[h=1]Today's CFL Picks[/h] [h=2]Hamilton at Calgary[/h] The Tiger-Cats look to take advantage of a Calgary team that is coming off a 32-21 win over Winnipeg and is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games following an ATS victory. Hamilton is the pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has the Stampeders favored by only 5. Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+7). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST (10/18) |
| Game 495-496: Montreal at Saskatchewan (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 111.771; Saskatchewan 118.390 Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 5 1/2; 51 Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 3 1/2; 53 Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-3 1/2); Under |
| Game 2497-498: Hamilton at Calgary (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Hamilton 113.443; Calgary 119.041 Dunkel Line: Calgary by 5 1/2; 61 Vegas Line: Calgary by 7; 56 Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+7); Over |
[h=1]NCAA Football Game Picks[/h] [h=2]Penn State at Iowa[/h] The Nittany Lions look to take advantage of an Iowa team that is coming off a win over Michigan State and is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games following a SU victory. Penn State is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Nittany Lions favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Penn State (+3 1/2). Here are all of this week's games.
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST (10/17) |
| Game 311-312: Nebraska at Northwestern (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 102.461; Northwestern 92.983 Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 9 1/2; 58 Vegas Line: Nebraska by 4 1/2; 62 Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (-4 1/2); Under |
| Game 313-314: Minnesota at Wisconsin (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 79.928; Wisconsin 102.236 Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 22 1/2; 49 Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 17 1/2; 45 Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-17 1/2); Over |
| Game 315-316: Army at Eastern Michigan (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Army 74.877; Eastern Michigan 70.424 Dunkel Line: Army by 4 1/2; 55 Vegas Line: Army by 2; 60 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Army (-2); Under |
| Game 317-318: Ball State at Central Michigan (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 77.311; Central Michigan 75.979 Dunkel Line: Ball State by 1 1/2; 67 Vegas Line: Ball State by 3; 64 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+3); Over |
| Game 319-320: Bowling Green at Massachusetts (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 78.805; Massachusetts 59.767 Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 19; 47 Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 17 1/2; 51 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (-17 1/2); Under |
| Game 321-322: Northern Illinois at Akron (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 85.633; Akron 72.468 Dunkel Line: Northern Illinois by 13; 71 Vegas Line: Northern Illinois by 16; 65 Dunkel Pick: Akron (+16); Over |
| Game 323-324: Georgia at Kentucky (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 107.990; Kentucky 76.708 Dunkel Line: Georgia by 31 1/2; 63 Vegas Line: Georgia by 27 1/2; 58 Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-27 1/2); Over |
| Game 325-326: Wake Forest at Virginia (12:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 78.206; Virginia 85.591 Dunkel Line: Virginia by 7 1/2; 50 Vegas Line: Virginia by 3; 53 Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-3); Under |
| Game 327-328: North Carolina at Duke (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 100.715; Duke 85.379 Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 15 1/2; 59 Vegas Line: North Carolina by 10; 63 Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-10); Under |
| Game 329-330: North Carolina State at Maryland (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina State 89.840; Maryland 88.775 Dunkel Line: North Carolina State by 1; 52 Vegas Line: North Carolina State by 3 1/2; 45 Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+3 1/2); Over |
| Game 331-332: Cincinnati at Toledo (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 96.943; Toledo 88.504 Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 8 1/2; 68 Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 6 1/2; 64 Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-6 1/2); Over |
| Game 333-334: Boston College at Georgia Tech (3:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 76.610; Georgia Tech 95.682 Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 19; 58 Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 14; 61 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (-14); Under |
| Game 335-336: Rutgers at Temple (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 91.947; Temple 85.062 Dunkel Line: Rutgers by 7; 38 Vegas Line: Rutgers by 5; 41 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (-5); Under |
| Game 336-338: New Mexico at Air Force (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 73.635; Air Force 85.874 Dunkel Line: Air Force by 12; 62 Vegas Line: Air Force by 10 1/2; 57 Dunkel Pick: Air Force (-10 1/2); Over |
| Game 339-340: San Jose State at TX-San Antonio (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 81.045; TX-San Antonio 70.191 Dunkel Line: San Jose State by 11; 49 Vegas Line: San Jose State by 13 1/2; 52 1/2 Dunkel Pick: TX-San Antonio (+13 1/2); Under |
| Game 341-342: New Mexico State at Utah State (3:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 63.537; Utah State 92.025 Dunkel Line: Utah State by 28 1/2; 59 Vegas Line: Utah State by 30 1/2; 56 Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (+30 1/2); Over |
| Game 343-344: Virginia Tech at Clemson (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 86.365; Clemson 100.282 Dunkel Line: Clemson by 14; 57 Vegas Line: Clemson by 8 1/2; 61 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-8 1/2); Under |
| Game 345-346: UNLV at Boise State (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 72.977; Boise State 99.347 Dunkel Line: Boise State by 26 1/2; 57 Vegas Line: Boise State by 28; 53 1/2 Dunkel Pick: UNLV (+28); Over |
| Game 347-348: BYU at Notre Dame (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: BYU 91.307; Notre Dame 114.608 Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 23 1/2; 38 Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 13 1/2; 41 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-13 1/2); Under |
| Game 349-350: Alabama at Tennessee (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 116.314; Tennessee 91.968 Dunkel Line: Alabama by 24 1/2; 60 Vegas Line: Alabama by 20 1/2; 56 Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-20 1/2); Over |
| Game 351-352: Stanford at California (3:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 101.690; California 101.902 Dunkel Line: Even; 45 Vegas Line: Stanford by 3; 48 1/2 Dunkel Pick: California (+3); Under |
| Game 353-354: Washington at Arizona (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington 94.723; Arizona 99.273 Dunkel Line: Arizona by 4 1/2; 66 Vegas Line: Arizona by 8; 62 Dunkel Pick: Washington (+8); Over |
| Game 355-356: Purdue at Ohio State (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 84.401; Ohio State 105.373 Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 21; 57 Vegas Line: Ohio State by 17 1/2; 62 Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-17 1/2); Under |
| Game 357-358: Michigan State at Michigan (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 95.081; Michigan 102.709 Dunkel Line: Michigan by 7 1/2; 47 Vegas Line: Michigan by 10; 44 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+10); Over |
| Game 359-360: Indiana at Navy (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 76.145; Navy 85.015 Dunkel Line: Navy by 9; 62 Vegas Line: Navy by 2 1/2; 60 Dunkel Pick: Navy (-2 1/2); Over |
| Game 361-362: Texas Tech at TCU (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 106.340; TCU 94.304 Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 12; 51 Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 2 1/2; 54 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Texas Tech (-2 1/2); Under |
| Game 363-364: Colorado at USC (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 67.626; USC 112.365 Dunkel Line: USC by 44 1/2; 53 Vegas Line: USC by 40; 57 1/2 Dunkel Pick: USC (-40); Under |
| Game 365-366: Florida State at Miami (FL) (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 111.359; Miami (FL) 87.164 Dunkel Line: Florida State by 24; 59 Vegas Line: Florida State by 20; 56 Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-20); Over |
| Game 367-368: Utah at Oregon State (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Utah 86.796; Oregon State 105.615 Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 19; 44 Vegas Line: Oregon State by 10 1/2; 47 Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (-10 1/2); Under |
| Game 369-370: Kansas State at West Virginia (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 106.108; West Virginia 106.847 Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 1; 75 Vegas Line: West Virginia by 2 1/2; 71 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (+2 1/2); Over |
| Game 371-372: LSU at Texas A&M (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LSU 110.875; Texas A&M 105.508 Dunkel Line: LSU by 5 1/2; 50 Vegas Line: LSU by 3 1/2; 52 1/2 Dunkel Pick: LSU (-3 1/2); Under |
| Game 373-374: South Carolina at Florida (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 104.040; Florida 109.126 Dunkel Line: Florida by 5; 46 Vegas Line: Florida by 3; 42 Dunkel Pick: Florida (-3); Over |
| Game 375-376: Auburn at Vanderbilt (12:20 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Auburn 81.491; Vanderbilt 92.834 Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 11 1/2; 41 Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 7; 43 Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-7); Under |
| Game 377-378: Western Michigan at Kent State (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 80.310; Kent State 79.095 Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 1; 58 Vegas Line: Kent State by 4; 54 Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+4); Over |
| Game 379-380: Marshall at Southern Mississippi (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 80.479; Southern Mississippi 79.466 Dunkel Line: Marshall by 1; 62 Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 2 1/2; 66 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Marshall (+2 1/2); Under |
| Game 381-382: Central Florida at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 83.981; Memphis 64.491 Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 19 1/2; 53 Vegas Line: Central Florida by 23 1/2; 50 Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+23 1/2); Over |
| Game 383-384: South Florida at Louisville (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 81.635; Louisville 94.361 Dunkel Line: Louisville by 12 1/2; 48 Vegas Line: Louisville by 6 1/2; 52 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-6 1/2); Under |
| Game 385-386: Idaho at Louisiana Tech (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 62.778; Louisiana Tech 90.925 Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 28; 77 Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 30 1/2; 74 Dunkel Pick: Idaho (+30 1/2); Over |
| Game 387-388: Iowa State at Oklahoma State (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 91.534; Oklahoma State 103.375 Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 12; 64 Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 14 1/2; 60 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (+14 1/2); Over |
| Game 389-390: Kansas at Oklahoma (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 74.900; Oklahoma 116.800 Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 42; 55 Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 34 1/2; 57 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-34 1/2); Under |
| Game 391-392: Baylor at Texas (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 98.972; Texas 99.995 Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 76 Vegas Line: Texas by 11; 81 Dunkel Pick: Baylor (+11); Under |
| Game 393-394: Pittsburgh at Buffalo (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 82.973; Buffalo 73.385 Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 9 1/2; 58 Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 11; 55 Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+11); Over |
| Game 395-396: East Carolina at UAB (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 80.594; UAB 79.803 Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 1; 58 Vegas Line: East Carolina by 3 1/2; 54 Dunkel Pick: UAB (+3 1/2); Over |
| Game 397-398: Penn State at Iowa (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 94.365; Iowa 85.457 Dunkel Line: Penn State by 9; 49 Vegas Line: Iowa by 3 1/2; 42 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Penn State (+3 1/2); Under |
| Game 399-400: Rice at Tulsa (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Rice 65.212; Tulsa 93.747 Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 28 1/2; 60 Vegas Line: Tulsa by 20 1/2; 63 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (-20 1/2); Under |
| Game 401-402: Tulane at UTEP (8:00 a.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 62.987; UTEP 76.049 Dunkel Line: UTEP by 13; 56 Vegas Line: UTEP by 15; 50 Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+15); Over |
| Game 403-404: Wyoming at Fresno State (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 77.038; Fresno State 94.421 Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 17 1/2; 60 Vegas Line: Fresno State by 14 1/2; 64 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (-14 1/2); Under |
| Game 405-406: San Diego State at Nevada (10:35 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 88.339; Nevada 90.844 Dunkel Line: Nevada by 2 1/2; 70 Vegas Line: Nevada by 7 1/2; 66 1/2 Dunkel Pick: San Diego State (+7 1/2); Over |
| Game 407-408: UL-Monroe at Western Kentucky (4:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 90.678; Western Kentucky 90.560 Dunkel Line: Even; 59 Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 3 1/2; 54 Dunkel Pick: UL-Monroe (+3 1/2); Over |
| Game 409-410: Middle Tennessee State at Mississippi State (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 83.315; Mississippi State 93.735 Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 10 1/2; 52 Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 20; 56 Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (+20); Under |
| Game 411-412: Florida International at Troy (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 70.398; Troy 81.157 Dunkel Line: Troy by 11; 51 Vegas Line: Troy by 7; 55 Dunkel Pick: Troy (-7); Under |
| Game 413-414: Florida Atlantic at South Alabama (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 64.429; South Alabama 64.456 Dunkel Line: Even; 52 Vegas Line: South Alabama by 3 1/2; 45 Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (+3 1/2); Over |
| OTHER GAMES: Time Posted: 9:00 p.m. EST (10/15) |
| Pennsylvania at Yale (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 53.861; Yale 40.678 Dunkel Line: Pennsylvania by 13 |
| Tennessee State at Jacksonville State (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 68.000; Jacksonville State 64.152 Dunkel Line: Tennessee State by 4 |
| New Hampshire at Maine (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: New Hampshire 74.386; Maine 72.505 Dunkel Line: New Hampshire by 2 |
| Sacred Heart at Duquesne (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Sacred Heart 53.579; Duquesne 46.114 Dunkel Line: Sacred Heart by 7 1/2 |
| Central Connecticut State at Robert Morris (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Central Connecticut State 41.669; Robert Morris 41.179 Dunkel Line: Even |
| Wagner at St. Francis (PA) (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Wagner 48.361; St. Francis (PA) 48.804 Dunkel Line: Even |
| Cornell at Brown (12:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cornell 56.820; Brown 58.945 Dunkel Line: Brown by 2 |
| Bucknell at Lehigh (12:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Bucknell 49.992; Lehigh 61.510 Dunkel Line: Lehigh by 11 1/2 |
| Morgan State at Howard (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Morgan State 46.503; Howard 48.262 Dunkel Line: Howard by 2 |
| Harvard at Princeton (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 76.595; Princeton 66.928 Dunkel Line: Harvard by 9 1/2 |
| San Diego at Jacksonville (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 48.037; Jacksonville 48.639 Dunkel Line: Jacksonville by 1 |
| Holy Cross at Lafayette (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Holy Cross 50.514; Lafayette 48.302 Dunkel Line: Holy Cross by 2 |
| Georgetown at Colgate (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 47.586; Colgate 63.188 Dunkel Line: Colgate by 15 1/2 |
| Valparaiso at Dayton (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 17.876; Dayton 44.664 Dunkel Line: Dayton by 27 |
| Bryant at Monmouth (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Bryant 37.455; Monmouth 59.625 Dunkel Line: Monmouth by 22 |
| Dartmouth at Columbia (1:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Darmouth 45.785; Columbia 45.342 Dunkel Line: Even |
| Georgia Southern at Furman (1:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 76.699; Furman 63.985 Dunkel Line: Georgia Southern by 12 1/2 |
| Presbyterian at Charleston Southern (1:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Presbyterian 33.692; Charleston Southern 44.201 Dunkel Line: Charleston Southern by 10 1/2 |
| North Carolina A&T at Delaware State (1:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina A&T 53.264; Delaware State 55.655 Dunkel Line: Delaware State by 2 1/2 |
| Coastal Carolina at VMI (1:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Coastal Carolina 56.307; VMI 38.116 Dunkel Line: Coastal Carolina by 18 |
| Marist at Drake (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Marist 41.851; Drake 52.729 Dunkel Line: Drake by 11 |
| Missouri State at Illinois State (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 57.459; Illinois State 70.792 Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 13 1/2 |
| Tennessee-Martin at SE Missouri State (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 69.363; SE Missouri State 53.390 Dunkel Line: Tennessee-Martin by 16 |
| Weber State at Southern Utah (3:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 57.924; Southern Utah 71.463 Dunkel Line: Southern Utah by 13 1/2 |
| Western Carolina at Elon (3:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 45.594; Elon 61.121 Dunkel Line: Elon by 15 1/2 |
| Rhode Island at Delaware (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Rhode Island 34.639; Delaware 59.865 Dunkel Line: Delaware by 25 |
| Montana at North Dakota (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Montana 62.673; North Dakota 65.159 Dunkel Line: North Dakota by 2 1/2 |
| James Madison at Richmond (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 72.728; Richmond 75.443 Dunkel Line: Richmond by 2 1/2 |
| Wofford at Appalachian State (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 70.957; Appalachian State 76.316 Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 5 1/2 |
| Villanova at Georgia State (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 77.695; Georgia State 58.980 Dunkel Line: Villanova by 18 1/2 |
| Alcorn State at Prairie View A&M (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Alcorn State 43.452; Prairie View A&M 42.155 Dunkel Line: Alcorn State by 1 1/2 |
| Idaho State at Northern Colorado (3:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 41.215; Northern Colorado 53.145 Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 12 |
| Norfolk State at Bethune-Cookman (4:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Norfolk State 45.800; Bethune-Cookman 63.848 Dunkel Line: Bethune-Cookman by 18 |
| Mississippi Valley State at Jackson State (4:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi Valley State 39.381; Jackson State 52.623 Dunkel Line: Jackson State by 13 1/2 |
| Nicholls State at Stephen F. Austin (4:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Nicholls State 42.485; Stephen F. Austin 68.824 Dunkel Line: Stephen F. Austin by 26 1/2 |
| Gardner-Webb at Stony Brook (4:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Gardner-Webb 42.462; Stony Brook 77.427 Dunkel Line: Stony Brook by 35 |
| Southern Illinois at Youngstown State (4:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 71.841; Youngstown State 72.890 Dunkel Line: Youngstown State by 1 |
| South Dakota State at Northern Iowa (5:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota State 70.957; Northern Iowa 78.243 Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 7 1/2 |
| South Carolina State at Florida A&M (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina State 44.988; Florida A&M 53.972 Dunkel Line: Florida A&M by 9 |
| Samford at Chattanooga (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Samford 67.771; Chattanooga 76.308 Dunkel Line: Chattanooga by 8 1/2 |
| Morehead State at Butler (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 29.282; Butler 46.900 Dunkel Line: Butler by 17 1/2 |
| Davidson at Campbell (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 25.304; Campbell 25.718 Dunkel Line: Even |
| Old Dominion at Towson (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 65.758; Towson 76.636 Dunkel Line: Towson by 11 |
| North Dakota State at South Dakota (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota State 82.690; South Dakota 59.928 Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 23 |
| Lamar at Central Arkansas (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Lamar 46.708; Central Arkansas 69.433 Dunkel Line: Central Arkansas by 22 1/2 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Southern University (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas-Pine Bluff 48.754; Southern University 47.756 Dunkel Line: Arkansas-Pine Bluff by 1 |
| Indiana State at Western Illinois (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 76.255; Western Illinois 59.924 Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 16 1/2 |
| Sacramento State at Eastern Washington (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 66.011; Eastern Washington 80.828 Dunkel Line: Eastern Washington by 15 |
| UC-Davis at Northern Arizona (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UC-Davis 62.078; Northern Arizona 72.194 Dunkel Line: Northern Arizona by 10 |
| McNeese State at Sam Houston State (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: McNeese State 63.929; Sam Houston State 80.380 Dunkel Line: Sam Houston State by 16 1/2 |
| Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee Tech (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 69.966; Tennessee Tech 54.943 Dunkel Line: Eastern Kentucky by 15 |
| Portland State at Cal Poly (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 68.316; Cal Poly 81.953 Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 13 1/2 |
BEN BURNSExpert: Ben BurnsEvaluation: October 20, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Reason For Pick:
I'm playing on NEW MEXICO STATE. Utah State is having a great season and has been one of the most profitable teams around. However, its not a team accustomed to laying anywhere close to this many points.
The largest previous pointspread that Utah State was asked to lay was 22 vs. UNLV. They won that game by exactly 22 points. They did beat the Southern Utah Thunderbirds by 31, a game that they were favored by 21 for. Southern Utah is a 1AA team though. Now, Utah State is being asked to lay an extra 10 points against a 1A team.
Keep in mind that New Mexico State hasn't lost by more than 27 points all season.
Also note that New Mexico State, which is coming off a bye, is 8-2 ATS in October the past few seasons and that New Mexico State has played Utah State tough in recent seasons.
In fact, the last three meetings have ALL been decided by five points or less, New Mexico State goig 3-0 ATS. Last year's game had a final score of 24-21. It was 27-22 the previous season and New Mexico State won outright 20-17 in 2009.
Utah State has not been a strong favorite and I look for this one to prove closer than expected once again. *9
Reason For Pick:
I'm playing on NEW MEXICO STATE. Utah State is having a great season and has been one of the most profitable teams around. However, its not a team accustomed to laying anywhere close to this many points.
The largest previous pointspread that Utah State was asked to lay was 22 vs. UNLV. They won that game by exactly 22 points. They did beat the Southern Utah Thunderbirds by 31, a game that they were favored by 21 for. Southern Utah is a 1AA team though. Now, Utah State is being asked to lay an extra 10 points against a 1A team.
Keep in mind that New Mexico State hasn't lost by more than 27 points all season.
Also note that New Mexico State, which is coming off a bye, is 8-2 ATS in October the past few seasons and that New Mexico State has played Utah State tough in recent seasons.
In fact, the last three meetings have ALL been decided by five points or less, New Mexico State goig 3-0 ATS. Last year's game had a final score of 24-21. It was 27-22 the previous season and New Mexico State won outright 20-17 in 2009.
Utah State has not been a strong favorite and I look for this one to prove closer than expected once again. *9
SB Professor Reloaded NCAAF Picks 10/20
3:30 PM EST
360. Navy -2.5*
7:00 PM EST
370. West Virginia -2.5*
Rest of Games:
351. Stanford -2.5
312. Northwestern +6.5
395. East Carolina -2.5
398. Iowa -2.5
353. Washington +7.5
SB Professor Original NCAAF Picks 10/20
2 PM EST
340. UTSA +12*
7 PM EST
328. Duke +11* (+10.5's everywhere but system recommends buy the 1/2 to the key number 11)
10:30 PM EST
367. Utah +10* (+9.5's everywhere but system recommends buy the 1/2 to the key number 10)
Rest of Games:
343. Virginia Tech +8
316. Eastern Michigan +2.5
352. California +2.5
312. Northwestern +6.5
330. Maryland +3
357. Michigan St. +9.5
362. TCU +2
394. Buffalo +9
332. Toledo +5
337. New Mexico +11
396. UAB +2.5
391. Baylor +8.5
353. Washington +7.5
3:30 PM EST
360. Navy -2.5*
7:00 PM EST
370. West Virginia -2.5*
Rest of Games:
351. Stanford -2.5
312. Northwestern +6.5
395. East Carolina -2.5
398. Iowa -2.5
353. Washington +7.5
SB Professor Original NCAAF Picks 10/20
2 PM EST
340. UTSA +12*
7 PM EST
328. Duke +11* (+10.5's everywhere but system recommends buy the 1/2 to the key number 11)
10:30 PM EST
367. Utah +10* (+9.5's everywhere but system recommends buy the 1/2 to the key number 10)
Rest of Games:
343. Virginia Tech +8
316. Eastern Michigan +2.5
352. California +2.5
312. Northwestern +6.5
330. Maryland +3
357. Michigan St. +9.5
362. TCU +2
394. Buffalo +9
332. Toledo +5
337. New Mexico +11
396. UAB +2.5
391. Baylor +8.5
353. Washington +7.5
BEN BURNS I'm playing on OKLAHOMA STATE. Regulars will recall that I successfully backed Iowa State in this matchup last year. The Cyclones were roughly 4-TD underdogs in that game and they won outright. Last year's game set up very nicely for the Cyclones. I feel that this one sets up very nicely for the Cowboys though and I expect a vastly different result from last year.
Here's an excerpt from last year' playing on Iowa State: "...with all due respect to the Cowboys, I feel this line will prove to be too high. Off back to back wins, the Cyclones are arguably playing their best football right now. One of those victories was a 41-7 destruction of Texas Tech - so, the Cowboys weren't the only team to blow out the Red Raiders recently. The Cyclones have allowed only 17 total points their last two games and they've ran the ball for more than 600 yards in those games. They won't be able to "shut" down the Cowboys but that's at least the right formula for "slowing" them down. Off a bye, they've had plenty of extra time to prepare for this dangerous attack. The Cowboys are playing the second of b2b road games here. Off such a huge blowout and with a bye and then Oklahoma, their biggest game of the year, on deck - they could easily get caught looking past the Cyclones here. Iowa State, on the other hand, is playing its home finale. Given the situation and that the Cyclones haven't lost by more than 23 at home all year (they've hosted the likes of Iowa, A@M and Texas) and with this number having climbed from its already high opener, I feel that we're getting excellent value with the home underdog ... "
While the line is roughly half what it was last season, the Cowboys are now playing at home. Obviously, the Cyclones will have their full attention. After all, last year's loss spoiled their dreams of an undefeated season. Throw in the fact that its an important game in the Big 12 standing AND that a win will vault Mike Gundy past Pat Jones for the most wins in Oklahoma State history AND there are plenty of reasons for the Cowboys to really want this one.
Perhaps due in part to the fact that they were off a disappointing loss to Texas and perhaps partly due to the fact that they were looking ahead to this week's game, the Cowboys didn't cover last time out. They did still win though (20-4 at Kansas) which should give them their positive momentum and swagger back.
On the other hand, the Cyclones are off a tough loss against K-State in their last game. They had a chance to pull the upset in that game and that would have gone a really long way in making this season special. To come close only to eventually fall short can be tough.
Last time, remember, the Cyclones were playing their home finale and were off back to back wins. This time, not only is Iowa State off a loss but Oklahoma State is playing its homecoming game. In other words, the situation is entirely different from what it was last season.
Even with last week's ATS loss, the Cowboys are a terrific 7-2 ATS (8-1 SU) in October the past few seasons. During that time, they're 19-8 ATS (24-3 SU) when laying points, including a 5-2 ATS (7-0 SU) mark as home favorites in the 10.5 to 21 range. I expect the revenge-minded Cowboys, who destroyed the Cyclones in the last meeting here, to improve on that stat in convincing fashion. *10 Personal Favorite
Here's an excerpt from last year' playing on Iowa State: "...with all due respect to the Cowboys, I feel this line will prove to be too high. Off back to back wins, the Cyclones are arguably playing their best football right now. One of those victories was a 41-7 destruction of Texas Tech - so, the Cowboys weren't the only team to blow out the Red Raiders recently. The Cyclones have allowed only 17 total points their last two games and they've ran the ball for more than 600 yards in those games. They won't be able to "shut" down the Cowboys but that's at least the right formula for "slowing" them down. Off a bye, they've had plenty of extra time to prepare for this dangerous attack. The Cowboys are playing the second of b2b road games here. Off such a huge blowout and with a bye and then Oklahoma, their biggest game of the year, on deck - they could easily get caught looking past the Cyclones here. Iowa State, on the other hand, is playing its home finale. Given the situation and that the Cyclones haven't lost by more than 23 at home all year (they've hosted the likes of Iowa, A@M and Texas) and with this number having climbed from its already high opener, I feel that we're getting excellent value with the home underdog ... "
While the line is roughly half what it was last season, the Cowboys are now playing at home. Obviously, the Cyclones will have their full attention. After all, last year's loss spoiled their dreams of an undefeated season. Throw in the fact that its an important game in the Big 12 standing AND that a win will vault Mike Gundy past Pat Jones for the most wins in Oklahoma State history AND there are plenty of reasons for the Cowboys to really want this one.
Perhaps due in part to the fact that they were off a disappointing loss to Texas and perhaps partly due to the fact that they were looking ahead to this week's game, the Cowboys didn't cover last time out. They did still win though (20-4 at Kansas) which should give them their positive momentum and swagger back.
On the other hand, the Cyclones are off a tough loss against K-State in their last game. They had a chance to pull the upset in that game and that would have gone a really long way in making this season special. To come close only to eventually fall short can be tough.
Last time, remember, the Cyclones were playing their home finale and were off back to back wins. This time, not only is Iowa State off a loss but Oklahoma State is playing its homecoming game. In other words, the situation is entirely different from what it was last season.
Even with last week's ATS loss, the Cowboys are a terrific 7-2 ATS (8-1 SU) in October the past few seasons. During that time, they're 19-8 ATS (24-3 SU) when laying points, including a 5-2 ATS (7-0 SU) mark as home favorites in the 10.5 to 21 range. I expect the revenge-minded Cowboys, who destroyed the Cyclones in the last meeting here, to improve on that stat in convincing fashion. *10 Personal Favorite
BEN BURNS Evaluation: October 20, 2012 - 7:00 PMReason For Pick:
I'm playing on FLORIDA. Some are surprised by the Gators' fast start. This is a talented and experienced team though. I still don't feel that they're getting enough credit here.
Thsi is a team which checks in at 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS. They've won on the road at venues like Texas A@M, Tennessee and Vanderbilt, the latter two of those road wins coming by double-digits.
Beating up on Kentucky 38-0 wasn't that big a deal. However, beating LSU by eight points was significant.
The Gators are confident and realizing that the sky is the limit for them. They're also getting healthier.
Center Jon Harrison, left tackle Xavier Nixon and guard James Wilson are all expected to return. Linebacker Jelani Jenkins will also likely return and defensive end Dominique Easley is expected to be do the same.
On the other hand, the Gamecocks are banged-up. Most importantly, Spurrier has said that Marcus Lattimore may not play and that Kenny Miles is expected to start. Even if Lattimore is available, he's likely to be at less than 100%.
Note that Miles hasn't been very effective in limited action, averaging only 3.7 yards per carry with just one touchdown. A senior, Miles hasn't averaged more than four yards per carry since his freshman season in 2009.
In addition to Lattimore, other significant players dealing with some health concerns include defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and defensive tackle Kelcy Quarles. While Clowney is currently probably, Quarles is listed as doubtful.
The Gamecocks are a talented team and they're off to an impressive start. Last week's loss figures to be a bit tough to immediately shake off though, as they were starting to entertain thoughts of an undefeated season. When a team actually believes an undefeated season is possible, losing that first one can be difficult to bounce back from.
While the Gamecocks won here in 2010, the Gators have still dominated them here in The Swamp. I expect them to resume that domination Saturday afternoon, covering the small number along the way. *9
I'm playing on FLORIDA. Some are surprised by the Gators' fast start. This is a talented and experienced team though. I still don't feel that they're getting enough credit here.
Thsi is a team which checks in at 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS. They've won on the road at venues like Texas A@M, Tennessee and Vanderbilt, the latter two of those road wins coming by double-digits.
Beating up on Kentucky 38-0 wasn't that big a deal. However, beating LSU by eight points was significant.
The Gators are confident and realizing that the sky is the limit for them. They're also getting healthier.
Center Jon Harrison, left tackle Xavier Nixon and guard James Wilson are all expected to return. Linebacker Jelani Jenkins will also likely return and defensive end Dominique Easley is expected to be do the same.
On the other hand, the Gamecocks are banged-up. Most importantly, Spurrier has said that Marcus Lattimore may not play and that Kenny Miles is expected to start. Even if Lattimore is available, he's likely to be at less than 100%.
Note that Miles hasn't been very effective in limited action, averaging only 3.7 yards per carry with just one touchdown. A senior, Miles hasn't averaged more than four yards per carry since his freshman season in 2009.
In addition to Lattimore, other significant players dealing with some health concerns include defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and defensive tackle Kelcy Quarles. While Clowney is currently probably, Quarles is listed as doubtful.
The Gamecocks are a talented team and they're off to an impressive start. Last week's loss figures to be a bit tough to immediately shake off though, as they were starting to entertain thoughts of an undefeated season. When a team actually believes an undefeated season is possible, losing that first one can be difficult to bounce back from.
While the Gamecocks won here in 2010, the Gators have still dominated them here in The Swamp. I expect them to resume that domination Saturday afternoon, covering the small number along the way. *9
Super Sports Group
They have been really good at NCAA football
Rutgers v. Temple 12pm
PICK : Temple +4 Game
PICK: Temple +2.5 1H
Rice v. Tulsa 3:30pm
PICK: OVER 63.5 Game
Texas Tech v. TCU 3:30pm
PICK: TCU +1.5 Game (8*)
Cincinnati v. Toledo 7pm
PICK: Toledo +5 Game
East Carolina v. UAB 7pm
PICK: UAB +2.5 Game
3 Team Parlay for
BYU +13 Game
Alabama -20 Game
Tulane +16.5 Game
Good Luck!
They have been really good at NCAA football
Rutgers v. Temple 12pm
PICK : Temple +4 Game
PICK: Temple +2.5 1H
Rice v. Tulsa 3:30pm
PICK: OVER 63.5 Game
Texas Tech v. TCU 3:30pm
PICK: TCU +1.5 Game (8*)
Cincinnati v. Toledo 7pm
PICK: Toledo +5 Game
East Carolina v. UAB 7pm
PICK: UAB +2.5 Game
3 Team Parlay for
BYU +13 Game
Alabama -20 Game
Tulane +16.5 Game
Good Luck!
SPORTS WAGERS
TEXAS A&M +3½ -105 over LSU
LSU has played two road games this season. At Auburn on Sept 22 they won 12-10. Two weeks ago at Florida, they lost 14-6. Last week, hosting South Carolina, they won 23-21. The Tigers will now play its third straight contest against a quality opponent and that takes a toll. The real kicker here is that they will host #1 Alabama next week and that figures to take quite a bit of focus off this one. In terms of situational betting, it doesn’t get much better than this for the Aggies.
QB Johnny Manziel and the Aggies have exactly the kind of offense that can capitalize on a defense that has to be a little gassed after back-to-back intense games. Unlike the Tigers, Texas A&M has a nothing game on deck next week, meaning all their focus is on the visiting Tigers. LSU doesn’t blow out quality teams. They are a methodical, low scoring club that plays field position and relies on the opposition to make mistakes. At its best, LSU can’t be trusted laying 3½ road points. With the Crimson Tide on deck next week in the biggest game of the year, the Tigers are more likely to be off their game than the Aggies.
Indiana +123 over NAVY
The Hoosiers won their opening two games but have dropped four in a row to drop to 2-4 on the season. On paper that record doesn’t look so good but a close look reveals four losses in a row to four very good football teams in Ball State, Northwestern, Michigan State and Ohio State. Three of those four losses were by four points or less.
Indiana's offense has taken flight in Kevin Wilson's second season, scoring 76 points the past two weeks against the Spartans and Buckeyes. Indiana is on the right track. They are much more battle tested than the Midshipmen and they appear to be incredibly well prepared each and every week. Against Ohio State they were a 19-point pooch and against Michigan State they were getting 15 points. They could have won both. The Hoosiers are hungry for a win and take a huge step down in class here.
By comparison, Navy was a 14½-point dog against Notre Dame on a neutral field and lost 50-10. They also lost at Penn State 34-7 and didn’t score a single point in a 12-0 loss to San Jose State. One of Navy’s three wins came against Virginia Military Institute. Now we get to take back a tag with the far superior team coming off four losses? Pencil us in.
TOLEDO +193 over Cincinnati
This is an angle we always look out for in that the Bearcats crossed the threshold this week and moved into the National rankings for the first time at #21. With that comes some extra accolades, more recognition and most importantly of all, an inflated price. The Bearcats 5-0 record comes after playing four cupcakes and a completely disorganized Pitt team in the season opener. They barely got by a weak Virginia Tech team and last week against FCS opponent Fordham, they were given a bit of a scare with a small lead for the entire first half before breaking it open in the second half. Against Delaware State, the Bearcats scored three points in the second half and won 23-7.
The Rockets lost all-purpose superstar Eric Page to graduation but are still explosive behind triplets Terrance Owens, Bernard Reedy and David Fluellen. This is a high-powered attack that will hit some long gainers on an aggressive Cincinnati defense susceptible to the big play. Toledo has had some big-time performances in the past and logged near-misses against Ohio State last season and Arizona in OT in this year's opener. The Glass Bowl is a tough place to play, especially at night, and this is Cincinnati's first true road game of the season.
It wouldn't surprise us to see Cincinnati struggle to handle its success. The Bearcats have a big game with Louisville on deck, they don’t deserve this billing, as they have really not proved anything yet other than they can beat some third-tier college football teams. Rockets outright.
TEXAS A&M +3½ -105 over LSU
LSU has played two road games this season. At Auburn on Sept 22 they won 12-10. Two weeks ago at Florida, they lost 14-6. Last week, hosting South Carolina, they won 23-21. The Tigers will now play its third straight contest against a quality opponent and that takes a toll. The real kicker here is that they will host #1 Alabama next week and that figures to take quite a bit of focus off this one. In terms of situational betting, it doesn’t get much better than this for the Aggies.
QB Johnny Manziel and the Aggies have exactly the kind of offense that can capitalize on a defense that has to be a little gassed after back-to-back intense games. Unlike the Tigers, Texas A&M has a nothing game on deck next week, meaning all their focus is on the visiting Tigers. LSU doesn’t blow out quality teams. They are a methodical, low scoring club that plays field position and relies on the opposition to make mistakes. At its best, LSU can’t be trusted laying 3½ road points. With the Crimson Tide on deck next week in the biggest game of the year, the Tigers are more likely to be off their game than the Aggies.
Indiana +123 over NAVY
The Hoosiers won their opening two games but have dropped four in a row to drop to 2-4 on the season. On paper that record doesn’t look so good but a close look reveals four losses in a row to four very good football teams in Ball State, Northwestern, Michigan State and Ohio State. Three of those four losses were by four points or less.
Indiana's offense has taken flight in Kevin Wilson's second season, scoring 76 points the past two weeks against the Spartans and Buckeyes. Indiana is on the right track. They are much more battle tested than the Midshipmen and they appear to be incredibly well prepared each and every week. Against Ohio State they were a 19-point pooch and against Michigan State they were getting 15 points. They could have won both. The Hoosiers are hungry for a win and take a huge step down in class here.
By comparison, Navy was a 14½-point dog against Notre Dame on a neutral field and lost 50-10. They also lost at Penn State 34-7 and didn’t score a single point in a 12-0 loss to San Jose State. One of Navy’s three wins came against Virginia Military Institute. Now we get to take back a tag with the far superior team coming off four losses? Pencil us in.
TOLEDO +193 over Cincinnati
This is an angle we always look out for in that the Bearcats crossed the threshold this week and moved into the National rankings for the first time at #21. With that comes some extra accolades, more recognition and most importantly of all, an inflated price. The Bearcats 5-0 record comes after playing four cupcakes and a completely disorganized Pitt team in the season opener. They barely got by a weak Virginia Tech team and last week against FCS opponent Fordham, they were given a bit of a scare with a small lead for the entire first half before breaking it open in the second half. Against Delaware State, the Bearcats scored three points in the second half and won 23-7.
The Rockets lost all-purpose superstar Eric Page to graduation but are still explosive behind triplets Terrance Owens, Bernard Reedy and David Fluellen. This is a high-powered attack that will hit some long gainers on an aggressive Cincinnati defense susceptible to the big play. Toledo has had some big-time performances in the past and logged near-misses against Ohio State last season and Arizona in OT in this year's opener. The Glass Bowl is a tough place to play, especially at night, and this is Cincinnati's first true road game of the season.
It wouldn't surprise us to see Cincinnati struggle to handle its success. The Bearcats have a big game with Louisville on deck, they don’t deserve this billing, as they have really not proved anything yet other than they can beat some third-tier college football teams. Rockets outright.
