Two college football lines on Friday are pitting casual bettors vs. sharps: Western Michigan vs. Michigan State and Auburn vs. Baylor.
When it comes to college football betting in Week 1 (and beyond), access to sharp action and big money trends can be the key to unlocking solid picks. For PRO subscribers, the advantage lies in exclusive betting data that tracks how both tickets and money are distributed across games.
In this landscape, money is often more influential than the sheer number of tickets. When big money and sharp action converge on the same side, it signals strong confidence from top-tier bettors, making these games especially interesting for those looking to follow the smartest picks.
Friday's Western Michigan vs. Michigan State (7 p.m. ET) and Auburn vs. Baylor (8 p.m. ET) lines perfectly illustrate the “pros versus joes” battle, where public bettors lean one way, and sharps press the opposite.
Check out the square and sharp sides for tonight's two college football predictions.
Smartest College Football Spread Picks for Friday
Western Michigan vs. Michigan State Prediction Friday
Starting the slate on Friday evening at 7 p.m., Western Michigan travels to Michigan State.
Western Michigan attracts a vast majority of the ticket
