College football picks today: Week 8 Tuesday best bets include South Alabama vs. Marshall play [10/20/2026]

South Alabama vs. Marshall Under 60.5 points (+163)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 41.6%
• Matchup: South Alabama vs. Marshall (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Under 60.5 points in South Alabama vs. Marshall at 38¢ odds. A 41.6% probability produces an edge of 3.6%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.

Middle Tennessee vs. Florida International Over 46.5 points (+104)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 52.6%
• Matchup: Middle Tennessee vs. Florida International (7:00PM ET)

Middle Tennessee vs. Florida International over 46.5 points carries a 3.6% edge and a probability of 52.6% at 49¢ odds, according to our model.

Delaware -2.5 (55¢)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Missouri State vs. Delaware (7:00PM ET)

Delaware -2.5 vs. Missouri State at 55¢ odds shows a 2.3% edge, supported by a 57.3% probability in simulations.

Marshall ML (+117)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 48.2%
• Matchup: South Alabama vs. Marshall (7:30PM ET)

A 2.2% edge and 48.2% probability makes Marshall at the moneyline a value play in the South Alabama vs. Marshall matchup, per our model.

Marshall +2.5 (-104)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 53.2%
• Matchup: South Alabama vs. Marshall (7:30PM ET)

Marshall +2.5 at 51¢ presents a 2.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 53.2%.

NCAAF best bets summary: Tuesday, 10/20/2026

As of 6:31PM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming college football games to bet on now

• Middle Tennessee vs. Florida International (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Missouri State vs. Delaware (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• South Alabama vs. Marshall (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

College football offer for Week 8

Make the most of the picks in this article, including Under 60.5 points, with the Bet365 Sportsbook offer below:

Conclusion

Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for October 20, 2026, featuring plays such as under 60.5 points in the South Alabama vs. Marshall matchup and over 46.5 points in the Middle Tennessee vs. Florida International matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.