JD Yonke
JD Yonke
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JD is a diehard college football fan with five years of experience writing betting and fantasy content for publications such as SportsGrid, Fantasy Points, Fantrax, and Devy Watch. An avid reader, he uses his inclination to look at things with an exhausting and in-depth, analytic viewpoint combined with a love for statistics and metrics to form a well-rounded handicapping approach.
e's an integral member of the niche (but growing!) college fantasy football community, twice traveling to Canton, OH for the Fantasy Football Expo as a member of the CFF King's Classic drafting squad. His specialization in college football DFS and prop betting taught him that there are exploitable markets to be found and that narrowing your focus is integral to being a profitable bettor.
A lifelong Californian who grew up playing baseball, basketball, football, and lacrosse, he's glad to share a passionate love for sports with this wonderful community.
Sport to bet on: College football
Sports movie: The Sandlot
Sports snack: Cherries
Covers feature: College football betting trends
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UNLV vs San Jose State Prediction and Picks for College Football Week 13
With weather expected to impact UNLV's game against San Jose State, we suggest you lean on this Rebels offense, which doesn't rely on the passing game to move the ball consistently.
Early Colorado vs Kansas Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Week 13
With all of the value being sucked out of Colorado's odds, might it now be time to look the other way to a red-hot Kansas team?
UCLA vs Washington State Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for College Football Week 12
Washington has seen the Under cash in 12 of its last 15 games dating back to last season and our UCLA vs. Washington preview expects more of the same Friday night.
Wyoming vs Colorado State Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for College Football Week 12
Wyoming is starting to show signs of life with RB Harrison Waylee healthy and while Colorado State has been good, its underlying metrics don't anticipate a win that matches the double-digit spread.
College Football Player Props & Best Bets: Air Raid
Jacolby Criswell is averaging north of 280 yards per game as the full-time UNC starter and should dominate against a poor Wake Forest secondary on Saturday night.
Arizona vs Wisconsin Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
With Wisconsin looking to slow things down in front of its home crowd, you shouldn't expect an offensive barrage when Arizona comes to town tonight.
Early UCLA vs Washington Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Week 12
A slow start against some top teams shouldn't stop you from backing UCLA against Washington this week.
Arizona State vs Gonzaga Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s College Basketball Game
Still chasing 'the big one,' Gonzaga opened their season with an emphatic win over Baylor. Now at home, JD Yonke believes they are poised for another strong outing against an Arizona State team that leaves much to be desired.
BYU vs Utah Prediction and Picks: Scoring Galore in Salt Lake City
Utah's offense isn't great, but a total of 40.5 is simply too low. Expect the Utes and Cougars to surpass this number with relative ease.
California vs Wake Forest Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets: Cal Can't Cover Big Number on Road
Cal has yet to win an ACC game while Wake Forest has won three of its last four, yet the Demon Deacons are getting a touchdown at home. That spread is too good for our college football betting picks to pass on.
College Football Player Props & Best Bets: Ward Maintains Momentum in Heisman Race
With Cam Ward remaining the favorite to win the Heisman, we expect the Miami quarterback to have his way with a suspect Georgia Tech pass defense.
New Mexico vs San Diego State Prediction and Picks: Can't Stop Nasty Napier
With a total of 66.5, we expect to see a ton of offense in Friday's game between New Mexico and San Diego State — some of which will come from Aztecs receiver Jordan Napier.
Early Iowa vs UCLA Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Week 11
As bad as UCLA was to start the season, the tides have turned in recent weeks. Combine that with an Iowa matchup that's better than you might think, and the Bruins quickly become a live home underdog.
Texas Tech vs Iowa State Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets: Red Raiders Cause Chaos
For as impressive as Iowa State's 7-0 start may be, a 13.5-point spread against a competent Texas Tech team feels wide. We break down the matchup in our college football picks below.
San Diego State vs Boise State Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets: Poke Produces in Aztec Upset Bid
The San Diego State Aztecs are getting completely overlooked by the oddsmakers vs. the Boise State Broncos, but JD Yonke's CFB picks see the Aztecs putting up a fight thanks to Ja'Shaun Poke.
San Diego State vs Boise State Player Props & Best Bets: Let's Get Lauter!
With the Broncos' top wideout banged up, tight end Matt Lauer should see an uptick in production against the Aztecs in tonight's Mountain West showcase.
College Football Player Props & Best Bets: Daniel Jackson Racks Up Receiving Yards for Minnesota
Daniel Jackson has been a problem for opposing secondaries, and he'll rack up plenty more yards in Week 10.
Early Oregon vs Michigan Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Week 10
The Wolverines are bad but they don't generally get blown out because they grind the ball into the ground to control pace. The Ducks don't tend to go for the jugular, either, despite being undefeated.
Nevada vs Hawai'i NCAAF Picks, Predictions, and Best Bets: Low-Scoring Affair Hits Honolulu
Although Nevada has impressed the nation with its rushing attack in 2024, the Wolf Pack could take a step back when they take on a Rainbow Warriors defense that thrives on stopping the ground game.
Boise State vs UNLV NCAAF Picks, Predictions, and Best Bets: James, Jeanty Run Wild
The UNLV Rebels' Go-Go Offense has looked unstoppable lately, and the same can be said for Boise State Broncos RB Ashton Jeanty. Expect plenty of points in this Friday night Mountain West clash.
