GAME TIME:
2:30:00 PM, August 31, 2024

SPORT/LEAGUE:
NCAA Football

TEAMS:
CSU
TEXAS

PROP BET:
CSU +32.5 -113

UNIT: 1.0

ANALYSIS:

Texas is coming off a playoff appearance with equally high expectations in the SEC this season. However, the Longhorns have a much bigger date with Michigan last week, so we are expecting a lot of reserves and a limited playcall sheet in the second half of this game driving the offisive production down. Additonally, Texas is down two running backs already from preseason injuries, leaving the Longhorns with just three RBs on scholarship. Though the Horns blasted their way into the latest playoffs, they were a modest 7-6-1 ATS last season. Colorado State closed its season impressively with a pair of wins followed by an excusable three-point defeat at Hawaii in the finale. (Escaping the cold for a late-November game under palm trees probably reduced the Rams' competitive spirit). This is a super-sized number for an opener, especially with the distraction of Texas' mega-matchup against Michigan looming in a week. We see value in the points and think CSU will keep it within 4 touchdowns and a field goal. (31 points or 5 possesions)

Results

Pick Made 5:00:00 PM, August 30, 2024