We’ve been utilizing Bet Labs to guide us to better FCS predictions all week. Today, sharp money is betting on two picks Saturday of Week 1: Charleston Southern and The Citadel, and Northern Colorado vs. Incarnate Word.
Our analysis has tracked a big move on the Charleston Southern vs. The Citadel over/under, providing a clearer picture of where smart money is heading.
Charleston Southern is currently favored by more than a touchdown, with one of the lower over/unders on the board. It’s the season opener for both clubs on Saturday night.
Also, the Northern Colorado vs. Incarnate Word spread is landing big money.
Sharp action is a key indicator for our FCS predictions, and both games are textbook examples on Saturday of Week 1
College Football FCS Spread, Over/Under Picks Saturday Week 1
Charleston Southern vs. The Citadel Prediction
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We tracked our first big bet on the game just past noon. Sharp money bet the Charleston Southern vs. The Citadel under at 44, enough to adjust the number down to 43.5.
Then, the spread attracted some interest.
Immediately after the over/under was bet, influential took a piece of Charleston Southern, but that seemed like a fluke – the line then dropped back.
No read there, but the total is in range.
PRO Pick for Charleston Southern vs. The Citadel: Under 43.5
Northern Colorado vs. Incarnate Word Prediction
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Here’s a big-money special – Incarnate Word -23.5.
We recorded a bunch of money dumping on the Cardinals as big home favorites, shifting the line to -24.
PRO Pick for Northern Colorado vs. Incarnate Word: Incarnate Word Spread
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