Bug meets windshield Thursday night as the top ranked Clemson Tigers host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The public seems to be a bit nervous of the hug early season spread, as they’re actually backing G.T. to the tune of 66%. We’re not a big fan of laying more than 32 points in college football games due to it being around a 33% proposition, but we’re talking about a completely different animal here. We make this point spread at -42!
Oklahoma State’s revamped defense may need a game or two to reach its potential and Oregon State doesn’t have a problem putting up points. The over two touchdown spread leaves a lot of room for a backdoor cover too. Read Loot’s take and get his free pick.
In Thursday night Week 1 college football we have UCLA visiting Cincinnati. An 11-win team facing a 3-win team that they beat on the road last season laying only -3 would seem like money in the bank, but Loot says not so fast. Read why he’s looking to back the road dog.
In the first official weekend of the college football season, ACC rivals meet in Chestnut Hill when Boston College welcomes Virginia Tech to Alumni Stadium. The Hokies hold an 18-9 in all-time advantage versus the Eagles including a 9-4 record when playing in Boston.
These two squads met back in 2016 with Arizona winning 47-28 but failing to cover the spread as a 23.5 home favorite. This time around they’ll be playing in Hawaii a tough place to win and as an 11-point favorite the dog may offer some value. Dan Jamison digs into the match-ups and gives out his betting prediction.
The Florida Gators and the Miami Hurricanes kickoff the 2019 college football season with a neutral site game at Camping World Stadium. The CFB betting board has the Gators as a touchdown favorite over the ‘Canes with the total line of 47.5. Check out Dan’s betting insight and get his point spread pick.
Last season the Wolverines finished with 10 wins starting the regular season with a loss and ending the season with a loss. The defense will have some big shoes to fill with three players taken early in the draft, but there is talent on the roster that can step up to fill the void. The O/U wins line is set at 9.5 so Michigan bettors only need them to match last season’s win total. CFB handicapper thinks he has this team all figured – Get his forecast.
The Buckeyes won 11 games in the regular season last year (11-1) so with the 2019 win total line set at 10 games that doesn’t leave a lot of room for error. Ohio State has a lot of question marks starting with a new head-coach Ryan Day and Georgia transfer QB Justin Fields who rode the bench last season. NCAA football handicapper Dan Jamison projects how he thinks the OSU season will pan out and gives out his O/U pick.
The Texas 2019 team season wins line is set at 9.5, so a repeat of last season’s ten wins will have over bettors cashing their tickets. However, the Longhorns return only three starters to defense, but that may be balanced out by a favorable schedule. Mike Mann weighs it all out and gives out his opinion on which side of the total line he believes will get you the money.
Will the Sooners dominate again this season and hit boxcars in wins in 2019? Can Iowa State improve off their 6-3 Big 12 record and improve on their 2-2 mark in non-conference games? College football handicapper Mike Mann gives out his analysis and recommended over/under for each Big 12 teams win total line.