Drew Martin

THE PLAY: Indiana -3.0 (-108)

Indiana got their offense going last week for over 700 total yards, putting up 70+ points. Up against UCLA who has not looked good this season makes for a nice spot to bet the Hoosiers. UCLA has a NFL style playbook that I think is weighing down their offensive output. The Bruins only put up 16 points vs Hawaii. I am  looking to fade the Bruins early on this season. Laying -3 flat is the play with Indiana in the Rose Bowl. 

Yesterday's Free Pick Recap: 1-0 (+1 unit)
Yankees (-138) WINNER 

Checkout the Saturday college football edition of Drew's Daily Diamond below…….
 

THE PLAY: Florida +4.5 (-110)

Asking Texas A&M to win by margin on the road in a hostile environment is the situation I am fading. The Aggies have struggled throwing the football and if they can't have success through the air it is going to be a long day trying to run the ball against a solid Gator rush defense. A&M lost to Notre Dame, who then went on to lose to a MAC Conference team. Texas A&M might not be what many thought they were pre season. Close, low scoring early season SEC Conference game in the Swamp. Bet the home dog in Gainsville. 

Yesterday's Free Pick Recap: 1-0 (+1 unit)
Yankees (-138) WINNER 

Should the Aggies be laying this number on the road? Talked this one in detail on today's CFB Saturday Special Drew's Daily Diamonds:
 

THE PLAY: Florida Gators Season Wins Over 5 (+105)

Going against the grain to start off the 2024 college football season, taking a stab with the team the masses are starting to write their obituary. Florida comes into the 2024 season with their head coach as the favorite to be the first coach fired. Sure, the start to Billy Napiers tenure in Gainsville has not been what the UF faithful had hoped for. Although, there is a bunch to be optimistic towards this season. 

Florida cashed in on a top 10 nationally ranked transfer portal class. The Gators were one of the youngest teams across college football last season, leading the country with seven true freshmen who played in every game. Their 37 starts by freshmen ranked fifth among power conference programs. The Gators have 204 more career starts and 10,000-plus more career snaps than a year ago. Considering Napier’s emphasis on development, massive positive progression. 

The Gators return virtually their entire coaching staff. Head coach Billy Napier enters year 3 in Gainsville, which is a “Bet on” look installing his systems and culture into the program. This man can coach too, former assistant under Nick Saban and 2 time SunBelt Conference coach of the year. He returns his starting QB Gram Mertz. Mertz shattered UF’s single-season completion percentage record (72.9%) and posted a 20:3 touchdown-interception ratio. In his second season in the same system, setting up for continued success. 

The schedule is no joke and leads into the main issue- The Gators will likely be an improved team, although will that translate to wins. I think so, remember last year this was a squad that beat Tennessee by two touchdowns, had Missouri on the ropes, winning in the 4th quarter vs FSU, competitive throughout against LSU. Can this bet blow up in our face and the Gators season unravels and Napier is sent packing? Yes, it is called gambling for a reason. I believe there is a far greater chance that Florida surprises this year and plays disciplined football behind a very talented roster. Seven home games with winnable trips to Starkville and Tallahassee. This might be the most talented (6-6) team to walk on a college football field, if they punch a bowl ticket we cash this season win total over at plus money. Bet Florida season win over 5 (+105). 

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