Sunday's Top Wager
August 31, 2018
By Kyle Markus
NCAA Football Game Preview - Miami Hurricanes vs. LSU Tigers
The LSU Tigers expect to be competing for national championships, which is why lower expectations this season have many wondering if coach Ed Orgeron could be fired with a poor start. LSU is in the top-25 but just barely, and will be the underdog in its season opener against the Miami Hurricanes.
Miami doesn’t have the toughest of schedules so a win here against a quality team would be a big help as it hopes to push for a College Football Playoff berth down the line. Miami and LSU are two of the finest programs in college football and this is a fantastic early-season clash in Week 1.
LSU would love to surprise people with the win but there are concerns about the offense, which is why the Hurricanes are the favorites in NCAA football betting lines.
The Miami Hurricanes and LSU Tigers will face off on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game will be nationally televised on ABC.
We'll have college football odds at BookMaker.eu available for every game of the 2018 NCAA football season.
Odds Analysis
The Hurricanes enter this matchup as the 3.5-point favorites. The game is being played at a neutral site, in Arlington, Texas at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, so neither team has the actual home field advantage, although it makes sense for it to be a pro-LSU crowd based on the proximity to Baton Rouge.
Miami is getting more than 70 percent of the action to cover this spread despite needing more than a field goal to do so. The Tigers are the +140 underdogs on the moneyline and are getting the majority of the action there. The Hurricanes are the -160 favorites to win this one.
The scoring total is listed at 46.5 points as this one could be a defensive battle for the most part. The “under” is the much more common choice, with 78 percent of the money so far headed to that side of the total in NCAA football gambling.
Matchup To Watch
LSU cornerback Greedy Williams vs. Miami wide receiver Ahmmon Richards -- This game isn’t expected to have a lot of scoring, and this showdown may help determine which way the outcome goes. Williams has quickly become one of the nation’s best cover men and would love to shut down Richards. Williams had six interceptions last season. If he can get one and take it back for a touchdown, it could completely change the complexion of the game.
On the flip-side, Richards is a talented pass-catcher. He had 934 receiving yards as a freshman before his 2017 sophomore campaign was cut short. Richards is dealing with a knee injury but is expected to be ready for this one. He is on the short-list of best receivers in college football and if Richards can have a nice day and a catch a touchdown pass, Miami should be in good shape.
Player To Watch
Joe Burrow -- The former Ohio State quarterback transferred to LSU and will get his chance to start. The expectations are low for the Tigers on offense as they don’t have a lot of big names at the skill positions, but if Burrow plays well it can make this team a lot more dangerous than expected.
This will be a good first test. Miami was dominant getting after the quarterback a season ago and LSU must give Burrow time to throw. The Hurricanes are an opportunistic defense so Burrow must also limit turnovers. This primetime game will help determine what kind of ceiling this LSU offense may have in 2018.
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LSU’s defense should be impressive, but there are questions offensively. Miami looks like the more well-rounded group, but this spread is too high. This one should be neck-and-neck throughout as not much separates these two teams.
The Hurricanes will squeak out the victory but LSU is the pick to cover the spread. The “under” is the pick in what should be a defensive slugfest in college football wagering.
College Football ATS Pick: Miami Hurricanes 21, LSU Tigers 20
August 31, 2018
By Kyle Markus
NCAA Football Game Preview - Miami Hurricanes vs. LSU Tigers
The LSU Tigers expect to be competing for national championships, which is why lower expectations this season have many wondering if coach Ed Orgeron could be fired with a poor start. LSU is in the top-25 but just barely, and will be the underdog in its season opener against the Miami Hurricanes.
Miami doesn’t have the toughest of schedules so a win here against a quality team would be a big help as it hopes to push for a College Football Playoff berth down the line. Miami and LSU are two of the finest programs in college football and this is a fantastic early-season clash in Week 1.
LSU would love to surprise people with the win but there are concerns about the offense, which is why the Hurricanes are the favorites in NCAA football betting lines.
The Miami Hurricanes and LSU Tigers will face off on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game will be nationally televised on ABC.
We'll have college football odds at BookMaker.eu available for every game of the 2018 NCAA football season.
Odds Analysis
The Hurricanes enter this matchup as the 3.5-point favorites. The game is being played at a neutral site, in Arlington, Texas at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, so neither team has the actual home field advantage, although it makes sense for it to be a pro-LSU crowd based on the proximity to Baton Rouge.
Miami is getting more than 70 percent of the action to cover this spread despite needing more than a field goal to do so. The Tigers are the +140 underdogs on the moneyline and are getting the majority of the action there. The Hurricanes are the -160 favorites to win this one.
The scoring total is listed at 46.5 points as this one could be a defensive battle for the most part. The “under” is the much more common choice, with 78 percent of the money so far headed to that side of the total in NCAA football gambling.
Matchup To Watch
LSU cornerback Greedy Williams vs. Miami wide receiver Ahmmon Richards -- This game isn’t expected to have a lot of scoring, and this showdown may help determine which way the outcome goes. Williams has quickly become one of the nation’s best cover men and would love to shut down Richards. Williams had six interceptions last season. If he can get one and take it back for a touchdown, it could completely change the complexion of the game.
On the flip-side, Richards is a talented pass-catcher. He had 934 receiving yards as a freshman before his 2017 sophomore campaign was cut short. Richards is dealing with a knee injury but is expected to be ready for this one. He is on the short-list of best receivers in college football and if Richards can have a nice day and a catch a touchdown pass, Miami should be in good shape.
Player To Watch
Joe Burrow -- The former Ohio State quarterback transferred to LSU and will get his chance to start. The expectations are low for the Tigers on offense as they don’t have a lot of big names at the skill positions, but if Burrow plays well it can make this team a lot more dangerous than expected.
This will be a good first test. Miami was dominant getting after the quarterback a season ago and LSU must give Burrow time to throw. The Hurricanes are an opportunistic defense so Burrow must also limit turnovers. This primetime game will help determine what kind of ceiling this LSU offense may have in 2018.
Free College Football ATS Picks
LSU’s defense should be impressive, but there are questions offensively. Miami looks like the more well-rounded group, but this spread is too high. This one should be neck-and-neck throughout as not much separates these two teams.
The Hurricanes will squeak out the victory but LSU is the pick to cover the spread. The “under” is the pick in what should be a defensive slugfest in college football wagering.
College Football ATS Pick: Miami Hurricanes 21, LSU Tigers 20
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