Week 1 College Football Computer Picks & Predictions
Published 1:38 pm Monday, August 26, 2024
Looking at the Week 1 FBS schedule, we have the over/under for the Akron vs. Ohio State matchup as the best bet on the card. See below for more suggestions on point spreads and totals, including parlay possibilities.
See insights and computer predictions for that game and more in the article below.
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College Football Computer Picks – Best Spread Bets
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Pick: Troy -9.5 vs. Nevada
- Matchup: Nevada Wolf Pack at Troy Trojans
- Projected Winner & Margin: Troy by 34.7 points
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Date: August 31
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: James Madison -6.5 vs. Charlotte
- Matchup: James Madison Dukes at Charlotte 49ers
- Projected Winner & Margin: James Madison by 28.4 points
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: August 31
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Ohio +17.5 vs. Syracuse
- Matchup: Ohio Bobcats at Syracuse Orange
- Projected Winner & Margin: Ohio by 4.4 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: August 31
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: South Alabama -5.5 vs. North Texas
- Matchup: North Texas Mean Green at South Alabama Jaguars
- Projected Winner & Margin: South Alabama by 19.5 points
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: August 31
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: Notre Dame +3 vs. Texas A&M
- Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Texas A&M Aggies
- Projected Winner & Margin: Notre Dame by 9.4 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: August 31
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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College Football Computer Picks – Best Total Bets
Under 58.5 – Akron vs. Ohio State
- Matchup: Akron Zips at 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 at USC Trojans
- Projected Total: 74.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: September 1
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 46.5 – Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M
- Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Texas A&M Aggies
- Projected Total: 55.4 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: August 31
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 50.5 – Southern Miss vs. Kentucky
- Matchup: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Kentucky Wildcats
- Projected Total: 57.6 points
- Time: 7:45 PM ET
- Date: August 31
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 55.5 – UCLA vs. Hawaii
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at 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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