Weekend’s best bets: RJ betting reporters go head-to-head

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud plays against Michigan State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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By Jim Barnes / Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 25, 2021 - 11:56 am

Week 12 best bets

(Home team in CAPS)

Jim Barnes

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Last week: 0-3

Season: 12-19-2

— NEW MEXICO STATE (-6½) over Massachusetts

— LOUISIANA STATE (+6½) over Texas A&M

— Buccaneers (-3) over COLTS

Todd Dewey

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Last week: 2-1

Season: 17-15-1

— Ohio State (-8) over MICHIGAN

— PATRIOTS (-7) over Titans

— 49ERS (-3) over Vikings

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