1)Maryland -2 1/2. The terps seem like the logical choice here. In my opinion they are a better coached and much more experienced team, especially at the key positions of QB and RB. We aren't looking at such a close score for a final, thus the small spread suits us nicely, look for something in the 28-14 range for the final score.
2)Minnesota -13 1/2 (TOP PLAY). Illinois continues to reek of losing, this team has more excuses than can be dreamed up too. Lets face the facts, they have no QB anymore, top RB is OUT and they have an absolutely miserable defense, especially against the run where Minnesota is best. This will be as ugly as any of the previous 4 games. GET DOWN BIG HERE.
3)Missouri +3 1/2. I look at this line and think its wrong. The home team shouldn't be a dog here, and on the other hand the road team is no where near as lethal away from Lubbuck. Symons is left to do it all himself as he has no D to hold a lead and no running backs to let carry the load cause they do nothing but pass, and he is starting to get dinged up bad. Amazing he finished the Okie st game last week. While this game shouldn't be quite as high scoring look for a similar result, TT will lose outright.
4)Boston College -4. No idea why anyone at this point, or really any point of the year after their first game, would bet ON Notre Dame. This is a losing bunch that has basically done nothing in a year. If BC has any talent at all they should be able to stop ND's run game, and that's all they have to do to win, and walk away with a min 7 point victory.
5)Oklahoma st -6 1/2. Texas A & M continues to get respect for some strange reason, i guess the junction boys really inflated public perception of this perennial disappointment, never having won a significant game in my resent memory (Oklahoma last year was a fluke). Anyway Okie st is looking like a real powerhouse on Offense and we don't see Texas A & M doing enough to stay that close to these guys, like a play here on the more talented team.
6)Oklahoma -23 1/2. Seems like Colorado just doesn't play D anymore, they give up points by the truck load, on the other hand, Oklahoma's D is as tough as they get. Another 50 point performance here wouldn't surprise us at all as we expect an easy win over a finished bunch of buffaloes.
7)Washington +10 1/2. This can be a tough team to figure out, losing to Nevada one week then soundly beating Oregon st on the road. What we like here is the home team getting more than a full TD in support and also seeming to be playing better fundamental football after some tough quarters vs UCLA and Nevada. Take the home dog in a possible big upset.
8)Utah -8 1/2. Not sure why but Utah is not getting any respect. This game shapes up much like the San Diego St game a few weeks ago in which Utah easily covered by playing good D and consistent O. We forecast much of the same here, Utah and the home field keep that sterling ATS record (7-0).
Some other possible plays to look at but nothing certain...
Michigan - Money line, No Purdue wins IN Ann Arbor since 1966
Northern Illinois +3 1/2, undefeated season still at hand...getting more than a FG too.
Auburn +3 1/2, Figures to be a close game and in those situations, you like the security of +3 1/2 points.
2)Minnesota -13 1/2 (TOP PLAY). Illinois continues to reek of losing, this team has more excuses than can be dreamed up too. Lets face the facts, they have no QB anymore, top RB is OUT and they have an absolutely miserable defense, especially against the run where Minnesota is best. This will be as ugly as any of the previous 4 games. GET DOWN BIG HERE.
3)Missouri +3 1/2. I look at this line and think its wrong. The home team shouldn't be a dog here, and on the other hand the road team is no where near as lethal away from Lubbuck. Symons is left to do it all himself as he has no D to hold a lead and no running backs to let carry the load cause they do nothing but pass, and he is starting to get dinged up bad. Amazing he finished the Okie st game last week. While this game shouldn't be quite as high scoring look for a similar result, TT will lose outright.
4)Boston College -4. No idea why anyone at this point, or really any point of the year after their first game, would bet ON Notre Dame. This is a losing bunch that has basically done nothing in a year. If BC has any talent at all they should be able to stop ND's run game, and that's all they have to do to win, and walk away with a min 7 point victory.
5)Oklahoma st -6 1/2. Texas A & M continues to get respect for some strange reason, i guess the junction boys really inflated public perception of this perennial disappointment, never having won a significant game in my resent memory (Oklahoma last year was a fluke). Anyway Okie st is looking like a real powerhouse on Offense and we don't see Texas A & M doing enough to stay that close to these guys, like a play here on the more talented team.
6)Oklahoma -23 1/2. Seems like Colorado just doesn't play D anymore, they give up points by the truck load, on the other hand, Oklahoma's D is as tough as they get. Another 50 point performance here wouldn't surprise us at all as we expect an easy win over a finished bunch of buffaloes.
7)Washington +10 1/2. This can be a tough team to figure out, losing to Nevada one week then soundly beating Oregon st on the road. What we like here is the home team getting more than a full TD in support and also seeming to be playing better fundamental football after some tough quarters vs UCLA and Nevada. Take the home dog in a possible big upset.
8)Utah -8 1/2. Not sure why but Utah is not getting any respect. This game shapes up much like the San Diego St game a few weeks ago in which Utah easily covered by playing good D and consistent O. We forecast much of the same here, Utah and the home field keep that sterling ATS record (7-0).
Some other possible plays to look at but nothing certain...
Michigan - Money line, No Purdue wins IN Ann Arbor since 1966
Northern Illinois +3 1/2, undefeated season still at hand...getting more than a FG too.
Auburn +3 1/2, Figures to be a close game and in those situations, you like the security of +3 1/2 points.
