FREE College Football Picks Today 8/31/24 NCAAF Week 1 Betting Picks and Predictions

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets versus Georgia State Panthers game preview and prediction overview the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets host the Georgia State Panthers on Saturday August 31st 2024 at Bobby DOD Stadium at Hyundai Field Georgia Tech is favored by 21.5 points with the over under set at 57.5 Team matchups Georgia State Panthers Georgia state begins the delmag G ERA with optimism the Panthers return only one offensive lineman but the quarterback position could see a boost with transfers Zack Gibson and Christian valoo Freddy Brock is a promising running back and the defense has key contributors in Justin Abraham Kevin swin and Gavin Pringle with some uncertainty due to a new coaching staff and a revamped roster the Panthers will need to gel quickly to be competitive Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech is coming off an impressive upset victory over Florida State in Dublin the yellow jackets are led by quarterback Haynes King who has completed 68.8% of his passes so far the running game is strong with Jamal Haynes Leading The Way with 75 yards and two touchdowns defensively Georgia Tech has shown resilience allowing 21 points and 291 yards per game key Defenders include Kyle efford and Kevin Harris to however they need to manage potential fatigue and a possible let down after their recent Big Win Best Bets Georgia Tech - 21.5 despite potential fatigue and a let down Factor Georgia Tech Superior talent and recent performance suggest they will cover the spread Georgia state's lack of experience and adjustments with a new coaching staff could make it challenging for them to keep Pace over 57.5 points both teams have shown the ability to put up points and past Trends indicate that games involving Georgia Tech often exceed the total points line Georgia state's offense could contribute to the score and Georgia Tech's offense is capable of high scoring odds points spr Georgia Tech minus 21.5 total over under 57.5 points money line Georgia Tech minus 1800 Georgia State plus 900 prediction Georgia Tech is expected to win and cover the spread though the line may be a bit inflated the potential for a let down or fatigue from their recent trip could impact their performance but their overall talent and recent success should Prevail the game is likely to see more points scored making the over solid bet final score prediction Georgia Tech 38 Georgia state 17 James Madison Dukes versus Charlotte 49ers game preview and prediction overview the James Madison Dukes face off against the charlot 49ers on Saturday August 31st 2024 at Jerry Richardson Stadium the Dukes are favored by 6.5 points with the over under set at 50.5 team matchups James Madison Duke James Madison had a strong season last year but faces significant changes with head coach kurts Yeti now at Indiana Bob chzn takes over looking to keep the momentum going the Dukes will have a new quarterback Dylan Morris who transferred from Washington they also brought in running back George pedway from North Carolina to bolster the offense on defense James Madison tapped into the transfer portal adding key players like Lloyd sumerall from South Florida and Raymond Scott from Fresno State despite these additions the team's chemistry and ability to replace lost Talent will be tested Charlotte 49ers the Charlotte 49ers are optimistic about this season Under head coach Biff Podi who is starting to shape the team with his recruits the passing game stubbled last year but Florida transfer Max Brown is expected to lead a more potent offense returning receiver jerius Mack and Michigan transfer CJ Stokes provide solid weapons defensively Charlotte made significant upgrades through the transfer portal bringing in Dre Martin from South Carolina Dre Butler from Michigan State and relying on demon Clowny who had a standout season last year the 49ers are determined to improve and believe they can be competitive this year Best Bets Charlotte plus 6.5 Charlotte appears to be on the rise and should be able to keep this game close with James Madison integrating several New pieces the 49ers have a chance to cover the spread and they might even pull off an upset under 50.5 points given given that Charlotte's recent season openers as an underdog have gone under the total points line and James Madison's uncertainty on offense a lowc scoring game seems likely odds point spread James Madison minus 6.5 total over under 50.5 points money line James Madison minus 250 Charlotte plus 200 prediction Charlotte is poised to have a strong season and should be competitive in this matchup Max Brown's performance at quarter back will be crucial and James Madison's defense May struggle with so many new pieces while James Madison is favored Charlotte has the potential to keep it close within a field goal and possibly win outright final score prediction James Madison 24 Charlotte 21