Josh Pate Best Bets: Week 5 College Football Picks, Predictions

by: Steve Samra 5 hours ago SamraSource

Josh Pate is locking in his picks for this weekend’s college football slate. Week 5’s showdowns feature some of the best games of the entire season, and there’s some money to be made.

On the latest episode of Josh Pate’s College Football Show , the college football insider focused on a myriad of interesting contests. Some of the games he decided to take a closer look at included Mississippi State – Tennessee , Ole Miss – LSU and Alabama – Georgia .

Check out Pate’s predictions below. While the lines may have shifted a bit since his choices were locked in earlier this week, it’s easy to see where he stands at the moment on each game.

Mississippi State (+9.5) vs. Tennessee

Current line from Bet MGM Sportsbook: Mississippi State (+8.5) vs. Tennessee 

Mississippi State is undefeated, and they already have a huge win in the bank over Arizona State. Still, Neyland Stadium is a different animal. Pate believes the Bulldogs can at least cover against Tennessee, though.

Pate : “We got Mississippi State. We got them early in the week. This number is not available anymore. The price we got it at? Mississippi State +9.5.”

Rice (+14.5) at Navy

Current line from Bet MGM Sportsbook: Rice (+14) vs. Navy

Rice didn’t look great against stiffer competition earlier this season, as they fell by 26 to Houston. Still, Pate thinks they can keep it within two scores against 3-0 Navy in Week 5.

Pate : “We’re betting on food — Rice +14.5. Now, will food allow us to eat.”

Hawaii (+6.5) at Air Force

Hawaii will travel to Colorado to take on Air Force in Week 5. The Rainbow Warriors have two more wins than the Falcons, but the latter is favored. Pate is of the opinion that Hawaii can cover the six-and-a-half point spread.

Pate : “Hawaii +6.5. We’re betting against multiple service academies this weekend.”

Ole Miss (-1.5) vs. LSU

Current line from Bet MGM Sportsbook: Ole Miss (-1.5) vs. LSU

The second biggest SEC game of the weekend would be the top contest almost any other weekend. Pate thinks Lane Kiffin’s Rebels will defend home field in their showdown against LSU in Week 5.

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