Sun Belt Football Predictions, Picks and Best Bets | Week 1
Published on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 2:12 p.m.
With 14 games on the schedule in Week 1 of the Sun Belt college football season, there are plenty of options to consider on your betting slips. Our model thinks Troy (-9.5) vs. Nevada is the best spread bet, while Southern Miss vs. Kentucky is the best over/under. For more insight and stats on these and other games you can bet on or add to a parlay bet, check out the article below.
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Best Sun Belt Spread Bets for Week 1
Tip: Troy -9.5 vs. Nevada
- Comparison: Nevada Wolf Pack at the Troy Trojans
- Expected winner and margin of victory: Troy with 34.7 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- TV channels: ESPN+
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Selection: James Madison -7 against Charlotte
- Comparison: James Madison Dukes at the Charlotte 49ers
- Expected winner and margin of victory: James Madison with 28.4 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- TV channels: ESPNU
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Selection: South Alabama -5.5 vs. North Texas
- Comparison: North Texas Mean Green at the South Alabama Jaguars
- Expected winner and margin of victory: South Alabama with 19.5 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 5:00 p.m. ET
- TV channels: ESPN+
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Tip: Old Dominion +21 against South Carolina
- Comparison: Old Dominion Monarchs at South Carolina Gamecocks
- Expected winner and margin of victory: South Carolina with 11.9 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 4:15 p.m. ET
- TV channels: SEC Network
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Tip: Georgia State +21.5 vs. Georgia Tech
- Comparison: Georgia State Panthers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Expected winner and margin of victory: Georgia Tech with 13.0 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- TV channels: ACC Network
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Best Sun Belt Total Bets for Week 1
Over 50.5 – Southern Miss vs. Kentucky
- Comparison: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Kentucky Wildcats
- Estimated total amount: 57.6 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 7:45 p.m. ET
- TV channels: SEC Network
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 55.5 – Coastal Carolina vs. Jacksonville State
- Comparison: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at the Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- Estimated total amount: 50.5 points
- Date/Time: August 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- TV channels: CBS Sports Network
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 56.5 – Boise State vs. Georgia Southern
- Comparison: Boise State Broncos at Georgia Southern Eagles
- Estimated total amount: 60.2 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 4:00 p.m. ET
- TV channels: ESPNU
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 45 – Nevada vs Troy
- Comparison: Nevada Wolf Pack at the Troy Trojans
- Estimated total amount: 48.1 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- TV channels: ESPN+
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Over 48.5 – James Madison vs. Charlotte
- Comparison: James Madison Dukes at the Charlotte 49ers
- Estimated total amount: 51.2 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- TV channels: ESPNU
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Final 2023 Sun Belt Rankings
| team | Record 2023 | 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 |
| Carolina Coast | 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 |
| State of Texas | 8-5 (4-4 Sun Belt) | 36.7 / 32.8 | 458.5 / 398.2 |
| State of Arkansas | 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 |
| South Georgia | 6-7 (3-5 Sun Belt) | 30.2 / 30.5 | 419.3 / 396.1 |
| State of Georgia | 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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