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Saturday, August 23, 2025
Iowa State vs. Kansas State - Saturday, 08/23/2025 12:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Iowa State
Bet on Matt Campbell in the first half of the season.
Campbell's record in all games coached since the 2012 season: 50-29 (63%) ATS with an average line of -3.7. (+18.1 unit$, ROI=20.3%).
The average score of these games was Campbell' teams 30.3, Opponents 22.2.
Fresno State at Kansas - Saturday, 08/23/2025 6:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Kansas
Bet on Lance Leipold as a home favorite of 7.5 to 14 points.
Leipold's record in all games coached since the 2016 season: 6-0 (100%) ATS with an average line of -9.7. (+6.0 unit$, ROI=90.9%).
The average score of these games was Leipold' teams 47.2, Opponents 26.7.
Sam Houston State at Western Kentucky - Saturday, 08/23/2025 7:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Western Kentucky
Bet on Tyson Helton in a home game where the total is between 56.5 and 63.
Helton's record as coach of Western Kentucky: 8-1 (89%) ATS with an average line of -5.4. (+6.9 unit$, ROI=69.7%).
The average score of these games was Western Kentucky 32.3, Opponents 19.0.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Boise State at USF - Thursday, 08/28/2025 5:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Boise State
Bet on Spencer Danielson as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points.
Danielson's record as coach of Boise State: 5-0 (100%) ATS with an average line of -5.1. (+5.0 unit$, ROI=90.9%).
The average score of these games was Boise State 33.4, Opponents 16.8.
Ohio at Rutgers - Thursday, 08/28/2025 6:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Rutgers
Bet on Greg Schiano in non-conference games.
Schiano's record as coach of Rutgers: 42-22 (66%) ATS with an average line of -7.2. (+17.8 unit$, ROI=22.2%).
The average score of these games was Rutgers 30.5, Opponents 18.7.
Buffalo at Minnesota - Thursday, 08/28/2025 8:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Minnesota
Bet on P.J. Fleck in non-conference games.
Fleck's record as coach of Minnesota: 18-7 (72%) ATS with an average line of -12.3. (+10.3 unit$, ROI=34.7%).
The average score of these games was Minnesota 31.3, Opponents 13.7.
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Texas at Ohio State - Saturday, 08/30/2025 12:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Texas
Bet on Steve Sarkisian when the total is between 49.5 and 56.
Sarkisian's record in all games coached since the 2010 season: 32-15 (68%) ATS with an average line of -3.9. (+15.5 unit$, ROI=29.4%).
The average score of these games was Sarkisian' teams 29.8, Opponents 22.1.
Bet on Steve Sarkisian in the first month of the season.
Sarkisian's record as coach of Texas: 12-4 (75%) ATS with an average line of -17.7. (+7.6 unit$, ROI=43.2%).
The average score of these games was Texas 41.4, Opponents 15.8.
Trends Favoring Ohio State
Bet on Ryan Day in a home game where the total is between 49.5 and 52.
Day's record as coach of Ohio State: 5-0 (100%) ATS with an average line of -20.4. (+5.0 unit$, ROI=90.9%).
The average score of these games was Ohio State 41.0, Opponents 7.6.
Syracuse vs. Tennessee - Saturday, 08/30/2025 12:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Tennessee
Bet on Josh Heupel in away or neutral games in the first two weeks of the season.
Heupel's record in all games coached since the 2019 season: 5-0 (100%) ATS with an average line of -15.8. (+5.0 unit$, ROI=90.9%).
The average score of these games was Heupel' teams 47.6, Opponents 16.2.
Bet on Josh Heupel in non-conference games.
Heupel's record in all games coached since the 2019 season: 22-9 (71%) ATS with an average line of -21.8. (+12.1 unit$, ROI=35.5%).
The average score of these games was Heupel' teams 46.7, Opponents 17.7.
Northwestern at Tulane - Saturday, 08/30/2025 12:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Tulane
Bet on Jon Sumrall in games played on turf.
Sumrall's record in all games coached since the 2023 season: 26-12 (68%) ATS with an average line of -9.0. (+12.8 unit$, ROI=30.6%).
The average score of these games was Sumrall' teams 31.8, Opponents 17.4.
Bet on Jon Sumrall in all games.
Sumrall's record in all games coached since the 2023 season: 28-14 (67%) ATS with an average line of -7.0. (+12.6 unit$, ROI=27.3%).
The average score of these games was Sumrall' teams 30.1, Opponents 18.3.
Bet on Jon Sumrall in all lined games.
Sumrall's record in all games coached since the 2023 season: 28-14 (67%) ATS with an average line of -7.0. (+12.6 unit$, ROI=27.3%).
The average score of these games was Sumrall' teams 30.1, Opponents 18.3.
Old Dominion at Indiana - Saturday, 08/30/2025 2:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Indiana
Bet on Curt Cignetti as a favorite.
Cignetti's record in all games coached since the 2023 season: 22-9 (71%) ATS with an average line of -14.8. (+12.1 unit$, ROI=35.5%).
The average score of these games was Cignetti' teams 41.2, Opponents 16.6.
Marshall at Georgia - Saturday, 08/30/2025 3:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Marshall
Bet against Kirby Smart in home games in non-conference games.
Smart's record as coach of Georgia: 5-17 (23%) ATS with an average line of -35.5. (-13.7 unit$, ROI=-54.2%).
The average score of these games was Georgia 44.4, Opponents 14.5.
Bet against Kirby Smart as a home favorite of 21.5 or more points.
Smart's record in all games coached since the 2017 season: 7-24 (23%) ATS with an average line of -36.0. (-19.4 unit$, ROI=-55.1%).
The average score of these games was Smart' teams 43.0, Opponents 12.6.
Bet against Kirby Smart as a favorite of 31 or more points.
Smart's record in all games coached since the 2017 season: 5-16 (24%) ATS with an average line of -42.0. (-12.6 unit$, ROI=-52.1%).
The average score of these games was Smart' teams 47.4, Opponents 11.1.
Alabama at Florida State - Saturday, 08/30/2025 3:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Alabama
Bet on Kalen DeBoer in the first month of the season.
DeBoer's record in all games coached since the 2021 season: 13-3 (81%) ATS with an average line of -18.5. (+9.7 unit$, ROI=55.1%).
The average score of these games was DeBoer' teams 45.8, Opponents 17.4.
Bet on Kalen DeBoer in non-conference games.
DeBoer's record in all games coached since the 2021 season: 14-4 (78%) ATS with an average line of -15.5. (+9.6 unit$, ROI=48.5%).
The average score of these games was DeBoer' teams 40.9, Opponents 16.9.
UTSA at Texas A&M - Saturday, 08/30/2025 7:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring UTSA
Bet against Mike Elko in non-conference games.
Elko's record as coach of Texas A&M: 0-5 (0%) ATS with an average line of -22.9. (-5.5 unit$, ROI=-100.0%).
The average score of these games was Texas A&M 32.0, Opponents 18.2.
Missouri State at USC - Saturday, 08/30/2025 7:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring USC
Bet on Lincoln Riley in the first two weeks of the season.
Riley's record in all games coached since the 2018 season: 13-3 (81%) ATS with an average line of -23.8. (+9.7 unit$, ROI=55.1%).
The average score of these games was Riley' teams 52.3, Opponents 16.1.
UTEP at Utah State - Saturday, 08/30/2025 7:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Utah State
Bet against Scotty Walden in non-conference games.
Walden's record in all games coached since the 2021 season: 0-7 (0%) ATS with an average line of +10.4. (-7.7 unit$, ROI=-100.0%).
The average score of these games was Walden' teams 18.7, Opponents 40.7.
Georgia State at Ole Miss - Saturday, 08/30/2025 7:45 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Ole Miss
Bet on Lane Kiffin in the first two weeks of the season.
Kiffin's record as coach of Ole Miss: 7-1 (88%) ATS with an average line of -29.7. (+5.9 unit$, ROI=67.0%).
The average score of these games was Ole Miss 52.8, Opponents 10.5.
Eastern Michigan at Texas State - Saturday, 08/30/2025 8:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Eastern Michigan
Bet on Chris Creighton as a road underdog of 7.5 to 14 points.
Creighton's record as coach of Eastern Michigan: 11-3 (79%) ATS with an average line of +10.4. (+7.7 unit$, ROI=50.0%).
The average score of these games was Eastern Michigan 26.7, Opponents 31.4.
Bet on Chris Creighton as a road underdog.
Creighton's record as coach of Eastern Michigan: 33-18 (65%) ATS with an average line of +14.0. (+13.2 unit$, ROI=23.1%).
The average score of these games was Eastern Michigan 22.8, Opponents 32.9.
Georgia Southern at Fresno State - Saturday, 08/30/2025 9:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Georgia Southern
Bet on Clay Helton in the first two weeks of the season.
Helton's record as coach of Georgia Southern: 6-0 (100%) ATS with an average line of -7.1. (+6.0 unit$, ROI=90.9%).
The average score of these games was Georgia Southern 42.0, Opponents 26.2.
Trends Favoring Fresno State
Bet against Clay Helton in away or neutral games in non-conference games.
Helton's record in all games coached since the 2016 season: 4-15 (21%) ATS with an average line of +5.5. (-12.5 unit$, ROI=-59.8%).
The average score of these games was Helton' teams 23.4, Opponents 34.9.
Bet against Clay Helton as a road underdog of 7 points or less.
Helton's record in all games coached since the 2016 season: 4-12 (25%) ATS with an average line of +4.0. (-9.2 unit$, ROI=-52.3%).
The average score of these games was Helton' teams 23.0, Opponents 33.4.
California at Oregon State - Saturday, 08/30/2025 10:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring California
Bet on Justin Wilcox in away or neutral games in the first two weeks of the season.
Wilcox's record as coach of California: 6-0 (100%) ATS with an average line of +7.8. (+6.0 unit$, ROI=90.9%).
The average score of these games was California 31.2, Opponents 22.7.
Bet on Justin Wilcox in away or neutral games in the first month of the season.
Wilcox's record in all games coached since the 2018 season: 9-2 (82%) ATS with an average line of +8.5. (+6.8 unit$, ROI=56.2%).
The average score of these games was Wilcox' teams 27.0, Opponents 25.8.
Hawaii at Arizona - Saturday, 08/30/2025 10:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Hawaii
Bet against Brent Brennan in all games.
Brennan's record as coach of Arizona: 2-10 (17%) ATS with an average line of -3.3. (-9.0 unit$, ROI=-68.2%).
The average score of these games was Arizona 21.8, Opponents 31.8.
Bet against Brent Brennan in all lined games.
Brennan's record as coach of Arizona: 2-10 (17%) ATS with an average line of -3.3. (-9.0 unit$, ROI=-68.2%).
The average score of these games was Arizona 21.8, Opponents 31.8.
Bet against Brent Brennan in a home game where the total is between 49.5 and 56.
Brennan's record in all games coached since the 2018 season: 2-9 (18%) ATS with an average line of +0.2. (-7.9 unit$, ROI=-65.3%).
The average score of these games was Brennan' teams 19.8, Opponents 35.6.
Colorado State at Washington - Saturday, 08/30/2025 11:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Washington
Bet against Jay Norvell in the first two weeks of the season.
Norvell's record as coach of Colorado State: 0-5 (0%) ATS with an average line of +6.4. (-5.5 unit$, ROI=-100.0%).
The average score of these games was Colorado State 17.6, Opponents 40.8.
Utah at UCLA - Saturday, 08/30/2025 11:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring UCLA
Bet against Kyle Whittingham as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points.
Whittingham's record as coach of Utah: 24-42 (36%) ATS with an average line of -6.6. (-22.2 unit$, ROI=-30.1%).
The average score of these games was Utah 26.7, Opponents 23.6.
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina - Sunday, 08/31/2025 3:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring South Carolina
Bet against Brent Pry as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points.
Pry's record as coach of Virginia Tech: 1-7 (13%) ATS with an average line of +8.2. (-6.7 unit$, ROI=-76.1%).
The average score of these games was Virginia Tech 11.4, Opponents 28.3.
Notre Dame at Miami (FL) - Sunday, 08/31/2025 7:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Notre Dame
Bet on Marcus Freeman in away or neutral games in the first half of the season.
Freeman's record as coach of Notre Dame: 8-1 (89%) ATS with an average line of -3.1. (+6.9 unit$, ROI=69.7%).
The average score of these games was Notre Dame 33.3, Opponents 18.6.
Bet on Marcus Freeman when the total is between 49.5 and 56.
Freeman's record as coach of Notre Dame: 12-3 (80%) ATS with an average line of -13.6. (+8.7 unit$, ROI=46.5%).
The average score of these games was Notre Dame 36.5, Opponents 19.6.
Bet on Marcus Freeman in all games.
Freeman's record as coach of Notre Dame: 27-13 (68%) ATS with an average line of -11.2. (+12.7 unit$, ROI=26.8%).
The average score of these games was Notre Dame 35.7, Opponents 18.4.
Bet on Marcus Freeman in away or neutral games in the first month of the season.
Freeman's record in all games coached since the 2022 season: 6-0 (100%) ATS with an average line of -2.1. (+6.0 unit$, ROI=90.9%).
The average score of these games was Freeman' teams 38.5, Opponents 16.7.
Bet on Marcus Freeman against ACC opponents.
Freeman's record in all games coached since the 2022 season: 11-2 (85%) ATS with an average line of -11.4. (+8.8 unit$, ROI=53.3%).
The average score of these games was Freeman' teams 38.3, Opponents 16.5.
Bet on Marcus Freeman in non-conference games.
Freeman's record as coach of Notre Dame: 26-13 (67%) ATS with an average line of -11.3. (+11.7 unit$, ROI=25.3%).
The average score of these games was Notre Dame 35.9, Opponents 18.4.
Bet on Marcus Freeman in all lined games.
Freeman's record in all games coached since the 2022 season: 27-13 (68%) ATS with an average line of -11.2. (+12.7 unit$, ROI=26.8%).
The average score of these games was Freeman' teams 35.7, Opponents 18.4.
Glossary of Terms

Description: Provides context or specific conditions under which the team’s performance is being analyzed (e.g., "against NFC South division opponents").

ATS (Against the Spread): Indicates the team's win-loss record against the point spread. A record of 0-0 means the team has not covered or failed to cover the spread in any games under the specific trend.

O/U (Over/Under): Refers to the team's win-loss record in relation to the total points or runs line set by sportsbooks. "O/U" indicates whether the total points scored in the game were over or under the set line.

W-L (Win-Loss): The team's win-loss record for the specified trend or condition (e.g., as an underdog, in road games).

ML (Money Line): The win-loss record of the team on the money line, reflecting outright wins and losses without considering the point spread.

Game: Indicates performance over the entire game, as opposed to just a portion such as the first half.

1st Half: Indicates the team's performance specifically during the first half of the game, including ATS, O/U, and W-L records.

All Games: Refers to trends and records across all games played during the season, not limited to home or away games.

Road Games: Refers to trends and records specifically for games played away from the team’s home venue.

Trend: A historical pattern based on past betting results for a team, coach, or situation.

ATS (Against the Spread): A record of a team's performance relative to the point spread set by oddsmakers.

ML (Money Line): A record of a team's straight-up performance without consideration of the point spread.

O/U (Over/Under): A record of games going over or under the total points line set by oddsmakers.

1H ATS (1st Half Against the Spread): A record of a team's performance against the point spread for the first half only.

1H O/U (1st Half Over/Under): A record of a team’s first-half games going over or under the total first-half points line.

Betting Statistics

ROI (Return on Investment): A measure of profitability expressed as a percentage, showing how much profit was made per unit wagered.

Unit$: A measure of profit or loss in terms of betting units. A positive value indicates profit, while a negative value indicates loss.

Situational Trends

After a Win/Loss: Indicates how a team or coach performs in games following a win or loss.

Conference Game: A matchup between teams from the same conference.

Non-Conference Game: A matchup between teams from different conferences.

Home/Away Record: Performance records based on whether a team plays at home or on the road.

Neutral Site: A game played at a location that is not the home court of either team.

Performance-Based Trends

Revenging a Loss: A record of how a team performs when facing an opponent that previously defeated them.

Playing with Rest: Performance in games following a certain number of days of rest.

Off a High-Scoring Game: A trend based on performance in games following a game in which the team scored a large number of points.

After a Close Win/Loss: A trend measuring performance following a game decided by a small margin.

Coach-Based Trends

Coach ATS Record: The historical record of a coach’s teams against the spread.

Coach ML Record: The historical record of a coach’s teams in straight-up wins and losses.

Coach O/U Record: The historical record of a coach’s teams in relation to the total points line.

Team-Based Trends

Team ATS Record: The historical record of the team against the spread.

Team ML Record: The historical record of the team in straight-up wins and losses.

Team O/U Record: The historical record of the team in relation to the total points line.