College Football Weekend Preview: Key matchups and Betting Lines
This weekend’s college football schedule features several highly anticipated contests, including matchups with ranked teams and potential upset opportunities. Here’s a breakdown of three key games, including opening and current betting lines, and Football Power Index (FPI) projections.
Northern Arizona at No. 11 Arizona State
Saturday, 10 p.m., ESPN+
Teh Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will face the No. 11 Arizona State Sun Devils.Arizona State is currently favored by 28.5 points. The opening line was Arizona State -28.5, with an over/under of 52.5. The money line currently has no odds listed. The over/under remains at 52.5, with odds of -110 for both the over and under. ESPN’s FPI projects Arizona State to win by 31.4 points, giving them a 98% probability of victory.
Virginia Tech at No. 13 South Carolina
Sunday,3 p.m., ESPN
The Virginia Tech Hokies will travel to take on the No. 13 South Carolina Gamecocks. South Carolina is favored by 8 points.The opening line was South Carolina -8, with an over/under of 52.5. Virginia Tech is listed at +250 on the money line, while South Carolina is at -300. The over/under is currently 52.5, with the over at -105 and the under at -115. The FPI projects South Carolina to win by 5.6 points, with a 71% probability of winning the game.
No. 6 Notre Dame at No. 10 Miami
sunday, 7:30 p.m., ABC
A significant matchup is set for Sunday evening as the No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish visit the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes. Notre Dame is a 2.5-point favorite. The opening line was notre Dame -2.5, with an over/under of 49.5. Notre Dame has a money line of -130, while Miami is at +110. The over/under is 49.5, with odds of -105 for the over and -115 for the under. The FPI projects Notre Dame to win by 1.1 points, with a 55% probability of victory.
