We continue our Week 2 NCAA football odds coverage with trends for the late games.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
(11) Oregon (1-0) vs Tennessee (1-0)
When the high-octane Ducks get hot, they tend to stay hot for a while. Oregon is 5-1 ATS over its last six games after totalling more than 450 yards in its previous game. While Tennessee is 4-1 ATS over its last five at home, betting sharps should tread carefully, as the Volunteers are 1-5 ATS over their last six against the Pac-10 conference.
(14) Penn State (1-0) vs (1) Alabama (1-0)
The defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide tend to step up their play against top competition; they’re 4-0 ATS over their last four games against teams with winning road records. Penn State often starts slowly, having lost six straight ATS in September, but it’s also 5-1 ATS over its last six against teams with winning records. Before you rush to bet the OVER: Mark Ingram may sit out again for Alabama so that could hold its point total back.
Bowling Green (0-1) vs Tulsa (0-1)
The home and road sports betting trends don’t tell us much; Bowling Green is 22-8-1 over its last 31 ATS on the road but Tulsa is 11-4 ATS over its last 15 home games. So the recent trends may be the way to go; Bowling Green is 5-0-1 ATS in its last six games whereas Tulsa has lost four straight ATS.
Syracuse (1-0) vs Washington (0-1)
Syracuse isn’t fazed by unfamiliar opponents; the Orange are 6-0 ATS over their last six non-conference games. But they slack off after good performances; they’re 2-6 ATS over their last eight after holding their previous opponent under 20 points. Washington is desperate to win at home. Though the Huskies are 17-35-2 ATS over their last 54 home games, they’re also 4-1 ATS in their last five following a straight-up loss.
(16) LSU (1-0) vs Vanderbilt (0-1)
The UNDER may be the smart sportsbook play here. It’s 12-3-1 in Vandy’s last 16 following an ATS win and 7-1 in LSU’s last eight games following an ATS loss. If you prefer the spread bet, consider looking to the grass for your answer. LSU is 8-21 ATS in its last 29 games on grass; Vanderbilt is 6-0 over its last six on grass ATS.