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Week 5 College Football Picks, Predictions: Our Best Bets for Thursday’s NCAAF Games

Action Network experts have outlined their top picks for the Thursday night college football slate on October 1, featuring matchups such as New Mexico State versus Western Kentucky and Tulsa against North Texas. Betting recommendations include taking the under on the New Mexico State team total at 29.5 points and backing Tulsa on the moneyline at minus 115.

Meanwhile, Western Kentucky faces struggles under head coach Tyson Helton and offensive coordinator Bodie Reeder following a tough schedule that included consecutive games against Georgia and Indiana to fund their athletic department. The Hilltoppers have dealt with offensive line shuffling and a struggling quarterback in Rodney Tisdale Jr., leaving them with concerning statistical rankings across several categories this season.

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