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Saturday, August 23, 2025
Fresno State at Kansas - Saturday, 08/23/2025 6:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Kansas
Bet on Lance Leipold in home games in the first month of the season.
Leipold's record in all games coached since the 2016 season: 7-1 (85%) with an average money line of -118.8. (+5.8 unit$, ROI=37.7%).
The average score of these games was Leipold' teams 35.2, Opponents 19.8.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Buffalo at Minnesota - Thursday, 08/28/2025 8:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Buffalo
Bet on Pete Lembo in games played on turf.
Lembo's record as coach of Buffalo: 7-2 (73%) with an average money line of +135.6. (+7.5 unit$, ROI=68.1%).
The average score of these games was Buffalo 31.5, Opponents 26.3.
Bet on Pete Lembo when the total is between 42.5 and 49.
Lembo's record in all games coached since the 2003 season: 7-3 (70%) with an average money line of +229.5. (+13.1 unit$, ROI=130.7%).
The average score of these games was Lembo' teams 29.2, Opponents 24.7.
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Northwestern at Tulane - Saturday, 08/30/2025 12:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Northwestern
Bet on David Braun in a road game where the total is between 42.5 and 49.
Braun's record as coach of Northwestern: 4-2 (67%) with an average money line of +355.8. (+12.2 unit$, ROI=203.9%).
The average score of these games was Northwestern 25.2, Opponents 24.2.
Bet on David Braun when the total is between 42.5 and 49.
Braun's record in all games coached since the 2024 season: 7-4 (54%) with an average money line of +318.6. (+18.3 unit$, ROI=140.8%).
The average score of these games was Braun' teams 20.9, Opponents 25.2.
Bet on David Braun in all lined games.
Braun's record in all games coached since the 2024 season: 10-11 (48%) with an average money line of +286.7. (+17.7 unit$, ROI=70.7%).
The average score of these games was Braun' teams 20.0, Opponents 24.4.
Bet on David Braun in all games.
Braun's record in all games coached since the 2024 season: 10-11 (48%) with an average money line of +286.7. (+17.7 unit$, ROI=70.7%).
The average score of these games was Braun' teams 20.0, Opponents 24.4.
Alabama at Florida State - Saturday, 08/30/2025 3:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Alabama
Bet against Mike Norvell in home games in the first month of the season.
Norvell's record as coach of Florida State: 2-5 (40%) with an average money line of -544.3. (-25.2 unit$, ROI=-46.3%).
The average score of these games was Florida State 28.7, Opponents 19.9.
Bet against Mike Norvell in a home game where the total is between 49.5 and 56.
Norvell's record in all games coached since the 2017 season: 4-7 (53%) with an average money line of -431.4. (-26.2 unit$, ROI=-35.7%).
The average score of these games was Norvell' teams 31.1, Opponents 23.6.
Bet against Mike Norvell in the first two weeks of the season.
Norvell's record in all games coached since the 2017 season: 2-5 (57%) with an average money line of -382.9. (-17.1 unit$, ROI=-32.0%).
The average score of these games was Norvell' teams 34.9, Opponents 20.6.
LSU at Clemson - Saturday, 08/30/2025 7:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring LSU
Bet on Brian Kelly as an underdog vs. the money line.
Kelly's record in all games coached since the 2005 season: 30-36 (43%) with an average money line of +240.8. (+36.2 unit$, ROI=50.3%).
The average score of these games was Kelly' teams 24.8, Opponents 29.3.
Eastern Michigan at Texas State - Saturday, 08/30/2025 8:00 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Eastern Michigan
Bet on Chris Creighton in away or neutral games in the first two weeks of the season.
Creighton's record in all games coached since the 2012 season: 5-3 (38%) with an average money line of +361.9. (+15.1 unit$, ROI=116.1%).
The average score of these games was Creighton' teams 17.2, Opponents 32.0.
Bet on Chris Creighton in away or neutral games in the first month of the season.
Creighton's record in all games coached since the 2012 season: 7-6 (43%) with an average money line of +295.8. (+14.7 unit$, ROI=63.9%).
The average score of these games was Creighton' teams 19.8, Opponents 30.3.
California at Oregon State - Saturday, 08/30/2025 10:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring California
Bet on Justin Wilcox in away or neutral games in the first two weeks of the season.
Wilcox's record as coach of California: 5-1 (83%) with an average money line of +256.7. (+11.8 unit$, ROI=197.2%).
The average score of these games was California 31.2, Opponents 22.7.
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 in away or neutral games in the first month of the season.
Pry's record as coach of Virginia Tech: 1-4 (20%) with an average money line of -357.0. (-13.3 unit$, ROI=-74.4%).
The average score of these games was Virginia Tech 22.8, Opponents 26.0.
Notre Dame at Miami (FL) - Sunday, 08/31/2025 7:30 PM - Matchup
Trends Favoring Notre Dame
Bet against Mario Cristobal in home games.
Cristobal's record as coach of Miami (FL): 5-6 (65%) with an average money line of -600.5. (-31.0 unit$, ROI=-25.8%).
The average score of these games was Miami (FL) 36.2, Opponents 23.8.
Bet against Mario Cristobal in home lined games.
Cristobal's record as coach of Miami (FL): 5-6 (65%) with an average money line of -600.5. (-31.0 unit$, ROI=-25.8%).
The average score of these games was Miami (FL) 36.2, Opponents 23.8.
Bet against Mario Cristobal in home games in games played on a grass field.
Cristobal's record in all games coached since the 2008 season: 5-6 (65%) with an average money line of -600.5. (-31.0 unit$, ROI=-25.8%).
The average score of these games was Cristobal' teams 36.2, Opponents 23.8.
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.