On Saturday 19 September 2026, Northwestern Wildcats play Colorado Buffaloes in college football. Our model likes 6 bets here. The one it likes most is Northwestern Wildcats -5 on the Line, priced at +110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Northwestern Wildcats -5 on the Line (+110)
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On Saturday 19 September 2026, Northwestern Wildcats host Colorado Buffaloes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Northwestern Wildcats -5 Point Spread. On this line Northwestern Wildcats give up 5 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 5. This is one of the bookmaker's alternate lines, not the main one, so the price is different. It was priced at +110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21 if it lands. That price was showing at Bovada. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model has this as a long shot, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Under 46 Total Points (+110)
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On Saturday 19 September 2026, Northwestern Wildcats host Colorado Buffaloes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Under 46 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 46 points between them. This is one of the bookmaker's alternate lines, not the main one, so the price is different. It was priced at +110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21 if it lands. That price was showing at Bovada. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Northwestern Wildcats to Win (-169)
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On Saturday 19 September 2026, Northwestern Wildcats host Colorado Buffaloes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Northwestern Wildcats Moneyline. This one only needs Northwestern Wildcats to win the game. It was priced at -169 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.92 if it lands. That price was showing at Bovada. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -169 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.92 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Odds available at BetOnline at time of publishing
On Saturday 19 September 2026, Northwestern Wildcats host Colorado Buffaloes in college football. The bet we are looking at is DeAndre Moore Jr. Over 44.5 Receiving Yards. This wins if DeAndre Moore Jr. finishes with more than 44.5 receiving yards. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.77 if it lands. That price was showing at BetOnline. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.77 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Dekalon Taylor Under 10.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
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On Saturday 19 September 2026, Northwestern Wildcats host Colorado Buffaloes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Dekalon Taylor Under 10.5 Receiving Yards. This wins if Dekalon Taylor finishes with fewer than 10.5 receiving yards. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.77 if it lands. That price was showing at BetOnline. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.77 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Hayden Eligon II Under 28.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
Odds available at BetOnline at time of publishing
On Saturday 19 September 2026, Northwestern Wildcats host Colorado Buffaloes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Hayden Eligon II Under 28.5 Receiving Yards. This wins if Hayden Eligon II finishes with fewer than 28.5 receiving yards. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.77 if it lands. That price was showing at BetOnline. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.77 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is how our model reads Northwestern Wildcats v Colorado Buffaloes. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.
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