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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Big Prediction of the year


It's been a busy year and I've slacked off.  I know.  I'll be back in full force next year.  Nonetheless, you are in luck as I'll be making picks this week in honor of Rivalry week.  The rest of the year and the overall record do not matter.  I've consumed days of college football viewing and these picks are free money for all the readers.

Rivalry Week

Michigan +7 over Ohio State
Auburn +17 over Alabama
Southern California -17 over Notre Dame
Oregon -3 over Oregon State
Florida (+7.5) over Florida State

Free Money.  Go Blue.

Rivalry Week

4-2 last week! If it isn't broke, don't fix it.  Sticking with the top five games of the week.

Auburn +17.5 over Alabama
Utah +10.5 over Colorado
Ohio State -6.5 over Michigan
Washington -6 over Washington State
Florida St -6.5 over Florida

Notes: Hoping that Auburn finds their offensive form they had in the middle of the season.  Nick Saban has NEVER beaten a 9 win Auburn team, Auburn currently has 8 wins// Colorado has to win this game to win the South.  I think they pull it out but I see them playing tight in the beginning with all that pressure.  Utah is looking for revenge after that Oregon game//People are going to read too much into that OSU 1pt win last week.  Conditions were horrible.  I just don't see UM having the offense to keep up with OSU//I said it last week, I couldn't believe I trusted Mike Leach, WSU played a solid half and then fall apart.  The last three games in this rivalry haven't been close//I think people are forgetting how good FSU is this year.  Yes three losses but @Louisville, Clemson and NC.  I just don't see Florida scoring enough points.

Last Week: 4-2
Season: 20-24-2 (45%)

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Week 12

Got to change something up this year.  Don't have time to scour through all the games to find value.  Picking the top 5 games of the week to make it easier on myself.

Houston +14.5 over Louisville
TCU -4 over Ok State
Florida +13.5 over LSU
Washington State +4.5 over Colorado
Oklahoma -3 over West Virginia

Bonus: MSU +22.5 over Ohio State

Notes: Both of Houstons losses have come on the road.  This game is at home where they are undefeated this season.  You are getting 2 touchdowns//TCU is coming off a bye where Ok State just struggled at home against TT//Floida's defense got back into form last week and should keep this game close since they have to win to stay atop the East// Quick Quiz, name the last time WSU lost a game? If you said Sept 10th you are correct.  8 straight wins including @ Stanford.  Can't believe I am trusting Mike Leach//Oklahoma is playing like a Final 4 team right now and needs a big win on the road this week.  Do you trust Dana Holgerson to pull this one out?  Me either.  I think Sooner roll by double digits.  Bonus//Did you know Spartans are 3-1 against OSU when MSU in unranked in Nov.  This game means a ton to those looked over Ohio Spartans.  Sparty keeps it under 20.

Last week: 1-3-1
Season: 16-22-2 (42%)

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Week 12

+ Week 12 Picks --
Pick is first team listed

UCLA (+13) - USC
Tulsa (-1.5) - Central Florida
Middle Tenn. (-4) - Charlotte
Arkansas St. (+8) - Troy St.
Bowling Green (+3) - Kent St.


Last Week: 1-3-1
Season: 27-29-1 (48.2%)
Career: 392-323-16 (54.8%)

Friday, November 11, 2016

Week 11

Week 11 Picks

Oklahoma St -12.5 over Texas Tech
Rutgers +14 over Michigan State
Oregon +3 over Stanford
Minnesota +7 over Nebraska
Oklahoma -17.5 over Baylor

Notes:

Texas Tech is just brutally bad//MSU is 0-7 ATS when favored this year with 6 outright losses!//I like Oregon at home in rivalry game//Don't know Nebraskas mindset after the past few weeks plus we dont know about Tommy Armstrong//The question has been answered, Baylor isnt good.


Last Week 2-3
Season 15-19-1 (44%)

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Week 11

+ Week 11 Picks --
Pick is first team listed

Minnesota (+7) - Nebraska
Vanderbilt (+3.5) - Missouri
Georgia Southern (-6.5) - Louisiana-Lafayette
Colorado (-16) - Arizona
Iowa St. (-10) - Kansas



Last Week: 2-3
Season: 26-26 (50.0%)
Career: 391-320-15 (55.0%)

Friday, November 4, 2016

Week 10

+ Week 10 Picks --
Pick is first team listed

Missouri (+7) - South Carolina
Baylor (-7.5) - TCU
Florida St. (-5.5) - NC St.
Texas-San Antonio (+20.5) - Middle Tenn.
Nevada (+15) - New Mexico



Last Week: 3-2
Season: 24-23 (51.1%)
Career: 389-317-15 (55.1%)


Back over .500...

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Week 10


Week 10 Picks

LSU +7.5 over Alabama
California +17.5 over Washington
Arkansas +4 over Florida
Wyoming -5 over Utah State
Michigan State -7 over Illinois


Last Week 4-1
Season 13-16-1 (45%)

Starting to get warm, been nice the past couple of weeks.  LSU is playing inspired on offense the past couple of weeks and should keep it close plus I dont trust a Freshmen QB on the road in Tiger Stadium, weird stuff happens there/California has a good enough offense to get you a backdoor cover. Back to back road games is a lot of miles on the Huskies//Don't know if Florida's defense can stop Arkansas offense//Wyoming is a damn good football team//MSU discovered some confidence playing Michigan last week, plus who know what the Illini's QB situation looks like this week.