Here we go with our best college football bets for Week 2 of the NCAAF season.
Each of our Props.com analysts were asked to list their top two NCAAF picks for the weekend. You can view each writer’s overall record in the section towards the bottom of this article.
Also, don’t forget to check out our College Football Parlay Picks article for Week 2. Some of these best bets are used to create parlays each week.
Best College Football Bets: Week 2
These best college football bets were compiled earlier in the week, so there’s a chance the lines have shifted since publishing this article.
Colorado -3 (vs. Nebraska)
Analyst: Justin Bales
Where to bet: Colorado -3 | -105 at FanDuel Sportsbook
This could be a massive fish bet, but I still believe Colorado is undervalued. The public is on them, but so are sharps. Essentially, the majority of the bets are on Colorado -3 but so is the majority of the money.
I bet Colorado +20.5 last week against TCU, and they won the game outright. I wouldn’t have projected that, but it shows that they aren’t going to need an adjustment period. They have an outstanding offense, although their defense may be suspect.
Nebraska performed well in a matchup against Minnesota. The problem is that they proved once again that they can’t close a game. Their offense was uninspiring, and I’m not sure their defense is what caused the struggles for Minnesota’s offense.
I believe Nebraska is going to be able to find points against this Colorado defense. They likely won’t be held to 10 points once again. The issue is that it’s highly unlikely that their offense will be able to keep up with Colorado.
It’s an added bonus that this game is at home for Colorado, where they will have a massive edge because of the altitude.
Notre Dame/NC State Under 51 Points
Analyst: Justin Bales
Where to bet: Under 51 points | -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook
This is one of the most interesting games on the slate. Notre Dame seems to be somewhat of an underrated team, and NC State comes with plenty of upside. Both of these teams have offenses that can put up points in a hurry, but their defenses are what I’m interested in.
Notre Dame’s only given up 6 total points through two games. They haven’t played good competition, though, as they’ve faced off against Navy and Tennessee State. It’s also important to note that Navy got behind their defense and missed on deep connections a couple of times.
NC State also looked good defensively in their first game of the season. They held UConn to only 14 points. They did struggle against the run, specifically allowing Victor Rosa to post 99 yards and 2 touchdowns on only 9 carries.
Although both offenses are explosive, I’m expecting them to struggle a bit against these defenses. Phil Steele projects NC State to have the third-best defense in the ACC with Notre Dame ranking slightly better than them.
This will be the Fighting Irish’s toughest test to date, and it’s a must-win game for them. Still, the Wolfpack is playing at home, and I do expect them to keep it relatively close. I considered NC State +7.5, but I slightly prefer the under to that.
Oregon -6.5 (at Texas Tech)
Analyst: John Supowitz
Where to bet: Oregon -6.5 | -110 at Tipico Sportsbook
High expectations abound in Eugene as Bo Nix returns for another year. He’s currently in the Heisman hunt, with the seventh-best odds. The Ducks had one of the best-scoring offenses last season, and they appear poised to maintain that status, having put up an eye-popping 81 points against FCS program Portland State.
Texas Tech started strong in their game against Wyoming, gaining an early 17-0 lead. However, the offense went stale from that point on, including three missed field goals that allowed the Cowboys to come back and win the game in overtime. Nonetheless, there is reason for optimism: Tyler Shough, in his first year as a starter, had an impressive performance with 338 passing yards and three touchdowns. Still, the Ducks will be too much to overpower a shaky Red Raiders team on Saturday.
Stanford/USC Over 70 Points
Analyst: John Supowitz
Where to bet: Over 70 Points | -110 at BetFred Sportsbook
USC has high aspirations for its final season in the PAC-12. This high-octane offense has not disappointed, scoring 122 points against two mid-majors. Caleb Williams continues his Heisman Trophy defense with 597 passing yards and nine touchdowns.
It’s been a disappointing few years for Stanford; aside from the shortened 2020 COVID season, they haven’t finished with a record over .500 in the last three years.
However, they looked great against a rebuilding Hawaii program, with Ashton Daniels throwing for 248 yards and two touchdowns. Benjamin Yurosek was his best target, recording 138 yards and a score. The defense appears to be a weak spot once again, as they gave up 28 points to a Rainbow Warriors offense that ranked 113th in points per game in 2022.
These two teams scored 69 last year, but I believe they’ll eclipse it this time around.
Best College Football Bets: Results
- Justin Bales: 1-1
- John Supowitz: 1-1