Week 1 College Football Computer Picks and Predictions
Published Monday, August 26, 2024 at 12:32 p.m.
There are 96 Football Bowl Subdivision matchups on the Week 1 schedule, and our projections suggest Akron vs. Ohio State is one of the best bets from an over/under standpoint. Keep reading for more suggestions, including potential parlays.
In this article, you'll find computer predictions, insights and more for that matchup.
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College Football Computer Picks – Best Spread Bets
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Pick: Troy -9.5 vs. Nevada
Matchup: Nevada Wolfpack vs Troy Trojans Projected winner and point differential: Troy wins by 34.7 points Time: 7 PM ET Date: August 31st TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: You can watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: James Madison -6.5 vs. Charlotte
Matchup: James Madison Dukes vs Charlotte 49ers Projected Winner and Points Spread: James Madison wins by 28.4 points Time: 8 PM ET Date: August 31st TV Channel: ESPNU Live Stream: This game is available on Fubo (geo-restrictions may apply)
Pick: Ohio +17.5 vs. Syracuse
Matchup: Ohio Bobcats vs. Syracuse Orange Projected Winner and Margin: Ohio wins by 4.4 points Time: 3:30 PM ET Date: August 31st TV Channel: ACC Network Live Stream: You can watch this game on Fubo (geo-restrictions may apply)
Pick: South Alabama -5.5 vs. North Texas
Matchup: North Texas Mean Green vs South Alabama Jaguars Projected Winner and Margin: South Alabama wins by 19.5 points Time: 5 PM ET Date: August 31st TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: You can watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: Notre Dame +3 vs. Texas A&M
Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Texas A&M Aggies Projected winner and point differential: Notre Dame wins by 9.4 points Time: 7:30 PM ET Date: August 31st TV Channel: ABC Live Stream: This game is available to watch on Fubo (geo-restrictions may apply)
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College Football Computer Picks – Best Totals Betting
Under 58.5 – Akron vs. Ohio State
Matchup: Akron Zips vs Ohio State Buckeyes Projected Total: 43 points Time: 3:30 PM ET Date: August 31 TV Channel: CBS Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo
Over 63.5 – LSU vs USC
Matchup: LSU Tigers vs USC Trojans Projected Total: 74.5 points Time: 7:30 PM ET Date: September 1st TV Channel: ABC Live Stream: You can watch this game on Fubo (geo-restrictions may apply)
Over 46.5 – Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M
Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Texas A&M Aggies Projected Total: 55.4 points Time: 7:30 PM ET Date: August 31 TV Channel: ABC Live Stream: You can watch this game on Fubo (geo-restrictions may apply)
Over 50.5 – Southern Miss vs Kentucky
Matchup: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats Projected Total: 57.6 points Time: 7:45 PM ET Date: August 31st TV Channel: SEC Network Live Stream: You can watch this game on Fubo (geo-restrictions may apply)
Under 55.5 – UCLA vs. Hawaii
Matchup: UCLA Bruins vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Projected total: 48.5 points Time: 7:30 PM ET Date: August 31 TV Channel: CBS Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo
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