GamblersWorld Line Moves: College Football Week 2

Doug Upstone / September 3, 2024 / NCAA Football Betting Advice

College Football Week 2 Early Line Moves

There is not as many mismatches in Week 2 of the college football season. Football bettors start the routine of matching wits early with the sportsbooks on a weekly basis. All College Football Free Picks will come on Friday’s update.

CFB – (319) Texas at (320) Michigan +7 – Saturday, September 7 – 12:00 p.m. ET / FOX

Those who watched Texas and Michigan last week came across with a very strong opinion after just four quarters. The Longhorns look like one of the top teams in the country and the defending college football champion Wolverines do not. Despite Michigan playing at home, they have blown up as home favorites from +3 to +7. Michigan only posted 269 yards against a Fresno State squad that is believed to be no better than 4^th in the Mountain West. New MEECHigan head coach Sherrone Moore will see if he can motivate a home underdog in the Big House.

Monday Bet Percentage: Texas 90%

Doug’s Pick – Back Friday

CFB – (329) Baylor at (330) Utah -14 – Saturday, September 7 – 3:30 p.m. ET / FOX

After Baylor and Utah posted easy opening wins, they get down to the business of facing better competition. For those wondering about the conference implications of this matchup, there are not any. This is part two of a home and away series from last year that was scheduled as non-conference action. It is a bit of a surprise to see Utah slip a full three points to -14 with most football experts not high on the Bears. The quarterback matchup of Cam Rising for the Utes facing the Bears’ Dequan Finn could determine the spread winner.

Monday Bet Percentage: Baylor 90%

Doug’s Pick – Back Friday

CFB – (349) Marshall at (350) Virginia Tech -20 – Saturday, September 7 – 4:30 p.m. ET / CW-N

Virginia Tech was a 13.5-point favorite heading to Vanderbilt but didn’t get the wake-call and fell behind 17-0. The Hokies began playing from that juncture and came back to tie the Commodores 20-all and took a 27-20 lead with only 4:21 to play after a 97-yard drive. However, the Virginia Tech defense failed to keep the ‘Dores out of the end zone in regulation and OT and was upset, allowing 371 yards of offense. With Marshall having won at home last year against the Hokies 24-17 (-6.5 point faves), bettors expect VT to shine, bumping them up from -17 to -20.

Monday Bet Percentage: Virginia Tech 80%

Doug’s Pick – Back Friday

CFB – (353) East Carolina at (354) Old Dominion +2.5 – Saturday, September 7 – 6:00 p.m. ET / ESPN+

Despite Old Dominion giving South Carolina all they could handle and more before falling 23-19 as 20.5-point road underdogs, the betting masses have flipped the script. The Monarchs opened as two-point favorites for their home opener, yet, are currently +2.5. This conflict could come down to who protects the ball the best. Last week ODU lost because they committed four turnovers. ECU quarterback Jake Garcia had 308 yards passing and four TD passes, but he also tossed three picks and lost a fumble, in the Pirates’ six turnovers.

Monday Bet Percentage: East Carolina 75%

Doug’s Pick – Back Friday

CFB – (355) South Alabama at (356) Ohio U. +2 – Saturday, September 7 – 6:00 p.m. ET / ESPN+

In this SBC vs. MAC matchup, there’s been a changing of the guard. South Alabama lost 52-38 to North Texas as six-point home favorites, yet, they have gone from +1 to -2.5 digit away faves in Athens, Ohio. The Bobcats of Ohio beat the spread in succumbing to Syracuse 38-22 as 17-point road chalk. In seeking a reason, it’s probably the Ohio pass defense, which was torched for 364 yards by the Orange, and USA ball-chucker Gio Lopez had 432 passing yards in spite of not being particularly accurate (26 of 49). The challenge for the Jaguars is slowing Bobcats runner Anthony Tyus III who had 203 yards rushing in only 16 carries. Let’s see if this number holds.