Category: NCAAF

  • Oregon State vs San Diego State Prediction, Picks, Odds, Spread, How to Watch — College Football Week 2

    Oregon State vs San Diego State Prediction, Picks, Odds, Spread, How to Watch — College Football Week 2

    Oregon State vs San Diego State Prediction, Picks, Odds, How to Watch for College Football Week 2 An intriguing matchup will occur on Saturday night in sunny San Diego, California. The Oregon State Beavers have officially entered the post-Jonathan Smith and D.J. Ugeleleli era (probably for the better), starting the season with a victory. They…

  • College Football Week 2 Predictions, Best Bets: 5 Late-Night Expert Picks for USC, Oregon, More

    College Football Week 2 Predictions, Best Bets: 5 Late-Night Expert Picks for USC, Oregon, More

    There’s nothing like some late-night college football action. Most sports don’t have games that start at 11 p.m. ET and roll long into the early hours of the morning — but that’s one of the many things that makes college football special. Our staff loves the late-night slate here in college football Week 2, as…

  • Kansas vs Illinois Prediction, Pick, How to Watch College Football Week 2

    Kansas vs Illinois Prediction, Pick, How to Watch College Football Week 2

    The Kansas Jayhawks will look to pull off another win after beating the Illinois Fighting Illini, 34-23, last season when they travel to Champaign on Saturday. Where does the betting value lie in this Big 12/Big Ten bout? Let’s take a look at my Kansas vs. Illinois prediction. [subheader sizedown=”false” text=”College Football Prediction for Kansas vs…

  • Tennessee vs. NC State Prediction, Picks, Odds, Spread for College Football Week 2

    Tennessee vs. NC State Prediction, Picks, Odds, Spread for College Football Week 2

    Despite a proximity within 400 miles, Tennessee and NC State have only played each other three times since the first meeting in 1911. The 2012 victory by the Volunteers signifies the only other time this series has been played after World War II. Fast forward to the 2024 season, and both the Volunteers and Wolfpack…

  • 8 College Football Picks Tonight Fit Unique Situational Angle

    8 College Football Picks Tonight Fit Unique Situational Angle

    For the late-night college football crowd, this one’s for you. Eight college football picks tonight for Saturday of Week 2 fit a unique, situational betting angle. Our college football researchers dug up a betting nugget which has provided great insights when making picks. Tonight, these eight games fit directly into a sweet spot for a…

  • Texas Tech vs. Washington State Prediction, Picks, Odds, How to Watch NCAAF Week 2

    Texas Tech vs. Washington State Prediction, Picks, Odds, How to Watch NCAAF Week 2

    What could be more fun than a late-night West Coast game on Saturday night with a total set at 66? The Washington Cougars will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in what’s expected to be a high-scoring affair on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on FOX. Both teams are coming off wins in Week…

  • Liberty vs New Mexico State Prediction, Picks, Odds, Spread, How to Watch — College Football Week 2

    Liberty vs New Mexico State Prediction, Picks, Odds, Spread, How to Watch — College Football Week 2

    New Mexico State vs Liberty Prediction, Picks, Odds, How to Watch for College Football Week 2 The Liberty Flames and New Mexico State Aggies open Conference USA play on Saturday with a rematch of the championship game a season ago. The Flames won the CUSA crown last season by topping the Aggies in a 49-35…

  • Texas Dominates Michigan, Easily Covers Spread in Rout

    Texas Dominates Michigan, Easily Covers Spread in Rout

    Texas made a huge early-season statement on Saturday. The No. 3 Longhorns went into Ann Arbor and dominated defending champion No. 10 Michigan, 31-12, in a surprising blowout. The meeting marked perhaps the most-anticipated game of the Week 2 schedule as the only matchup between two top-10 teams. But Texas had its way with the…

  • NCAAF Best Bets, Predictions for Week 2 Evening Games

    NCAAF Best Bets, Predictions for Week 2 Evening Games

    While No. 14 Tennessee vs. No. 24 NC State is the marquee game of the night for college football’s Week 2, our staff has six picks from five games that hold value during the evening slate. So, here’s NCAAF best bets and predictions for Saturday’s evening games, including Houston vs. Oklahoma and more on Sept. 7.…

  • Sacramento State vs Fresno State Prediction, Picks, Odds, Spread, How to Watch — College Football Week 2

    Sacramento State vs Fresno State Prediction, Picks, Odds, Spread, How to Watch — College Football Week 2

    Sacramento State vs Fresno State Prediction, Picks, Odds, How to Watch for College Football Week 2 In one of the nightcaps for Saturday’s slate, the Sacramento State Hornets will take on the Fresno State Bulldogs. In Week 1, both teams fell as underdogs but put a scare into their opponents. Sacramento State jumped out to…

  • Northern Arizona vs Arizona Prediction, Picks, Odds, How to Watch for College Football Week 2

    Northern Arizona vs Arizona Prediction, Picks, Odds, How to Watch for College Football Week 2

    The No. 20 Arizona Wildcats host the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday night. It’s not quite a throwback to the old “Pac-12 After Dark,” with NAU vs. Arizona kicking off at 10 p.m. ET, but it is a nice late-night college football Week 2 clash. Arizona is now a 36.5-point favorite against…

  • NC State vs Tennessee Odds, Spread, Picks: Who Will Cover in ACC/SEC Clash?

    NC State vs Tennessee Odds, Spread, Picks: Who Will Cover in ACC/SEC Clash?

    NC State vs Tennessee Odds, Spread [gamematchup league=”NCAAF” awaylogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2021/12/NC-State-alternate-logo-100.png” awayname=”NC State” awayslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/north-carolina-state-wolfpack” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/ten.png” homename=”Tennessee” homeslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/tennessee-volunteers” date=”Saturday, September 7″ time=”7:30 p.m. ET” network=”ABC” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awayText=”+9″ col1awayLine=”-105″ col1homeText=”-9.5″ col1homeLine=”-115″ col2awayText=”60″ col2homeText=”60″ col2awayLine=”-110o / -110u” col2homeLine=”-110o / -110u” col3awayText=”+290″ col3homeText=”-375″ col3awayLine=”” col3homeLine=”” bookname=”BetMGM ” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/902516_MGM2.png” bookreviewslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/reviews/betmgm”][/gamematchup] Welcome to our expert debate for College Football Week 2…

  • Week 2 College Football Picks: Stuckey’s Saturday Night Bets for USC vs Utah State, More

    Week 2 College Football Picks: Stuckey’s Saturday Night Bets for USC vs Utah State, More

    We continue the college football Week 2 slate with predictions and three Saturday night betting spots, featuring Utah State vs. USC. My primary goal of this piece is to simply share a few key angles, notable matchups and injury situations for each particular game that hopefully will make you a better bettor. For full reference…

  • College Football Predictions, Picks: Our Top Favorites for Week 2

    College Football Predictions, Picks: Our Top Favorites for Week 2

    You may be familiar with our weekly moneyline underdog article. Well, we decided a couple of years ago that we needed to show love for the other side by also sharing our two favorite college football favorites that we share weekly on the Big Bets on Campus podcast. And now, we’re back for Week 2.…

  • Nebraska vs Colorado Single Game Parlay for September 7

    Nebraska vs Colorado Single Game Parlay for September 7

    There aren’t many marquee matchups on this Saturday’s college football slate. However, one that will have plenty of eyeballs on it is the meeting between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. This will be the final time we see these teams square off for the foreseeable future. This is the fourth game of their nonconference…

  • Central Michigan vs FIU Prediction, Pick, Odds for College Football Week 2

    Central Michigan vs FIU Prediction, Pick, Odds for College Football Week 2

    FIU and Central Michigan meet in Miami on Saturday night to battle on the gridiron at Pitbull Stadium. The Panthers didn’t get off to a great start to the season, losing at Indiana in their opener, 31-7. Meanwhile, the Chippewas were dominant in Week 1, winning and covering the spread at home against Central Connecticut…

  • South Alabama vs Ohio Prediction, Pick, Odds

    South Alabama vs Ohio Prediction, Pick, Odds

    Ohio and South Alabama will each try to get their first win of the season when they meet at Peden Stadium on Saturday night. The Bobcats opened their schedule with a tough loss at Syracuse. Meanwhile, the Jaguars suffered a bad defeat in losing their home opener as a six-point favorite against North Texas. With…

  • Albany vs West Virginia Prediction, Pick, Odds for NCAAF Week 2

    Albany vs West Virginia Prediction, Pick, Odds for NCAAF Week 2

    The Albany Great Danes (1-0) travel to Morgantown, WV to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (0-1) at 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 7 live on ESPN+. While there is no line on this game as of writing WVU is projected as a favorite of 24.5 points with a total of 53.5 projected. Here’s my…

  • Tulsa vs Arkansas State Prediction, Pick, Odds for NCAAF Week 2

    Tulsa vs Arkansas State Prediction, Pick, Odds for NCAAF Week 2

    They don’t ask how; they ask how many. And Arkansas State is 1-0. The Red Wolves squeaked out a “questionable” 34-31 win over Central Arkansas with a “questionable” game-winning touchdown pass with three seconds left. Meanwhile, Tulsa had a disappointing 4-8 season in its first year under head coach Kevin Wilson, and expectations weren’t much…

  • Florida A&M vs Miami Prediction, Pick, Preview for College Football Week 2

    Florida A&M vs Miami Prediction, Pick, Preview for College Football Week 2

    Florida A&M vs Miami Odds [gamematchup league=”ncaaf” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/famu.png” awayname=”Florida A&M” awayslug=”florida-am-rattlers” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/mfl.png” homename=”Miami (FL)” homeslug=”miami-fl-hurricanes” date=”Saturday, Sep 7″ time=”6:00pm ET” network=”ACC Network Extra” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+48″ col1awayline=”-110″ col1hometext=”-48″ col1homeline=”-110″ col2awaytext=”57″ col2hometext=”57″ col2awayline=”-108o / -112u” col2homeline=”-108o / -112u” col3awaytext=”OFF” col3hometext=”OFF” col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”DraftKings” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/603379_Primary.png” bookreviewslug=”draftkings”][/gamematchup] The Miami Hurricanes take on the Florida A&M Rattlers at Hard Rock Stadium…

  • Buffalo vs. Missouri Prediction, Picks, Odds & How to Watch College Football Week 2

    Buffalo vs. Missouri Prediction, Picks, Odds & How to Watch College Football Week 2

    The Missouri Tigers poked into the top 10 of both the AP and Coaches Poll this week. Eli Drinkwitz’s outfit built on the success of last season’s Cotton Bowl win, and his ball club is roaring with momentum right now. The Tigers will hunt Pete Lembo’s Buffalo Bulls; the ace special teams coordinator is in…

  • Northern Colorado vs Colorado State Prediction, Pick, Preview

    Northern Colorado vs Colorado State Prediction, Pick, Preview

    The Northern Colorado Bears (0-1) take on the Colorado State Rams (0-1) on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. ET on the Mountain West Network. This in-state showdown doesn’t have a line out as of writing, but expect the Rams to open as big favorites. So, where does the betting value lie here? Let’s take…

  • Georgia Southern vs Nevada Prediction, Pick, Odds for NCAAF Week 2

    Georgia Southern vs Nevada Prediction, Pick, Odds for NCAAF Week 2

    The Georgia Southern Eagles take on the Nevada Wolf Pack in Mackay Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:o0 p.m. ET on truTV. Georgia Southern enters this Week 2 contest as a -1.5 favorite on the spread, while the total sits at 57.5. So, where’s the betting value? Let’s dive into my Georgia Southern Eagles…

  • South Carolina vs. Kentucky Prediction, Picks & How to Watch NCAAF Week 2

    South Carolina vs. Kentucky Prediction, Picks & How to Watch NCAAF Week 2

    [subheader sizedown=”false” text=”South Carolina vs. Kentucky Prediction” center=”true” logo1url=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/sc.png” link1=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/south-carolina-gamecocks” link1follow=”true” logo2url=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/kend.png” link2=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/kentucky-wildcats” link2follow=”true”][/subheader] Pick: Kentucky -9 (-110) My South Carolina-Kentucky best bet is for Kentucky to cover, with the best line currently available at BetMGM, according to our live NCAAF odds page. Let the conference play begin! We’re heading to the SEC where the South Carolina…

  • Alcorn State vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Picks, Odds for Saturday, September 7

    Alcorn State vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Picks, Odds for Saturday, September 7

    The Alcorn State Braves (0-1) travel to Nashville, TN, to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at 7:30 PM (ET) on Saturday, Sept. 7 and can be seen live on ESPNU. While there is no betting line out yet for this contest, Vanderbilt is a projected favorite of 29.5 points with a total projected at 56.5.…

  • William & Mary vs Coastal Carolina Prediction, Picks, Odds for College Football Week 2

    William & Mary vs Coastal Carolina Prediction, Picks, Odds for College Football Week 2

    William & Mary (1-0) travels to Conway, South Carolina, to take on Coastal Carolina (1-0) on Saturday, Sept. 7th. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. ET and can be seen live on ESPN+. While there’s no line on this game as of writing, Coastal Carolina is projected to be a favorite of 21.5 points…

  • Iowa State vs. Iowa Prediction, Pick: Bet the Hawkeyes in Cy-Hawk Battle

    Iowa State vs. Iowa Prediction, Pick: Bet the Hawkeyes in Cy-Hawk Battle

    The Cy-Hawk rivalry will be renewed on Saturday when Iowa State makes the short trip to Iowa City to take on Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET with the game set to be broadcast on CBS. Here’s my Iowa State vs. Iowa prediction and pick. [subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Iowa State vs.…

  • Virginia vs Wake Forest Prediction: Cavs the Better Team?

    Virginia vs Wake Forest Prediction: Cavs the Better Team?

    Virginia (2-6) and Wake Forest (1-7) had the two worst ACC records last season. This season, each team is off to a 1-0 start after beating up on FCS opponents; Virginia beat Richmond 34-13 and Wake Forest toppled North Carolina A&T 45-13. Despite finishing last in the ACC last season, Wake Forest is the favorite…

  • USF vs. Alabama Prediction, Pick: Tide to Roll?

    USF vs. Alabama Prediction, Pick: Tide to Roll?

    If you listen closely, you can still hear the false alarms ringing from Raymond James Stadium after Alabama’s closer-than-expected 2023 win over South Florida. The Crimson Tide, favored by 34.5 points over the Bulls last season, “escaped” with a 17-3 win in which Tyler Buchner and Ty Simpson rotated at quarterback in place of a…

  • College Football Best Bets for Saturday Afternoon

    College Football Best Bets for Saturday Afternoon

    College Football Best Bets for Saturday Afternoon Game Time (ET) Pick [teammatchup link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Iowa State Cyclones” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/isu.png” secondfullname=”Iowa Hawkeyes” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/iowd.png”][/teammatchup] 3:30 p.m. Iowa -2.5 [teammatchup link=”#2″ firstfullname=”Iowa State Cyclones” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/isu.png” secondfullname=”Iowa Hawkeyes” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/iowd.png”][/teammatchup] 3:30 p.m. Iowa TT Over 18.5 [teammatchup link=”#3″ firstfullname=”Northern Illinois Huskies” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/niu.png” secondfullname=”Notre Dame Fighting Irish” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/nd.png”][/teammatchup] 3:30 p.m. Northern Illinois +28.5…

  • Northern Illinois vs Notre Dame Odds on College Football Week 2 Upset

    Northern Illinois vs Notre Dame Odds on College Football Week 2 Upset

    Northern Illinois vs Notre Dame Odds [gamematchup league=”ncaaf” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/niu.png” awayname=”Northern Illinois” awayslug=”northern-illinois-huskies” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/nd.png” homename=”Notre Dame” homeslug=”notre-dame-fighting-irish” date=”Saturday, Sept. 7″ time=”3:30 p.m. ET” network=”NBC” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+28″ col1awayline=”-108″ col1hometext=”-28″ col1homeline=”-112″ col2awaytext=”44.5″ col2hometext=”44.5″ col2awayline=”-108 / -112″ col2homeline=”-108 / -112″ col3awaytext=”+2200″ col3hometext=”-8000″ col3awayline=”” col3homeLine=”” bookname=”DraftKings” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/364880_Draftkings.png” bookreviewslug=”draftkings”][/gamematchup] Northern Illinois vs Notre Dame Point Spread: Northern Illinois +28…

  • College Football Underdog Picks: How to Bet San Jose State vs. Air Force & More

    College Football Underdog Picks: How to Bet San Jose State vs. Air Force & More

    College Football Moneyline Underdogs Picks Welcome to college football Week 2. For the seventh straight season on our college football betting podcast, Big Bets on Campus, Collin Wilson and I pick our two favorite moneyline underdogs for each week’s slate. Last week, we hit both of our picks of USC over LSU and North Texas over…

  • Middle Tennessee vs Ole Miss Prediction, Pick and How to Watch

    Middle Tennessee vs Ole Miss Prediction, Pick and How to Watch

    We head down to Oxford, where the sixth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels host the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Both of these programs were victorious in Week 1, albeit in much different fashions. Ole Miss made mincemeat out of Furman 76-0, while Middle Tennessee barely snuck by Tennessee Tech, 32-25. It’s a bit alarming that the Blue…

  • UTSA vs Texas State Prediction, Pick and Odds (Sept. 7)

    UTSA vs Texas State Prediction, Pick and Odds (Sept. 7)

    Texas State and UTSA meet in San Marcos, Texas, on Saturday afternoon in a battle between in-state rivals. The Bobcats registered an unimpressive win in Week 1 against Lamar, holding on to a late lead to secure the 34-27 victory. Meanwhile, the Roadrunners also failed to cover the spread in their opening triumph against Kennesaw…

  • FCS Predictions: Week 2 Picks for Duquesne vs Boston College & More

    FCS Predictions: Week 2 Picks for Duquesne vs Boston College & More

    It’s time to highlight some lesser-exposed FCS games that provide a betting edge in Week 2. We’ll cover the angles, situations and mismatches that allow for profitable wagers to be considered. So, without further ado, let’s dive into our FCS picks and predictions for Saturday, Sept. 7. Here’s my FCS predictions, including Week 2 picks…

  • Tennessee State vs North Dakota State Odds, Prediction: How to Bet FCS Clash

    Tennessee State vs North Dakota State Odds, Prediction: How to Bet FCS Clash

    Tennessee State vs. North Dakota State Odds [gamematchup league=”NCAAF” awaylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/553766_tennst.png” awayname=”Tennessee State” awayslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/tennessee-state-tigers” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/ndakst.png” homename=”North Dakota State” homeslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/north-dakota-state-bison” date=”Saturday, September 7″ time=”3:30 p.m. ET” network=”ESPN+” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awayText=”+37.5″ col1awayLine=”-110″ col1homeText=”-37.5″ col1homeLine=”-110″ col2awayText=”49″ col2homeText=”49″ col2awayLine=”-110o / -110u” col2homeLine=”-110o / -110u” col3awayText=”N/A” col3homeText=”N/A” col3awayLine=”” col3homeLine=”” bookname=”DraftKings ” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/364880_Draftkings.png” bookreviewslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/reviews/draftkings”][/gamematchup] Tennessee State (1-0) heads to Fargo, North…

  • Jacksonville State vs Louisville Prediction and Pick — 9/7

    Jacksonville State vs Louisville Prediction and Pick — 9/7

    The 2024 season is underway, and it started in much different fashion for Louisville than it did Jacksonville State. The Cardinals dominated Austin Peay from start to finish at home, while the Gamecocks surrendered 55 points in a blowout loss to Jacksonville State. We’re onto Week 2, and below is a full preview and a…

  • Bowling Green vs Penn State Prediction, Odds, Pick: College Football Betting Preview for Week 2

    Bowling Green vs Penn State Prediction, Odds, Pick: College Football Betting Preview for Week 2

    The Penn State Nittany Lions are coming off an impressive win over the West Virginia Mountaineers in Week 1, and Andy Kotelnicki’s offense under Drew Allar was the week’s polarizing story. The Nittany Lions now face the Bowling Green Falcons as a large 35.5-point favorite. The Falcons are expected to be a good team out of…

  • Michigan vs Texas Prediction, Lines, Picks: College Football Week 2 Odds & Best Bets

    Michigan vs Texas Prediction, Lines, Picks: College Football Week 2 Odds & Best Bets

    The Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines were one game away from playing each other in the National Championship a season ago. The game will be held at Michigan’s home stadium, famously known as ‘The Big House,’ which is renowned for its impressive home win streak and historical significance. Texas is currently a consensus 6.5-point favorite…

  • 2024 College Football Best Bets and Picks: Top Four Week 2 Noon Games Previews — 9/7

    2024 College Football Best Bets and Picks: Top Four Week 2 Noon Games Previews — 9/7

    A new college football week is upon us, and we have an absolutely loaded Saturday slate. College football is structured into various conferences, including the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), which plays a significant role in shaping the dynamics of the sport. As always, it all starts with the noon kickoffs. Our college football staff came…

  • Temple vs Navy Prediction, Pick, and Week 2 Odds for Saturday, September 7

    Temple vs Navy Prediction, Pick, and Week 2 Odds for Saturday, September 7

    We have an AAC matchup here as the Temple Owls travel to take on the Navy Midshipmen. Each team’s first game of the year had contrasting results. For the Owls, they were run over by the Oklahoma Sooners, losing 51-3. They didn’t get to show much, except for the fact that their defense is not…

  • Pitt vs Cincinnati: Predictions, Odds and How to Watch

    Pitt vs Cincinnati: Predictions, Odds and How to Watch

    The Pitt Panthers travel to the Queen City on Saturday to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in a battle between former Big East foes. The Panthers started off their season with a 55-24 win, but it came against Kent State — a team projected to finish near the bottom of the MAC. Giving up that…

  • Michigan State vs. Maryland Prediction, Odds & Pick for College Football Week 2

    Michigan State vs. Maryland Prediction, Odds & Pick for College Football Week 2

    The Maryland Terrapins and Michigan State Spartans are coming off wins in Week 1, but one was far more impressive. The Spartans looked sluggish out of the gate, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Meanwhile, the Terps destroyed UConn, and their defense shined from the opening kick. The Terps are 9.5-point favorites at…

  • Georgia Tech vs. Syracuse Prediction, Odds, Pick: The Moneyline Bet to Make

    Georgia Tech vs. Syracuse Prediction, Odds, Pick: The Moneyline Bet to Make

    College Football Week 2 brings us up to Syracuse, New York, for a big ACC matchup between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome, now known as the JMA Wireless Dome, on Saturday. Georgia Tech are currently 3-point favorites (-3) against Syracuse in the updated college football odds for…

  • Eastern Michigan vs Washington Prediction and Pick for September 7

    Eastern Michigan vs Washington Prediction and Pick for September 7

    The second game of the Jedd Fisch era at Washington will be played on Thursday afternoon when the Huskies host the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Not much was learned about Washington in Week 1 since it beat FCS Weber State 35-3, while Eastern Michigan took down UMass on the road 28-14. This is my Eastern Michigan…

  • College Football Projections: Huge Edges for Colorado vs Nebraska, Texas vs Michigan

    College Football Projections: Huge Edges for Colorado vs Nebraska, Texas vs Michigan

    We’re stacking up our advanced college football projections to exploit the best college football picks for Week 2. Saturday’s massive card is littered with mismatches, including two of the biggest games: Colorado vs. Nebraska and Texas vs. Michigan. PRO Projections feature cutting-edge, exclusive college football betting models developed by our team of college football experts.…

  • College Football Week 2 Predictions: Strategies, Key Angles for Saturday

    College Football Week 2 Predictions: Strategies, Key Angles for Saturday

    We’re employing three different PRO Systems to find the best college football Week 2 predictions for Saturday. Nine suggested picks are featured across the three model predictions. And it’s all about situational-spot betting. The key angles we’re covering for college football Week 2 feature these strategies: Best Upset Predictions Road Teams Primed to Cover the…

  • Best College Football Upset Picks, Moneyline Predictions for Saturday Week 2

    Best College Football Upset Picks, Moneyline Predictions for Saturday Week 2

    Our upset-minded college football PRO System recommended three picks last week. Not only did all three underdogs win outright, frankly, they weren’t even remotely close at any point: Coastal Carolina (55-27) Eastern Michigan (28-14) UNLV (27-7) Make that 3-0 for roughly +4.5 units. The reads are certainly on point to kick things off. Riding the…

  • SEC Predictions Week 2 for Texas vs Michigan, South Carolina vs Kentucky, More

    SEC Predictions Week 2 for Texas vs Michigan, South Carolina vs Kentucky, More

    We’re utilizing PRO Systems and Projections to identify the top SEC predictions for Week 2 of college football Saturday. And we’re working with some high-level spread and over/under edges. Several teams are competing against non-conference rivals, while others are involved in a conference showdown. By analyzing our premium models and situational angles, we’ve pinpointed three…

  • Cal vs Auburn Prediction, Expert Pick and College Football Odds for Saturday, September 7

    Cal vs Auburn Prediction, Expert Pick and College Football Odds for Saturday, September 7

    Cal will be looking for revenge for last year’s 14-10 loss in Berkeley when they travel to take on Auburn. The Golden Bears did not look impressive in their opener against UC Davis despite winning 31-13. They were outgained in the contest and spotted three turnovers. This is Justin Wilcox’s eighth year at the school,…

  • Arkansas vs Oklahoma State NCAAF Predictions & Picks — 9/7

    Arkansas vs Oklahoma State NCAAF Predictions & Picks — 9/7

    Plenty of conference bragging rights will be decided in a number of head-to-heads scheduled for College Football Week 2, and Stillwater will serve as the backdrop for an SEC underdog as we preview Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State on Saturday. OK State is a 10-point favorite (-10) over Arkansas in Week 2 of College Football, and…

  • College Football Predictions, Previews, Betting Picks: How to Bet NCAAF Week 2

    College Football Predictions, Previews, Betting Picks: How to Bet NCAAF Week 2

    Week 2 of the college football season is finally upon us is here. And what makes watching an absolutely loaded Saturday slate even better? Winning money while watching then. That’s where we come in. Our writers have come through with plenty of picks for the first full college football slate of the season. So, whether…

  • Iowa vs Iowa State Same-Game Parlay: Our SGP Picks for Saturday’s In-State Showdown

    Iowa vs Iowa State Same-Game Parlay: Our SGP Picks for Saturday’s In-State Showdown

    Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones Same-Game Parlay Cade McNamara 1+ Alt Touchdown Pass (-270) Luke Lachey 40+ Alt Receiving Yards (-122) Iowa Moneyline (-152) Alternate Total Under 38.5 Points (-172) Parlay Odds: +491 via FanDuel Remember to bet responsibly — this is a long shot for a reason. In Week 1, Iowa State and…

  • Texas vs. Michigan Odds, Picks, Predictions, Best Bets & How to Watch College Football Week 2

    Texas vs. Michigan Odds, Picks, Predictions, Best Bets & How to Watch College Football Week 2

    College Football Week 2 Saturday features one of the biggest games of the entire NCAAF season, as the No. 3 Texas Longhorns travel to Ann Arbor to battle the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines. We should be in for a heck of a game at the Big House. In the latest Texas vs. Michigan odds, the…

  • South Dakota vs Wisconsin Odds, Prediction & Pick: Bet Badgers to Win Big

    South Dakota vs Wisconsin Odds, Prediction & Pick: Bet Badgers to Win Big

    South Dakota vs Wisconsin Odds [gamematchup league=”NCAAF” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/sd.png” awayname=”South Dakota” awayslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/south-dakota-coyotes” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/wis.png” homename=”Wisconsin” homeslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/wisconsin-badgers” date=”Saturday, September 7″ time=”3:30 p.m. ET” network=”FS1″ col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awayText=”+22″ col1awayLine=”-110″ col1homeText=”-22″ col1homeLine=”-110″ col2awayText=”47″ col2homeText=”47″ col2awayLine=”-110o / -110u” col2homeLine=”-110o / -110u” col3awayText=”+1300″ col3homeText=”-2800″ col3awayLine=”” col3homeLine=”” bookname=”DraftKings ” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/364880_Draftkings.png” bookreviewslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/reviews/draftkings”][/gamematchup] The South Dakota Coyotes (1-0) travel to Madison to take on the Wisconsin Badgers…

  • McNeese vs Texas A&M Odds, Pick, Prediction for CFB Week 2

    McNeese vs Texas A&M Odds, Pick, Prediction for CFB Week 2

    McNeese vs Texas A&M Odds [gamematchup league=”NCAAF” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/mcn.png” awayname=”McNeese State” awayslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/mcneese-state-cowboys” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/txam.png” homename=”Texas A&M” homeslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/texas-am-aggies” date=”Saturday, September 7″ time=”12:45 p.m. ET” network=”SEC Network” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awayText=”+49.5″ col1awayLine=”-110″ col1homeText=”-49.5″ col1homeLine=”-110″ col2awayText=”56.5″ col2homeText=”56.5″ col2awayLine=”-110o / -110u” col2homeLine=”-110o / -110u” col3awayText=”N/A” col3homeText=”N/A” col3awayLine=”” col3homeLine=”” bookname=”DraftKings ” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/364880_Draftkings.png” bookreviewslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/reviews/draftkings”][/gamematchup] McNeese State (1-1) will face Texas A&M (0-1) at…

  • College Football Picks, Predictions for Week 2: Collin Wilson’s Top Bets for Oklahoma State-Arkansas, Oregon-Boise

    College Football Picks, Predictions for Week 2: Collin Wilson’s Top Bets for Oklahoma State-Arkansas, Oregon-Boise

    College Football Picks for Week 2 The team logos in the table below represent each of the matchups that Action Network senior writer Collin Wilson is targeting for Saturday’s Week 2 college football slate. Click on the team logos for any of the matchups below to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.…

  • Army vs FAU Prediction, Odds & Pick for College Football Week 2

    Army vs FAU Prediction, Odds & Pick for College Football Week 2

    Just like that, Week 2 has arrived. Texas vs. Michigan and Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State headline Saturday’s early slate, but the Florida Atlantic Owls hosting the Army Black Knights also offers some intrigue. Even though FAU fell to the Michigan State Spartans, both these teams had strong performances in Week 1, so we should be…

  • Tennessee Tech vs Georgia Prediction and Pick for Saturday’s NCAAF Game

    Tennessee Tech vs Georgia Prediction and Pick for Saturday’s NCAAF Game

    If you looked at this opening line and had to double take, you’re not alone. Yes, Georgia is a 53.5-point favorite over Tennessee Tech for a Saturday afternoon tilt in Athens. My Tennessee Tech vs. Georgia prediction is below for the ultimate “David vs Goliath” matchup at Sanford Stadium at 2:00 p.m. ET on September 7.…

  • Troy vs Memphis Prediction and Odds for Saturday: NCAAF Betting Preview

    Troy vs Memphis Prediction and Odds for Saturday: NCAAF Betting Preview

    The Memphis Tigers host Troy in a matchup of programs headed in opposite directions. Ryan Silverfield’s Memphis program is on rock solid footing, with multi-year starter Seth Henigan back leading one of the best offenses at the Group of Five level. His team is one of the favorites to snag the coveted G5 spot in…

  • College Football Player Props, Picks: Our Top Bets for Ja’Mori Maclin, Dylan Sampson, Sean Atkins on Sept. 7

    College Football Player Props, Picks: Our Top Bets for Ja’Mori Maclin, Dylan Sampson, Sean Atkins on Sept. 7

    College Football Player Props & Picks Time (ET) Player Prop 3:30 p.m. [teammatchup shadow=”false” link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Kentucky Wildcats” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/kend.png” text=”Ja’Mori Maclin”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m. [teammatchup shadow=”false” link=”#2″ firstfullname=”South Florida Bulls” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/usf.png” text=”Sean Atkins”][/teammatchup] 7:30 p.m. [teammatchup shadow=”false” link=”#3″ firstfullname=”Tennessee Volunteers” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/ten.png” text=”Dylan Sampson”][/teammatchup] Specific betting recommendations come from the sportsbook offering preferred odds as of writing. Always…

  • College Football Picks, Predictions: Stuckey’s 3 Saturday Afternoon Bets for Sept. 7

    College Football Picks, Predictions: Stuckey’s 3 Saturday Afternoon Bets for Sept. 7

    We begin the NCAAF Week 2 slate with predictions and three Saturday afternoon betting spots, featuring Iowa State vs. Iowa. My primary goal of this piece is to simply share a few key angles, notable matchups and injury situations for each particular game that hopefully will make you a better bettor. For full reference of…

  • College Football Parlay, Picks for NC State vs Tennessee on September 7

    College Football Parlay, Picks for NC State vs Tennessee on September 7

    College Football Parlay for NC State vs Tennessee Tennessee -9.5 (-112) Over 60.5 (-112) Kevin Concepcion Over 75.5 Receiving Yards (-114) Jordan Waters Under 69.5 Rushing Yards (-114) If you’re here after last week’s debacle, I thank you for a second chance at your trust. I don’t think anyone expected Florida State to put up…

  • College Football Odds, Pick and Prediction for Rutgers vs Akron on Saturday, September 7

    College Football Odds, Pick and Prediction for Rutgers vs Akron on Saturday, September 7

    College Football Odds for Rutgers vs Akron Prediction [gamematchup league=”NCAAF” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/akr.png” awayname=”Akron” awayslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/akron-zips” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/rut.png” homename=”Rutgers” homeslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/rutgers-scarlet-knights” date=”Saturday, September 7″ time=”12:00 p.m. ET” network=”Big Ten Network” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awayText=”+23″ col1awayLine=”-110″ col1homeText=”-23″ col1homeLine=”-110″ col2awayText=”40.5″ col2homeText=”40.5″ col2awayLine=”-108o / -112u” col2homeLine=”-108o / -112u” col3awayText=”+1200″ col3homeText=”-2400″ col3awayLine=”” col3homeLine=”” bookname=”DraftKings ” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/364880_Draftkings.png” bookreviewslug=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/reviews/draftkings”][/gamematchup] The Rutgers Scarlet Knights host the Akron…

  • Baylor vs Utah Prediction, Pick and College Football Week 2 Odds — 9/7

    Baylor vs Utah Prediction, Pick and College Football Week 2 Odds — 9/7

    The Baylor Bears and Utah Utes will face off at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET, FOX). The Utes are 14.5-point home favorites in a game with an over/under of 54.5 points (-110/-110). These two teams faced off in the same week last season, with Utah pulling out a seven-point win as 7.5-point favorites.…

  • Kansas State vs Tulane Prediction, Pick and College Football Week 2 Odds for Saturday, September 7

    Kansas State vs Tulane Prediction, Pick and College Football Week 2 Odds for Saturday, September 7

    The 17th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats head to Yulman Stadium to face the Tulane Green Wave. Both of these programs handily came out on top in Week 1, with KSU dominating UT Martin, 41-6, while Tulane pulverized Southeastern Louisiana 52-0. These teams last faced off in 2022, with the Green Wave winning in close fashion, 17-10.…

  • UCF vs Sam Houston State Predictions, Spread, Over/Under Picks

    UCF vs Sam Houston State Predictions, Spread, Over/Under Picks

    As the college football slate heats up, sharp bettors and big-money players are carefully sifting through the odds to find value in this weekend’s matchups. While Texas vs. Michigan and Colorado vs. Nebraska are on the board, pros are looking elsewhere. Namely, UCF vs. Sam Houston State predictions are popping in PRO ahead of tonight’s…

  • San Jose State vs Air Force NCAAF Predictions: Sharp Week 2 Spread, Over/Under Picks

    San Jose State vs Air Force NCAAF Predictions: Sharp Week 2 Spread, Over/Under Picks

    Two of the hottest tickets for college football bettors in Week 2 are San Jose State vs. Air Force predictions. PRO’s insights display sharp activity and experts betting both spread and over/under picks Saturday night. We’ve tracked crucial insights into which side is drawing substantial action from smart bettors to cover the spread tonight. Furthermore,…

  • Texas vs Michigan Weather: Ann Arbor Forecast Reveals Prediction Saturday Week 2

    Texas vs Michigan Weather: Ann Arbor Forecast Reveals Prediction Saturday Week 2

    The much-anticipated Week 2 clash between Texas and Michigan has an intriguing weather forecast that might reveal the best betting pick for the game. Leveraging our weather dashboard, we provide key insights into outdoor stadium conditions for several games, which align with our proprietary PRO Systems—backed by extensive, historical data for more informed betting. Notably,…

  • Baylor vs Utah Pick, Preview Saturday of College Football Week 2

    Baylor vs Utah Pick, Preview Saturday of College Football Week 2

    The weather Saturday in Week 2 could be pivotal to the right Baylor vs. Utah pick. As avid bettors know, weather conditions can play a significant role in determining the outcome of a game and making the best Utah vs. Baylor prediction. With temperatures expected to be around 89 degrees and winds at a manageable…

  • Windy College Football Games and Top Picks Saturday Week 2

    Windy College Football Games and Top Picks Saturday Week 2

    Windy college football games are popping up on the Saturday Week 2 schedule, presenting intriguing betting opportunities in all types of venues. Our weather dashboard delivers key insights for outdoor stadiums, flagging several games that align perfectly with our tested betting models for the upcoming Saturday. Windy game? We know what to lock in. Windy…

  • Duke vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds: Our Top Pick for Friday’s College Football Game

    Duke vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds: Our Top Pick for Friday’s College Football Game

    It’s Friday Night Lights time! The Duke Blue Devils look to build off their Week 1 victory as they hit the road to take on the Northwestern Wildcats. The Cats are coming off a home victory over Miami (OH) and have a chance of starting the season 2-0. Both teams are going through a lot of…

  • Colorado vs. Nebraska Betting Trends: Coach Prime’s Record as an Underdog is Alarming

    Colorado vs. Nebraska Betting Trends: Coach Prime’s Record as an Underdog is Alarming

    Colorado vs. Nebraska will be one of the most bet college football games this weekend. It’s a historic rivalry with both teams on the rise and returning to the sport’s mainstream. The game will be on NBC in primetime and is sure to garner plenty of attention. If you plan on betting on the game,…

  • Saint Francis vs Kent State Prediction, Pick, CFB Preview for Saturday, Sept. 7

    Saint Francis vs Kent State Prediction, Pick, CFB Preview for Saturday, Sept. 7

    Saint Francis (0-1) takes on Kent State (0-1) in Week 2 action on ESPN+ at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 7. Projections have Kent State as a 10-point favorite with an over/under of 53.5. Here’s my Saint Francis vs. Kent State prediction. [subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Saint Francis vs Kent State Prediction” center=”true” logo1url=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/stf.png” link1=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/st-francis-pa-red-flash” link1follow=”true” logo2url=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/knt.png” link2=”https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/kent-state-golden-flashes”…

  • Campbell vs Western Carolina Prediction, Pick, College Football Preview for Saturday, September 7

    Campbell vs Western Carolina Prediction, Pick, College Football Preview for Saturday, September 7

    Campbell (0-1) takes on Western Carolina (0-1) on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. ET live on ESPN+. While there’s no line on this game as of press time, Western Carolina is projected as a seven-point favorite with a total projected at 62.5. Let’s look at my Campbell vs. Western Carolina prediction. [subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Campbell vs Western…

  • Marshall vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Pick, Odds for Saturday, Sept. 7

    Marshall vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Pick, Odds for Saturday, Sept. 7

    The Marshall Thundering Herd will go on the road to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium in Week 2. This game will be broadcasted on the CW Network at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. A week after suffering a tough loss, Virginia Tech is favored by 20.5 points over Marshall. This…

  • Northwestern vs. Duke Parlay, Picks: Friday’s Same-Game Bet for Wildcats-Blue Devils

    Northwestern vs. Duke Parlay, Picks: Friday’s Same-Game Bet for Wildcats-Blue Devils

    Northwestern vs. Duke Parlay Picks Northwestern Full Game -2.5 Under 36.5 1H Under 17.5 Northwestern QB Mike Wright Anytime Touchdown Scorer Parlay Odds: +1112 (FanDuel) Please remember to bet responsibly — this is a long shot for a reason. It’s fitting that Northwestern and Duke are set to play at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium…

  • BYU vs. SMU Odds, Pick: Our Top Prediction for Friday’s Big 12/ACC Clash

    BYU vs. SMU Odds, Pick: Our Top Prediction for Friday’s Big 12/ACC Clash

    BYU vs. SMU Odds [gamematchup league=”ncaaf” awaylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/403115_byu.png” awayname=”BYU” awayslug=”byu-cougars” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/smu.png” homename=”SMU” homeslug=”southern-methodist-mustangs” date=”Friday, Sep 6″ time=”7 p.m. ET” network=”ESPN2″ col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+12.5″ col1awayline=”-115″ col1hometext=”-12.5″ col1homeline=”-105″ col2awaytext=”55.5″ col2hometext=”55.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”+350″ col3hometext=”-450″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”BetMGM” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/902516_MGM2.png” bookreviewslug=”betmgm”][/gamematchup] The SMU Mustangs didn’t make a great first impression in their season opener against…

  • College Football Picks & Odds: Our Friday Bets for Northwestern-Duke, SMU-BYU, More

    College Football Picks & Odds: Our Friday Bets for Northwestern-Duke, SMU-BYU, More

    College Football Picks & Odds for Friday Game Time (ET) Pick [teammatchup link=”#1″ firstfullname=”BYU Cougars” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/byu.png” secondfullname=”SMU Mustangs” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/smu.png”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m. BYU +11.5 [teammatchup link=”#2″ firstfullname=”Western Illinois Leathernecks” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/wil.png” secondfullname=”Indiana Hoosiers” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/iu.png”][/teammatchup] 7 p.m. Indiana -45 [teammatchup link=”#3″ firstfullname=”Duke Blue Devils” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/dukd.png” secondfullname=”Northwestern Wildcats” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/nw.png”][/teammatchup] 9 p.m. Under 37 Specific betting recommendations come from the…

  • Western Illinois vs Indiana Odds, Prediction: Our NCAAF Pick for Friday, September 6

    Western Illinois vs Indiana Odds, Prediction: Our NCAAF Pick for Friday, September 6

    Western Illinois vs Indiana Odds [gamematchup league=”ncaaf” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/wil.png” awayname=”Western Illinois” awayslug=”western-illinois-leathernecks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/iu.png” homename=”Indiana” homeslug=”indiana-hoosiers” date=”Friday, Sept. 6″ time=”7 p.m. ET” network=”Big Ten Network” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+42″ col1awayline=”-110″ col1hometext=”-42″ col1homeline=”-110″ col2awaytext=”52.5″ col2hometext=”52.5″ col2awayline=”-105 / -115″ col2homeline=”-105 / -115″ col3awaytext=”N/A” col3hometext=”N/A” col3awayline=”” col3homeLine=”” bookname=”DraftKings” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/364880_Draftkings.png” bookreviewslug=”draftkings”][/gamematchup] A clash between the Western Illinois Leathernecks and the Indiana…

  • Week 2 College Football Betting Primer: What to Know Before Placing Week 2 Bets

    Week 2 College Football Betting Primer: What to Know Before Placing Week 2 Bets

    If college football’s Week 1 slate was all about kicking back and feasting on a five-day spread of games, Week 2 is all about wildly overreacting to what we saw. Florida State is cooked. Michigan is garbage. USC is restoring the 2000s, and Notre Dame is bringing back the 1940s. Florida should probably fold the…

  • College Football Weather Friday Key to BYU vs SMU, Duke vs Northwestern Picks

    College Football Weather Friday Key to BYU vs SMU, Duke vs Northwestern Picks

    College football weather Friday is key to both FBS games, and the elements are so subtle that bettors may overlook both. Weather is so important to betting college football in general that we utilize two distinct PRO Systems to alert us when appropriate conditions line up for a pick based on past data. And this…

  • NCAAF Week 2 Predictions: Expert Projections Mississippi State vs Arizona State Best Bet

    NCAAF Week 2 Predictions: Expert Projections Mississippi State vs Arizona State Best Bet

    Our expert college football projections were spot on with their best bet last week to open the season. Stanford managed to cover the spread as an underdog and nearly won outright against a line PRO Projections evaluated to be lower than the market. Stacking up our odds for NCAAF Week 2 predictions, the biggest disagreement…

  • Johnny Manziel: Keep an Eye on Tetairoa McMillan, Cam Ward Moving Forward

    Johnny Manziel: Keep an Eye on Tetairoa McMillan, Cam Ward Moving Forward

    In his most recent appearance on Action Network’s BBOC YouTube channel, Johnny Manziel digested much of the action from Week 1 of the college football season on his “Intangibles” segment. Detailing his MVP of Week 1, what his Texas A&M Aggies and Conner Weigman need to do to bounce back, and speaking on Mike Evans,…

  • College Football Group of 5 Parlay: Week 2 Picks for Army vs. FAU, Sam Houston vs. UCF, More

    College Football Group of 5 Parlay: Week 2 Picks for Army vs. FAU, Sam Houston vs. UCF, More

    After a full-fledged week of college football, we have reams of data and film to pour over. Roster turnover and coaching changes revitalized some teams while fully destabilizing others. That has led me to back a pair of underdogs and a wild offensive explosion deep in MAC Country. Here’s my three-leg college football Group of…

  • College Football Parlay & Round Robin: How to Bet Nebraska vs. Colorado & More in Week 2

    College Football Parlay & Round Robin: How to Bet Nebraska vs. Colorado & More in Week 2

    Week 2 of the college football season is here, and we have another great slate in front of us. This week, I have identified four moneyline underdogs that are worth considering to pull the upset, and depending on your risk tolerance, playing in a round robin or a parlay. While I’ve had some success with…

  • College Football Week 2 Spreads: Undervalued Teams to Cover Saturday

    College Football Week 2 Spreads: Undervalued Teams to Cover Saturday

    After crunching college football Week 2 spreads, PRO Systems released three undervalued teams to cover Saturday. Here’s the skinny for this weekend from a betting perspective. Using a backtested trend, our college football database shows three spreads Saturday in Week 2 that have historically been good bets: Michigan State vs. Maryland, South Carolina vs. Kentucky…

  • 2024 College Football Week 2 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes: Action Network Betting Primer

    2024 College Football Week 2 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes: Action Network Betting Primer

    After college football on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Week 1, it’s time to get into the thick of things in Week 2 of the season. Let’s look at Week 2 CFB action and go over the betting trends, stats and notes you need to know. Here’s the Action Network’s weekly college football…

  • Week 2 College Football Odds, Picks: Stuckey’s 6 Saturday Spots for Iowa State vs Iowa, Boise State vs Oregon, More

    Week 2 College Football Odds, Picks: Stuckey’s 6 Saturday Spots for Iowa State vs Iowa, Boise State vs Oregon, More

    Just like the past two seasons, I’ll share my favorite Saturday spots on each week’s college football slate. My primary goal here is to simply share a few key angles, notable matchups, regression signals and injury situations for each particular game that hopefully help you make more informed wagers. Looking ahead to this weekend, I…

  • Week 2 College Football Picks: Data Shows to Fade Two Ranked Teams

    Week 2 College Football Picks: Data Shows to Fade Two Ranked Teams

    History says two teams ranked inside the top 25 are unlikely to cover the spread Saturday of college football Week 2. Leveraging two separate PRO Systems, we’ve pinpointed ranked teams overvalued based on historical data and situational trends. More often than not, the public believes it’s tougher to find value in big games. However, we…

  • McMurphy’s Law: Dabo Swinney Avoids the ‘Kirby Smart Curse’

    McMurphy’s Law: Dabo Swinney Avoids the ‘Kirby Smart Curse’

    While Clemson’s Dabo Swinney wasn’t too thrilled losing Saturday’s opener to Georgia, it actually might be better for his job security. That’s because Swinney avoided the dreaded “Kirby Curse.” What’s the Kirby Curse? Let me explain. In eight seasons at Georgia, Kirby Smart has lost only 16 games. Of the 11 coaches with wins over…

  • College Football Odds Week 2: Army vs FAU Shocking Weather Advantage for Saturday

    College Football Odds Week 2: Army vs FAU Shocking Weather Advantage for Saturday

    Saturday’s Army vs. Florida Atlantic matchup features arguably the most interesting betting scenario of all Week 2 games in college football. We have a PRO System betting trend that flagged a pick for Army vs. Florida Atlantic, and it’s almost certainly an angle that most casual bettors will overlook. Army vs. FAU college football odds…

  • College Football Predictions for Texas vs Michigan, South Carolina vs Kentucky in Week 2

    College Football Predictions for Texas vs Michigan, South Carolina vs Kentucky in Week 2

    With five straight days of Week 1 action in the books, it’s a quick turnaround for bettors to start making college football predictions for Week 1. And while most recreational bettors stayed focused on Sunday’s LSU vs. USC and Monday’s Boston College vs. Florida State games, sharps have been quietly taking market-moving positions on a…

  • Florida State’s Playoff, Conference Odds Tumble After 0-2 Start, Fall From AP Top 25

    Florida State’s Playoff, Conference Odds Tumble After 0-2 Start, Fall From AP Top 25

    Naturally, no one believes in Florida State anymore. The Seminoles are the only team to lose its first two games as double-digit favorites. The Noles are just the third team to go from the preseason top-10 to unranked in the first regular-season poll since the rankings expanded to 25 in 1989. Florida State opened the…

  • College Football Rankings: Brett McMurphy’s AP Top 25 Poll Ballot for Week 2 vs. Betting Power Ratings

    College Football Rankings: Brett McMurphy’s AP Top 25 Poll Ballot for Week 2 vs. Betting Power Ratings

    Georgia ranks atop my Associated Press Top 25 ballot following the Dawgs’ 34-3 destruction of Clemson. Oregon, which received my No. 1 vote in the preseason poll, drops to No. 3 after a much closer-than-expected 10-point win over Idaho. New teams on my ballot this week include Arizona, Louisville and Kentucky, while Florida State, Texas…

  • 2024 Heisman Stock Watch: Travis Hunter, Cam Ward the Biggest Risers of Week One

    2024 Heisman Stock Watch: Travis Hunter, Cam Ward the Biggest Risers of Week One

    Each week at Action Network we will be monitoring the 2024 Heisman race. Whose Heisman stock is up and whose Heisman stock is dropping? Let’s take a look at how the odds have changed for college football’s most coveted individual trophy. Odds courtesy of BetMGM. For a full list of the odds from various sportsbooks visit…

  • College Football Week 1 Recap: Looking Back at Top Covers & Bad Beats From Opening Week

    College Football Week 1 Recap: Looking Back at Top Covers & Bad Beats From Opening Week

    Week 1 has come to a close, and college football bettors were treated to plenty of reminders of why we love this sport. From huge blowouts like Auburn and Alabama’s shutout wins to upset bids that just missed (ummm… Oregon?), our favorite game is fully back in swing. Plenty of players across all of college…

  • College Football Predictions, Picks: Week 2 Over/Unders to Bet for Marshall vs. Virginia Tech, UTSA vs. Texas State

    College Football Predictions, Picks: Week 2 Over/Unders to Bet for Marshall vs. Virginia Tech, UTSA vs. Texas State

    The first full college football week is behind us, and now we have some massive games coming up in Week 2. Welcome to our Week 2 Pace Report, where we’ll focus on Marshall vs. Virginia Tech, UTSA vs. Texas State and Louisiana vs. Kennesaw State. With head coach and coordinator changes, the transfer portal and…

  • Florida State vs. Boston College Odds: Eagles Upset No. 10 Seminoles as Massive Underdogs

    Florida State vs. Boston College Odds: Eagles Upset No. 10 Seminoles as Massive Underdogs

    Florida State vs Boston College Odds [gamematchup league=”ncaaf” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/fsu.png” awayname=”Florida State Seminoles” awayslug=”florida-state-seminoles” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/ncaaf/100/bc.png” homename=”Boston College Eagles” homeslug=”boston-college-eagles” date=”Monday, September 2″ time=”7:30 p.m. ET” network=”ESPN” col1text=”Point Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”-16.5″ col1awayline=”-115″ col1hometext=”+16.5″ col1homeline=”-105″ col2awaytext=”51″ col2hometext=”51″ col2awayline=”-110 / -110″ col2homeline=”-110 / -110″ col3awaytext=”-800″ col3hometext=”+550″ cbookname=”ESPN Bet” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/11/ESPNBET-square1-e1700602012366.png” bookreviewslug=”espn-bet”][/gamematchup] Closing Point Spread: Florida State -16.5 | Boston…

  • College Football Week 2 Picks, Odds: Appalachian State vs Clemson Edge

    College Football Week 2 Picks, Odds: Appalachian State vs Clemson Edge

    College football Week 2 picks offer an edge to leverage right off the bat: The Appalachian State vs. Clemson spread. Sure, we’re only hours removed from both teams playing. However, utilizing a few key stats from this past weekend, something’s already popping in our expert database and there’s a pick to consider. Week 2 odds…