We're hunting down the best bets for Saturday's college football Week 1 night slate.
We've already covered our predictions for the three big games today. But once the headliner (LSU-Clemson) goes off at 7:30 p.m. ET, bettors can tap into another juicy betting card, as PRO reveals strong picks in these games Saturday night:
- Missouri State vs. USC (7:30 p.m. ET)
- Cal vs. Oregon State (10:30 p.m. ET)
- Hawaii vs. Arizona (10:30 p.m. ET)
Our advanced college football projections love an 'over' tonight in one of those games, and anticipate fireworks.
We've also tracked an interesting reverse line move on another pick in the late window.
I'll dish out three best bets utilizing PRO angles for Saturday night below.
College Football Week 1 Picks Tonight
Missouri State vs. USC NCAAF Picks for Week 1
Sharp money and premium projections highlight a clear edge betting over 59.5 in Saturday's Missouri State Bears at USC Trojans matchup.
What immediately stands out is the heavy professional backing behind the over. PRO Report tracks sharp action moving decisively on the over, a signal carried by 62% of the total betting dollars, despite only 29% of tickets supporting it.
Further reinforcing this edge are PRO Projections, which peg the total at 63 points, comfortably above the 59.5 line. This model factors in team efficiencies, pace, and scoring trends to produce a reliable expected points estimate, reflecting that the market may be undervaluing the offenses.
Cal vs. Oregon State NCAAF Picks for Week 1
Meanwhile, sharp signals are converging on the
