Some of the largest and juiciest edges early in the season tailing our expert NCAAF betting models will be over/under picks.
For instance, PRO Projections reveal five significantly off from the projected point totals we predict for Saturday in Week 1.
Our proprietary NCAAF projections submit over/under picks based on key betting factors like positional matchups, tempo and more.
The Week 1 over/under predictions below feature mismatches from our expert data in games like Western Kentucky vs. Alabama, UCLA vs. Hawaii and more.
Let’s get into the five over/under picks expert models submitted for college football on Saturday Week 1, highlight how far they are off from odds and then list the grades based on strength.
Week 1 Over/Under Picks Saturday from Expert NCAAF Models
Week 1 college football is shaping up for a great card of over/under picks. For instance, our “Weather Overs” system flagged seven college football over/under picks worth betting Saturday.
Here, our homemade, expert PRO Projections pinpointed four B+ over/under predictions, plus another A- selection.
We’ll list them by strength, starting with UCLA vs. Hawaii on the island!
UCLA vs. Hawaii Over/Under Pick
We’re rooting for points when UCLA and Hawaii meet in a potentially fun one.
The UCLA vs. Hawaii over/under in Week 1 is 52.5.
However, PRO Projections suggest that the total should be closer to 56.8. Given this significant discrepancy, our model gives the over a strong A- grade.
UCLA is playing its opener, while Hawaii is playing its second game after a Week 0 victory.
PRO Projections Over/Under Pick: Over
Western Kentucky vs. Alabama Over/Under Pick
Is the best way to bet Kalen DeBoer’s debut at Alabama a low-scoring game? The Western Kentucky vs. Alabama over/under is set at 59.5. PRO Projections indicate a track meet is less than likely, pegging the total around 55.5.
The once-high-flying Hilltoppers have had some fluctuation at OC, now on their third coordinator in three years.
The result is a B+ grade on WKU vs. Alabama under.
PRO Projections Over/Under Pick: Under
UNLV vs. Houston Over/Under Pick
Moving on to UNLV vs. Houston, the over/under is around a key number, at 55.5. PRO Projections, however, estimate the total to be more like 51.6.
With this difference in mind, the game was tagged a B+ grade.
PRO Projections Over/Under Pick: Under
Penn State vs. West Virginia Over/Under Pick
Offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, who morphed Kansas’ offense into poetry-in-motion, makes his debut with Penn State. We envision some points being scored vs. West Virginia in Morgantown.
Our total (54.5) is a little bit different than what’s out there (50.5), earning a B+ grade.
PRO Projections Over/Under Pick: Over
Kent State vs. Pitt Over/Under Pick
Lastly, let’s consider Kent State vs. Pittsburgh. Here, the over/under is placed at 54.5, but PRO Projections advise that the total should be closer to 51.2. Pat Narduzzi and a total higher than 54? Sign us up on the B+ grade from our expert models.
PRO Projections Over/Under Pick: Under
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