College Football Picks Week 2: Bold Predictions Against the Spread for Big Games

Week 2 of the college football season begins tonight with an interesting matchup between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, but there is little value to be found and it’s worth waiting to make your plays this Saturday.

There are a number of big games to bet huge money on that can turn a massive profit, so let’s take a deeper look at three of those.

*Point spreads courtesy of ScoresAndOdds.com

Syracuse +26 over USC

The Orangemen will be hosting the Trojans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. and they should be able to stay within four touchdowns of the No. 2 ranked team in the nation.

While Matt Barkley might be the one of the best QBs in the nation, the three-headed rushing combo of QB Ryan Nassib and RBs Prince-Tyson Gulley and Jerome Smith should be able to gain some yards and put up points on the USC defense.

If ‘Cuse keeps the TO number down, they’ll hang in the game enough to cover.

Prediction: USC 42, Syracuse 21

Georgia -2.5 over Missouri

This is a marquee game between the No. 7-ranked Bulldogs and a gritty Tigers team that is lurking just outside the Top 25 after a monster performance against Southern Louisiana.

However, the newest member of the SEC will have a tough time in their first conference matchup.

Aside from the WR position, the ‘Dogs have more experienced players with a higher level of skills.

Even though they are on the road, the balanced offense of UGA should help them win this by at least one TD.

Prediction: Georgia 32, Mizzou 24

Florida +1 over Texas A&M

The Gators and Aggies are two of the most evenly-matched teams in the SEC.

However, Florida was able to cut their teeth and get some of the early-season jitters out of the way against Bowling Green in a match that was too close for comfort at times.

Texas A&M was unable to play their scheduled opener against Louisiana Tech, as it was postponed due to weather.

That will be the difference maker in this exciting and close game.

Prediction: Florida 27, Texas A&M 26