College football picks using PRO's smartest betting models last weekend went 6-2, so we're running it back Friday!
Friday's Week 1 presents a healthy, 11-game slate. Thanks to our advanced projections, sharp-money indicators, proven situational models and more, we're covering strong betting predictions for every matchup on August 29:
- Tarleton State vs. Army
- Bethune-Cookman vs. FIU
- Kennesaw State vs. Wake Forest
- Appalachian State vs. Charlotte
- Western Michigan vs. Michigan State
- Wagner vs. Kansas
- Western Illinois vs. Illinois
- Georgia Tech vs. Colorado
- Auburn vs. Baylor
- UNLV vs. Sam Houston
- Central Michigan vs. San Jose State
All Friday college football picks are either spread, moneyline or over/under predictions. Baylor vs. Auburn and Western Michigan vs. Michigan State notably feature public betting tickets and pro money heading the opposite directions.
Also, a nifty Bet Labs system pinged a +400 moneyline underdog with upset potential.
Let's have a day!
11 College Football Picks for Friday
Tarleton State vs. Army Pick
The best bet for Friday's college football opener at 6 p.m. ET is Tartleton State vs. Army under the total.
Big Money and Sharp Action are also aligned. Despite the under catching just 60% of tickets, it's attracting 75% of the money — and dropping.
PRO Pick: Tarleton State vs. Army Under
Bethune-Cookman vs. FIU Pick
On the contrary, sharps and experts agree on Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida International over the total of 54.5.
We've logged by smart signals lighting up in PRO. Our FCS expert Joshua Nunn also believes FIU scores at will, citing the Golden Panthers team total over 41.5 as a solid play.
PRO Pick: Bethune-Cookman vs. FIU Over
Kennesaw State vs. Wake Forest Pick
The Kennesaw State vs. Wake Forest over/under is plummeting, largely due to wiseguy action.
The total's down from 53.5 to 50.5 despite the tickets favoring a high-scoring game. The money count is completely different, as influential money appears to be betting the under.
PRO Pick: Kennesaw State vs. Wake Forest Under
Appalachian State vs. Charlotte Pick
Charlotte to cover the spread is a hot pick for Friday.
First, we've tracked experts and sharps betting the 49ers to beat the closing line against Appalachian State.
