Oct 8, 2026
South Alabama vs. Arkansas State prediction: Why Arkansas State is favored to win in college football Week 6 [2026]
Read Article College football picks today: Week 6 Thursday best bets include South Alabama vs. Arkansas State play [10/8/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get college football picks and best bets for Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Today’s college football picks for October 8, 2026 are here, with South Alabama vs. Arkansas State among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s college football slate.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest football odds to find genuine betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of college football picks tonight [10/8, updated 4:02AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s college football best bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Arkansas State -2.5 (-115)
- Edge: 5.3%
- Probability: 58.8%
- Matchup: South Alabama vs. Arkansas State (7:30PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Arkansas State -2.5 at -115 odds. A 58.8% probability produces an edge of 5.3%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.
Arkansas State ML (-135)
- Edge: 4.0%
- Probability: 61.4%
- Matchup: South Alabama vs. Arkansas State (7:30PM ET)
Arkansas State ML carries a 4.0% edge and a probability of 61.4% at -135 odds, according to our model.
Western Kentucky +0.5 (-110)
- Edge: 3.0%
- Probability: 55.4%
- Matchup: Missouri State vs. Western Kentucky (7:00PM ET)
Western Kentucky +0.5 vs. Missouri State at -110 odds shows a 3.0% edge, supported by a 55.4% probability in simulations.
NCAAF best bets summary: Thursday, 10/8/2026
As of 4:02AM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama vs. Arkansas State | Arkansas State -2.5 | -115 @ BetRivers | 5.3% | 58.8% |
| South Alabama vs. Arkansas State | Arkansas State ML | -135 @ DraftKings | 4.0% | 61.4% |
| Missouri State vs. Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky +0.5 | -110 @ BetRivers | 3.0% | 55.4% |
List of upcoming college football games to bet on now
- Sam Houston State vs. Liberty (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
- Missouri State vs. Western Kentucky (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
- South Florida vs. UTSA (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
- South Alabama vs. Arkansas State (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
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Make the most of the picks in this article—including Arkansas State -2.5—with the Bet365 Sportsbook offer below:
Conclusion
Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for October 8, 2026, featuring plays such as Arkansas State -2.5 vs. South Alabama and Arkansas State ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
Our predictions are sourced from current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our Responsible Gambling hub.
All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.
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