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 college football games, in particular, can skew traditional expectations due to the impact on ball trajectory, passing accuracy, and special teams’ effectiveness.
Here are four college football games with notable wind conditions and their corresponding picks based on our weather-centric PRO System.
Top Picks and How to Bet Windy College Football Games Saturday
Texas vs. Michigan Forecast and Pick
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That’s right: Ann Arbor will be windy for Texas vs. Michigan – enough to know which bet to make.
Our activated PRO System for this game — and the others below — is aptly named “Windy Unders.”
This system boasts a 58% success rate for betting the under in college football games experiencing wind speeds between 13 to 34 miles per hour.
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An exhaustive sample size, exceeding 1,000 bets, substantiates this model. Importantly, the wind’s direction is irrelevant; it’s the speed that counts. Strong winds generally lead to lower scoring for several reasons, including decreased field goal accuracy and diminished passing efficiency for teams that heavily rely on aerial attacks.
Texas vs. Michigan in Week 2 features 13 mph winds at the Big House at kickoff, aligning with the under.
[gameforecast league=”ncaaf” gameid=”226525″ date=”2024-09-07″][/gameforecast]
PRO System Pick: Under
Troy vs. Memphis Forecast and Pick
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Another windy game in Week 2 is an under-the-radar clash between Troy and high-flying Memphis. The area is slated for 14 mph winds this Saturday.
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PRO System Pick: Under
Northern Illinois vs. Notre Dame Forecast and Pick
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We head to South Bend for NIU vs. Notre Dame, which will feature 13 mph winds, with one of the lower over/unders on the board for Week 2.
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PRO System Pick: Under
UTSA vs. Texas State Forecast and Pick
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The windiest game in Week 2 is UTSA vs. Texas State, which forecasts 16 mph winds at game time – important for two pass-happy teams.
[gameforecast league=”ncaaf” gameid=”226577″ date=”2024-09-07″][/gameforecast]
PRO System Pick: Under
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