The Sun Belt is the most balanced G5 conference, as there’s no truly dominant teams and only one doormat. That makes this a wide-open race with plenty of value.
Nobody had a more difficult offseason than the remnants of the Pac-12. Oregon State and Washington State are technically still a conference, although that’s a mere designation.
When Skenes takes the mound, the Pirates become outstanding. Skenes has been practically automatic at keeping teams from getting going at the plate, even as the Pirates’ offense contributes little.
The SEC should be much more powerful this year, as several teams realistically have national championship aspirations in 2024. The end of divisions and the additions of Oklahoma and Texas change the equations considerably for this year, as the schedule received a massive shakeup for this season.
With Texas and Oklahoma gone to the SEC, the Big 12 is now at 16 with the additions of Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Arizona State. And that sets up the league for a truly wide open scramble, as there’s no real heavyweight left out of the 16 schools in this league.
Divisions are finally a thing of the past in the Big Ten Plus Eight, which opens the door for more than one Eastern school to qualify for the title game. And that makes the schedule even more important when figuring out futures plays.
With college football less than a month away, now’s the time to get some futures bets on the table. Here’s a look at the best futures bets in the ACC.
The Mariners have been one of the worst hitting teams in the majors, batting just .217 as a squad. Seattle has just six wins in July, which has opened the door for the rest of the division to catch them.
The Red Sox actually have a losing record at Fenway Park, offsetting their strong record on the road. If they’re going to make a run at the Yankees and the Orioles, they’ve got to start winning at home.