Week 1 College Football Computer Picks & Predictions

On the Week 1 Football Bowl Subdivision schedule, we have the over/under for the Akron vs. Ohio State matchup as the best bet on the card. Scroll down for more tips on point spreads and totals, including parlay opportunities.
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College Football Computer Picks – Best Spread Bets
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Pick: Troy -8.5 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: 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: James Madison -9.5 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: 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: Wyoming +7 vs. Arizona State
- Matchup: Wyoming Cowboys at Arizona State Sun Devils
- Projected Winner & Margin: Wyoming by 5.9 points
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Date: August 31
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- 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 64.5 – 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 49.5 – 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)
Over 48.5 – Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Vanderbilt Commodores
- Projected Total: 56.2 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: August 31
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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