As we gear up for the first big slate of college football Week 1 matchups this Thursday and betting limits increase, spread and over/under odds are on the move.
With numbers flying ahead of kickoff, we’ve tracked a couple spread and over/under picks attracting market-moving bets: Alcorn State vs. UAB and Lindenwood vs. Kansas.
Enter the Alcorn State vs. UAB prediction, where bettors with influence have worked the spread through key numbers, indicating a strong Week 1 stance. Surprisingly, while tickets are overwhelmingly on one side, the money is pouring in on another. This divergence is rarely seen, and it sets up an intriguing backdrop for Thursday’s FCS-FBS crossover.
UAB ended last season with a 6-6 record against the spread, while Alcorn State went 7-4 overall.
Meanwhile, tonight’s Lindenwood vs. Kansas pick focuses on the over/under, as wise guy action has an idea of how the Jayhawks will perform in their first game without offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki.
College Football Spread, Over/Under Picks Tonight
Alcorn State vs UAB Prediction for Thursday, August 29
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UAB opened -25.5, but that number is long gone.
UAB is attracting a boatload of pro action. The Blazers have seen no resistance in the market, even as the line climbed through key numbers, closing in at -29. Given that 67% of the tickets are on Alcorn State but a whopping 82% of the money is on UAB, it’s clear that big, influential money is peppering the home team.
PRO Report Pick: UAB Spread
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Lindenwood vs. Kansas Prediction for Thursday, August 29
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The Lindenwood vs. Kansas prediction features sharp action and top experts within our betting community all converging on a singular pick. This game marks the first for Kansas without their previous OC, Kotelnicki, adding an extra layer of intrigue.
Transitioning to the numbers, Kansas is favored at -46.5, with the over/under set at 59.5 points. The significance of this FCS line movement cannot be overstated, as sharp bettors often possess insights that the general public may not have. The pick catching the attention of bettors isn’t a side, but rather the total points over.
Initially, the over opened at 58.5, but smart money has driven this number up on game day, showing significant confidence in a high-scoring affair behind an experienced Jayhawks offense led by Jalon Daniels.
PRO Report Pick: Kansas vs. Lindenwood Over
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