Live-betting allows bettors to make plays based on the flow of the game, but relevant data can still be useful when acting fast. Simplebet has broken down some notable college football trends that could help bettors make sound decisions when live-betting in Week 1.
Thursday, August 29
Colorado vs. North Dakota State
1st Colorado Drive Result Grouped: No Offensive Score -125
The Buffaloes struggled to open games up toward the end of last season. Throughout the final five games of the season, Colorado only managed to score once.
Saturday, August 31
Clemson at Georgia
1st Clemson Drive Result: Punt -165
Georgia’s top-ranked defense is in position to thrive on the first drive.
Toward the end of last season, it took at least one series for Clemson’s offense to get rolling. In each of their last seven games, the Tigers opened up their offensive attack with a punt.
Miami (FL) at Florida
1st Miami FL Drive Result Grouped: Offensive Score +105
Florida’s defense could have handled the start of games a little better toward the end of the 2023 campaign. Over the last six games of the season, the Gators surrendered five opening-drive scores.
Monday, September 2
Florida State vs. Boston College
1st Florida State Drive Result Grouped: Offensive Score*
Although it didn’t result in a win, Florida State kicked off the season with an opening drive score vs. Georgia Tech in Ireland. By game’s end, the Seminoles logged a score on four of seven drives.
When Boston College and Florida State squared off last season, the Seminoles scored on their first three offensive drives.
(*Odds not available as of writing.)
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