AAC Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 1

Published 6:12 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Trying to find information on the best bets in AAC action in Week 1? Our computer model favors betting on the over/under in the James Madison vs. Charlotte matchup, and picking James Madison (-9.5) over Charlotte against the spread. You can see more insights on those college football games, as well as potential options to use in a parlay, by scrolling down.

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Best Week 1 AAC Spread Bets

Pick: James Madison -9.5 vs. Charlotte

  • Matchup: James Madison Dukes at Charlotte 49ers
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: James Madison by 28.4 points
  • Date/Time: August 31 at 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: South Alabama -5.5 vs. North Texas

  • Matchup: North Texas Mean Green at South Alabama Jaguars
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: South Alabama by 19.5 points
  • Date/Time: August 31 at 5:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Pick: Florida Atlantic +14 vs. Michigan State

  • Matchup: Florida Atlantic Owls at Michigan State Spartans
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Michigan State by 7.6 points
  • Date/Time: August 30 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Sam Houston +10 vs. Rice

  • Matchup: Sam Houston Bearkats at Rice Owls
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Rice by 6.6 points
  • Date/Time: August 31 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Pick: Oklahoma -42.5 vs. Temple

  • Matchup: Temple Owls at Oklahoma Sooners
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Oklahoma by 45 points
  • Date/Time: August 30 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Best Week 1 AAC Total Bets

Over 48.5 – James Madison vs. Charlotte

  • Matchup: James Madison Dukes at Charlotte 49ers
  • Projected Total: 51.2 points
  • Date/Time: August 31 at 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 49.5 – Sam Houston vs. Rice

  • Matchup: Sam Houston Bearkats at Rice Owls
  • Projected Total: 51.6 points
  • Date/Time: August 31 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Under 64.5 – North Texas vs. South Alabama

  • Matchup: North Texas Mean Green at South Alabama Jaguars
  • Projected Total: 62.7 points
  • Date/Time: August 31 at 5:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Over 59.5 – Temple vs. Oklahoma

  • Matchup: Temple Owls at Oklahoma Sooners
  • Projected Total: 61.3 points
  • Date/Time: August 30 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Push – Florida Atlantic vs. Michigan State

  • Matchup: Florida Atlantic Owls at Michigan State Spartans
  • Projected Total: 45.5 points (Our projection equals the game’s total – consider another option)
  • Date/Time: August 30 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Final 2023 AAC Standings

Team 2023 Record 2023 PF/G vs PA/G 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G
SMU 11-3 (8-0 AAC) 38.7 / 17.8 454.9 / 304.1
Tulane 11-3 (8-0 AAC) 26.4 / 20.5 370.1 / 341.9
UTSA 9-4 (7-1 AAC) 31.9 / 24.1 421.6 / 369.1
Memphis 10-3 (6-2 AAC) 39.4 / 28.8 458.5 / 423.2
South Florida 7-6 (4-4 AAC) 31.9 / 32.2 451.6 / 432.5
Rice 6-7 (4-4 AAC) 29.5 / 28.1 362.9 / 364.5
Navy 5-7 (4-4 AAC) 17.7 / 22.4 300.3 / 353.7
North Texas 5-7 (3-5 AAC) 34.5 / 37.1 495.8 / 476.4
Florida Atlantic 4-8 (3-5 AAC) 23.8 / 25.5 330.8 / 397.3
UAB 4-8 (3-5 AAC) 29.9 / 36.9 449.5 / 435.0
Tulsa 4-8 (2-6 AAC) 23.4 / 33.8 385.6 / 444.7
Charlotte 3-9 (2-6 AAC) 17.5 / 28.6 312.8 / 374.2
Temple 3-9 (1-7 AAC) 21.1 / 35.7 372.9 / 441.6
East Carolina 2-10 (1-7 AAC) 17.3 / 22.4 277.3 / 341.4

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