AAC Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 1
Published 2:12 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Among the options on the Week 1 AAC college football schedule, James Madison (-7) against Charlotte is our pick for best bet on the spread, while our model suggests wagering on the total in the James Madison vs. Charlotte matchup. Get even more stats and insights on those and other contests to bet on or add to a parlay in the article below.
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Best Week 1 AAC Spread Bets
Pick: James Madison -7 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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