South Florida vs East Carolina, Iowa vs Northwestern and 4 more: AiQ Picks and Predictions (Week…
ProphetAiQ Team · 2026-11-05
AiQ's picks for South Florida vs East Carolina, Iowa vs Northwestern, Air Force vs Army, Fresno State vs Utah State, Broncos vs Panthers, Bills vs Vikings…
ProphetAiQ's preview video from November 5, 2026 goes through AiQ's picks for 6 games. Below is each game with the picks as they stood when the video was made.
South Florida Bulls at East Carolina Pirates
Friday, November 6, 2026, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
AiQ's picks when the video was made:
- Moneyline: East Carolina Pirates, priced below fair.
The story
The South Florida Bulls have won 6 of their 8 games this season, winning three of the last five. The East Carolina Pirates have won 4 of their 8 games this season, winning three of the last five.
Matchups to watch
- An uphill climb through the air. The East Carolina Pirates averaged 186.5 passing yards per game this season, the 25th fewest of 138 FBS teams, and the South Florida Bulls allowed 178.4 passing yards per game, the 23rd fewest.
Trends in play
Recent totals lean under. The East Carolina Pirates went under the total in 7 of their last 10 games.
These come from the closing lines of this season and last. They are context, not the reason for AiQ's picks, and the books price them in.
Every market and price for this game
Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats
Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Ryan Field.
AiQ's picks when the video was made:
- Moneyline: Northwestern Wildcats, priced below fair.
The story
The Iowa Hawkeyes have won 6 of their 8 games this season, winning three of the last five. The Northwestern Wildcats have won 6 of their 8 games this season, winning four of the last five.
Matchups to watch
- Strength against strength on the ground. The Northwestern Wildcats averaged 200.9 rushing yards per game this season, the 24th most of 138 FBS teams, and the Iowa Hawkeyes allowed 79.0 rushing yards per game, the 4th fewest.
Trends in play
Against the spread, the records pull in opposite directions. The Northwestern Wildcats covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Iowa Hawkeyes covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.
These come from the closing lines of this season and last. They are context, not the reason for AiQ's picks, and the books price them in.
Every market and price for this game
Air Force Falcons at Army Black Knights
Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Michie Stadium.
AiQ's picks when the video was made:
- Moneyline: Army Black Knights, priced below fair.
The story
The Air Force Falcons have won 6 of their 8 games this season, winning four of the last five. The Army Black Knights have won 5 of their 8 games this season, winning three of the last five.
Matchups to watch
- Weakness against weakness through the air. The Air Force Falcons averaged 59.1 passing yards per game this season, the fewest of 138 FBS teams, and the Army Black Knights allowed 244.1 passing yards per game, the 28th most.
- An uphill climb through the air. The Army Black Knights averaged 71.1 passing yards per game this season, the 2nd fewest of 138 FBS teams, and the Air Force Falcons allowed 176.3 passing yards per game, the 18th fewest.
Every market and price for this game
Fresno State Bulldogs at Utah State Aggies
Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Maverik Stadium.
AiQ's picks when the video was made:
- Moneyline: Fresno State Bulldogs, priced below fair.
The story
The Fresno State Bulldogs have won 5 of their 8 games this season, winning three of the last five. The Utah State Aggies have won 3 of their 8 games this season, winning three of the last five.
Matchups to watch
- Weakness against weakness in total yards. The Utah State Aggies averaged 326.1 yards per game this season, the 18th fewest of 138 FBS teams, and the Fresno State Bulldogs allowed 392.5 yards per game, the 34th most.
Trends in play
Recent totals lean under. The Utah State Aggies went under the total in 8 of their last 10 games.
These come from the closing lines of this season and last. They are context, not the reason for AiQ's picks, and the books price them in.
Every market and price for this game
Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers
Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium.
AiQ's picks when the video was made:
- Moneyline: Denver Broncos, priced below fair.
The story
The Denver Broncos have won 6 of their 8 games this season, winning the last four. The Carolina Panthers have won 3 of their 7 games this season. The Carolina Panthers come in with more rest: their last game was on October 29, ten days before this one, while the Denver Broncos played seven days before.
Matchups to watch
- Weakness against weakness on the ground. The Denver Broncos averaged 92.6 rushing yards per game this season, the 7th fewest in the NFL, and the Carolina Panthers allowed 140.7 rushing yards per game, the 3rd most.
Trends in play
Recent results against the spread back the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos covered the spread in 4 straight games.
These come from the closing lines of this season and last. They are context, not the reason for AiQ's picks, and the books price them in.
Every market and price for this game
Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings
Monday, November 9, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium.
AiQ's picks when the video was made:
- Moneyline: Buffalo Bills, priced below fair.
The story
The Buffalo Bills have won 6 of their 7 games this season, winning the last three. The Minnesota Vikings have won 6 of their 7 games this season.
Matchups to watch
- Strength against strength in scoring. The Buffalo Bills averaged 33.3 points per game this season, the most in the NFL, and the Minnesota Vikings allowed 13.3 points per game, the fewest.
- Weakness against weakness through the air. The Minnesota Vikings averaged 165.6 passing yards per game this season, the 2nd fewest in the NFL, and the Buffalo Bills allowed 254.7 passing yards per game, the 3rd most.
Trends in play
The total pulls both ways. The last 6 games involving the Minnesota Vikings went under the total. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills went over the total in 7 of their last 10 games.
Recent results against the spread back the Buffalo Bills. The Buffalo Bills covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.
These come from the closing lines of this season and last. They are context, not the reason for AiQ's picks, and the books price them in.