CFB Best Betting Picks: Thursday's Five Best Bets from oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool
The College Football Week 1 slate officially begins on Thursday night, and we are filled with top selections. Thanks to the new oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool, there are hundreds of mathematically valuable bets, and Matt McCuen is here to analyze the best +EV CFB betting picks for August 29th.
Matt McCuen - August 29, 2024, 1:27 PM EDT
5 minCFB Best Betting Picks: Thursday's Five Best Bets from oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool
Today, we will dive into my top five College Football +EV Props tonight.
These plays are powered by our oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool!
August 29th CFB Best Betting Picks
1. Omarion Hampton under 99.5 rush yards -108 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
The North Carolina standout will be one of the best running backs in the nation this season.
Hampton scampered for 14 touchdowns and 1,504 yards last year, but he will struggle against this Big Ten defense.
The expected value of this prop is 58.85%.
2. Lindenwood University +43.5 +140 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Lindenwood will have a tough matchup tonight, taking on the Kansas Jayhawks.
The Lions went 4-7 a season ago, and will look to pull off an all-time upset tonight.
Our AI probability is 65.54% on this bet.
3. Will Sheppard Under 69.5 Rec Yards -165 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Sheppard was one of the top transfers into Colorado during the offseason.
The former Vanderbilt standout should be a top option in the passing game for Colorado, but it may take him some time to get involved in the offense.
Colorado has many options in the passing game, and this total is a tick too high.
4. Buffalo Bulls ML -162 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Buffalo has the upper hand in this matchup with new head coach Pete Lembo.
Our AI probability of a win is 70 percent, compared to the implied probability of 62.11%.
The expected value of this prop is 12.7%.
5. Missouri/Murray State under 55 +180 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Missouri comes into the season ranked, and is expected to compete in the SEC.
The Tigers' defense will dominate this contest, limiting the production of Murray State.
The expected value on the under is 9.82%.
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