Smooth44...Had Virginia +6 but went at 12:00
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355 <st1:state><st1
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Oklahoma</st1
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356 <st1:state><st1
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Kansas</st1
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TOP PLAY: <st1:state><st1
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KANSAS</st1
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+8<o></o>
Last week I went against <st1:state><st1
lace>Kansas</st1
lace></st1:state> in a classic “look ahead” spot and they lost outright to a horrible <st1:state><st1
lace>Colorado</st1
lace></st1:state> team and today they now play host to <st1:state><st1
lace>Oklahoma</st1
lace></st1:state>. The Sooners enter this game without the services of QB Bradford who went down again last week and is done for the season. After losing last week the Sooners are now 3-3 and any hopes of playing in a major Bowl game are gone. Look for this team to come out flat knowing their season is virtually over. Meanwhile, this is a different story for <st1:state><st1
lace>Kansas</st1
lace></st1:state> and a win here today puts them back on top their division and in contention for the Big 12 title game. Last season Kansas QB Reesing went to <st1:city><st1
lace>Norman</st1
lace></st1:city> and put up almost 350 yards and 2TDs and arguably against a MUCH BETTER defense. If Reesing’s line can give him time he should be just as effective today. It is worth noting the Sooners have failed to cover their L2 games after playing <st1:state><st1
lace>Texas</st1
lace></st1:state> and are just <st1:date month="1" day="4" year="2001">1-4-1</st1:date> <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> this year.
PREDICTION: <st1:state><st1
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KANSAS</st1
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27 <st1:state><st1
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OKLAHOMA</st1
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23<o></o>
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315 Clemson
316 <st1
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Miami</st1:city> <st1:state>
Florida</st1:state></st1
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TOP PLAY: CLEMSON +5 <o></o>
We all know about Clemson’s struggles on the road as it is very well documented, however, this is a team that has thrived in the role of the dog going 17-5 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> in their L22 overall!! After stomping Wake last week Clemson needs another win today to get back into the driver’s seat for the division title. The Canes have been a huge and pleasant surprise this year but they have not seen a defense quite like this all year. The Tigers are big, fast and aggressive. The only time the Canes faced a defense even similar to this was against Virginia Tech and they got stomped 31-7. Look for them to struggle again today and for Clemson to escape with a much needed win!! Clemson is an impressive 7-1 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L8 as a road dog and 8-1 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L9 as a dog of 3.5 to 10 overall. Meanwhile, the Canes are just 8-20-1 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L29 as a fave, just 9-20 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L29 conference games, and a horrible 1-9 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L10 as a 3.5 to 10 point fave!! One would think the Canes being at home would prove valuable in this one but being home hasn’t been “sweet” for <st1:city><st1
lace>Miami</st1
lace></st1:city> or good for bettors – the Canes are just 11-32 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> in their 43 at home!!
PREDICTION: CLEMSON 20 <st1:city><st1
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MIAMI</st1
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U. 13<o></o>
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349 <st1:state><st1
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Oregon</st1
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350 <st1:state><st1
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Washington</st1
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TOP PLAY: <st1:state><st1
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WASHINGTON</st1
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+10<o></o>
This line opened at 7.5 and since has been steamed to its current line of 10 – and I ask WHY?? <st1:state><st1
lace>Oregon</st1
lace></st1:state> has dominated this series recently winning 5 straight and NONE by less than 20 points!! Additionally, during this 5 game stretch the line was never less than 12.5 in any of the meetings including last year when the Ducks won by 34 as a 14 point fave – so the question I ask is WHY DID ODDSMAKERS OPEN THIS <st1:stockticker>LINE</st1:stockticker> AT 7.5 KNOWING <st1:stockticker>ALL</st1:stockticker> OF THIS?? I will tell you why in 3 letters – U-S-C!! That’s right!! This is a huge look ahead game for the Ducks knowing they have the Trojans on deck in a game that should determine the PAC-10 champion!! <st1:state><st1
lace>Oregon</st1
lace></st1:state> is also playing the second game of a B2B road swing, the first time they have been in this situation all season, and kids at this level typically do not respond well in unfamiliar roles. The Huskies possess a great QB and legitimate NFL prospect in Jake Locker and he will be the difference maker. The Ducks rely heavily on the run but the Huskies have improved dramatically holding their L3 opponents to an average of 118 yards per game!! One thing is clear about the Huskies – they are on a mission to redeem themselves for last year’s 0-12 season, something they couldn’t control in light of all of the adversity they faced. I said the Huskies would knock off <st1:stockticker>USC</st1:stockticker> earlier this year, and they did, well today I am predicting they do it again!!
PREDICTION: <st1:state><st1
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WASHINGTON</st1
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28 <st1:state><st1
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OREGON</st1
lace></st1:state>
24<o></o>
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383 <st1:state><st1
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Iowa</st1
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384 <st1:state><st1
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Michigan</st1
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TOP PLAY: <st1:state><st1
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IOWA</st1
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+2 -120<o></o>
<st1:state><st1
lace>Iowa</st1
lace></st1:state> opened as a 2.5 point fave and the line has been steamed the other way. There seems to be quite a bit of public and service love for MSU and I am not sure why. I went against <st1:state><st1
lace>Iowa</st1
lace></st1:state> last week but I refuse to do it today. <st1:state><st1
lace>Iowa</st1
lace></st1:state> showed me a lot in that game against <st1:state><st1
lace>Wisconsin</st1
lace></st1:state> and after trailing 10-0 early maintained their composure and methodically climbed back into it before their defense flat-out dominated the rest of the way!! For a team to show this much poise and composure on the road is the mark of a true champion!! I had <st1:state><st1
lace>Iowa</st1
lace></st1:state> ranked in the top 10 long before anyone else did and they will show us why again today!! <st1:state><st1
lace>Iowa</st1
lace></st1:state> is comfortable on the road and has proven they can win big games away from home. The 5-0 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L5 on the road when playing a team with a winning record and 5-1 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L6 as a road dog. Meanwhile, MSU is just 2-5 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L7 home games, 1-5 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L6 against teams with winning records, and a perfect 0-4 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L4 at home as a fave of 3 points or less!! It is also worth noting <st1:state><st1
lace>Iowa</st1
lace></st1:state> is a comfortable 7-0 L7 before they play <st1:state><st1
lace>Indiana</st1
lace></st1:state>, proving they remain focused with no real threat on deck.
PREDICTION: <st1:state><st1
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IOWA</st1
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24 <st1:state><st1
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MICHIGAN</st1
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STATE 13<o></o>
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397 <st1
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Oregon</st1
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State</st1
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398 <st1:stockticker>
USC</st1:stockticker>
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TOP PLAY – <st1:stockticker>CFB</st1:stockticker> GAME OF THE WEEK: <st1lace><st1lacename>OREGON</st1lacename><st1lacetype>STATE</st1lacetype></st1lace> +21<o></o>
Despite their 5-1 record <st1:stockticker>USC</st1:stockticker> lacks the experience and playmaking ability of past years and OSU presents them with many matchup problems. The Beavers do a great job of stretching the field, possess a solid ground attack, and an air attack lead by an experienced QB completing more than 68% of his passes and has thrown just 2 picks so far this season. The Beavers also have two great skill players in the Rodgers brothers and they can hurt you in so many ways!! Despite losing a ton of talent last season the <st1:stockticker>USC</st1:stockticker> defense continues to shut down opponents. Offensively, they have a balanced attack that relies heavily on the ground game and this plays right into OSU’s strengths!! OSU does a terrific job at stopping the run. Look for them to do a great job today and to put the pressure on QB Barkley knowing he has only thrown for 5 TDs and 3 picks this season. <st1
lace><st1
lacename>Oregon</st1
lacename> <st1
lacetype>State</st1
lacetype></st1
lace> is coming off a bye week and has been money in this spot going 11-2 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L13 including a perfect 7-0 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> L7!! Meanwhile, <st1:stockticker>USC</st1:stockticker> is just 5-14 <st1:stockticker>ATS</st1:stockticker> on 6 days rest if their opponent has at least 1 more day of rest!! There are two games that are big games for <st1:stockticker>USC</st1:stockticker> and they are against <st1
lace><st1
lacename>Ohio</st1
lacename> <st1
lacetype>State</st1
lacetype></st1
lace> and Notre Dame. Last week <st1:stockticker>USC</st1:stockticker> went to <st1:city><st1
lace>South Bend</st1
lace></st1:city> and beat the Irish in a thriller. Earlier this year they went on the road to beat Ohio State and the following week suffered a major letdown by losing outright to Washington as a 20.5 point fave, same line as this one opened - coincidence?? We will see!! But I love the fact that <st1:stockticker>USC</st1:stockticker> has <st1:state><st1
lace>Oregon</st1
lace></st1:state> on deck and they could get caught looking ahead!!
PREDICTION: <st1:stockticker>
USC</st1:stockticker>
24 <st1:state><st1
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OREGON</st1
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STATE 23<o></o>