Top College Football Bets Week 2: ACC Favorites and Underdog Insights

What a wild ride the first week of college football turned out to be. Fans and bettors felt every twist and turn, with some predictions landing perfectly and others missing the mark by a mile.

This week, let’s dig into the projections and best bets for Week 2. Key matchups like Louisville vs. Syracuse are on our radar.

Our expert projection model offers insights and tips that might help you navigate the betting landscape. For a more detailed breakdown, check out the original article.

Week 1 Recap: Hits and Misses

Week 1 brought a mixed bag. The projection model nailed it by predicting Arch Manning’s struggles against Ohio State’s tough defense.

The Buffalo-Minnesota game also went under the expected total, which was another win for our model.

Successful Predictions

• Fading Arch Manning: Manning had a rough outing against Ohio State, just as we thought.
• Buffalo-Minnesota Total: The game stayed under, right in line with our forecast.

Missed Opportunities

Of course, not everything went according to plan. Boise State started strong but just couldn’t keep it together for the last three quarters.

Utah’s wild 14-for-16 third-down conversions made the game higher scoring than we’d expected, which hurt our under bet.

• Boise State: Hot start, cold finish.
• Utah: Third-down magic that caught us off guard.

Week 2 Projections: Key Matchups

Looking ahead, the projection model has its eyes on three main plays for Week 2. These picks rely on team stats and a bit of historical context.

Let’s break down the matchups and see where the value might be hiding.

Louisville vs. Syracuse

Our projections lean toward Louisville in this one. They only beat Eastern Kentucky by 34, but the box score shows they dominated much more than the final score suggests.

Louisville posted the ninth-best net success rate in Week 1. Teams ahead of them averaged wins by over 50 points, so this could be a sneaky buy-low spot.

• Best Bet: Louisville -14 (-110)

UConn vs. Syracuse

Our expert has deep ties to UConn, so there’s no shortage of inside info here. Even so, it’s tough to see UConn as less than a touchdown underdog on the road against Syracuse.

Syracuse isn’t the same squad as last year, but the gap between these programs is still pretty wide.

• Best Bet: Syracuse -6.5 (-115)

Western Michigan vs. North Texas

Western Michigan didn’t exactly wow anyone against Michigan State, but they did manage to cover. North Texas looked sharp after a big win against Lamar.

Still, laying double digits on the road with North Texas feels risky. The model thinks this game should be closer than the spread suggests, so if you like a live underdog, Western Michigan is worth a look.

• Best Bet: Western Michigan +10 (-110)

Additional Betting Tips

Outside the main matchups, our model has flagged a few other bets with potential. These include some totals and spreads that could offer value.

Totals to Consider

There are a couple of totals that stand out this week. The model leans on team stats and past trends here, so these might be worth a shot.

• Under 54 (-110)
• Under 65 (-110)
• Over 46.5 (-110)

Closing Thoughts

Week 2 of college football is here. Staying sharp and making smart decisions feels more important than ever.

I trust our projection model. It’s spotted value bets before, and I’m hopeful it’ll do the same this week.