MAC Week 1 Betting Guide: Top Non-Conference Game Predictions
Looking for the best MAC football bets this week? Here are the top picks for non-conference action:
Cincinnati (-22.5) vs Miami (OH) & OVER 51
- Bearcats heavily favored at home
- Cincinnati's high-powered offense led by Desmond Ridder
- Miami (OH) likely outmatched
- Expect Cincinnati to make an early statement
Ohio (+1.5) vs Syracuse
- Ohio projected as strong MAC contender
- Syracuse struggled last season with little improvement expected
- Bobcats' quick-strike offense matches up well
- Best underdog pick of the week
Texas A&M (-28.5) vs Kent State
- Aggies ranked among nation's elite
- Kent State solid mid-tier MAC team
- Talent gap too wide to overcome
- Back Texas A&M to cover large spread
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Key Takeaway: While MAC teams face tough non-conference tests, Ohio (+1.5) offers the best upset potential against Syracuse. Cincinnati and Texas A&M should handle their MAC opponents comfortably.
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