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Meanwhile, in the world of college football, the Ohio State Buckeyes are set to face off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Buckeyes, known for producing NFL talent, are ranked sixth in the AP Poll and are loaded with impact players. On the other hand, the Hilltoppers boast a talented quarterback in Austin Reed, leading an explosive offense. The contrasting styles of the two offenses make this matchup intriguing from a betting perspective. Western Kentucky's vertical passing attack has been successful, ranking third in Offensive Finishing Drives. However, they will face a tough challenge from the Buckeyes' strong secondary. On the other hand, the Buckeyes will rely on their strong rushing attack to control the game's pace and limit scoring opportunities. The Hilltoppers, known for their passing attack, will continue to throw regardless of the game script. The article advises taking the Hilltoppers to cover the spread.

Moving on to baseball, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins are set to play a game that could be an American League playoff preview. The Twins have displayed impressive power at the plate recently, but they face the challenge of generating enough offense against Dallas Keuchel and the strong Tampa Bay Rays team. The article suggests betting on the over in this game, anticipating both starting pitchers to exit early and placing additional pressure on the relief pitchers.

In the world of college football, the Penn State Nittany Lions will face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini. FanDuel Sportsbook is offering a fantastic welcome offer, giving new customers up to 40 times their first wager. By making a qualifying deposit and betting $5 on their first wager, users will receive $200 in bonus bets. The article advises placing a bet on Penn State, as they have shown impressive offensive firepower with quarterback Drew Allar leading the team. Illinois' defense has struggled, particularly in their secondary, and they have also had difficulty generating pressure. The Nittany Lions should have success both through the air and on the ground. For Illinois to keep the game close, their quarterback, Luke Altmyer, will need to rely on his running ability as their offensive line has struggled.