Several games are popping up on Saturday’s college football Week 2 weather forecast – yet, they have absolutely nothing to do with rain, severe wind, or other conditions which would hamper offenses.
Bettors often believe ‘weather’ games in college football are ugly, favoring defenses and leading to lower scores. It’s time to dispel the myth for the second week in a row.
Three college football games for Saturday of Week 2 in particular will be heavily influenced by weather conditions and have a true betting impact. We know this because our proprietary weather model, cashing 59% over a large sample, pinged the games that fit the appropriate conditions. Contrary to the stereotype, these games are potentially primed for points!
Our specialized college football weather betting model only targets games expected to go over the total, highlighting ideal conditions for scoring.
Following a successful weekend picking over/unders, let’s analyze what our 59%-winning PRO System forecasts for Week 2, including three surprising picks that most bettors will likely overlook.
Week 2 College Football Weather: Saturday Picks, Betting Impact
It’s time for “Weather Overs!”
This college football trend usually applies early in the season. Here’s why.
Non-conference college football games have hit the over 59% of the time when the temperature ranges from 85 to 106 degrees, wind speeds are between 0 to 10 mph, and the over/under is set below 58 points. These particular weather conditions and the lack of familiarity between teams often lead to advantageous situations for offenses, resulting in higher-scoring games than anticipated by the market—especially when the over/under is below the critical threshold of 59 points.
Below, we have included all relevant picks, along with the game’s weather forecast and any pertinent notes
- Army vs. FAU
- Baylor vs. Utah
- Central Michigan vs. Florida International
Army vs. FAU Pick and Weather
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Army vs. FAU features one of the lowest totals in Week 2. Yet, the game’s a match: non-conference, 89 degrees forecasted, light winds and a (super) low total.
[gameforecast league=”ncaaf” gameid=”226547″ date=”2024-09-07″][/gameforecast]
PRO System Pick: Over
Baylor vs. Utah Pick and Weather
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It’s two Big 12 teams matching up, but technically, it’s a non-conference game for Baylor vs. Utah, which was scheduled prior to alignment. Nonetheless, it’s a recommended bet to go over the total.
[gameforecast league=”ncaaf” gameid=”226513″ date=”2024-09-07″][/gameforecast]
PRO System Pick: Over
Central Michigan vs. Florida International Pick and Weather
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Central Michigan vs. FIU rounds out the three picks, as Orlando features similar weather as Boca Raton in FAU.
[gameforecast league=”ncaaf” gameid=”226557″ date=”2024-09-07″][/gameforecast]
PRO System Pick: Over
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