Oct 16, 2026
App State vs. Coastal Carolina prediction: Why Coastal Carolina is favored to win in college football Week 7 [2026]
Read Article College football picks today: Week 7 Friday best bets include Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina play [10/16/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Editor
Get college football picks and best bets for Friday, October 16, 2026.
Today’s college football picks for October 16, 2026 are here, with Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina and Washington vs. Purdue among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s college football play.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, searching the latest football odds to unearth real betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of college football picks tonight [10/16, updated 5:33PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s college football best bets, ranked by edge for Friday, October 16, 2026.
Coastal Carolina ML (+100)
- Edge: 2.5%
- Probability: 52.5%
- Matchup: Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina (8:00PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Coastal Carolina to defeat Appalachian State at +100 odds. A 52.5% probability produces an edge of 2.5%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.
Washington vs. Purdue Over 50.5 points (+100)
- Edge: 2.4%
- Probability: 52.4%
- Matchup: Washington vs. Purdue (8:00PM ET)
Washington vs. Purdue over 50.5 points carries a 2.4% edge and a probability of 52.4% at +100 odds, according to our model.
NCAAF best bets summary: Friday, 10/16/2026
As of 5:33PM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina | Coastal Carolina ML | +100 @ Caesars | 2.5% | 52.5% |
| Washington vs. Purdue | Over 50.5 points | +100 @ Caesars | 2.4% | 52.4% |
List of upcoming college football games to bet on now
- Columbia vs. Pennsylvania (7:00PM ET, Friday)
- Memphis vs. Tulane (7:30PM ET, Friday)
- Washington vs. Purdue (8:00PM ET, Friday)
- Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina (8:00PM ET, Friday)
- Kansas vs. Kansas State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
- Ohio State vs. Indiana (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
- Florida vs. Texas (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
- Mississippi State vs. LSU (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
- Pittsburgh vs. Boston College (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
- Cincinnati vs. West Virginia (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
College football offer for Week 7
Make the most of the picks in this article, including Coastal Carolina ML, with the Bet365 Sportsbook offer below:
Conclusion
Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for October 16, 2026, featuring plays such as Coastal Carolina ML vs. Appalachian State and over 50.5 points in the Washington vs. Purdue matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
Our predictions are based on 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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Ryan Leaver specializes in sports betting analysis across the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. Drawing on advanced statistical models, simulations, and historical data, he produces game previews, betting picks, player prop analysis, and futures coverage to help bettors make more informed decisions.
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