Welcome back to our fourth season of money-making on SEC football. When it comes to betting lines, beating the spread can be tricky business, and it should never be forgotten that there are no sure things ― here or anywhere else.

That said, with one selection per week since 2022, we've compiled a record of 28-9-3 against the spread. On to the Week 1 selection!

Goodspread Pick of the Week

Alabama at Florida State , total (under 50.5)

I like the under here better than either side of the spread (Alabama -13.5). The Crimson Tide defense should be stout with a bevy of returning starters against a Seminoles offense that's largely been cobbled together with transfers. Meanwhile, it's no sure thing that Alabama's offense will hit on every cylinder with a new starting quarterback, Ty Simps

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