After seeing the Virginia Tech Hokies go down in a shocker last week, college football betting fans have to be ready for anything in Week 3. All the more reason to look at the trends before making your picks this week. Here’s a look at some of the early games.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Cincinnati (1-1) vs North Carolina State (2-0)
Most of the betting trends are ice cold for the Cincinnati Bearcats heading into their matchup with N.C. State. Cincy is 0-7 in its last seven games against the spread and 0-5 ATS in its last five non-conference matchups. N.C. State, meanwhile, does well against the spread when it has momentum. It’s 8-2-2 ATS over its last 12 following an ATS win in its previous game.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Kansas (1-1) vs Southern Mississippi (1-1)
Kansas is hard to figure at the sportsbook this week. On one hand, the Jayhawks have struggled against the spread of late; they’re 2-9 ATS over their last 11. On the other hand, they’ve beaten the spread in six of their last seven non-conference games whereas their opponent, Southern Miss, has beaten the spread once in its last four non-conference affairs. Maybe the OVER is the best bet, as it’s 7-0 over Kansas’ last seven following an ATS win.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Maryland (2-0) vs (14) West Virginia (2-0)
What’s with West Virginia and the ACC? The Mountaineers are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 versus that conference. Maryland isn’t great against the Big East (1-4 ATS over its last five) but the Terrapins have beaten their last four spreads overall.
(17) Georgia Tech vs North Carolina (0-1)
Do teams underestimate the Yellow Jackets’ offense when they bring that wild show to town? Georgia Tech has beaten six of its last seven spreads on the road. On the other hand, North Carolina is 4-1 ATS over its last five at home and has beaten the spread in five of its last six meetings against Georgia Tech.
(15) Arkansas (2-0) vs (19) Georgia (1-1)
Could Ryan Mallett and the Arkansas Razorbacks ride the grass to victory this week? They’re 4-0 over their last four on grass whereas Georgia has lost 15 of its last 22 ATS on grass. Feeling lucky with your sports picks this week? The underdog is 4-1 ATS over the last five matchups between these two teams.