongst the Big 12 chaos themselves this season, losing at home to Sun Belt foe Louisiana two weeks ago. ISU managed to bounce back with a narrow road win over TCU last week and will look for a better home showing on Saturday.

    In hindsight, sloppy play spelled the downfall of Oklahoma last week. The Sooners had a -4 turnover margin against Kansas State, something that will lead to losing outcomes regardless of who you’re playing. Otherwise, it was a strong showing. The defense was stout against the run and new quarterback Spencer Rattler threw for nearly 400 yards and had four touchdown passes. If he cuts down on his 3 interceptions, the outlook will be much better for OU. Iowa State’s win over TCU was very workmanlike in style, despite the high score. Brock Purdy played a clean game, and Breece Hall piled up 154 yards and 3 scores on the ground.

    Iowa State was on the wrong end of so many close games a season ago, including a 1-point loss at Oklahoma. A 7-6 campaign could have very easily been 9-4. The betting market has backed the Cyclones heavily in this game, betting the opening number of 12 down all the way to the current single touchdown spread. Instinct would tell you Oklahoma will rebound after last week’s defeat. With the way Big 12 football has been going so far in 2020, don’t count out the home underdog Cyclones as a college football pick.


    More Articles

    Best College Football Picks for Week 5

    Fantasy Football Week 4 Start/Sit

    Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings

    Fantasy Football Week 4 Pickups

    Do the Eagles Trust Carson Wentz?

    Baylor Bears Big 12 College Football Iowa State Cyclones Kansas State Wildcats Oklahoma Sooners Sports Betting Texas Tech Red Raiders West Virginia Mountaineers
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleBest College Football Picks for Week 5
    Next Article Cam Newton Gets COVID, Patriots vs Chiefs Postponed | NFL COVID News
    Henry John
    • X (Twitter)

    Henry’s passion for sports dates all the way back to childhood and has ultimately led to a full-fledged career as an analyst and content creator. After getting his start penning fantasy football articles, he forrayed into the betting side of the business in early 2019. His love for sports and statistics proved to be an ideal match with the dedicated research and strategy that handicapping requires. Henry currently specializes in betting analysis and picks for college football, college basketball and NASCAR. He counts the NFL, the WNBA, and NBA player props as additional leagues/markets of interest. Henry graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 2021 with a Communication Studies degree and a Psychology minor. A native of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, he and his pup, Harold, have since relocated to Laramie, Wyoming. Thanks to his professional goals within the sports betting industry, there has been a whole lot of steam on the odds for a move to Las Vegas in 2023! Most of Henry’s free time is spent on outdoor adventures, playing chess, snowboarding, or reading a good book. He is also a competitive powerlifter and aspires to qualify for the USAPL Nationals meet within the next 2-3 years.

    Related Posts

    June 27, 2025

    VJ Edgecombe Among Biggest NBA Draft Winners

    June 24, 2025

    NBA Mock Draft 2025 and Updated Draft Order 3.0

    May 21, 2025

    Early 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings

    Add A Comment

    Comments are closed.

    Recently Published

    VJ Edgecombe Among Biggest NBA Draft Winners

    June 27, 2025

    NBA Mock Draft 2025 and Updated Draft Order 3.0

    June 24, 2025

    History of No. 1 Overall Dallas Mavericks Draft Picks

    June 24, 2025

    Early 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings

    May 21, 2025
    Advertisements
    RSS FlurrySports Podcast
    • The NBA Draft is Wednesday?! (Ep. 222) June 24, 2025
    • Grimace Never Strikes Twice (Ep. 221) June 16, 2025
    • Missingno, WI (Ep. 220) June 10, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertise/Sponsor Opportunities
    You must be 21+ years old to wager. Bet within your means. If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER |

    Copyright © 2017-2024 FlurrySports | Sitemap

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Ad Blocker Enabled!
    Ad Blocker Enabled!
    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please support us by disabling your Ad Blocker.