College Football 2024 Futures Picks (from the BetUS College Football Show)
Welcome to another edition of the Winning Cures Everything college football blog! Today, we’re diving deep into the picks made by the experts from the BetUS College Football Show—Parker Fleming, Gary Segars, and Kyle Hunter. With the regular season fast approaching, it’s time to take a closer look at their predictions for team win totals, conference title bets, Heisman hopefuls, and playoff picks. Let’s break it down and see where the smart money is going this season.
Regular Season Win Totals
East Carolina Over 6 (Kyle Hunter) Kyle is bullish on East Carolina this season. Despite a rough year last year, he’s confident that Mike Houston will have the Pirates ready to bounce back. The defensive line is a strength, and with the potential improvement at quarterback, Kyle sees East Carolina hitting the over on six wins. The schedule sets up well, with Kyle favoring them in at least six games and seeing a path to surpass that number.
Temple Under 2.5 (Gary Segars) Gary is taking a hard stance against Temple this season. With a depleted defense and uncertainty at quarterback, Gary doesn’t see many bright spots on the Owls’ schedule. He has them as underdogs in all 12 games, making the under 2.5 a strong play in his book.
Duke Under 5.5 (Parker Fleming) Parker is taking the under on Duke, citing a brutal schedule and a lot of turnover in key positions. With a tough stretch of games in the middle of the season, Parker doesn’t see Duke finding more than four wins, making the under 5.5 an attractive bet.
Georgia Tech Under 5 (Gary Segars) Gary is also down on Georgia Tech, noting their tough non-conference schedule and a challenging ACC slate. With just three games where they might be favored, Gary is confident in taking the under on five wins.
Iowa State Over 7.5 (Parker Fleming) Parker is high on Iowa State this season, expecting them to surpass seven and a half wins. With a ton of returning production and a favorable schedule, Parker sees the Cyclones winning eight games, even with a tough Big 12 schedule.
Indiana Over 5.5 (Kyle Hunter) Kyle likes Indiana to bounce back this year, with Sorsby and Hoover at quarterback and a stronger offensive line. Despite some injuries, Kyle believes the Hoosiers can find six wins on their schedule.
Iowa Over 8 (Gary Segars) Gary is confident in Iowa hitting the over on eight wins. With an elite defense and a manageable schedule, he sees the Hawkeyes being favored in 10 games, making the over a solid play.
Ohio Under 6.5 (Gary Segars) Gary sees Ohio struggling this season after significant losses in key positions. With a tough schedule and a lot of uncertainty, he’s taking the under on 6.5 wins.
Hawaii Over 5 (Kyle Hunter) Kyle is optimistic about Hawaii this season, especially with Braden Shager under center. In the second year of the run-and-shoot offense, Kyle sees Hawaii winning at least six games and making a bowl game.
UNLV Under 7.5 (Kyle Hunter) Kyle is fading UNLV, noting a tougher schedule and a weak secondary. Even if the Rebels improve, Kyle doesn’t see them hitting eight wins, making the under 7.5 a strong play.
App State Over 8.5 (Parker Fleming) Parker is backing App State to surpass 8.5 wins, citing their strong quarterback play and the potential for defensive improvement. He sees them as favorites in most of their games, making the over a smart bet.
Old Dominion Under 4.5 (Gary Segars and Kyle Hunter) Both Gary and Kyle are down on Old Dominion this season. With a messy secondary and a weak offensive line, neither see the Monarchs finding more than four wins, making the under 4.5 a consensus pick.
Marshall Under 6 (Kyle Hunter) Kyle is skeptical of Marshall, especially with questions at quarterback and a new offensive system. He sees a tough schedule and limited upside, making the under 6 a smart play.
Arkansas State Over 5.5 (Kyle Hunter) Kyle is taking the over on Arkansas State, believing in their strong recruiting and talented quarterback. He sees the Red Wolves as having a chance to make some noise in the Sun Belt this season.
Conference Title Bets
Utah to Win the Big 12 (+310, Kyle Hunter) Kyle is all-in on Utah to win the Big 12, citing their strong trenches and the return of key players. He believes Kyle Whittingham’s team has what it takes to navigate the conference and come out on top.
UCF to Win the Big 12 (+800, Parker Fleming) Parker is taking a flyer on UCF, believing in their strong running game and experienced offensive line. He sees them as a dark horse in the Big 12, especially with some key games at home.
Bowling Green to Win the MAC (+600, Gary Segars) Gary is backing Bowling Green to win the MAC, citing their experienced quarterback and explosive playmakers. He likes the value at +600, seeing a path for the Falcons to take the conference.
Boise State to Win the Mountain West (-130, Gary Segars and Kyle Hunter) Both Gary and Kyle are confident in Boise State winning the Mountain West. With a loaded roster and a favorable schedule, they see the Broncos as the class of the conference.
Virginia Tech to Win the ACC (+1000, Kyle Hunter and Parker Fleming) Both Kyle and Parker see value in Virginia Tech to win the ACC. With a strong returning core and some favorable matchups, they believe the Hokies could be a surprise contender in the conference.
Miami to Win the ACC (+400, Gary Segars) Gary is taking a shot on Miami, believing in their talented roster and manageable schedule. At +400, he sees the Hurricanes as a good bet to win the ACC.
Liberty to Win Conference USA (-200, Gary Segars, Kyle Hunter, and Parker Fleming) All three experts are backing Liberty to win Conference USA. With Jamie Chadwell at the helm and a loaded roster, they see the Flames as a strong bet, even at -200.
Heisman Picks
Dylan Raiola (Gary Segars) Gary is taking a long shot with Dylan Raiola at 100/1. If the true freshman can lead Nebraska to a resurgence, Gary believes there’s a path for him to be in the Heisman conversation.
Connor Weigman (Parker Fleming) Parker likes Connor Weigman at Texas A&M, believing that if the Aggies make a playoff run, Weigman could be in the Heisman mix. At 22/1, Parker sees value in taking a flyer on the talented quarterback.
Playoff and National Title Picks
Alabama to Win the National Title (+1200, Gary Segars and Parker Fleming) Both Gary and Parker are backing Alabama to win the national title. With a strong defense and improved offensive play, they see the Crimson Tide as undervalued at +1200.
Penn State to Make the Playoff (-145, Kyle Hunter) Kyle is backing Penn State to make the playoff, believing in their strong defense and favorable schedule. At -145, he sees this as a solid bet.
Florida State to Make the Playoff (+130, Gary Segars) Gary likes Florida State to make the playoff, believing in their talent and schedule. At +130, he sees the Seminoles as a good value play.
Texas A&M to Make the Playoff (Parker Fleming) Parker is sticking with his Texas A&M pick, believing in their talent and potential to surprise in the SEC. If they hit their ceiling, Parker sees them making the playoff.
Michigan to Not Make the Playoff (-180, Gary Segars) Gary is fading Michigan, citing concerns about their new coaching staff and tough schedule. He doesn’t see the Wolverines making the playoff, making the -180 a solid bet in his eyes.
Conclusion With the college football season rapidly approaching, these expert picks provide valuable insight into where the smart money might be this year. Whether you’re looking at team win totals, conference champions, Heisman hopefuls, or playoff contenders, Parker, Gary, and Kyle have given us plenty to think about. Here’s to another thrilling season of college football—let the games begin!
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