SEC Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 1
Published 1:12 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024
With 16 games on the SEC Week 1 college football slate, there are plenty of options to consider on your betting tickets. Our model thinks Notre Dame (+3) against Texas A&M is the best bet against the spread, while the LSU vs. USC matchup is the best over/under to bet on. Find even more insights and stats on those and other games to bet on or include in a parlay in the article below.
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Best Week 1 SEC Spread Bets
Pick: Notre Dame +3 vs. Texas A&M
- Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Texas A&M Aggies
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Notre Dame by 9.4 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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 -13.5 vs. Clemson
- Matchup: Clemson Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Georgia by 19.2 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Southern Miss +28 vs. Kentucky
- Matchup: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Kentucky Wildcats
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Kentucky by 24 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)
Pick: Florida +2.5 vs. Miami (FL)
- Matchup: Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Florida Gators
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Florida by 1.1 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Best Week 1 SEC Total Bets
Over 64.5 – LSU vs. USC
- Matchup: LSU Tigers at USC Trojans
- Projected Total: 74.5 points
- Date/Time: September 1 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 46.5 – Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M
- Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Texas A&M Aggies
- Projected Total: 55.4 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 50.5 – 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)
Over 50.5 – Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Vanderbilt Commodores
- Projected Total: 56.2 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 60.5 – Colorado State vs. Texas
- Matchup: Colorado State Rams at Texas Longhorns
- Projected Total: 54.9 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Final 2023 SEC Standings
| Team | 2023 Record | 2023 PF/G vs PA/G | 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 12-2 (9-0 SEC) | 34.0 / 19.0 | 393.1 / 316.0 |
| Georgia | 13-1 (8-1 SEC) | 40.1 / 15.6 | 496.5 / 289.1 |
| Missouri | 11-2 (6-2 SEC) | 32.5 / 20.8 | 433.5 / 335.9 |
| Ole Miss | 11-2 (6-2 SEC) | 35.1 / 22.5 | 462.1 / 382.2 |
| LSU | 10-3 (6-2 SEC) | 45.5 / 28.0 | 543.5 / 416.6 |
| Tennessee | 9-4 (4-4 SEC) | 31.8 / 20.3 | 448.1 / 335.2 |
| Texas A&M | 7-6 (4-4 SEC) | 33.3 / 22.1 | 406.9 / 316.2 |
| Florida | 5-7 (3-5 SEC) | 28.4 / 27.6 | 408.8 / 382.3 |
| South Carolina | 5-7 (3-5 SEC) | 26.0 / 26.3 | 363.1 / 395.7 |
| Kentucky | 7-6 (3-5 SEC) | 29.1 / 25.8 | 339.5 / 353.5 |
| Auburn | 6-7 (3-5 SEC) | 26.2 / 22.6 | 351.2 / 357.2 |
| Mississippi State | 5-7 (1-7 SEC) | 21.8 / 26.6 | 328.6 / 350.6 |
| Arkansas | 4-8 (1-7 SEC) | 26.6 / 27.9 | 326.5 / 357.2 |
| Vanderbilt | 2-10 (0-8 SEC) | 22.8 / 36.2 | 318.9 / 454.9 |
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