As we gear up for the first big slate of college football Week 1 matchups this Thursday and betting limits increase, spread and over/under odds are on the move.
With numbers flying ahead of kickoff, we've tracked a couple spread and over/under picks attracting market-moving bets: Alcorn State vs. UAB and Lindenwood vs. Kansas.
Enter the Alcorn State vs. UAB prediction, where bettors with influence have worked the spread through key numbers, indicating a strong Week 1 stance. Surprisingly, while tickets are overwhelmingly on one side, the money is pouring in on another. This divergence is rarely seen, and it sets up an intriguing backdrop for Thursday's FCS-FBS crossover.
UAB ended last season with a 6-6 record against the spread, while Alcorn State went 7-4 overall.
Meanwhile, tonight's Lindenwood vs. Kansas pick focuses on the over/under, as wise guy action has an idea of how the Jayhawks will perform in their first game without offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki.
College Football Spread, Over/Under Picks Tonight
Alcorn State vs UAB Prediction for Thursday, August 29
| Alcorn State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+28.5 -110 | 55.5 -115o / -105u | +2200 |
| UAB Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-28.5 -110 | 55.5 -115o / -105u | -8000 |
UAB opened -25.5, but that number is long gone.
UAB is attracting a boatload of pro action. The Blazers