College Football 2021 Week 2 Lines, Picks And Top 25 Betting Report

The second full week of the faculty soccer season is at all times an adjustment interval for each the bookmakers and bettors. There are modifications and changes within the Prime 25 ballot as nicely with eight groups shedding final week and the low-scoring Georgia win over Clemson having an early affect on the Faculty Soccer Playoff image.

There are two Prime 25 match-ups this week following 5 final weekend to kickoff the primary full week of faculty soccer. Scoring was down considerably, and handicapper Marc Lawrence and the Playbook Sports e-newsletter observe that video games have averaged 52.3 factors per recreation – down almost 7 factors per recreation from this time final season. Totals bettors take observe as over/unders are 31-57-1 (65%).

The affect of considerably extra starters returning resulting from NCAA rule modifications, one-time switch guidelines and ‘tremendous seniors’ allowed one other yr of eligibility has proven to favor defenses early within the season. A complete of 82 groups returned 17 or extra starters from final season.

On the prime of the AP Ballot this week is Alabama and Georgia, who drop down at school considerably this week following video games towards Prime 25 opponents final weekend.

Listed below are this week’s Prime 25 match-ups and betting traces from DraftKings Sportsbook for the Prime 25 school soccer groups.

• No. 12 Oregon at No. 3 Ohio State (-14.5) – 12 p.m. ET on FOX
• No. 10 Iowa at No. 9 Iowa State (-4.5) – 4:30 p.m. ET on ABC

Others receiving votes: TCU 80, NC State 69, UCF 61, Liberty 57, LSU 57, Michigan 52, Oklahoma State 39, Indiana 37, Michigan State 28, Nevada 23, Kansas State 13, Louisiana 12, BYU 10, Boston Faculty 8, Ball State 7, Maryland 6, Arizona 5, UAB 5, Florida State 4, Kentucky 3, Texas Tech 2, Military 2, Appalachian State 1

Informal followers and bettors have been largely unaware that there have been 5 main upsets final week by groups as no less than 17 factors underdogs. One of many victims was Prime 25 Washington, who fell out of this week’s Prime 25 ballot after shedding 13-7 to Montana as a 22.5-point favourite. Moneyline bettors that took +1100 odds on Montana to win have been rewarded with the most important moneyline upset of the week as Montana was certainly one of six FCS-over-FBS upsets in Week 1. One other Pac-12 staff took it on the chin as nicely when Washington State (-17) misplaced to Utah State, 26-23.

It’s additionally value noting that Pac-12 Arizona State is No. 23 on this week’s AP Ballot. Arizona sports betting is now dwell with DraftKings becoming a member of different main sportsbook operators providing cell betting and particular promotions to followers and bettors within the Grand Canyon State.

Iowa at Iowa State

ESPN Faculty GameDay might be in Ames for the 68th assembly between the Hawkeyes and Cyclones. Iowa State is a 4.5-point favourite as they attempt to snap state-rival Iowa’s 5-game profitable streak within the series. Regardless of final week’s shut name in Iowa State’s 16-10 win over Northern Iowa, it’s clear that the Cyclones have been looking forward to this rivalry match-up and can play with full focus and power this week.

That is the primary time these two groups have met when each are ranked within the Prime 25, and now they enter within the Prime 10. Iowa had a deceptive remaining final week in a 34-6 win over Indiana because the Hawkeyes managed simply 303 complete yards offense. However the protection made massive performs together with a pair of interceptions returned for touchdowns within the first half.

Iowa yearly has prime particular groups models and a powerful secondary, however Iowa State has the superior quarterback in fourth yr starter Brock Purdy and stronger offensive line play with extra expertise and all starters again. The Cyclones even have All-American working again Breece Corridor, and a top-10 receiving core with the perfect TE duo within the nation that includes purple zone mismatch Charlie Kolar, who returns after lacking final weeks recreation. Additionally, Large 12 Defensive Participant of the 12 months Mike Rose leads the highest trio of tacklers at linebacker and one of many highest-ranked models within the county to include All- Large Ten working again Tyler Goodson. General place edges, motivation and residential subject favor Iowa State, however making a turnover for the primary time within the final 5 video games towards Iowa may also go a great distance in direction of a victory.

The Playbook Sports activities e-newsletter additionally notes that the Cyclones are 6-1 ATS as non-conference house favorites of lower than 18 factors and that the house staff on this sequence has coated the purpose unfold in 4 straight contests. Lastly, beneath head coach Matt Campbell, Iowa State is 9-0 ATS when favored by lower than 7 factors at house. It appears like Iowa State snaps the state-rivalry shedding streak and takes again the Cy-Hawk Trophy.

You’ll be able to wager on it.