Computer tips and predictions for college football in week 1

Our best pick for Week 1’s Football Bowl Subdivision card in terms of point spread is Troy (-9.5) – see below for more picks (including parlay opportunities) on both spreads and over/unders.

Look below for computer predictions and insights on this and other encounters.

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College Football Betting Tips – The Best Spread Betting

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Tip: Troy -9.5 vs. Nevada

• Comparison: Nevada Wolf Pack at the Troy Trojans
• Expected winner and lead: Troy with 34.7 points
• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
• Date: 31.August
• TV channels: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Selection: James Madison -6.5 against Charlotte

• Comparison: James Madison Dukes at the Charlotte 49ers
• Expected winner and lead: James Madison with 28.4 points
• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
• Date: 31.August
• TV channels: ESPNU
• Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Tip: Ohio +17.5 vs. Syracuse

• Comparison: Ohio Bobcats at Syracuse Orange
• Expected winner and lead: Ohio with 4.4 points
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: 31.August
• TV channels: ACC Network
• Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Selection: South Alabama -5.5 vs. North Texas

• Comparison: North Texas Mean Green at the South Alabama Jaguars
• Expected winner and lead: South Alabama with 19.5 points
• Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
• Date: 31.August
• TV channels: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Tip: Notre Dame +3 vs. Texas A&M

• Comparison: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Texas A&M Aggies
• Expected winner and lead: Notre Dame with 9.4 points
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Date: 31.August
• TV channels: ABC
• Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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College Football Computer Tips – Best Overall Bets

Under 58.5 – Akron vs. Ohio State

• Comparison: Akron wins against the Ohio State Buckeyes
• Estimated total amount: 43 points
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: 31.August
• TV channels: CBS
• Live stream: Superior+ | Fubo

Over 63.5 – LSU vs. USC

• Comparison: LSU Tigers at USC Trojans
• Estimated total amount: 74.5 points
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Date: 1 September
• TV channels: ABC
• Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 46.5 – Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M

• Comparison: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Texas A&M Aggies
• Estimated total amount: 55.4 points
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Date: 31.August
• TV channels: ABC
• Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 50.5 – Southern Miss vs. Kentucky

• Comparison: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Kentucky Wildcats
• Estimated total amount: 57.6 points
• Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
• Date: 31.August
• TV channels: SEC Network
• Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Under 55.5 – UCLA vs. Hawaii

• Comparison: UCLA Bruins at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
• Estimated total amount: 48.5 points
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Date: 31.August
• TV channels: CBS
• Live stream: Superior+ | Fubo

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