Conference Championship week kicks off Friday with four crucial Group of Five games, with at least one champion guaranteed a berth in the College Football Playoff. According to the current rankings, the most probable playoff contender arises from the American Athletic Championship, featuring No. 24 North Texas against No. 20 Tulane. North Texas holds a narrow advantage as a 2.5-point favorite despite being ranked lower.

The other matchups include Kennesaw State against Jacksonville State for the Conference USA Championship on CBS Sports Network, Troy facing No. 25 James Madison, and UNLV squaring off with Boise State in the Mountain West Championship.

The SportsLine Projection Model has identified valuable betting options for all four championship clashes, suggesting totals instead of sides for the games. In the AAC Championship, it’s focused on Over 66.5 total points. Additionally, it favors Over 58.5 points in the Boise State vs. UNLV game, while offering intrigue in the underdogs Jacksonville State (+2.5) and Troy (+23.5).

Friday Conference Championship Best Bets:

• Jacksonville State (+2.5) vs. Kennesaw State
• Troy (+23.5) vs. James Madison
• North Texas vs. Tulane: Over 66.5 points
• UNLV vs. Boise State: Over 58.5 points

This parlay of the model’s selections could yield a payout of +1202 (risking $100 to win $1202). Explore this betting option at Caesars Sportsbook for potential gains.