2017 NCAA Football Picks & Predictions – 3 Sleepers Who Could Win National Title

2017 NCAA Football Picks & Predictions – 3 Sleepers Who Could Win National Title: The 2017 NCAA Football regular season officialy kicks off on Saturday, August 26th and the 2017 week 1 college football odds are already out and LIVE for online betting at all the major USA sportsbooks online and in Las Vegas. As we prepare for the upcoming ncaa football season we are keeping our eye on some savvy bets that are worth putting some money down on that have big returns. Today we are looking at three potential sleepers that could find themselves playing for the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship at the end of this season if things break their way and they catch a little luck along the way. These are not the power house teams we predict to actually play for the National Title this season(Alabama, Ohio State, Florida State and USC) but they are talented enough to make a run at it with a little luck. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the three teams with great payout odds to win the 2018 NCAA Football National Championship that we think are worth throwing a $50 or $100 wager on.

2017 NCAA Football Picks & Predictions – 3 Sleepers Who Could Win National Title

Washington Huskies(+2800 odds to win 2018 National Title) – The Washington Huskies became a national player last season as they won the Pac 12 title and earned a spot in the College Football Playoff where they performed respectfully before losing 24-7 to Alabama. The Huskies should once again be amongst the top 10 teams in all of college football and have a strong chance at getting back to the College Football Playoff as they return 13 starters from last season’s 12-2 team. The Huskies offense should be explosive as last year’s Pac 12 Offensive Player of the Year Jake Browning returns at quarterback for his junior season. Browning tossed for 3,430 yards and 43 touchdowns last year as the Huskies offense finished 8th nationally in scoring at 41.8 ppg. The Huskies defense was no slouch either last season as they finished 8th nationally in scoring defense at 17.7 ppg and they should once again be arguably the best in the PAC 12 and one of the top 10 units on a national level. The sky is the limit for the program that head coach Chris Peterson is building in Seattle and we like them to be really good again this season. A $100 bet on Washington pays back $2800 if they win the National Title.

Georgia Bulldogs(+2500 odds to win 2018 National Title) – Head coach Kirby Smart looks to have his Georgia Bulldogs ready to compete for the SEC Championship this season in just his 2nd year calling the shots in Athens. The Bulldogs welcome back 16 starters from last year’s 9-4 team including all 11 starters on defense. The Bulldogs should make a big time jump from last season’s 35th ranked scoring defense and 16th ranked total defense. Offensively, the Bulldogs were terrible last season finishing 102nd nationally in scoring offense but the talent is in place for them to make a respectable jump this season and even if they only move into the top 50 nationally that should be enough for the Bulldogs to win double digit games. The defense is that talented and that good and only needs a little help from the offense. The schedule shapes up nice for the Bulldogs as they get Florida at home and avoid Alabama in the regular season but will have three tough road tests at Notre Dame, at Tennessee and at Auburn. A $100 bet on Georgia pays back $2500 if they win the National Title.

Wisconsin Badgers(+4000 odds to win 2018 National Title) – The Wisconsin Badgers just missed out on winning the Big Ten Championship and playing in the College Football Playoff last season as they went 11-3 overall and lost to Penn State 38-31 in the Big Ten Title game. However, the Badgers could be even better this season and playing for the right to play in the College Football Playoff this year as they return 17 starters for head coach Paul Chryst. Coach Chryst has done a fabulous job since taking over as Badgers coach 2 years ago as he is 21-6 in two seasons so far. The Badgers calling card is their stout defense that finished 4th nationally in scoring defense and 7th in total defense last season. That defense should be one of the nation’s best again this season as they return 8 starters and are loaded with experience as 10 of the projected 11 starters are all upper classmen in their junior or senior year. The offense was pedestrian last year finishing just 67th nationally in scoring but they return 9 starters and sophomore quarterback Alex Hornibrook should be much improved with a year under his belt. The Badgers schedule is weak as they avoid Ohio State and Penn State in the regular season with their toughest game coming at home against Michigan on November 18th. A $100 bet on Wisconsin pays back $2800 if they win the National Title.

Again, please keep in mind, these are longshots to actually win the 2018 National Championship. However, if any teams are likely to rise up and play for the title this season these three teams are as good as any of the likely contenders. Good luck!

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Odds to Win 2018 NCAA Football Playoff National Championship
Alabama +275
Ohio State +600
USC +700
Florida State +700
Oklahoma +1400
Penn State +1400
Michigan +1600
Auburn +2000
LSU +2200
Louisville +2200
Georgia +2500
Clemson +2800
Washington U +2800
Texas +3300
Florida +3300
Wisconsin +4000
Notre Dame +5000
Oklahoma State +5000
Virginia Tech +6600
Miami Florida +6600
Tennessee +7500
Kansas State +7500
UCLA +7500
Oregon +7500
West Virginia +10000
TCU +10000
Texas A&M +15000
Nebraska +15000
NC State +20000
Michigan State +30000
Colorado +30000
Mississippi +30000
Utah +30000
Iowa +30000
Arizona State +30000
Arkansas +30000
BYU +30000
Baylor +30000
Houston U +30000
Northwestern +30000
Pittsburgh +30000
Boise State +50000
North Carolina +50000
Minnesota +50000
Mississippi State +50000
South Carolina +50000
Duke +50000
Arizona +50000
California +50000
Boston College +50000
Cincinnati +50000
Kentucky +50000
Maryland +50000
Missouri +50000