COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK!

There is one main game on the slate tonight— Miami vs. Florida.

We have it covered from all sides.

Betting Preview

Why we like the under

This game opened with a total of 50+ at some sportsbooks in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has since dipped to as low as 45.5 in some places. The catalyst seems to be Miami announcing redshirt freshman Jarren Williams as the starter.

Dating back to 2005, the under is 14-9 when the total drops between 2-3 points from open to close. It’s 4-3 when it drops exactly four points, which is where we are at some books.

What’s more, roughly 85% of the money this week has backed the under, pounding it down. And while this might be a fade the public opportunity, the books have responded and shifted downward. Hard. Seems there’s something to this.

Best bet on the under: FanDuel Sportsbook (still has the total listed at 46 as of 10 a.m.)

That said, if you’re a value guy, you just got 4.5 points given to you on the over.

Best bet on the over: Everywhere else (45.5)

 

Florida lean

The money is pounding Florida. DraftKings Sportsbook tells us 85% of the moneyline handle and 78% of the spread handle, as of mid-week, was on the Gators.

Indeed, the line ROCKETED up to -8.5 at DraftKings and SugarHouse on Saturday morning.

As of writing this, it’s still at -7 at FanDuel Sportsbook and PointsBet.

Best bet on Florida: FanDuel Sportsbook or PointsBet (both holding -7 as of writing this)

Best bet on Miami: DraftKings Sportsbook or SugarHouse Sportsbook (+8.5)

 

Where To Bet

Your options will depend on your state.

We put together guides for each.

Where To Bet On Week 1 of College Football in PA

Where To Bet On Week 1 of College Football in NJ

The short version— our recommend options in each state:

PA: SugarHouse or FanDuel Sportsbook PA

NJ: DraftKings or PointsBet

 

Our Coverage

Miami-Florida Betting Preview

Miami-Florida Betting Preview– 97.3 ESPN

There you have it. Good luck. And we’ll be back at it next week for true Week 1 action. And then it’s on to the NFL! Look for our Eagles and Steelers specific betting podcasts. And more content.