It’s hard to believe we are already a month into the College Football Season. Below I share some of my own personal college football bets and a small note why I’m on each one. If you don’t have anywhere to bet, go to 5Dimes and start an account. They’re the best, here’s why!
North Carolina (+1.5) vs Duke
The Battle of the Blues. I don’t think either team is represented accurately by their records. UNC is 1-2 and Duke is 3-0 with easy wins coming against bad teams. I feel Duke is overvalued in this position. I think UNC lets Chazz Surratt go and Duke has trouble containing his athleticism.
Kentucky (+3) vs Florida
This is the year Kentucky breaks the streak. In today’s College Football, you have to have a good offense to win. Florida just doesn’t have it and Kentucky’s defense is better than advertised. Florida struggles again but Kentucky doesn’t give them the game. If they do, it will most likely be a field goal after time expires, again.
Toledo/Miami O 61
It feels like Miami hasn’t played in about 6 months. Toledo has a very good passing game with some NFL Wide Receivers and a record setting QB. I expect the Hurricanes to give up a few big plays. That being said Miami will outscore the fighting Toledo’s in the 40ish to 28ish point range.
Notre Dame -3 vs Michigan St
I can’t remember the last time I actually backed Notre Dame. Brian Kelly is firmly on the hot seat but I do not think Michigan St plays or coaches with the same sense of urgency. Notre Dame gets revenge and gives Brian Kelly a little breathing room. I like Notre Dame by 10.
TCU (+13) vs Oklahoma St
It’s hard to find a more beloved team nationally than Oklahoma St. I mean, no one hates them yet. The Cowboys are putting up a lot of points right now but Gary Patterson is an outstanding defensive mind. He will have a good plan and the offense will keep it close enough to make this a one possession game. Spread wise, OSU is being given some media darling points.
Honorable Mentions
Boston College +34, NC State +10.5, UMass/Tennessee U 63.5, UF/UK U 44, Syracuse +21, Vandy +19, Army/Tulane U 45.
That’s all for this week. Have fun getting rich off these free plays. As always, feel free to talk about these picks and share your own college football bets in our Community Forum.
