College Football Round 1 - Betting Picks and Predictions

The College Football Playoff kicks off with a loaded first round, and we’re locking in our best bets by digging into four high-leverage matchups that blend blue-blood pressure with dangerous underdogs.

We start with Alabama at Oklahoma, where playoff expectations collide with a Sooners team playing loose at home — breaking down tempo, defensive matchups, and whether Alabama’s talent edge is priced correctly.
Next, we head to the SEC for Miami at Texas A&M, a game defined by trench play, quarterback volatility, and one of the toughest home environments in the country.
Then it’s Tulane at Ole Miss, a classic Power Five vs. Group of Five matchup where scheme, pace, and discipline could keep things closer than the number suggests.
Finally, we wrap with James Madison at Oregon, analyzing whether the Ducks’ speed and depth can overwhelm a red-hot JMU team that thrives on efficiency and mistake-free football.

From spreads and moneylines to game scripts and matchup mismatches, this episode is all about finding value in the opening round of the CFP — not just picking winners, but betting smarter.

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