Updated Week 1 Odds, Spreads, and Betting Lines

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Updated Week 1 Odds, Spreads, and Betting Lines

The college football season kicks off on Friday. There's been a lot of movement in the betting lines. The biggest changes are listed below.

The Miami (Ohio) versus Kentucky game has seen the biggest shift to its point spread since opening odds were released.

Kentucky is a 16-point favorite over Miami (Ohio) in their game. The game is scheduled for kickoff in less than 24 hours. Kentucky has won each of their past 22 games as a favorite of 5 or more points. The Wildcats have won by an average margin of 24 points in five of the past six games.

Colorado State and Michigan are playing in the first game of the season. The total for the game has jumped from 57.5 to 62. As of Friday morning, 84% of money bet was backing the over. Michigan's last games against Group of 5 opponents produced an average total of 53.9 points.

Alabama is the biggest favorite on the board. The shortest spread is at Coastal Carolina vs. Army. The public is backing the Chanticleers, but the sharps are betting on Army, who are 57% ahead. Alabama is 5-13-1 against the spread against non-Power 5 teams since 2012.

CSU and Michigan are the highest and lowest scoring games of the week. Florida State and LSU are also the lowest. The total opened at 50 points. The games with the biggest and smallest totals are CSU vs. Michigan and Houston vs., UTSA.


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