A rushing or passing matchup rating of 5 is an extremely attractive matchup for the offense, while a 1 means the team is facing a tough defensive matchup and should probably be avoided in daily fantasy lineups. A rating of 3 is an average matchup. The star rankings take into account the team's Vegas total, relative strength of the offense's passing and rushing attack against the opposing defense and the expected game script (including blowout potential). The matchup ratings will help you to focus your research on the smaller number of offensive position groups with the most talent and the best matchups.
Friday Early
Team |
Spread |
Game Total |
Team Total |
Opponent |
Run |
Pass |
| Central Mich | -23.5 | 59.5 | 41.5 | E Michigan | 4 | 4 |
| W Kentucky | -10.5 | 63.5 | 37 | Marshall | 3 | 5 |
| Toledo | -8 | 60 | 34 | W Michigan | 5 | 3 |
| Boise State | -7.5 | 58 | 32.75 | San Jose St | 4 | 3 |
| Navy | -4 | 61 | 32.5 | Houston | 4 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh | -7 | 55 | 31 | Miami (FL) | 4 | 2 |
| Washington | -7 | 53.5 | 30.25 | Wash State | 4 | 3 |
| Arkansas | -14 | 45.5 | 29.75 | Missouri | 3 | 3 |
| Iowa | -1.5 | 58 | 29.75 | Nebraska | 4 | 2 |
| Georgia State | -1 | 57.5 | 29.25 | Troy | 2 | 4 |
| Houston | 4 | 61 | 28.5 | Navy | 3 | 2 |
| Troy | 1 | 57.5 | 28.25 | Georgia State | 2 | 3 |
| Nebraska | 1.5 | 58 | 28.25 | Iowa | 2 | 3 |
| Marshall | 10.5 | 63.5 | 26.5 | W Kentucky | 3 | 2 |
| W Michigan | 8 | 60 | 26 | Toledo | 2 | 3 |
| San Jose St | 7.5 | 58 | 25.25 | Boise State | 3 | 2 |
| Akron | -10.5 | 39 | 24.75 | Kent State | 2 | 2 |
| Miami (FL) | 7 | 55 | 24 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 3 |
| Wash State | 7 | 53.5 | 23.25 | Washington | 1 | 4 |
| E Michigan | 23.5 | 59.5 | 18 | Central Mich | 1 | 2 |
| Missouri | 14 | 45.5 | 15.75 | Arkansas | 1 | 1 |
| Kent State | 10.5 | 39 | 14.25 | Akron | 1 | 1 |
5 Star Matchups
Western Kentucky Pass- The Hilltoppers face a relatively stiff test against a Marshall defense that allows just 195 passing yards per game and only 5.3 yards per attempt. However, the WKU pass offense is special and should be able to succeed even in one of their tougher tests. The Hilltoppers are are averaging 360 passing yards per game and 9.5 yards per attempt.
Toledo Rush- The Rockets are averaging 215 rushing yards per game and 5.1 yards per carry and face a plus matchup against a WMU defense allowing 5.5 yards per carry and 198 rushing yards per game.
4 Star Matchups
Pittsburgh Rush- Miami is giving up 5.6 yards per carry and 229 yards per game on the ground this season. Pittsburgh is a run-heavy offense (58% run) that has averaged 172 rushing yards per game. Expect hte Panthers to pound away at a soft Miami run defense all day.
Navy Rush- The Midshipmen run a whopping 88% of the time and average 346 rushing yards per game. They face a stiff test though against a stingy Houston defense allowing just 3.4 yards per carry on the season.
Georgia State Pass- Georgia State ranks 13th nationally with 339 passing yards per game. Troy is giving up 7.6 yards per attempt and will have a tough time slowing down this GSU passing attack.
Friday Late
Team |
Spread |
Game Total |
Team Total |
Opponent |
Run |
Pass |
| Oregon | -36 | 70 | 53 | Oregon St | 5 | 4 |
| TX Christian | -1 | 78.5 | 39.75 | Baylor | 4 | 4 |
| Baylor | 1 | 78.5 | 38.75 | TX Christian | 4 | 4 |
| Tulsa | -7 | 63.5 | 35.25 | Tulane | 3 | 4 |
| Buffalo | -6.5 | 55 | 30.75 | U Mass | 3 | 3 |
| Tulane | 7 | 63.5 | 28.25 | Tulsa | 3 | 3 |
| U Mass | 6.5 | 55 | 24.25 | Buffalo | 2 | 4 |
| Oregon St | 36 | 70 | 17 | Oregon | 2 | 1 |
Saturday Early
Team |
Spread |
Game Total |
Team Total |
Opponent |
Run |
Pass |
| Memphis | -21.5 | 73 | 47.25 | S Methodist | 5 | 4 |
| W Virginia | -14 | 59.5 | 36.75 | Iowa State | 4 | 4 |
| Clemson | -17 | 55 | 36 | S Carolina | 4 | 4 |
| N Carolina | -5.5 | 65.5 | 35.5 | NC State | 4 | 4 |
| USC | -3.5 | 62 | 32.75 | UCLA | 3 | 4 |
| Utah | -16 | 49 | 32.5 | Colorado | 4 | 3 |
| Alabama | -14.5 | 48.5 | 31.5 | Auburn | 4 | 2 |
| NC State | 5.5 | 65.5 | 30 | N Carolina | 3 | 3 |
| UCLA | 3.5 | 62 | 29.25 | USC | 3 | 3 |
| Louisville | -4.5 | 53.5 | 29 | Kentucky | 3 | 2 |
| Michigan St | -10.5 | 46.5 | 28.5 | Penn State | 3 | 2 |
| VA Tech | -3.5 | 51 | 27.25 | Virginia | 2 | 2 |
| S Methodist | 21.5 | 73 | 25.75 | Memphis | 2 | 2 |
| Georgia | -4 | 47.5 | 25.75 | GA Tech | 3 | 1 |
| Kentucky | 4.5 | 53.5 | 24.5 | Louisville | 2 | 2 |
| Virginia | 3.5 | 51 | 23.75 | VA Tech | 2 | 2 |
| Ohio State | 0 | 47 | 23.5 | Michigan | 2 | 2 |
| Michigan | 0 | 47 | 23.5 | Ohio State | 2 | 2 |
| Iowa State | 14 | 59.5 | 22.75 | W Virginia | 2 | 2 |
| Wisconsin | -2.5 | 43 | 22.75 | Minnesota | 2 | 2 |
| Northwestern | -3.5 | 42 | 22.75 | Illinois | 2 | 1 |
| GA Tech | 4 | 47.5 | 21.75 | Georgia | 2 | 1 |
| Minnesota | 2.5 | 43 | 20.25 | Wisconsin | 2 | 1 |
| Illinois | 3.5 | 42 | 19.25 | Northwestern | 1 | 1 |
| S Carolina | 17 | 55 | 19 | Clemson | 1 | 1 |
| Penn State | 10.5 | 46.5 | 18 | Michigan St | 1 | 1 |
| Auburn | 14.5 | 48.5 | 17 | Alabama | 1 | 1 |
| Colorado | 16 | 49 | 16.5 | Utah | 1 | 1 |
Saturday Late
Team |
Spread |
Game Total |
Team Total |
Opponent |
Run |
Pass |
| Oklahoma | -7 | 68 | 37.5 | Oklahoma St | 3 | 4 |
| Colorado St | -10 | 58.5 | 34.25 | Fresno St | 3 | 4 |
| Mississippi | -1 | 64 | 32.5 | Miss State | 2 | 4 |
| Miss State | 1 | 64 | 31.5 | Mississippi | 2 | 4 |
| Oklahoma St | 7 | 68 | 30.5 | Oklahoma | 2 | 3 |
| LSU | -5.5 | 54.5 | 30 | Texas A&M | 4 | 1 |
| Stanford | -3.5 | 56 | 29.75 | Notre Dame | 3 | 2 |
| Temple | -13 | 41 | 27 | Connecticut | 3 | 2 |
| Notre Dame | 3.5 | 56 | 26.25 | Stanford | 2 | 3 |
| Texas A&M | 5.5 | 54.5 | 24.5 | LSU | 2 | 2 |
| Fresno St | 10 | 58.5 | 24.25 | Colorado St | 2 | 2 |
| Florida St | -2.5 | 43 | 22.75 | Florida | 2 | 2 |
| Florida | 2.5 | 43 | 20.25 | Florida St | 2 | 1 |
| Connecticut | 13 | 41 | 14 | Temple | 1 | 1 |
