The Raymond Report Market Value Index (MVI) for September 2, 2025, shows the ACC looking like a tale of two conferences. Half the league is riding a Bullish 1-0 wave, while several high-profile programs are flashing early Bearish danger signs. Let’s break it down.
🚀 Bullish Teams (A-Grade, 1-0, 100% Confidence)
Eleven ACC programs opened strong in Week 1, posting perfect records and earning Bullish momentum:
- Duke (1-0) – A convincing start has the Blue Devils rolling into Week 2.
- Florida State (1-0) – The Seminoles lived up to hype, showing balance and control.
- Miami (1-0) – The Hurricanes opened with authority, putting bettors on notice.
- Georgia Tech (1-0) – Off to a fast start with a clean win.
- Wake Forest (1-0) – Another sharp opener with market value firmly Bullish.
- Louisville (1-0) – The Cardinals looked efficient and earned a spot among the hot starters.
- Boston College (1-0) – Often overlooked, BC delivered a solid performance to land in Bullish territory.
- Pittsburgh (1-0) – The Panthers fought their way to the win column, giving sharp bettors early confidence.
- NC State (1-0) – Steady as always, the Wolfpack begin the season on the right foot.
- Virginia (1-0) – The Cavaliers got the job done, pushing confidence to 100%.
- SMU (1-0) – Their ACC debut couldn’t have gone better, starting 1-0 and instantly Bullish.
✅ Betting Note: With so many 1-0 teams, oddsmakers will tighten the lines. The value isn’t in betting them all straight-up but in identifying who sustains momentum vs who regresses in Week 2.
📉 Bearish Teams (C-Grade, 0-1, 0% Confidence)
Six ACC programs stumbled in Week 1 and now carry a Bearish rating heading into Week 2:
- Clemson (0-1) – The shocker of the weekend. The Tigers dropped their opener, flipping the market perception from perennial powerhouse to question mark.
- Stanford (0-1) – Transitioning into the ACC won’t be easy, and Week 1 exposed early issues.
- California (0-1) – Another newcomer who struggled against conference competition.
- Syracuse (0-1) – The Orange couldn’t get it going, sliding into 0% confidence territory.
- North Carolina (0-1) – A preseason contender that flatlined in Week 1. Market immediately shifted them into the Bearish column.
- Virginia Tech (0-1) – The Hokies’ opener was rough, and their losing streak starts early.
❌ Betting Note: The biggest fade alert is Clemson and North Carolina. Both were projected top-half teams, yet both start 0-1 with confidence at rock bottom. The public will likely overvalue them in Week 2, creating contrarian opportunities for sharp bettors.
📌 Raymond Report Takeaway
- Momentum Swing: The ACC is stacked with Bullish 1-0 teams – bettors must separate legit contenders (FSU, Miami, Louisville) from programs that might cool off (BC, Virginia).
- Fade Spots: Clemson and North Carolina are the shock drops of Week 1. Until proven otherwise, the market says they’re overpriced assets.
- Undervalued Angles: Programs like SMU and Duke may continue to be undervalued by the books, making them strong early-season investments.
👉 Stay ahead of the betting markets with the full Raymond Report ACC breakdown and explore all conferences on ATS STATS. Week 2 will separate the pretenders from the contenders — don’t get caught chasing last week’s headlines.
