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BetMGM Bonus Code: Score Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets on Friday’s College Football Slate
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New users can capitalize on a lucrative offer from BetMGM: a bonus code, CBSSPORTS, provides up to $1,500 in bonus bets back if your first wager loses, or $150 in bonus bets if your initial bet of $10 or more wins, depending on your location. With five college football games scheduled for Friday, including compelling matchups like BYU versus West Virginia and San Diego State against Colorado State, now is an opportune moment to leverage this promotion.
Data-Driven Picks for Friday Night Football
The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each game 10,000 times, is having a remarkably accomplished run, boasting a 39-20 record on top-rated picks as 2024 and a 37-24 combined record on money-line and over/under college football selections since the beginning of the year.Experts believe following these data-driven insights could yield significant returns for bettors.
Here are three of the model’s top picks for Friday, October 3, available at BetMGM:
- Charlotte +28 vs.South Florida (-110)
- BYU -20.5 vs. West Virginia (-105)
- Colorado State +6.5 vs. San Diego State (-118)
A parlay combining these three selections at BetMGM offers a potential payout of +611 – a $100 wager could win $611.
Breaking Down the Best Bets
The matchup between Charlotte and South Florida presents an intriguing opportunity. While South Florida briefly enjoyed a ranking after an upset victory over Florida, they suffered a decisive 49-12 loss to Miami the following week. Despite rebounding with a 63-14 win against an FCS opponent, South Carolina State, and benefiting from a bye week, Charlotte also had extra planning time. According to the model, the 49ers are projected to cover the significant 28-point spread in 62% of simulations, despite a challenging first season under Tim Albin.
Later in the evening, BYU hosts West Virginia in a Big 12 showdown. “West Virginia gets a late-night kickoff a long way from home,” noted SportsLine college football expert Mike Tierney, who has a 9-3 record on his last 12 CFB picks. “QB Nicco Marchiol is out, rehabbing from injury, and might be joined by other starters. Not a promising scenario for the Mountaineers, who’ve been outscored by 65 points in a pair of Big 12 games and did not penetrate the goal line during the first half in either.” Tierney further emphasized BYU quarterback bear Bachmeier’s impressive performance – 10 touchdown passes without an interception – suggesting a difficult night ahead for West Virginia.
The Mountain West contest between San Diego State and Colorado State also presents a compelling betting opportunity. Despite a frustrating 1-3 start to the 2025 season, Colorado State’s schedule has been challenging. The Rams actually competed more effectively against Washington State, losing 20-3, than San Diego state did, which fell 36-13. historically, October has been a strong month for Colorado State (6-1 against the spread), and the model predicts they will cover the 6.5-point spread in 64% of simulations.
