School soccer picks, schedule: Predictions towards the unfold, odds for prime 25 video games in Week 5

With one-third of the 2022 school soccer season within the books and the rankings extra normalized throughout the board, Week 5 affords loads of large top-25 matchups with implications throughout Energy 5 and Group of 5 conferences and the School Soccer Playoff image. Even higher, these showdowns are scattered all through Saturday’s schedule giving followers the chance to tune into as many as potential over the course of the day.

In reality, there are 5 video games between ranked opponents on the day with two such contests every amongst SEC and ACC opponents. No. 14 Ole Miss hosts No. 7 Kentucky as a landing favourite regardless of its greater rating, whereas No. 2 Alabama hits the highway at No. 20 Arkansas as a 17-point favourite, based on Caesars Sportsbook. No. 23 Florida State seems to be to remain undefeated with a house tilt towards No. 22 Wake Forest earlier than No. 5 Clemson and No. 10 NC State meet as top-10 unbeatens in a primetime showcase. To not be omitted, No. 16 Baylor goals to leap again to the highest of the Huge 12 race when it hosts undefeated No. 9 Oklahoma State.

By the point Saturday’s motion has concluded, the highest 25 will look notably completely different, and there could even be important modifications to the CFP projections. (Whereas there are two video games scheduled for Sunday that includes Sunshine State groups that needed to delay their kickoffs resulting from Hurricane Ian, neither options ranked applications.)

Remember to follow CBS Sports activities all through the day for college football protection from the opening kickoff onward. Let’s check out our skilled picks for the perfect video games in Week 5.

Odds through Caesars Sportsbook | All occasions Jap

No. 4 Michigan at Iowa

Featured Sport | Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines

Midday | Fox, fuboTV (Attempt at no cost) — When these groups met final December within the Huge Ten Championship Sport, Michigan completely trounced Iowa, 42-3. The jury is out on whether or not the Wolverines are pretty much as good as final season, however Iowa seems to have regressed. The Hawkeyes have scored simply 4 offensive touchdowns in 4 video games and now face an opponent that’s far superior to any they’ve seen but. Michigan gave up 4 landing drives of 70 yards or extra in a 34-27 win over Maryland final week, however the Terrapins are much better geared up offensively than Iowa. Even when the Hawkeyes are profitable in slowing Michigan’s offense, it is onerous to see them reaching double-digits with out some ridiculous turnover luck. The Wolverines ought to cowl this unfold with any rating within the 20s. Prediction: Michigan -10.5 — David Cobb

No. 7 Kentucky at No. 14 Ole Miss

Featured Sport | Ole Miss Rebels vs. Kentucky Wildcats

Midday | ESPN, fuboTV (Attempt at no cost) — The Rebels are heavy favorites heading into the matchup regardless of a decrease rating. Nevertheless, do not depend out the Wildcats. Kentucky boasts a serious defensive benefit, together with extra expertise on the quarterback place. Ole Miss’ offensive fame beneath coach Lane Kiffin is nicely established, however Jaxson Dart has not been examined towards a high quality protection. That’ll change this week. Prediction: Kentucky +7 — Shehan Jeyarajah

No. 2 Alabama at No. 20 Arkansas

Featured Sport | Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

3:30 p.m. | CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App — A part of the explanation Alabama has not been good on the highway is that its offensive line has not been as much as the standard customary. This yr’s Alabama offense has not been practically as explosive within the passing sport as we have seen in recent times. There is no such thing as a true alpha receiver — no less than, not one which has taken the reins from the excellent receivers Alabama’s had on its roster. All of that mixed with Arkansas dropping into protection and forcing groups to place collectively lengthy drives to beat it suggests this will probably be a lower-scoring, nearer affair than anticipated. I haven’t got a excessive stage of confidence in it, but when I am betting something right here, I might fairly be on the Razorbacks. Prediction: Arkansas +17 — Tom Fornelli

No. 9 Oklahoma State at No. 16 Baylor

Featured Sport | Baylor Bears vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys

3:30 p.m. | Fox, fuboTV (Attempt at no cost) — Oklahoma State has gained the final two regular-season matchups between these groups, however the Cowboys haven’t been examined in 2022 since shedding defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Ohio State. The Bears have maintained their spectacular defensive efficiency and confirmed actual upside within the passing sport in a win over Iowa State. Homefield benefit carries the day. Prediction: Baylor -2.5 — Shehan Jeyarajah

No. 10 NC State at No. 5 Clemson

Featured Sport | Clemson Tigers vs. NC State Wolfpack

7:30 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV (Attempt at no cost) — I will take Clemson straight up, however give me NC State grabbing factors on the highway. Clemson will win the battle on the line of scrimmage and pressure a few errors from Devin Leary that may stop this from changing into a shootout. Tigers working again Will Shipley will take over late and forestall D.J. Uiagalelei from having to be a distinction maker for the second straight week. This one will come right down to the ultimate drive or two, and the Tigers will hold on to maintain their nationwide championship hopes alive. Prediction: NC State +6.5 — Barrett Sallee

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