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The College Football Playoff continues on Saturday with three must-see matchups, including No. 7 Texas A&M hosting No. 10 Miami. The Aggies have reeled off seven consecutive victories at home, while Miami has won eight of its past 11 games on the road. However, the Hurricanes are 1-8 against the spread in their last nine games played in December, and SportsLine's model is backing Texas A&M to cover the spread in 59% of simulations at home. According to the latest college football odds, the Aggies are 3-point favorites, while the over/under for Miami vs. Texas A&M is 47.5. 

The model is also backing James Madison (+20.5) to cover the spread against Oregon, while the Over (57.5) hits 52% of the time in Ole Miss vs. Tulane. Before locking in your College Football Playoff picks for Saturday, Dec. 20, be sure to check out the top college football betting picks from SportsLine's advanced computer model. 

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College football best bets for Saturday, Dec. 20 (odds subject to change): 

  • Texas A&M (-3) vs. Miami
  • James Madison (+20.5) vs. Oregon
  • Ole Miss vs. Tulane: Over 57.5 points

Combining the model's three picks into a college football parlay would result in a payout of +587 (risk $100 to win $587). Bet it now at Caesars Sportsbook: 

Texas A&M -3 vs. Miami

Texas A&M has one of the best home-field advantages in all of college football, which is why the Aggies are 7-0 in their last seven games at home. Texas A&M is averaging 36.3 points per game on average, which ranks 14th in college football. Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed has thrown for 2,932 yards and 25 touchdowns, while also racking up 466 rushing yards and six scores on the ground, and SportsLine's model is expecting he'll lead Texas A&M to a convincing victory at home. The Aggies are projected to cover the spread in 59% of simulations on Saturday. 

James Madison +20.5 vs. Oregon

James Madison has reeled off 10 consecutive wins, and the Dukes have covered the spread in six of their last eight games when playing as an underdog. James Madison features a disruptive defense, which is giving up just 15.9 points per game this season, which ranks 10th in the nation. Oregon, meanwhile, is 19-1 in its last 20 games at home, but the Ducks are 1-4 ATS in their past five games played in December. According to the model's projections, Oregon secures the victory, but the Dukes cover the spread 58% of the time. 

Over 57.5 points in Tulane vs. Ole Miss

Ole Miss has dealt with drama surrounding the departure of Lane Kiffin since defeating Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl, but the Rebels still feature one of the nation's top-ranked offenses. Ole Miss is scoring 37.2 points per game, which ranks 11th in college football. Running back Kewan Lacy has racked up 20 touchdowns this season, while quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has thrown for over 3,000 passing yards and 18 TDs. SportsLine's model is projecting these teams will combine for 60 points on Saturday, helping the Over hit in 52% of simulations. 

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