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Here are our best bets for Saturday, Sept. 9:

TOP PLAY

The play:

The odds/bet: -115 ($34.50 to win $30)

The book: Barstool Sportsbook

Time/TV: 2:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Our take: This is one of Spencer Urquhart’s best bets for the Week 2 slate. While I am tailing him here and taking Texas A&M, I’ll let him tell you why he likes the Aggies in this spot:

“Texas A&M and Miami are both coming off disappointing seasons, but they’ve both got momentum heading into Week 2 after taking care of business last week with commanding victories in which they covered the spread.

Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman thrived under center in their new-look offense, and the amount of talent they possess is enough to where they should be able to contend with the best in the SEC. While Miami’s offense looked improved with the experienced Tyler Van Dyke at quarterback, we feel like A&M’s talent will win out in this matchup considering their defense also looked the part with 10 returning starters.”

I agree with the Guru. The Aggies are one of the most experienced teams in the country after bringing back a plethora of starters. Jimbo Fisher is the better coach, Texas A&M has the better talent and the visitors are up against a program that’s struggled to pick up premier wins as of late.

As much as it pains me to say it, give me the Aggies.

TEXAS STATE KEEPS IT CLOSE IN SAN ANTONIO

The play: NCAAF, Texas State +14 at UTSA

The odds/bet: -110 ($11 to win $10)

The book: Caesars Sportsbook

Time/TV: 2:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Our take: Texas State picked up its first win over a power five program since joining the FBS last weekend in a 42-31 upset over Baylor. The Bobcats went on the road and dominated the Bears from start to finish under the direction of new head coach G.J. Kinne.

Kinne brought over an explosive, unpredictable offense from Incarnate Word in the FCS and he’s taken San Marcos by storm. While Texas State doesn’t get to play at home for another week, this game will be a short 30-minute drive away from campus, so expect plenty of maroon and gold in the Alamodome.

The Bobcats have a quarterback in T.J. Finley — yep, the former LSU and Auburn signal caller — who can keep his team in the game with his playmaking ability. UTSA, on the other hand, is an excellent football team with plenty of experience. However, the Roadrunners showed signs of struggle early in the season during their showdown with Houston.

Kinne’s offense is a handful to figure out, especially with Finley at the helm. I like UTSA to win this game outright but I’m not confident the hosts will cover the two-touchdown spread that oddsmakers have put on this contest.

HOW WE’VE FARED

Friday’s best bets

NCAAF: Kansas -3 vs. Illinois (WON $30)

MLB: Astros money line over Padres (LOST $12.50)

Friday’s profit/loss: +$17.50 (1-1)

Total for the week: +$100 (7-3)

Total for September: +$86.50 (10-6)

Total for 2023: -$506.20 (211-237)

NOTE: If a line or odds are minus, it considers the juice one must lay to place the bet. Ex: Team A is -160 on the money line, one would have to bet $160 to win $100 (or $16 to win $10). OR Team B is a 5-point favorite at -110, one would have to bet $110 to win $100 (or $11 to win $10.)

Conversely, on positive lines, if Team C is +140 on the money line, $100 would bring in $140 (or $10 to win $14).