Sun Belt Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 1
Published 6:12 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Among the available options on the Week 1 Sun Belt college football slate, Troy (-9.5) against Nevada is our pick for best bet on the spread, while our model suggests betting the total in the Southern Miss vs. Kentucky matchup. Find more insights and stats on those and other contests to wager on or include in a parlay in the article below.
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Best Week 1 Sun Belt Spread Bets
Pick: Troy -9.5 vs. Nevada
- Matchup: Nevada Wolf Pack at Troy Trojans
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Troy by 34.7 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: James Madison -9.5 vs. Charlotte
- Matchup: James Madison Dukes at Charlotte 49ers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: James Madison by 28.4 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: South Alabama -5.5 vs. North Texas
- Matchup: North Texas Mean Green at South Alabama Jaguars
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: South Alabama by 19.5 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: Old Dominion +21 vs. South Carolina
- Matchup: Old Dominion Monarchs at South Carolina Gamecocks
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: South Carolina by 11.9 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 4:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Georgia State +21.5 vs. Georgia Tech
- Matchup: Georgia State Panthers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Georgia Tech by 13 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Best Week 1 Sun Belt Total Bets
Over 49.5 – Southern Miss vs. Kentucky
- Matchup: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Kentucky Wildcats
- Projected Total: 57.6 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 7:45 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 54.5 – Coastal Carolina vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- Projected Total: 50.5 points
- Date/Time: August 29 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 56.5 – Boise State vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Boise State Broncos at Georgia Southern Eagles
- Projected Total: 60.2 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 48 – James Madison vs. Charlotte
- Matchup: James Madison Dukes at Charlotte 49ers
- Projected Total: 51.2 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 45 – Nevada vs. Troy
- Matchup: Nevada Wolf Pack at Troy Trojans
- Projected Total: 48.1 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Final 2023 Sun Belt Standings
| Team | 2023 Record | 2023 PF/G vs PA/G | 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 11-2 (7-1 Sun Belt) | 34.1 / 19.5 | 418.9 / 335.4 |
| Troy | 11-3 (8-1 Sun Belt) | 29.6 / 17.1 | 419.4 / 308.3 |
| Appalachian State | 9-5 (6-3 Sun Belt) | 33.2 / 27.0 | 447.1 / 378.9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 8-5 (5-3 Sun Belt) | 27.7 / 23.8 | 416.2 / 379.5 |
| Old Dominion | 6-7 (5-3 Sun Belt) | 23.8 / 27.2 | 348.3 / 392.1 |
| Texas State | 8-5 (4-4 Sun Belt) | 36.7 / 32.8 | 458.5 / 398.2 |
| Arkansas State | 6-7 (4-4 Sun Belt) | 27.1 / 30.4 | 374.2 / 443.6 |
| South Alabama | 7-6 (4-4 Sun Belt) | 33.1 / 21.0 | 440.5 / 313.4 |
| Georgia Southern | 6-7 (3-5 Sun Belt) | 30.2 / 30.5 | 419.3 / 396.1 |
| Georgia State | 7-6 (3-5 Sun Belt) | 27.2 / 30.1 | 393.6 / 425.3 |
| Marshall | 6-7 (3-5 Sun Belt) | 22.8 / 28.7 | 358.5 / 376.8 |
| Louisiana | 6-7 (3-5 Sun Belt) | 32.2 / 28.6 | 393.2 / 385.2 |
| Southern Miss | 3-9 (2-6 Sun Belt) | 23.2 / 35.8 | 353.4 / 420.8 |
| UL Monroe | 2-10 (0-8 Sun Belt) | 17.3 / 34.9 | 321.1 / 446.8 |
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